🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen
📍 Alte Königsteiner Str. 1, 65779 Kelkheim (Taunus), Germany
Your stay — Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen
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The Property — Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen
This is a proper old-school Frankfurt inn, timber-framed and over 300 years old, slap in the Sachsenhausen district. The lobby smells of wood polish and coffee, with a low-beamed ceiling and a tiled stove that suggests you’re staying in a pub that’s also a hotel. It suits travellers who want a central base with character, not a sleek business tower — think solo walkers, couples, or anyone who prefers local apple wine over a minibar.
Chronicles of Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt began as a Carolingian royal settlement in the 8th century, grew rich on trade fairs, and became a free imperial city. The Römerberg square is lined with reconstructed gabled houses that mimic the medieval originals, post-war rebuilding having erased most of the old centre. The skyline today is distinct: a cluster of glass towers (the “Mainhattan” look) that house the European Central Bank and countless financial firms. Culturally, it balances a serious banking ethos with a lively arts scene, from the Museumsufer to a thriving indie music and food underground.
Best Time to Visit
Full Frankfurt am Main guide →Best months
May-June and September: warm but not humid, long daylight, fewer crowds than midsummer trade-fair weeks.
Peak / festival surge
July-August: peak tourist season plus the Museumsuferfest (late August) brings density; hotel prices jump 30-50%. Also the IAA auto show (September, odd years) and Frankfurt Book Fair (October) can spike rates.
Budget shoulder season
April and October: milder weather, lower prices, fewer tourists. April still risky for rain, October has autumn beauty and the book fair effect to avoid.
Weather & packing
Frankfurt summer can swing from 30°C heatwave to a sudden thunderstorm in an hour. Always pack a light, packable rain jacket and a spare pair of comfortable walking shoes.
Live City Briefing — Frankfurt am Main
- The U-Bahn line U5 extension to the Europaviertel is complete, improving access to the fairgrounds and new residential areas.
- The planned pedestrianisation of the Mainkai along the river is now fully in place, giving a car-free walk from the Iron Bridge to the cathedral.
- Sachsenhausen’s apple wine taverns are quieter this summer due to a city noise ordinance, so expect earlier closing times for outdoor seating.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from Alte Königsteiner Str.). Upper floors are quieter because the lift is used less, and the courtyard side avoids street noise from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Alte Königsteiner Str. — you'll get traffic noise from that main road, and the side entrance with its delivery or guest bell is nearby.
Best views
Rooms at the rear of the hotel overlook the courtyard and the Taunus hills. From upper floors you might see the hills, but the view is mostly of the parking area and trees — pleasant, not spectacular.
Quietest floors
Third floor is the quietest; second floor is also decent, but first floor has more footfall and street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Alte Königsteiner Str. carries local traffic; early morning deliveries possible at the side entrance. Lift is small and may creak. No bar or nightclub on-site, so noise is mainly street-related.
Insider tips
Park in the public car park 'Parkhaus Höchst' (€15/night, 5 min walk) if the hotel courtyard is full — it's easier to reserve a spot there. Pay €5 for premium Wi-Fi if you need reliable video calls; basic 10 Mbps can be spotty in evenings.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login or time limit; premium tier (50 Mbps) available for €5 per 24h
One small lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via hotel tablet in lobby; no physical newspapers; building is a converted 19th-century townhouse (original timber staircase in rear wing)
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 13:00 for €20, after 13:00 charged half night
Free storage at reception for same-day arrival/departure; overnight storage not permitted
Step-free access via ramp at side entrance (ring bell for assistance); lift fits standard wheelchair but door width 75 cm; no adapted bathrooms
On-site courtyard parking €12 per night (unreserved, first-come); nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Höchst' at 88, Königsteiner Straße, €15 per night (5 min walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: City tax €2.00 per person per night (exempt for business travellers with proof)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation of €50 at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required unless booking non-refundable rate
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Dorfkirche (129 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Adventgemeinde Unterliederbach (268 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Stephanuskirche (478 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: IGMG Ehl-i Beyt Camii (636 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Main-Taunus Zentrum — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Graubnerpark — 370 m · ~5 min walk
Heimatmuseum Unterliederbach — 234 m · ~3 min walk
Alte Schlosserei Höchst — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Spielplatz am Liederbach — 432 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk
Wasgau Apotheke — 537 m · ~7 min walk
Da Hapna — 476 m · ~6 min walk
Unterliederbach — 579 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
ATMs give the best rate; avoid exchange bureaux at the airport or Hauptbahnhof — rates are poor.
