5Elements Hostel Frankfurt
8.0
Excellent(1758 reviews)
Moselstraße 40, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
+49 69 24005885
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Hotel Description
5Elements Hostel Frankfurt is a vibrant and trendy destination located at Moselstraße 40, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany, just a short walk from the city’s central train station. Situated in a lively area known for its dynamic bars, clubs, and international eateries, this hostel offers an ideal base for those wanting to explore Frankfurt’s buzzing social scene. The surrounding neighborhood also features the famous English Theatre, where guests can enjoy edgy performances. With its colorful, youthful design and energetic atmosphere, 5Elements Hostel is a perfect choice for travelers looking for a fun and social stay in the heart of the city.
The hostel boasts a variety of dormitory and private room options to suit different types of guests. The mixed-gender and all-female dorms feature shared bathrooms and are equipped with free Wi-Fi, individual reading lights, and stylish wooden floors. For those seeking more privacy, the private rooms are available, some with shared facilities and others with their own bathrooms. In addition, the hostel offers well-appointed apartments with kitchenettes and pull-out sofas, ideal for guests who prefer a more independent and comfortable stay.
Guests will find a range of exceptional amenities, including a modern lounge bar with leather sofas, a funky game room adorned with vibrant graffiti, billiards, and foosball, which provide the perfect space for relaxation and socializing. The hostel’s kitchenettes are particularly praised by guests, offering the convenience of preparing meals in the comfort of their room. The game room is a favorite spot, featuring entertainment for those who enjoy a bit of competition and fun.
Accessibility is a strong point for 5Elements Hostel, as it is conveniently located within walking distance to Frankfurt’s major landmarks such as the Commerzbank Tower and the Main Tower. Public transportation is easily accessible, with several transit options, including the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station), just a 6-minute walk away, making it easy to reach other parts of the city or the airport in a short time. Guests can also enjoy a quick 24-minute taxi ride to Frankfurt Airport, making arrivals and departures stress-free.
Health and safety are key priorities at 5Elements Hostel. The property is smoke-free, ensuring a clean and fresh environment for all guests. Additionally, the hostel maintains high standards of cleanliness and follows necessary safety protocols to create a secure atmosphere for everyone. A combination of friendly staff and attentive service ensures that guests' needs are always met.
The hostel’s proximity to popular attractions ensures that guests have plenty of things to do. Not far from the hostel, you can explore the Städel Museum, an art gallery showcasing European art from the Middle Ages to the present. Other notable landmarks nearby include the MAIN TOWER, the Römerberg town square, and the stunning Frankfurt Cathedral, with its remarkable Gothic architecture. Guests can also visit the Goethe House to learn about the life and legacy of the famous writer. For those who want to enjoy local culture and history, these sites are easily accessible and within walking distance.
As for dining options, there is no shortage of great places near the hostel. Within a 5-minute taxi ride, guests can enjoy a range of dining experiences, from the Japanese teppanyaki at Kabuki to the Eritrean flavors at Im Herzen Afrikas. Toh Thong offers excellent Thai cuisine, while Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge provides fine dining with spectacular city views. SOMMERFELD Restaurant is another fine dining option that is perfect for an elegant evening out.
Whether you’re looking for a lively place to stay, or a comfortable and convenient spot to rest between your adventures, 5Elements Hostel Frankfurt offers everything you need for a memorable stay in this energetic and culturally rich city.
The hostel boasts a variety of dormitory and private room options to suit different types of guests. The mixed-gender and all-female dorms feature shared bathrooms and are equipped with free Wi-Fi, individual reading lights, and stylish wooden floors. For those seeking more privacy, the private rooms are available, some with shared facilities and others with their own bathrooms. In addition, the hostel offers well-appointed apartments with kitchenettes and pull-out sofas, ideal for guests who prefer a more independent and comfortable stay.
