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Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt Reviews

Moselstr 40, Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt, Germany

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Reviews of Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt

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53%

spend almost 1 hour on check in!!!!!!!!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Really good hostel, easy to make friends and awesome pub crawl! Would be even better if it was not in the red light district though. Some shady characters do walk past at night.


90%

the location is averege just because of the night clubs around the hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


83%

A bit doggy area, but safe!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Poland
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


96%

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

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: ) Yippieh!

86%

Great hostel, clean, modern, all the facilities. Only downside was lack of fun atmosphere, but that could have been a time of year thing, and it WAS mid-week. All up, though, really enjoyable stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • (Gender undisclosed)
  • (5 reviews)


86%

5 Element hostel is Awesum. It was clean, modern and comfortable. Issue are that it is located in the red light district so I felt a bit unsafe walking the streets at night away from the hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
well spotted! we are in the red light district and we like it here. its so centrally located, there would be no better spot in the city for us! but we know, not everybode likes it...so if you think you might feel uncomfortable here, please dont book with us. we really want you to have a save and happy journey!

76%

The facilities were ok and the hostel was well-located, but it was, by far, the most expensive hostel in europe. I really don't think it was worth it.

  • Globetrotter
  • 13 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Male 18-24
  • (23 reviews)


86%

Stayed only one night but was very impressed by what i saw.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


73%

The prices are a little high

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Female 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


93%

improve ventilation...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Pakistan
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
: ) you stayed in an fully occupied dormitory....!! but i will make sure we get some more fresh air in when cleaning! thanks for the rating!

96%

One of the best hostels we stayed at during our holiday!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (4 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
thats great to hear! we are trying to improve every day!! thank you!!

100%

second visit here and always satisfied.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • South Korea
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


80%

It is a beautiful hostel that happens to be in the red light district. Not as shady as you'd think but still a little shady. Clean and new, with helpful and friendly employees.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
oh no, still guest here, who give us bad ratings for the location.... pleeease, we want you to be happy and we definately do not want to ruin your travels, so again: we are in the red light district (its not dangerous, most people think its rather funny), its very central (right between main train station and city center), but if this is not for you, do not book with us! we want you to enjoy your journey! : )

96%

Amazing atmosphere, great animation! Everything was lovely!))

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Russia
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
hey, great you loved it... check out our daily activities on http://www.facebook.com/FiveElementsFrankfurt we have free pasta nights and a free pub crawl with shots included or a german cooking night and popcorn and movies on sunday evenings and lots more! see you soon : )

90%

Excellent hostel, centrally located and very secure. Very clean, and the staff were very friendly and helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Scotland
  • Mixed Group 25-30
  • (3 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
: ) thank you very much! we are still in the red light district, but our security level is very high and its right between the main train station (3 mins walk) and the city center (5 mins walk)...so the location cant be more central!! check it out for yourself!!!

100%

Very nice staff, excellent breakfast and a lot of activities to do. luv the pub crawl.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Brazil
  • Female 25-30
  • (2 reviews)

Owner Comment (Show)
oh yes, we love the pub crawl toooo!!! every thursday night at 10pm we take you out right into frankfurts oldest pub quarter. no entry fee and you even get a few shots for free! plus there is something for everyone... cheap drinks, karaoke, lots of german beer, food on the way and a nice alternative club in the end... have fun!

96%

The best hostel in Frankfurt! REally nice people on it!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 03 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)

Owner Comment (Show)
:) Thats Great! Happy Travels.

93%

I was very impressed by this hostel. They have really taken the traveller's needs into thought while putting together the hostel, from a tv/pool room to security to constantly cleaning every bathroom. My boyfriend and I had a private double room on the top floor, which felt more like a chic hotel than a hostel As I had read on previous reviews, it is indeed right at the border of the red light district, but it is also just a short stroll from downtown and from the historic/touristy district.

Owner Comment (Show)
Hi there, tanks for your nice rating! We are glad to see that you liked our 7th floor rooms. Happy Travels! Greetz

96%

Probably the best hostel I have stayed in. Very clean and the staff are so friendly and helpful. New Years party was great and although in the red light district the security was great!

Owner Comment (Show)
Happy New Year! cheers to you, and thank you :) Happy Travels!

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