Name: Hilton Frankfurt City Centre
Address: Hochstr. 4, 60313 Frankfurt/Main, Germany, Hochstr. 4, Hessen, 60313, Germany
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at £115 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.2

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Hotel Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

This is a Preferred Partner property. It is committed to providing guests with a positive experience thanks to its commendable service and good value. This property may pay Booking.com a bit more to be in this Programme.

Hochstr. 4, 60313 Frankfurt/Main, Germany –

*8.7* Old Opera: only 6 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)

*8.5* Goethestrasse Shopping Center: only 5 minutes away! (400 yards on foot)

Frankfurt Stock Exchange: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)

*8.0* Eschenheim Tower: only 2 minutes away! (150 yards on foot)

Lock in a great price for Hilton Frankfurt City Centre - rated 8.2 by recent guests.

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Great location, impressive building, very friendly staff, very nice view, spacious room.

Despoina, Greece

THE POOL IS EXCELLENT , BREAKFAST IS VERY GOOD AND THE STAFF IS VERY POLITE AND SORTS OUT PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE . THE HOTEL HAS SO MUCH LIGHT AND OPEN SPACES THAT COMPENSATES FOR THE POOR WEATHER.

Spyros, Greece

We could not sleep the next night because it seems that some guests have checked in late ( Around 11 pm) with children and the made so much noices so i called the front desk but it continued up to around 1 AM

Farid, Saudi Arabia

One night, but perfect and high quality with reasonable price. Staff in restaurant had great presentation and service.

Amir, Austria

Everything Perfect But I am very Disappointed that they Charge me WIFI Bill for 2 Days EURO 28 . I Stay Many 5 Star Hotel where Wifi is Free and Connect Automatically . But here Different and I am Disappointed

Md, United Arab Emirates

The view on the skyscrapers was extraordinary. The location of the hotel is perfect.

Valentin, Switzerland

Very central and easy to get around from hotel. Large bedroom and bathroom. Bar reasonably priced and breakfast very good

David, United Kingdom

The hotel was very comfortable.. very calm . Very nice place

Naglaa, Egypt

Hotel is in perfect location. Only 5 minutes on foot to Zeil (centre)

Sin1979, Malta

Great hotel for a city trip. Very centrally situated. Staff very friendly and helpful.

Gerald, Namibia

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9.0

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Great location, impressive building, very friendly staff, very nice view, spacious room.”

Despoina Greece
“THE POOL IS EXCELLENT , BREAKFAST IS VERY GOOD AND THE STAFF IS VERY POLITE AND SORTS OUT PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE . THE HOTEL HAS SO MUCH LIGHT AND OPEN SPACES THAT COMPENSATES FOR THE POOR WEATHER.”

Spyros Greece
“We could not sleep the next night because it seems that some guests have checked in late ( Around 11 pm) with children and the made so much noices so i called the front desk but it continued up to...”

Farid Saudi Arabia
“One night, but perfect and high quality with reasonable price. Staff in restaurant had great presentation and service.”

Amir Austria
“Everything Perfect But I am very Disappointed that they Charge me WIFI Bill for 2 Days EURO 28 . I Stay Many 5 Star Hotel where Wifi is Free and Connect Automatically . ”

Md United Arab Emirates
“The view on the skyscrapers was extraordinary. The location of the hotel is perfect.”

Valentin Switzerland
“Very central and easy to get around from hotel. Large bedroom and bathroom. Bar reasonably priced and breakfast very good”

David United Kingdom
“The hotel was very comfortable.. very calm . Very nice place”

Naglaa Egypt
“Hotel is in perfect location. Only 5 minutes on foot to Zeil (centre)”

Sin1979 Malta
“Great hotel for a city trip. Very centrally situated. Staff very friendly and helpful.”

Gerald Namibia

Located a few minutes' walk from all main attractions in the centre of Frankfurt, this hotel features a health club with complimentary 30 yards pool as well as a restaurant with park terrace. Hilton Frankfurt City offers soundproofed rooms with panoramic views.