Guests will find a range of exceptional amenities, including a modern lounge bar with leather sofas, a funky game room adorned with vibrant graffiti, billiards, and foosball, which provide the perfect space for relaxation and socializing. The hostel’s kitchenettes are particularly praised by guests, offering the convenience of preparing meals in the comfort of their room. The game room is a favorite spot, featuring entertainment for those who enjoy a bit of competition and fun.
Accessibility is a strong point for 5Elements Hostel, as it is conveniently located within walking distance to Frankfurt’s major landmarks such as the Commerzbank Tower and the Main Tower. Public transportation is easily accessible, with several transit options, including the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station), just a 6-minute walk away, making it easy to reach other parts of the city or the airport in a short time. Guests can also enjoy a quick 24-minute taxi ride to Frankfurt Airport, making arrivals and departures stress-free.
Health and safety are key priorities at 5Elements Hostel. The property is smoke-free, ensuring a clean and fresh environment for all guests. Additionally, the hostel maintains high standards of cleanliness and follows necessary safety protocols to create a secure atmosphere for everyone. A combination of friendly staff and attentive service ensures that guests' needs are always met.
The hostel’s proximity to popular attractions ensures that guests have plenty of things to do. Not far from the hostel, you can explore the Städel Museum, an art gallery showcasing European art from the Middle Ages to the present. Other notable landmarks nearby include the MAIN TOWER, the Römerberg town square, and the stunning Frankfurt Cathedral, with its remarkable Gothic architecture. Guests can also visit the Goethe House to learn about the life and legacy of the famous writer. For those who want to enjoy local culture and history, these sites are easily accessible and within walking distance.
As for dining options, there is no shortage of great places near the hostel. Within a 5-minute taxi ride, guests can enjoy a range of dining experiences, from the Japanese teppanyaki at Kabuki to the Eritrean flavors at Im Herzen Afrikas. Toh Thong offers excellent Thai cuisine, while Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge provides fine dining with spectacular city views. SOMMERFELD Restaurant is another fine dining option that is perfect for an elegant evening out.
Whether you’re looking for a lively place to stay, or a comfortable and convenient spot to rest between your adventures, 5Elements Hostel Frankfurt offers everything you need for a memorable stay in this energetic and culturally rich city.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Guests praised the kitchenettes for added convenience.
2. Walking distance to both Commerzbank Tower and Main Tower.
3. Guests highlighted the excellent service throughout their stay.
4. Billiard table in the game room for added entertainment.
5. The hostel offers a funky, graffiti-adorned game room.
6. No pets allowed to ensure a comfortable environment for all guests.
7. The restaurant serves delicious meals, popular among guests.
8. Breakfast is highly praised by guests for its quality.
9. One of the few hostels in the area with an onsite bar.
10. No fitness center or spa, but the vibrant neighborhood offers plenty of activities.
9.6 Exceptional
Location rating
Top sights
Städel Museum
12 min
MAIN TOWER10 min
Römerberg10 min
Frankfurt Cathedral7 min
Goethe House10 min
Nearest locations
Kabuki
2 min
Toh Thong2 min
BAR SHUKA Restaurant & Bar2 min
eatDOORI Indian Restaurant2 min
SOMMERFELD Restaurant3 min
Im Herzen Afrikas4 min
WANNAWAI4 min
Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge5 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 12:00 |
| Location rating | 9.6 |
| Nearest airport | Frankfurt Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 24 min |
Nightly price (Only for reference price for sample day)
Check-in: Thu, Nov 21
Check-out: Fri, Nov 22
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Location
Moselstraße 40, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Airports:
Frankfurt Airport
Taxi: 24 min
Transit: 38 min
Transit:
Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof
Walking: 6 min
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Taxi: 10 min
Walking: 30 min
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9.6
Exceptional Location
Bahnhofsviertel
Lively area with bars, clubs & global eateries, plus edgy performances at the English Theatre.