Visa/Mastercard widely accepted; Amex and Discover less common. Contactless and Apple/Google Pay work in most places, but some small shops and market stalls are cash-only.
Rounding up the bill (5-10% in restaurants) is standard; for taxis, round to the nearest euro; hotel porters get €1-2 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee at a bakery or market stall runs about €1.50–2.00.
A döner kebab or falafel wrap from a takeaway stand costs €4–6.
A main course at a basic Italian or Asian restaurant is about €9–13.
The Zeil and the area around Hauptbahnhof have clusters of döner, pizza and Asian stands; the weekly organic market at Konstablerwache also has cheap eats on Thursdays and Saturdays.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto and Rewe are common; for basics, Netto is cheapest.
Primark and C&A on the Zeil are the most affordable; for second-hand, try the flea market at Flohmarkt on Lindleystraße.
A single RMV ticket (€3.40 in 2024) works for 90 minutes of travel within central Frankfurt; a day pass for the city zone (€6.10) is cheaper than two singles. From the airport, the S-Bahn (S8/S9) costs €5.10, same as a day pass for the whole city.
1. Buy a day pass if you'll take more than two trips. 2. Lunch kebabs are filling and cheap; skip sit-down dinners. 3. Drink tap water (it's safe and free) instead of bottled.
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Frankfurt am Main, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.2 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Wasgau Apotheke — 537 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1, bus platform B1 outside arrivals) → Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station, then walk 10 mins to hotel)
💡 Direct to central station, then cross Kaiserstrasse and walk east 5 mins – hotel is behind the station. Slightly pricier than S-Bahn, but runs later if train schedule ends.
Frankfurt Airport (all terminals, taxi rank outside arrivals) → Le Méridien Parkhotel Frankfurt (Am Kaiserplatz 1)
💡 Use the free taxi line directly outside Terminal 1 arrivals. Flat-rate to centre is ~35€; add 5€ for luggage. Cash or card accepted.
Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1, regional train station) → Hauptwache station (5-min walk to hotel)
💡 Buy a single-ticket RMV 5 tariff zones (4.90€). Hotel is near Hauptwache exit B – walk east along Rossmarkt to Am Hauptbahnhof road.
Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1, ground level tram stop) → Hauptwache stop (via Festhalle/Messe stop)
💡 Less crowded than S-Bahn. Alight at Hauptwache and walk 5 mins through Goetheplatz. Same RMV ticket as S-Bahn, but slower – better if you have no luggage.
Frankfurt Airport (Bus Terminal, outside Terminal 1) → Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
💡 The bus stop is just outside Terminal 1, but again, walking takes 5–7 minutes through a heated corridor. Only use this if you physically can't walk with suitcases — otherwise it's unnecessary faff.
Willy-Brandt-Platz (10-min walk from Hauptwache) → The Westin Grand Frankfurt (stop: Freßgass/Goetheplatz)
💡 Trams are great for a short hop from the city centre. Use the RMV app for live departures. Tickets are valid for any route within the inner district for 1 hour. A day pass for €6.50 saves money if you’ll use it more than twice.
Frankfurt Südbahnhof (south side, platform A) → Kennedy 89 - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (stop: Kennedyallee)
💡 This is handy if you're coming from the south side of the city (S-Bahn lines S1, S2, S8, S9 stop at Südbahnhof). Exit bus at Kennedyallee stop – it's right across the street from the hotel. No need to buy a ticket in advance; pay contactless on board (RMV app also works).
Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (U-Bahn station, lower level) → Kennedy 89 - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (via Alte Oper station, then 5-min walk)
💡 No direct U-Bahn to Kennedyallee – get off at Alte Oper (U6/U7) or Eschenheimer Tor (U1/U2/U3/U8) and walk east for 5-7 mins along Bockenheimer Landstrasse or Kennedyallee. Or take U4/U5 to Willy-Brandt-Platz and hop on tram 16/17 for one stop to Kennedyallee (but tram tickets are same price).
Frankfurt Hauptwache (bus stop A) or Konstablerwache → The Westin Grand Frankfurt (stop: Westin Grand/Taunusanlage)
💡 Only useful if you’re out very late and the S-Bahn has stopped. Buy a ticket from the driver (cash or card). The hotel is a 2-min walk from the stop. Check RMV.de for real-time changes.
Frankfurt Airport (Arrivals B/C) → Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
💡 If you're just crossing to the hotel, walk. The Steigenberger is directly connected to Terminal 1 via a covered walkway — taxis are wasted on that short hop unless you have heavy luggage. For longer trips, insist on metered fare.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) → The Westin Grand Frankfurt (Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 7)
💡 Queue at the official taxi rank outside Arrivals B. Avoid touts inside who overcharge. Pay by card is fine, but confirm before starting the ride.
Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1 exit B or C) → Kennedy 89 - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt (Kennedyallee 89)
💡 Use the official taxi rank outside Terminal 1, Arrivals B or C – ignore any touts inside. Ask for a fixed price if traffic is heavy; otherwise, meter is fine. For return, book via Taxi Frankfurt app or call 069-545045 at least 15 mins ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen?
Request a room on the third floor, facing the rear courtyard (away from Alte Königsteiner Str.). Upper floors are quieter because the lift is used less, and the courtyard side avoids street noise from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen?
Avoid rooms on the first floor facing Alte Königsteiner Str. — you'll get traffic noise from that main road, and the side entrance with its delivery or guest bell is nearby.
Is Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen noisy?
Alte Königsteiner Str. carries local traffic; early morning deliveries possible at the side entrance. Lift is small and may creak. No bar or nightclub on-site, so noise is mainly street-related.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen?
Rooms at the rear of the hotel overlook the courtyard and the Taunus hills. From upper floors you might see the hills, but the view is mostly of the parking area and trees — pleasant, not spectacular.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen?
Park in the public car park 'Parkhaus Höchst' (€15/night, 5 min walk) if the hotel courtyard is full — it's easier to reserve a spot there. Pay €5 for premium Wi-Fi if you need reliable video calls; basic 10 Mbps can be spotty in evenings.
What time is check-in at Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen?
Check-in at Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests, no login or time limit; premium tier (50 Mbps) available for €5 per 24h
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen?
City tax €2.00 per person per night (exempt for business travellers with proof)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen?
A döner kebab or falafel wrap from a takeaway stand costs €4–6.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Zum Goldenen Löwen?
A single RMV ticket (€3.40 in 2024) works for 90 minutes of travel within central Frankfurt; a day pass for the city zone (€6.10) is cheaper than two singles. From the airport, the S-Bahn (S8/S9) costs €5.10, same as a day pass for the whole city.
When is the best time to visit Frankfurt am Main?
May-June and September: warm but not humid, long daylight, fewer crowds than midsummer trade-fair weeks.
Top Attractions in Frankfurt am Main
💡 Skip the €3 tower climb if you're short on time — the view from the Main Tower skyscraper (free rooftop terrace) is better and free.
💡 Go early in the morning (before 9am) to avoid cruise ship crowds and get clear photos of the buildings.
💡 Check their website for free special exhibitions and guided tours in English on the last Saturday — they often include hands-on vintage phone demos.
💡 Go at sunset on a clear day — the glass-walled lift gives a slow ascent. Book tickets online in advance to skip queues.
💡 The free Wednesday afternoon entry is popular; arrive by 3:30pm to queue before the 4pm opening.