Hamburger Hof Hotel is a practical, comfortable hotel at Poststrasse 10-12, within walking distance of Skyline Plaza and the Frankfurt Trade Fair. It is not a luxury address and does not try to be one. It offers clean, quiet rooms in a convenient part of town at prices well below the big chains on the Zeil or the river, which is why it makes sense for trade fair visitors, for budget-minded sightseers and for anyone who simply wants a bed close to the fairgrounds and the Europaviertel. The walk to Skyline Plaza takes about eight minutes, the trade fair about nine and the Festhalle about thirteen, while the airport is around eighteen minutes away by car. For a city where rates swing with the fair calendar, a plain, central hotel like this is a useful option to know.
Rooms and what to expect
The hotel offers a sensible range of room types. There are Standard Single and Comfort Single rooms for solo travellers, Standard and Comfort Double or Twin rooms for couples and colleagues, and a Standard Triple Room for three guests. Rooms are soundproofed, which matters in a busy part of Frankfurt, and they have air conditioning, blackout curtains, hypo-allergenic and premium bedding and a television. Connecting rooms are available for families or groups, and free cribs or infant beds can be provided on request, so travelling with a baby is straightforward.
\n\nFacilities and practical details: this is a straightforward hotel without a spa, pool or large restaurant, so plan your evenings around the city. Breakfast, parking, pet rules and Wi-Fi terms are not something to assume, so check when you book what your rate includes and what is charged extra, particularly if you are driving, since parking near the fairgrounds can be limited and expensive in the city. Luggage arrangements and check-in times should also be confirmed with the hotel before arrival, especially for early flights or late trains.
\n\nLocation and getting around: the main advantage is walking distance to the fair. Skyline Plaza, the shopping and dining centre in the Europaviertel, is about eight minutes away on foot, the Trade Fair grounds about nine and the Festhalle about thirteen. Check the nearest S-Bahn and underground stops when you book, because public transport makes it easy to reach the Römerberg, the Museumsufer and the river. The airport is around eighteen minutes by car, and the airport trains from the central station are the cheaper option for most guests.
\n\nWho it suits and what to know: Hamburger Hof suits fair visitors, solo travellers, couples on a budget and families who need connecting rooms. It is less suitable for travellers who want an in-house spa, a hotel bar or a historic building. Rates move a great deal with the trade fair calendar, often doubling on fair weeks, so check dates carefully and compare weekend prices against midweek. Book early for Advent, when the Christmas market fills the centre, and check the cancellation terms for your rate.
Why stay here
- ✓Walk to Skyline Plaza and the Trade Fair
- ✓Soundproofed rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Connecting rooms available
- ✓Free cribs and infant beds
- ✓Blackout curtains
- ✓Hypo-allergenic bedding
- ✓Single, double, twin and triple rooms
Good questions
How far is Hamburger Hof Hotel from the Trade Fair?+
About nine minutes on foot. Skyline Plaza is about eight minutes away and the Festhalle about thirteen.
Are the rooms air conditioned and quiet?+
Rooms are soundproofed and air conditioned, with blackout curtains.
Can families stay here?+
Yes. There are triple rooms, connecting rooms and free cribs or infant beds. Check when you book.