Top Attractions
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Amenities and Facilities
Activities
Game room
Parking & transportation
No parking
Pets
No pets
Policies & payments
Smoke-free property
Credit cards
Cash
Food & drink
Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Rooms
Kitchen
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
6.8
445 reviews
Wonderful
151
Excellent
98
Good
63
Below Average
40
Not Good
93
Piotr Michalski
5/5
A GREAT place to spend a nice free time and waste away excess money... This is exactly in my case, but the guy on the machine next to me won 1000e and put in maybe 100. But remember that these machines are set up so that they give back no more than 25%. ...And with an honest owner...Regards...
Miriam Panieri
3/5
To me, this is the hostel of warnings and Red flags:Good aspect of it is that the receptionists are kind and nice, but all the rest is poorly managed.The position is not the Hostel's fault but, as mentioned by many, is the worst imaginable place.I knew the risk thanks to other reviews, they tell you unnicely in their first email, which is very long,and it's only mentioned by half of It.I'm not new to places with drugs addicts but the block where the 5elements is, is truly beyond the lack of safety. Locals later confirmed me it's the worst part of Germany (and probably one of the most dangerous and neglected in UE too).And it's for the intense screams of people with withdrawals all night long, crazily high music and bottles breaking on the ground, people collapsing, ambulance sirens: not the hostel's fault, but with NO ISOLATING WINDOWS in the rooms you won't sleep!! I had strong isolating headphones and wasn't enough.While, somehow, the hall has sound isolating Windows. Why??Check in is very late: (4 p.m) I was there for business reasons like many (visiting the Fair) and it was pretty uncomfortable:They claim to have a "baggage storage room" while, even if it's behind a door locked with a key, it Is actually a unused toilet clearly stating "LEAVE YOUR BAGS AT YOUR OWN RISK" .How can you feel peaceful and welcomed here? Maybe by cooking a meal in the kithen underground and reading that if you don't turn the kithen hood and the fire alarm starts it will be 500 euros fee right away?So, after all these warnings and the threats to your safety each time you go out (day and night) at least the hostel is clean.But with such basic services, to double their standard fee only around the bookfair's week is petty and unmatching the few you get with your stay.
Matthew Alexander Coss
5/5
Top youth hostel. Had a great experience. Good food, nice lounges, comfortable bedrooms, good showers, and great placement too.
Olena Tinnes
1/5
Only after the booking, which you can no longer cancel, does the hotel inform you that it is a red light hotel and the surrounding area and you can cancel the booking. I didn't stay there, but the communication with the hotel was very unfriendly, given the environment. The money for the canceled booking will not be refunded. I'm glad I didn't have to spend the night there and won't!
Grace Whitaker
5/5
Nice hostel but please
Do not stay here it you’re travelling alone it is in a very bad area did not feel safe at all
Room 5
Service 5
Location1
Diggers27 d
1/5
Place itself wasnt too bad but the issue i had was a fellow room mate decided it was okay to piss all over the floor in our room with other peoples belongings being covered in urine, to my disgust i notified reception about what had happened just to be told 'sorry, did you want house keeping to clean up the mess?' I agreed and requested the person responsible to be removed from the hostel but was told no and he was never questioned or held accountable, when i stated to them things may get heated within the room they said theyd just call the police on ME!??? seriously?? you can tell they didnt care in the slightest about the incident. I felt sorry for the poor guys stuff that had been soaked in urine. Shocking effort
nnooss
1/5
The room itself is not bad, a clean hostel.The service was terrible.Especially the black-haired, glasses-wearing receptionist in the morning is crazy. Do you understand that your job includes explaining things to customers?I don't know if you're annoyed because you're working from early in the morning for a low salary and busy, but at least try to add "please" to your imperatives. Don't take out your frustrations about the way you're treated on customers. Calm down.The rest of the staff seemed pretty busy but at least not aggressive.The toilet was clogged and didn't get fixed for a day, the kitchen is the height of unsanitary conditions.Yes, it's a bit of a low end hostel in Frankfurt. It's cheap so I guess that's to be expected (but worse than thought)I recommend this to young people, especially men, who don't mind the discomfort. I definitely don't recommend this to women or people with money to spare.
