About

Famous for our delicious evening events, our 24/7 bar, and much more! We do our best to make your stay unforgettable.

Want more? Check out our free stuff:
- FREE wifi & tablet rentals
- FREE lockers & padlocks
- FREE luggage storage
- FREE 24/7 guest kitchen
- FREE DVD rentals
- FREE city maps
- FREE activities in the evenings
- FREE tea & coffee

There's something going on every night! Please check at the reception daily!

We do our very best to bring our guests the full Five Elements experience. But sometimes things happen, so please note that activities may be changed/cancelled at any time.

No more aching backs! We offer new, comfortable mattress in all rooms (20cm spring mattresses, and 16cm soft foam mattresses) to ensure you have the most comfortable stay with us.

We have breakfast every morning from 7:30-11am for 9,00 EUR. Our breakfast is vegetarian, and vegan friendly as we offer a variety of breakfast foods, ranging from different breads, locally sourced meats (local sausage & bacon), fruits, vegetables, cheeses, hummus, yogurts, nuts, cereals, muesli, jams, and more! We're also proud of the fact that the majority of our foods come without packaging, as a way to help reduce waste.

Check our website and Facebook for special events, special food offers, and news.

There is one tiny downside to our LOCATION: we are located smack dab in the middle of the RED LIGHT DISTRICT! Anyhow, it is NOT at all dangerous and our hostel has a HIGH safety standard. We only mention this so you don't find yourself surprised upon arrival. Our neighbourhood is home to some of the best food and clubs Frankfurt has to offer. In fact, the New York Times even wrote an article on our upcoming neighbourhood in 2016! However, if you don't feel comfortable staying in this area, feel free to book somewhere else.

If this isn't a problem, you'll discover many upsides to our location:
- 3 min walk from the train station
- 10 min walk to the museums/river bank
- 15 min walk to the city center, old city, and main shopping area
And - we promise - you'll find the best international food in our neighbourhood!

Look out for our LAST MINUTE SPECIALS and our seasonal specials.

Want to see what is going on at the hostel now? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter!

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact one of our lovely office team members: They're always happy to help you.
See you soon!!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Adaptors
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
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Reviews

6.9Good(9118)
  • Value for Money
    7.3
  • Security
    7.2
  • Atmosphere
    6.7
  • Cleanliness
    7.2
  • Staff
    8.2
  • Location
    5.1
  • Facilities
    7.1
Summary of traveller reviews

Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt offers a friendly atmosphere and helpful staff, making it a good choice for travellers. While the location is in a lively area, the hostel itself provides a secure and comfortable base. It's well-suited for solo travellers and those seeking value.

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Stayed in Aug 2026
4.0
J
Jan-Pieter
Male, 31-40, Netherlands
The staff was friendly, but badly overworked. A single person to run everything in the lobby is nowhere near enough. Everything is locked or double locked. However, it is badly needed. The streat roams with homeless, junkies, etc, who are up all night breaking glass. The loud music doesnt scare them off, nor does the daily cleanup crew from the city. With 30+ degrees, you need to open the Window for some fresh air, due to lack of airconditioning. I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed in Aug 2026
5.1
S
Sari
Female, 25-30, Portugal
the staff is definitely the best part of the hostel! everything else kinda feels like they’re not even trying… the showers, rooms and bathrooms were dirty, there was no vibe and because of that I barely spent time there
Stayed in Aug 2026
4.9
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Axel
Male, 25-30, France
Located close to the main train station, if u have a train in the morning it’s good, if u stay there for visiting, it’s not. Place surrounded by junkies, it really doesn’t feel safe at all. Price is cheap on Hostelworld but they ask u to add 3€ for bedsheets + 2€ city tax + 2€ for key Only in cash of course … or else u loose 2€ more
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Location

Moselstr 40, Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt, Germany
1.1km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt is in a great location just around the corner from the Hauptbahnhof and about 15 minutes' walk from the Alte Oper. This safe and comfortable hostel features free dinners and activities every day and also has an onsite bar open 24/7. Several Hostelworld guests have told us that they'd stay here again, citing the games room with foosball and pool table and the Wi-Fi throughout the building.