Things to Do in Frankfurt

Experience quintessential European charm in Frankfurt's Old Town. Overflowing with history and scenic natural beauty, Old Town will excite your senses. The timber-framed, Gothic-style architecture is among the most celebrated in Continental Europe. Tourists and residents alike name Old Town Frankfurt one of the world's most beautiful cities. Enjoy shopping, dining, and breathtaking sights in one of the world's most beautiful cities, minutes from our hotel.

Marvel at the history and beauty of the seat of Frankfurt's city government. Formerly a private villa for the city's merchant elites, the Römer has served as Frankfurt's city hall since 1405. Located opposite the magnificent Old St. Nicholas Church in the heart of Römerberg Square, City Hall continues to be the headquarters of the city's Lord Mayor. Drink in the splendor of the Römer's three gabled façade and explore the mesmerizing Gothic architecture of the square.

Consecrated in 1833, this church served as the seat for the first German national assembly in 1848, which in turn provided the basis for Germany's present-day constitution. Today, the site hosts award presentations as well political and cultural events.

One of Europe's most significant zoological gardens, established in 1858, featuring two highly interesting exotic and nocturnal animal houses.

Experience the masterworks of legendary artists at the Städel Museum in Frankfurt. Housing more than 700 years of European art history in one sprawling building, the museum showcases impressive collections from the 14th century to the present. At the Städel, you'll be amazed by the work of history's most acclaimed artists, including Rembrandt, Botticelli, Vermeer, Giacometti, Monet, and Picasso.

Built in 1880, the beloved Alte Oper or Old Opera is one of Europe's most acclaimed concert halls, hosting more than 300 classical and contemporary music performances annually. The historic theatre was painstakingly restored to its original grandeur in the early 1980s. Experience a concert, opera, or symphony in one of the world's most beautiful performing arts venues with its neoclassical design.

Frankfurt isn't just one of Europe's oldest and loveliest cities. It's among its most prosperous. Frankfurt is home to a thriving financial district that attracts entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors from around the world. The Frankfurt Stock Exchange and the Deutsche Bank corporate headquarters are just two global economic powerhouses in the Frankfurt financial district, mere minutes from our centrally located business hotel.

Situated perfectly between Messe Frankfurt's trade fair district, Frankfurts major shopping district and major transport links such as 'Hauptbahnhof Frankfurt' and 'Frankfurt (Main) Taunusalage'. Holiday Inn Frankfurt - Alte Oper is ideally located for your next trade fair visit to Frankfurt.