Johanna Arias
4/5
The street on which it is located is a bit dangerous, there are homeless people and people using drugs.Inside it is very safe, quiet environment, breakfast is good.The beds in the rooms should have a curtain to give more privacy.It is very close to the central station, it is easy to take the train and metro.The bridge and the old streets of Frankfurt are very easy to walk to.
Ward Segers
1/5
Right after booking they send you this by mail: "We're in the middle of the red light district. If that bothers you, you can cancel for a 1 night fee." I was staying one night, could've put that on your website before booking if you weren't as deceptive.At night, there's drunks on the streets, broken glass on the ground. We were legit scared walking there.Mattresses and sheets were stained. The price isn't even an excuse, for the same price you have a clean space and personal utilities at different hostels.Also, some people seem to use their bed as a long-term place to stay, entering at 5AM with the full lights on, or talking on the phone.
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Alexandre L
1/5
The girl at the front desk should be in the street with her passive aggressive lock guy ;) her personality is as dangerous as the hostel area after 8pm.|They broke the lock on my locker without calling me first...|Bathroom it was very dirty...|Dangerous district ! Be careful
Alexandre M
1/5
The girl at the front desk should be in the street with her passive aggressive lock guy ;) her personality is as dangerous as the hostel area after 8pm.
They broke the lock on my locker without calling me first...
Dangerous district ! Be careful
Room 1
Service 1
Location1
Moartn Drey
2/5
Moartn Drey would like to share his impressions of the 5elements Hostel in Frankfurt.The rooms, simple and sparsely furnished, lack any charm and show clear deficiencies in cleanliness. The shared bathrooms in the hallway contribute little to your well-being. The breakfast is, to say the least, modest and leaves a lot to be desired in terms of quality.However, the immediate surroundings of the hostel are particularly depressing. Drug deals, addicts and prostitutes dominate the street scene, while a brothel right next door contributes to the uninviting atmosphere. The noise level at night is correspondingly high and makes it difficult to sleep at night.A small ray of hope is the common room with a pool table, as well as the friendly staff, who always tried to make the stay more bearable.But the bottom line is that Moartn Drey can't give it more than 2 out of 5 stars. Unfortunately, the hostel can only be recommended with extreme caution.
YL G
4/5
It's actually a good deal to spend one night here at this price. The transportation is convenient and clean. The streets are not as dangerous and noisy as expected. As long as you don't go in and out at night and stay in the youth hostel, it's safe.However, it is still recommended that women traveling alone keep in touch with family and friends and bring self-defense weapons.
Susanna Decka
1/5
Room is cold, like in the North Pole. Heating doesn't work. The worst thing is the cleaning lady, who barges into the room as if the Second World War has broken out. Totally loud and unfriendly. My original Samsung cable was gone and my credit card was still €50. In addition, an Asian woman was harassed by the cleaning team in front of me, her suitcase...was literally thrown out of the room because of a misunderstanding. You should take a closer look at this hostel.Otherwise the rest is OK.
Niamh Maher
1/5
SINGLE FEMALE TRAVELLERS BEWARE!!!! I stayed here by myself and was scared to leave the hostel because the area is so sketchy. You can walk 10 minutes in any direction and get out of the worst of it but it was very uncomfortable. Hostel itself was good but omg walking with a big stupid tourist bag made me feel like a wounded water buffalo on a nature documentary.The good thing about this hostel is that they have a nice lounge area, which was good for hiding in lol
Moises Henriquez
1/5
awful place, seek other options, it's not worth the price.
