The best hotels in Frankfurt

This stylish home of well-traveled fictional character Libertine Lindenberg is not your traditional hotel experience. Located in the Alt-Sachsenhausen-neighborhood, it's more of a cosmopolitan community than average accommodation, and among the more unique amenities in the four-star, five-story boutique are film and concert nights, a recording studio, cooking classes and a punching bag in the basement gym. The individually styled suites (choose between one, two or three bedrooms) are available by night or month and can include kitchenettes. Soak up the meandering city skyline on the top floor in the 24-hour fully-stocked kitchen, where ingredients for various meal options are available on an honor system.

The mood? Artfully chintzy.
Budget range? Very reasonable.
Time Out tip: Bikes are free for guests to use.

A short jaunt from the central station, 25Hours is an ode to exploration. Frankfurt-based artist Michael Dreher worked with Morgen Interiors to design a hotel that nods to distant lands and foreign cultures. From the Arctics to the tropics, each room and suite has a unique identity, with amenities including a bluetooth speaker, minibar and desk space. The restaurant and bar have a Japanese theme, you'll find Bollywood in the cinema, and the coworking area pays homage to New York's Studio 54. Up on the roof, there's a calisthenics obstacle course, a Finnish sauna and a cracking view. Take advantage of the convenient location and hit the streets on one of the Schindelhauer bikes they have to rent or join one of their specially curated bike tours.

The mood? Exotic.
Budget range? Affordable.
Time Out tip: Some of the rooms have more privacy than others due to glass bathroom doors; ask when you book if you have a preference.

This design hotel is dedicated to the friends and lovers of German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, who lived there for a year in 1785. The 19 rooms, filled with thoughtful details like antique side tables and Marshall bluetooth speakers, range from 260-960 square feet and benefit from a prime location directly on the banks of the River Main. For those that enjoy the odd tipple, the bar serves excellent cocktails, and for the foodies, the restaurants offers up Hessian dining.

The mood? Literary allure.
Budget range? Depending on the month, it can be very affordable or notching up the higher end of mid-range.
Time Out tip: A restaurant and self-service beer garden make the terrace one of the best places in the city to enjoy a warm summer evening.

In these 153 studio and one-bedroom apartments – all with fully-equipped kitchens – thoughtful design accents fill the bookcases, such as sculptural vases and glassware, cacti, tattoo art books and candle sticks. Walls displaying contemporary art throughout add to the cosy feel. Meal options are available from both a grab-and-go snack bar and a full-service restaurant brasserie serving international cuisine and authentic Asian dishes.

The mood? Homely.
Budget range? Bargain.
Time Out tip: The Messeturm, once Europe’s highest building, is a ten-minute walk away and visible from the north-facing rooms.

A short walk from Frankfurt Central station, this iconic boutique hotel chain channels the sensual undertone of the burlesque world in both rooms and public areas (which include a bar, restaurant and spa). All 116 rooms and suites are mysterious and unique, and details such as dark natural stone, upholstered headboards, plush velvet and ambient lighting evoke a sultry elegance in which to indulge all your luxe fantasies.

The mood? Sultry.
Budget range? Low- to mid-range.
Time Out tip: Sink into a bath of glass beads in the spa for a unique relaxation experience.

Adding to Frankfurt's collection of trendy hotels, The Pure has a soothing design that would delight even the fussiest of minimalists. Distinguished by Thassos marble, light grey floors and an abundance of white features, the rooms are bright but compact – although, thanks to high ceilings, the space feels more cosy than cramped. The gym and the spa – where you’ll find a sauna and steam room – are open 24/7 and breakfast is served until 1pm. As an added extra, there are some pretty snuggly bean bags on the patio, which is intimately candle-lit on summer evenings.

The mood? Crisp minimalism.
Budget range? Surprisingly cheap.
Time Out tip: Leaving on a Sunday? Take your time. A 4pm extended checkout is free of charge on the day of rest.

This non-smoking hotel is located on the corner of the Zeil shopping street in central Frankfurt and boasts not one, not two, but three restaurants. Elsewhere you'll find a 24-hour gym, pool and spa. Wifi is free throughout and rooms come equipped with the usual (TV, coffee/tea making facilities, seating area), as well as a heated bathroom floor. If you're driving in, you'll be pleased to know that onsite parking is available, but it's also super simple to get there via the nearby Konstablerwache Station.

The mood? Earthy.
Budget range? The lower end of mid-range.
Time Out tip: Got a furry member of the family? Bring them along! The Westin isn't just dog-friendly, they love the four-legged fuzz balls and provide a plush bed and bowls for your pet.

As a major international hub, Frankfurt Airport is home to its fair share of brutal layovers and early flights. The Hyatt Place has all the fixings for making these travel itineraries as stress-free as possible. Despite a chain hotel construct, the 312 rooms have a residential feel and two of the four room types have ‘cosy corners’, meaning you can relax on a sofa bed or chaise lounge. In-room coffee and tea, a 24-hour gym and kitchen, and grab-and-go meals hammer home the Hyatt's dedication to convenience.

The mood? Comfortable, but it's obvious it's a chain.
Budget range? Low-end.
Time Out tip: Print out your boarding pass by connecting with your cellphone directly to a remote printer.

The comforts of apartment-style living combined with a prime location on the River Main keep guests returning to the Adina Apartment Hotel, which is situated a five-minute walk from the financial and Old Town districts. For those with no time or energy for cooking, a large hot and cold breakfast buffet kicks each morning off to a good start and room service runs 16 hours a day.

The mood? Cosy, even though the rooms are pleasantly spacious.
Budget range? Affordable.
Time Out tip: The Goethe House, where German writer Johann Wolfgang Goethe was born, is a nine-minute walk away.

This luxury hotel was once the city residence of Prince Wolfgang of Hesse and the 35 rooms and suites are packed full of royal antiques, with noble fabrics, carpets and historic art. The 29 executive junior suites, designed by a German countess, are nearly 600 square feet and have luxurious accents, such as marble bathrooms and dark granite countertops. The royal treatment continues in the spa, where you’ll find a steam room and sauna, Ayurvedic-style massages and medical treatments including osteopathy or chiropractic services.

The mood? Vintage.
Budget range? Low-end.
Time Out tip: You’ll find live piano music until 3am in the hotel’s American-style bar.