Bornheim Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bornheim
Bornheim
Bornheim
Bornheim
Bornheim
Discover an energetic district with traditional cider-houses where you can taste some of the most delicious apple wine in Frankfurt.

Locals sometimes refer to Bornheim as “Das lustige Dorf,” meaning the “Merry Village.” More than 100 years ago it was the red-light district of Frankfurt am Main. Today, Bornheim remains one of the liveliest parts of the city and is filled with shops, restaurants, pubs, cafés and long-established cider-houses. Stroll along Bornheim’s streets and discover some of its beautiful buildings, including a history museum, the former town hall and several churches.

Berger Straße is the main street in Bornheim. Wander down this charming boulevard to find the famous restaurant Apfelwein-Solzer, and the historic tavern Zur Sonne. Here taste some of the best traditional Apfelwein (apple wine) in the city. In this area notice the Old Town Hall of Bornheim. Admire the elegant half-timbered building built in 1770. Take note of its intricately carved front door.

The Bernemer Museumslädchen on Turmstraße is one of the smallest museums in Frankfurt. Stop off at this charming little building to learn about the district’s history and see interesting art exhibits.

Visit the church Johanniskirche (St. John’s Church), a Baroque-style building constructed between 1778 and 1781 by the renowned German architect Johann Andreas Liebhardt.

Another interesting church is St. Joseph’s Church. The red building features on its façade a big statue of St. Joseph by the German sculptor Arnold Hensler. In the Heilig-Kreuz-Kirche (Holy Cross Church) look for four famous white sculptures on the western exterior wall of the church. The figures have the heads of an eagle, a bull, a lion and a human to represent the evangelists.

To reach Bornheim and to move around the area use the Frankfurt subway U-Bahn lines. The Bornheim Mitte subway station is in the center of the district, along Berger Straße itself. In this station you will also find the starting point of several bus lines and the tramline Straßenbahn Frankfurt am Main.


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Our pick of the best Bornheim Hotel Deals

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$218 per night from 18 May to 19 May
NZ$218
includes taxes & fees
18 May - 19 May
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy 3 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,210 reviews)
"Very helpful and so polite."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
The Squaire, Am Flughafen, Frankfurt
The price is NZ$234 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$234
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,476 reviews)
"Friendly staff, great comfortable rooms, amazing breakfast. Proximity of airport flights and train stations and good restaurants and stores is an added bonus . We always stay there when traveling in Europe and love coming back! Thank you"

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Theodor-Heuss-Allee 3, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$150 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"The hotel itself is fine, decent rooms very nice staff and a good inclusive breakfast."

Reviewed on 21 Apr. 2025

Maritim Hotel Frankfurt
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$148 per night from 24 May to 25 May
NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
24 May - 25 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,890 reviews)
Good and clean and decent price
"It was good. We were only there for a night as we were waiting for another pickup for my son but it wqs a good stay"

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2025

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof
5 out of 5
Am Kaiserplatz, Bethmannstraße 33, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$357 per night from 1 May to 2 May
NZ$357
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1 May - 2 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"A fabulous stay at the Steinberger. I will choose again every visit."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2025

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Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Unterschweinstiege 16, Frankfurt, HE
The price is NZ$192 per night from 17 May to 18 May
NZ$192
includes taxes & fees
17 May - 18 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Frankfurt. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,333 reviews)
"Dated decor. No USB charging available. Very Convenient for an overnight stay. Clean and tidy. Staff very good service."

Reviewed on 24 Apr. 2025

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
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Other neighbourhoods around Bornheim

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Innenstadt III

While you're in Innenstadt III, take in top sights like Berger Strasse or Main Hiking Trail, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Rohrbachstraße -Friedberger Landstraße Tram Stop or Glauburgstrasse Station.

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Bornheim - Ostend

If you're spending time in Bornheim - Ostend, check out sights like Frankfurt Eissporthalle or Berger Strasse and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Parlamentsplatz U-Bahn or Eissporthalle Festplatz Station.

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Nordend West

Nordend West is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Main Hiking Trail and Explora are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Nibelungenallee-Deutsche Bibliothek U-Bahn or Glauburgstrasse Station to get around.

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Ostend

4/5(2 area reviews)

Noted for its restaurants and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Ostend. Top attractions like Frankfurt Zoo and European Central Bank are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Zobelstraße Tram Stop or Ostendstraße Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Innenstadt

Enjoy the popular shops in Innenstadt. MyZeil is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Frankfurt (M) Hauptwache Station or Eschenheimer Tor Station to see more of Frankfurt.

Innenstadt
Old Town which includes heritage elements

Altstadt Frankfurt

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

Altstadt Frankfurt is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Römerberg and Frankfurt Christmas Market. See more of Frankfurt by jumping on the metro at Römer-Paulskirche Tram Stop or Dom-Romer U-Bahn.

Altstadt Frankfurt

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