Room 1
Service 4
Location1
Sebastian Kremis
1/5
This is the worst hostel I have stayed so far. It feels like a prision. The women at the reception are very rude with guests. Every time you want to go from the common areas to your room they aggressively interrogate you, even after showing them your room key. I got upset and left asking for my money back. They said OK but the refund should be asked to Hostelworld, but that is not true! They decived me, shouted at me and even mocked at me. This is not how you treat guests! Please avoid staying here
Mattia Malvagio
4/5
The hostel is very clean and comfy. You can borrow locks for the safes in your room and in the cellars, where you can also leave your luggage after checking out. The employees are very kind and helpful as much as they can. Very close to the station.
Room 4
Service 4
Jyothika Ragolu
1/5
Booked this hostel due to it's distance from the Hbf but the location is really bad, the streets are filled with mad crazy people, felt really unsafe. And the lady at the reception is really rude and unfriendly. They charge us money for key deposit+ tourist tax + bedsheet deposit, apart from the hotel bookings and when we ask them to clarify, they are really rude.
Anita lovely
1/5
My flight was delayed, so I arrived around 9 a.m., and the streets were crowded with people high on drugs and sex workers. I felt like I had to run away from all the eyes targeting my wallet and bag. It makes me question if Germany is truly a developed country, allowing accommodations to be built right in the middle of a red-light district. The location is the worst. It's better to take a bus and stay in a safer place, even if it's further away.Before the sun even sets, the red-light district lights up, and drugged-out people start talking to you. I've been traveling alone for about six months, and Frankfurt is the worst of the worst. All night long, I couldn’t sleep because of the sound of breaking bottles, shouting, and police sirens. I have no idea what kind of city residents wouldgive five stars to a place like this. I’ve traveled alone in places known for being unsafe, like Barcelona, Paris, and Rome, but Frankfurt is the absolute worst. Even my German friends unanimously say it’s too dangerous and ask why anyone would want to go there.This hostel costs over 100,000 KRW, which is as expensive as hostels in Barcelona, but the facilities are terrible. I've stayed in more than 25 hostels, but this is the only one where you have to make your bed "yourself." The deposit they charge is ridiculously high. The shower leaks everywhere, the height can’t be adjusted, and the small, cheap Ikea chair provided is too small to hold anything. The bedding felt itchy, and the space to wash your face is so tiny, with water leaking everywhere, making it incredibly uncomfortable.If you want to pay an inflated price for a horrible place, come on over. Welcome to Frankfurt, the drug haven filled with homeless people, where the stench of urine, vomit, and feces is everywhere. I have no idea how a city like this exists in Germany… It's a paradise for crime.My flight was delayed and arrived around 9 o'clock, but the streets were crowded with drugged people and prostitutes, and I had to run away as people were looking for my wallet and bag. Is Germany an advanced country that allows accommodations to be built in the middle of the red light district? To the point where I want to.This is the worst location. Even if it's better to take a bus, you should go to a safe place.Even before the sun sets, the lights come on in the red light district and crazy people drunk on drugs start talking. I traveled alone for about 6 months and Frankfurt was the worst of the worst. I can't sleep because of the sounds of alcohol bottles breaking, shouting, and police cars all morning. I don't know what kind of city you live in to give a facility like this 5 points. I've been to all places with poor security alone, including Barcelona, Paris, and Rome, but Frankfurt is the worst. All of my German friends unanimously told me not to go to Frankfurt because it was too dangerous. Everyone was asking why I was going there.It's a hostel, costing over 100,000 won, which is as expensive as a Barcelona hostel, but the facilities are the worst. I've been to over 25 hostels, and you have to put up all the sheets "yourself," and why on earth do they have to deposit so much money? The shower room leaks, the height is not adjustable, and the small cheap Ikea chair you can put clothes on is too small to put things on. I felt itchy when I lay down on the bedding, and the space where I wash my face is too small and water leaks, making it very uncomfortable.Only people who want to be seen even after paying exorbitant prices for a crappy space should come. Homeless in a drug haven. Come to Frankfurt, where the smell of odor, vomit, and poop lingers everywhere. How on earth does a city like this exist in Germany? It's a crime-ridden paradise haha.