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!!

Things to do in Frankfurt

Here's what's happening in the city over the next few weeks.
Deutsches Jazzfestival Frankfurt
15 Oct
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16 Oct
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House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 00:00

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

6.4Good(9143)
  • Value for Money
    6.5
  • Security
    6.6
  • Atmosphere
    6.1
  • Cleanliness
    6.6
  • Staff
    8.0
  • Location
    4.5
  • Facilities
    6.4
Summary of traveller reviews

Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt is praised for its friendly and helpful staff, and its convenient location near the central station. However, many recent reviews highlight significant concerns about the surrounding neighbourhood, describing it as unsafe and noisy due to drug users and nightlife. Some guests also mention issues with cleanliness and lack of ventilation in rooms.

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Stayed in Oct 2026
3.7
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Elizabeth
Female, 18-24, USA
My biggest complaint for this hostel is its location. It is in between a sex club and strip club, and there are drug addicts outside of the hostel that openly take their drugs. The cleanliness of the hostel was subpar. The kitchen/laundry room was covered with bugs, including cockroaches. Privacy was an issue. There was fogged glass between the showers, and I could perfectly see into the other one. Older men were also staying on my floor, and I felt too uncomfortable to leave my room in my pjs.
Stayed in Oct 2026
5.7
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Mary
Female, 41+, USA
I read the reviews about the drug use outside and thought “how bad can it be?”. I’ve never in my life have seen anything like it! It’s very scary and I wouldn’t dare walk outside. I was only there for one night so it was fine. I ordered in and ubered when needed. Staff was friendly. My pillow was filthy - they provide a cover but you have to out it on yourself so it was gross. I stayed in a pod and was a little warm - I wouldn’t stay in one of those in the summer as I’d imagine it to be very hot
Stayed in Oct 2026
3.7
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Annika
Female, 18-24, USA
This property is not safe for women! It is in an incredibly scary location. It locatated in the red light district but it is not a tourist attraction like Amsterdam it is incredibly dirty and there are dr*g addicts on the street everywhere, it is absolutely chaos. Extremely scary and unsa*e. Please don't stay here if you are a woman.
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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.