The spacious rooms at the Hilton Frankfurt City overlook the city centre or Bockenheimer Anlage Park. All rooms and suites feature a large desk, flat-screen TV, and comfortable armchair. Free Wi-Fi access is available in all public areas of the hotel, there is a charge to use it in the rooms.

The Hilton’s health and fitness club includes a stylish sauna, hot tub, gym and half Olympic-sized indoor pool. Exclusive beauty treatments, facials and massages are available upon request.

Breakfast is served in the restaurant with its great view of the idyllic park, or else on the large parkside terrace in fine weather. Guests can enjoy local and international dishes as well as a wide variety of gins and tonics in the Vista Bar & Lounge.

Children receive a check-in treat and children's bathrobes, while there is an open park space behind the hotel. Guests of all ages can relax on the outdoor terrace of the park.

Eschenheimer Tor Underground Station is 150 yards from the Frankfurt Hilton. Trains run to Frankfurt Trade Fair (Frankfurter Messe) in 15 minutes. The hotel is around the corner from the Goethestraße, the city's most popular high-end shopping street. It is 500 yards from the Alte Oper (Old opera), 0.7 miles from the Old Town and Römer Square, and 0.7 miles from the English Theatre.

This is our guests' favourite part of Frankfurt/Main, according to independent reviews.

This property also has one of the best-rated locations in Frankfurt/Main! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Hilton Frankfurt City Centre has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 30 Jul 2009.

Hotel Chain: Hilton Hotels & Resorts

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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 8.1 for two-person stays.

ATM and Currency Exchange: Need cash? There's an ATM machine and a currency exchange service at this property.

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Situated in the best rated area in Frankfurt/Main, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

American, Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Closest landmarks

Eschenheim Tower
0.1 miles
Frankfurt Stock Exchange
0.1 miles
Fressgass
0.2 miles
Zeilgalerie
0.2 miles
Goethestrasse Shopping Center
0.2 miles
Hauptwache
0.2 miles
Old Opera
0.3 miles
Zeil
0.3 miles
Goethe Home & Museum
0.3 miles
Alte Nikolaikirche
0.4 miles

Restaurants and markets

Kaufhof Supermarket
0.2 miles
along the river Main - every saturday Market
0.4 miles

Natural beauty

Main River
0.3 miles

Closest airports

Frankfurt Airport
6.5 miles
Mannheim City Airport
44.8 miles

Shopping nearby – all within 500m!

Galeria Kaufhof Frankfurt Department store
Popular brands like: Gucci, Prada, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Burberry
Goethestraße High street
Popular brands like: Cartier, Gucci, Tiffany & Co, Hermès, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton
MyZiel Shopping centre

What travellers love about this location

“Hotel is in perfect location. Only 5 minutes on foot to Zeil (centre)”

Sin1979

Malta

9.1

“Located in a cultural zone of Frankfurt city , good access to Opera , Theatre, Cinema and also Walking street , shopping malls ... Enjoy Masaretti Showroom in f...”

Masoud

Iran

8.7

“Very good position and quality of staff”

Pierfrancescoriva

Italy

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3 restaurants on site

VistaBar & Lounge

Cuisine: German, International

Menu: À la carte
Terrace on the park

Cuisine: International, Grill/BBQ

Menu: À la carte
Pacific Colors

Cuisine: International

Menu: Buffet

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From 15:00 hours

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Until 12:00 hours

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and extra beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 18 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

The maximum number of extra beds/children's cots permitted in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Hilton Frankfurt City Centre accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that WiFi prices vary based on the type of WiFi package a guest chooses. Please contact the property for further details.

The property will be going through renovation works from Mon 22 Oct 2018 until Sun 10 Mar 2019. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and some hotel facilities and services may not be available.

“THE POOL IS EXCELLENT , BREAKFAST IS VERY GOOD AND THE STAFF IS VERY POLITE AND SORTS OUT PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE . THE HOTEL HAS SO MUCH LIGHT AND OPEN SPACES THAT COMPENSATES FOR THE POOR WEATHER.”

