Located near Frankfurt Trade Fair, Five Elements Hostel is a vibrant retreat. Relax in the garden or try your luck at the arcade/game room and billiards/pool table. With free in-room WiFi, laundry facilities, bicycle parking and helpful staff available 24/7 at the front desk.
Frankfurt (ZRB-Frankfurt Central Train Station) - 4 min walk
Frankfurt (Main) Central Station - 7 min walk
Central Station Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Central U-Bahn - 4 min walk
Münchener Straß/ Frankfurt Central Tram Stop - 4 min walk
Restaurants
Der Fette Bulle - 2 min walk
mian - 2 min walk
Saravanaa Bhavan - 2 min walk
Sapôres Sàigòn Street Food - 2 min walk
Liu's Hotpot - Liu Yi Shou - 2 min walk
About this property
Five Elements Hostel
When you stay at Five Elements Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Frankfurt Trade Fair and Alte Oper. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Central Station Tram Stop is 4 minutes and Central U-Bahn is 4 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
No on-site parking
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–11:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Barbecue grills
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Foosball
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Television in common areas
Arcade/game room
Bicycle parking
Video library
Lockers available
Accessibility
Handrails in stairways
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Freshen up
Hair dryer
Stay connected
Free WiFi
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Housekeeping (on request)
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 2.00 per person, per night
Bed sheets fee: EUR 3 per person, per stay
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 9.0 per person
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Five Elements Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Five Elements Hostel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Five Elements Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Five Elements Hostel?
Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Five Elements Hostel?
No, this hostel doesn't have a casino, but Casino Bad Homburg (17-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Five Elements Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes casino gaming. Enjoy amenities like an arcade and a garden.
What's the area around Five Elements Hostel like?
Five Elements Hostel is in Bahnhofsviertel, a short 4-minute walk from Central Station Tram Stop and 13 minutes' walk from Frankfurt Trade Fair.
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Reviews
Five Elements Hostel Reviews
7.6
Good
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7.8
Cleanliness
6.0
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Eco-friendliness
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
8/10 Very good
10 September 2025
A decent seat, and excellent customer service !
Had a glitch with an online payment, and was accidentally over-charged. The manager was quick to look into it, and fixed it before I checked out in the morning. Excellent customer service !
Thanks to all for the good stay.
John
John, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
17 April 2025
The hostel has very good facilities and amenities, the staff is very friendly, they have a restaurant with very reasonable prices, and the rooms are clean. Despite being conveniently located near the train and bus station, the surrounding area is noisy, with many brothels and drug use, although it's not dangerous.
Ivan
Ivan, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
10 February 2025
エレベーターがあり、助かりました。また無料のコーヒー☕️が美味しかったです。
AKIRA
AKIRA, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 July 2025
Ok
Harald
Harald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2024
Good location in the centre closed to everything, clean and friendly.
Tarek
Tarek, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
28 May 2025
Hay música muy fuerte las 24 horas, es imposible dormir aquí
Arturo
Arturo, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
28 November 2023
En zona roja pero buenas cosas
Realmente corresponde a lo que pagas siendo un hostal ubicado en una muy buena zona si viajas en tren , aunque zona roja se puede transitar bien sin problemas
Luis Antonio
Luis Antonio, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 September 2024
Gut
Hans
Hans, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 July 2023
The proximity to the main train station is great. The place is great with an awesome vibe, the neighborhood no so good though.
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
11 July 2023
Good experience
My overall experience was very good with the hostel. The room was nice, bed was nice and clean and was provided fresh linens for it. The staff was very welcoming and helpful. Room was clean as well as the bathrooms. The breakfast was nice
Muhammad Badar
Muhammad Badar, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 January 2023
I liked the amenities. Tea, coffee, board games, breakfast. All of it was good.
caymus
caymus, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 March 2025
Eine Oase der Ruhe und Geborgenheit im Sturm
Ein sicherer Ort in einer nachts gefährlichen und lauten Gegend: Hinter dem Frankfurter Hauptbahnhof. Aber auf dem Kopfkissen lagen zwei hygienisch verpackte Ohrstőpsel.
Erwin
Erwin, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
22 June 2024
Not a safe place to stay in
Claudia Jocelyn
Claudia Jocelyn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
10 March 2024
All good
Majdi
Majdi, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
21 November 2024
Good that it is near to train station. Service at desk, very slow. Maybe overloaded. Hostel expensive for what is received.
john
john, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
21 October 2024
Ok
CHANDRAMOHAN
CHANDRAMOHAN, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
3 October 2023
being next to the train station is convenient but it's a shady area that you wouldn't want to be in
Verified traveller
2-night trip
4/10 Fair
25 November 2024
The location of this property is right in the middle of the red light district and was unsafe. Thieves, street prostitutes, drug dealers/users just outside the entrance. The place was noisy both inside and outside the property. Other than the reception area, the facility was below average. Overall, this was by far the worst place I have stayed in Europe over the past few weeks.
Randy
Randy, 2-night trip
4/10 Fair
21 August 2024
Very noisy outside
It was noisy outside until morning, it was uncomfortable, and I couldn't sleep.
MASAYA
MASAYA, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
2 February 2024
This the worst place I ever stayed. I didn’t even sleep in the room. I waited in the lobby until it was time to leave for my flight. I didn’t feel comfortable but the three young men in the room were friendly.
Valene
Valene, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
25 June 2023
Stayed here 2 nights. We had a great time the first day, no issues. On our second night we were getting ready for bed and found around 10 bed bugs in both beds. Went to the front desk and was told they were all booked up and since it was night shift they couldn’t refund us. They gave us no alternatives so we had to sleep on the floor. The next morning the staff was very remorseful and gave us a refund for our stay. If it was not for the bed bugs we would have had an amazing time.
Harper
4/10 Fair
29 May 2023
I book the top floor, for a single room. People stay at dorm bed will come to the top floor, use its space for playing guitar, personal stuff without permission.
In the middle of the night, 12:15 am, someone will break in my own. I told the staff, they did not think it was a big deal.