Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer sits at Wilhelm-Leuschner-Strasse 44 in the Bahnhofsviertel, the station district, and it works well for visitors who care about easy connections and a modern room more than old-world grandeur. It has 289 rooms with air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, a terrace and a bar, and a gym that is open around the clock, which suits anyone arriving on an odd schedule or fitting in a run before a day of meetings or museums. There are coworking spaces and a set of meeting rooms, so it is as comfortable for a working trip as for a city break. The hotel offers free bike hire, a thoughtful extra in a flat city where the riverside paths and the Museumsufer are very pleasant on two wheels, and the staff are multilingual and can help with tour and ticket information. Laundry and dry cleaning, express check-out and luggage handling make short stays easy. The name points to the neighbouring museum quarter, and the hotel is a sensible base for anyone planning to spend time with the Staedel and the other museums along the south bank of the Main.
Location and getting around
The hotel is right beside the financial district, and the central station is about seven minutes on foot, which makes it one of the easiest places to reach if you arrive by rail from the airport or from another city. The Baseler Platz tram stop is about four minutes away. The Staedel Museum is roughly eight minutes on foot, the Opera House about nine, and the Liebieghaus is within about ten minutes.
The Christmas market and the Römerberg are about a fifteen minute walk away, and the cathedral is around twenty minutes on foot, so you can reach most of the centre without public transport. The airport is about seventeen minutes by car.
The rooms and what to expect
Rooms are modern, air-conditioned and practical, in the clean, bright Nordic style the brand is known for. A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so compare it with the many cafes in the neighbourhood before you decide. Self parking is available for a daily fee, and there is an electric car charging point.
Cats and dogs are accepted for a fee, so check the current terms when you book. Check-in is in the afternoon and check-out at noon, with early check-in and late check-out available for a fee when there is space.
Who it suits and what to know: Scandic Museumsufer suits rail travellers, museum-goers, business visitors and anyone who wants a mid-priced modern hotel with a good gym and a central address. The Bahnhofsviertel is lively and sometimes rough around the edges, with a lot of bars and restaurants and a busy street life, so it is worth walking back by the main streets after dark and asking for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. Rates depend heavily on trade fairs and Advent weekends, so check dates when you book, and compare the rate with and without breakfast.
Why stay here
- ✓289 air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓24-hour gym
- ✓Terrace and bar
- ✓Free bike hire
- ✓Coworking spaces and meeting rooms
- ✓Multilingual staff with tour and ticket help
- ✓Electric car charging
Good questions
Where is Scandic Frankfurt Museumsufer?+
It is at Wilhelm-Leuschner-Strasse 44 in the Bahnhofsviertel, about seven minutes on foot from the central station and eight minutes from the Staedel Museum.
Is there a gym?+
Yes, the gym is open around the clock, and the hotel also offers free bike hire. Check what is available when you book.
Is breakfast included?+
A buffet breakfast is available for a surcharge, so check what your rate includes when you book. There are plenty of cafes nearby.