Spyros

Greece

“We could not sleep the next night because it seems that some guests have checked in late ( Around 11 pm) with children and the made so much noices so i called the front desk but it continued up to around 1 AM”

Farid

Saudi Arabia

“Everything Perfect But I am very Disappointed that they Charge me WIFI Bill for 2 Days EURO 28 . I Stay Many 5 Star Hotel where Wifi is Free and Connect Automatically . But here Different and I am Disappointed”

United Arab Emirates

Sleeps	Room type
	Deluxe King Room 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
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	King Executive Room with Executive Lounge Access 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with a flat-screen TV, a cosy armchair and floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the city or the park. A continental breakfast is served in the Executive Lounge, and guests benefit from an express check-in and check-out service. An extra bed is available on request for an additional charge. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • View • Executive Lounge Access • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Twin Guestroom 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with a flat-screen TV, cosy armchair and large windows. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • View • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	King Room 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with a flat-screen TV, cosy armchair and large windows. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • View • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	King Executive Panorama Room with Executive Lounge Access 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with a flat-screen TV, and a cosy armchair. Ideal for families, the room fits up to 3 guests. These rooms offer floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the city or the park. An extra bed is available on request and for an additional charge. Room facilities: • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • View • Executive Lounge Access • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • City view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Executive Twin Room with Executive Lounge Access 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with a flat-screen TV, cosy armchair and large windows. This room offers views of the city or park, and comes with refreshments. A continental breakfast is served in the Executive Lounge, and guests benefit from an express check-in and check-out service. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • View • Executive Lounge Access • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Deluxe Twin Room 2 single beds	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with a flat-screen TV, cosy armchair and large windows. These rooms offer views of the park or the city. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Interconnected room(s) available • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • View • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Queen Room 1 double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious room with a view of the atrium. It features a flat-screen TV, cosy armchair and large windows. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Satellite Channels • Flat-screen TV • Soundproofing • View • Wardrobe or closet • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	King Junior Suite with Executive Lounge Access 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom Spacious suite with a flat-screen TV, cosy armchair and panoramic windows. This suite also offers a separate living room with a dining area and a desk. Refreshments are provided, and a continental breakfast is served in the Executive Lounge. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproofing • View • Executive Lounge Access • Wardrobe or closet • City view • Towels • Linen Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content
	Penthouse Suite with Executive Lounge Access 1 extra-large double bed	Show prices
Start of dialog content 댴 Private bathroom This suite is located on the top floor and features a scenic view, executive lounge access, living/dining room, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy a large living and dining room and a separate bedroom. Enjoy a complimentary breakfast and refreshments and a separate check-in desk. There is also the large desk, a spacious seating area with a sofa. In additional you will find complimentary newspapers, bathrobes, slippers and mineral water. Room facilities: • Tea/Coffee Maker • Minibar • Shower • Bath • Safety Deposit Box • Telephone • Air conditioning • Hairdryer • Wake Up Service/Alarm Clock • Bathrobe • Radio • Desk • Ironing Facilities • Seating Area • Free toiletries • Private bathroom • Heating • Slippers • Satellite Channels • Carpeted • Flat-screen TV • Sofa • Soundproofing • View • Executive Lounge Access • Wardrobe or closet • Landmark view • City view • Towels • Linen • Dining table Please select everything you’d like to know more about (Your response helps provide better information for travellers) Beds Bathroom Kitchen Breakfast Room capacity Room view Room facilities Parking Smoking Other What do you want to know about the selected options? Enter your feedback Submit Cancel Thanks for your time! Your feedback will help us improve, so you can book more easily next time. Close We're sorry, but there was an error submitting your response. Please try again. Retry Missing some information? Yes / No Great! Thanks for your response. Check-in date / / Check-in date Check-out date / / Check-out date Rooms Adults Children End of dialog content

Hotel Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

Hilton Frankfurt City Centre This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!

Facilities of Hilton Frankfurt City Centre Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

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