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Reviews of Five Elements Hostel and Capsules Frankfurt 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!

Moselstraße 40, Bahnhofsviertel, 60329 Frankfurt/Main, Germany

#191 of 245 hotels in Frankfurt/Main

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2040 hostel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.4

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    6.9

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    7.9

  • Free WiFi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: 14 June 2026

    8.0
    Not recommended.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The area is known for drugs and prostitution.

    Central train station and Indian restaurants are nearby.

    Stayed in June 2026

  • Reviewed: 14 June 2026

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A lot of homeless people nearby..

    Bed is comfortable.

    Stayed in June 2026

  • Reviewed: 8 June 2026

    6.0
    Worth the price, look up the location first and decide!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Basic Twin Room - Shower and WC in Hallway
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathrooms were sometimes really dirty and I think most importantly the location. It’s on me for not looking it up but the neighbourhood the hostel is located in is the red light district of Frankfurt. Definitely a surprise. If you don’t mind the crackheads and the prostitutes, it’s a good location (close to the HBF)

    Price wise it’s definitely worth it. We took a room for two and it was dirt cheap and pretty comfortable. Staff are really nice and showers are nice.

    Stayed in June 2026

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2026

    7.0
    Short walking distance to HBF.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None.

    Nice front-desk and many places to sit outside own bedroom

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2026

    6.0
    Get what you pay for, staff was incredible.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area was a little sketchy, homeless people everywhere. Also only provided one box fan for every room so it got a little hot/musty.

    Staff was incredibly friendly and genuinely seemed to care about this place.

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2026

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The closeness to the train station is both a good and a less good thing.... The neighbourhood is bad with drug consumers and dealers wandering around all day long. I don't recommend spending much time in the streets. Luckily the hostel is close to the main roads that are less risky. From a facility point of view, there are only two showers (for men at least) at each floor, which means that sometimes guests need to go to the other floors to take showers. The capsules are unfortunately very hot during heat waves and the little fans inside are not state-of-the-art ones. Apart from that, overall a good experience for short stays (2/3 nights maximum).

    Lot of privacy in the capsules, which is really appreciated. Free coffee, tea and water in the living room/common space. Very close to the train station

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2026

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Capsules are unvearable in summer. The Ventilation was not sufficuent, so we had to sleep with open capsules. The other dorms have no curtains, so there is no privacy. There is no AC in the rooms. The Bathroom was filthy most of the times.

    Good location just Minutes from the Train Station, 24 hour Reception. Social Hostel with a lot of activities and good atmosphere.

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2026

    6.0
    Summer its bit warm, you open the window, then its noisy outside.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (3 Adults) with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Its near HBf, area is nicht good.

    Its near HBF

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2026

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The area where the hostel is located can be quite noisy, but in the capsule I didn't hear anything.

    It was quite a nice stay for me. The capsule was quite big. I believe any tall person would fit. To catch your sleep for 1 night, this is an okay place. The breakfast is very basic (yogurt, tea, coffee, bread, some fruits, sandwiches).

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2026

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Australian dude

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2026

    8.0
    Perfect for a short stay in Frankfurt
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    -

    Direkte Nähe zum Hbf, Capsules

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 21 May 2026

    7.0
    Great location for a short stay (close to main train station).
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Smell of the room (but that's not a problem of the hostel, it's the people who stayed there).

    Location is great for a short stay - very close to the main train station. Common area is big and nice.

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2026

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More clean required

    Good

    Stayed in April 2026

  • Reviewed: 8 May 2026

    8.0
    Nice, comfortable hostel in a very unpleasant area.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lounge was smoky even though no one was smoking in there…it must drift from the back or downstairs. The area in which the hostel is situated is awful. It didn’t feel very safe but the good news is that it was very close to the railway station so getting to the airport was easy. My lock wouldn’t lock the locker. It needs a padlock with a specific diameter. You can borrow one from the reception.

    The pods were actually better than expected. They are quite big inside- bigger than a backpacking tent! It was also quiet inside which is just as well as the street outside was very noisy. There is a nice lounge. The house pizza was good VFM. The security of the hostel was good. There are electronic locks on the dorm rooms and on the pods.

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2026

    7.0
    Excellent value and great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My experience was mostly good

    Great value and central location

    Stayed in May 2026

  • Reviewed: 5 May 2026

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (3 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Location is very convenient to central train station.

    Stayed in February 2026

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2026

    8.0
    Great location and excellent value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    One pod I stayed in (out of several visits) had a faulty plug but the helpful staff loaned me a power bank to recharge my phone.

    Great location, facilities and excellent value for money

    Stayed in April 2026

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2026

    6.0
    VERY DANGEROUS, AND VERY ANNOYING WITH THE PAN HANDLERS.... IT IS A GREAT HOSTEL IN A BAD LOCATION
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 8 nights

    THE POLICE COULD CLEAN UP THE STREET.... FAN DID NOT WORK IN POD, WAS VERY HOT....

    IT HAS EVERYTHINHG THERE YOU NEED TO SURVIVE SO TO SPEAK.... WIFI IS GREAT.... THE PODS ARE VERY BIG....

    Stayed in April 2026

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2026

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Smell of smoke although it is non smoking hostel Very small kitchen , I had to wait for other guests to use the kitchen Noise outside the hostel

    Clean Excellent location

    Stayed in April 2026

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2026

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single capsule with shared bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Quality of provided meals is not the best.... but it's free, so... Guest kitchen is quite small, if you have more than 4 people it feels crowded already...

    It is bascially under 5 minutes walking from the central train station, you can debate the neighbourhood of course... They got free tea and coffee, and provide meals. Neighbourhood is sketchy but otherwise, no major downsides.

    Stayed in April 2026

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2026

    6.0
    Passable...book if want to spend less on accommodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    ❌ Located in drug peddler, red light area unsafe for women or families. ❌ Even after charging €3 extra for pillow case, duvet cover, bedsheet cover my bed had stains on it ❌ Ventilation issue during summer ❌ Kitchen was messy ❌ Passable experience

    ✅ Located in the city centre say 3-4 mins from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof station. ✅ Affordable pricing ✅ Good for backpackers

    Stayed in February 2026

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2026

    6.0
    Besides the loud music in the evening it was s nice experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The front desk played in the Evening to loud music, techno, it was so loud that I couldn't talk with anyone, it was disturbing and made it hard to relax and enjoy talking to my friend. Uncomfortable.

    In the morning at breakfast the morning crew at the desk was much more caring and helpful and the music was not so loud.

    Stayed in April 2026

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2026

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The comfort and cleanliness of the room always depends on the roommates. The matress already had a few stains since some people don't use bed sheets because you have to pay extra. The bed was shaking everytime the other person moved.

    Very good breakfast!! Happy hour, free Crèpes night. Location close to the train station. I didn't make use of all the facilities they offered since I only stayed for one night, but it made a good impression. Big locker under the bed, bring a padlock.

    Stayed in April 2026

  • Reviewed: 18 April 2026

    7.0
    Good people
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8 adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The upper is too high( the escalator should improve for easier /more comfort to climb). The quality of the bedsheet. The smell of the room. Need to make the bed by ourself.

    The common area is comfortable and provide the chance of share with other travelers. Clean toilet. Sleep well. Roommates respect to each other. Nice staff. Meet good friends. Conveniente location. Generally feel safe to stay.

    Stayed in April 2026

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