🇩🇪 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
zur Post
📍 Alt-Schwanheim 38, 60529 Frankfurt am Main West, Germany
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Your stay — zur Post
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The Property — zur Post
Zur Post is a straightforward, functional 3-star in Frankfurt’s city centre, a short walk from the Hauptbahnhof. The lobby is small and businesslike, with a reception desk, a couple of armchairs and a noticeboard listing local events. It suits travellers who want a clean, no-frills base near public transport and are happy spending their time outside the hotel.
Chronicles of Frankfurt am Main
Frankfurt began as a Frankish settlement on a ford in the 8th century, grew into a free imperial city and became a key trade fair hub. Bombing in WWII gutted its medieval core, so the Altstadt today mixes rebuilt half-timbered houses with stark 1950s concrete. The skyline, a forest of steel and glass towers, earned it the nickname ‘Mainhattan’. Modern identity is split: it’s Germany’s financial capital and a multicultural, progressive city, home to the European Central Bank and a lively arts scene.
Best Time to Visit
Full Frankfurt am Main guide →Best months
May, June and September: warm enough for terrace cafés, long daylight, fewer tourists than summer peak. June also sees the city’s annual museums festival (Museumsuferfest).
Peak / festival surge
August is peak: school holidays and the Mainfest fair fill the riverbanks. Hotel prices jump 30–50% above average. The city also hosts large trade fairs (e.g. Ambiente in February, Book Fair in October) that spike rates for any hotel near the station.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild weather, thinner crowds and noticeably lower room rates. October still has the Book Fair but you can dodge that by avoiding the fairground neighbourhood.
Weather & packing
Frankfurt weather is changeable: a sunny June morning can turn to heavy rain by afternoon. Pack layers – a light jumper or jacket plus a compact umbrella – regardless of the forecast.
Live City Briefing — Frankfurt am Main
- The U5 U-Bahn line is closed between Hauptwache and Musterschule until late 2026 for track replacement; use bus lines 30 or 32 as alternatives.
- Frankfurt’s new Altstadt ensemble, with reconstructed medieval buildings and the Hühnermarkt square, opened fully last year and now features a small museum on city history.
- The 2026 Museumsuferfest runs 27–29 June, with outdoor concerts and free entry to 20 museums along the river; the hotel will likely be full, so book early.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to zur Post, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (third floor) facing the garden side (rear of building) — the lift noise is less noticeable up there, and the garden side is quieter than Alt-Schwanheim street.
Rooms to avoid
Skip ground-floor rooms near the side ramp or lobby entrance — foot traffic and the parking lot (first-come, first-served) create early-morning noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar (if present) or facing the street where delivery trucks service the restaurant.
Best views
Rooms facing the rear garden offer a green outlook over the Schwanheim neighborhood — no major landmark but pleasant and quiet. Front rooms look onto a residential street with parked cars and occasional traffic.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors are calmest — the lift runs less frequently there, and they're above street-level bustle. The third floor is best for quiet.
🔊 Noise notes
Alt-Schwanheim is a moderate-traffic road in a residential suburb of Frankfurt West. Morning deliveries to the hotel restaurant and school-run traffic (nearby schools) can be audible from front rooms. The lift is small but audible from adjacent rooms on floors 1-3.
Insider tips
1. For guaranteed parking, arrive by 3pm — only 7 spaces. If full, the Parkhaus Schwanheim 300m away is fine but costs €18. 2. Request 'garden-side top floor' when booking — no guarantee but worth asking as the front has most rooms.
- 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 — zur Post
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed approx 30 Mbps download; no login required – just accept terms on the portal
One small lift serves all three guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers; the bar has a single printed local paper (Frankfurter Neue Presse) on request; no digital newsstand
Check-in 14:00–21:00 (weekdays) and 14:00–18:00 (weekends); early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs €15 if available
Free luggage storage behind the front desk during opening hours; no overnight storage
Step-free access via a side ramp to the lobby; one adapted room on ground floor with wider door; lift fits a standard wheelchair; bathroom in adapted room has grab rails but no roll-in shower
On-site private parking €12/night (7 spaces; first-come, first-served); nearest public car park is Parkhaus Schwanheim at Schwanheimer Ufer, 300m away, €18/24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax for private guests in Frankfurt since 2016; business guests pay €2.00/person/night if applicable)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; at check-in a €50 card hold is taken for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Martinuskirche (545 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Sankt Mauritius (650 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Griesheim-Center — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Martin Henrich Anlage — 511 m · ~6 min walk
Verkehrsmuseum Frankfurt am Main — 303 m · ~4 min walk
Waldspielpark Schwanheim — 779 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Frankfurter Volksbank — 240 m · ~3 min walk
Kreutz Apotheke — 155 m · ~2 min walk
Malta Laden — 67 m · ~1 min walk
Griesheim — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs (Geldautomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Frankfurt Airport and train stations — poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) common in supermarkets, restaurants, and transport. Cash is still king at smaller kiosks, bakeries, and markets — always carry some.
Restaurants: round up or leave 5–10% for good service, no obligation. Taxis: round to the nearest euro. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag for porters, €1–2 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee at a bakery or café — around €2.50–3.00.
Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a takeaway stand — about €5–7.
Pizza or pasta at a simple Italian restaurant — main dish around €10–14.
Kebab shops and sausage stands dominate in the 60529 area; the Sossenheim district has a few good Turkish bakeries and takeaway joints.
Aldi, Lidl, Netto, and Rewe are the common budget supermarkets in this residential area.
H&M, C&A, and Primark at the nearest shopping centres (e.g., Main-Taunus-Zentrum). No specific market in 60529 itself.
Day ticket for Frankfurt city area (RMV) costs about €5.35 (single-zone, 2024 price). From the airport: take S-Bahn lines S8/S9 (ticket ~€5.35 single to city centre) — avoid taxi (€25+).
1. Buy a Frankfurt Card for unlimited public transport and museum discounts if staying 2+ days. 2. Lunch menus (Mittagstisch) in restaurants are often half the dinner price. 3. Tap water is free in German restaurants if you ask for Leitungswasser, but it's not always offered — bring a reusable bottle and fill at public fountains.
Good to know — Frankfurt am Main
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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 zur Post
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Frankfurter Volksbank — 240 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Kreutz Apotheke — 155 m · ~2 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 zur Post?
Request a room on the top floor (third floor) facing the garden side (rear of building) — the lift noise is less noticeable up there, and the garden side is quieter than Alt-Schwanheim street.
Which rooms should I avoid at zur Post?
Skip ground-floor rooms near the side ramp or lobby entrance — foot traffic and the parking lot (first-come, first-served) create early-morning noise. Also avoid rooms directly above the bar (if present) or facing the street where delivery trucks service the restaurant.
Is zur Post noisy?
Alt-Schwanheim is a moderate-traffic road in a residential suburb of Frankfurt West. Morning deliveries to the hotel restaurant and school-run traffic (nearby schools) can be audible from front rooms. The lift is small but audible from adjacent rooms on floors 1-3.
Which rooms have the best views at zur Post?
Rooms facing the rear garden offer a green outlook over the Schwanheim neighborhood — no major landmark but pleasant and quiet. Front rooms look onto a residential street with parked cars and occasional traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at zur Post?
1. For guaranteed parking, arrive by 3pm — only 7 spaces. If full, the Parkhaus Schwanheim 300m away is fine but costs €18. 2. Request 'garden-side top floor' when booking — no guarantee but worth asking as the front has most rooms.
What time is check-in at zur Post?
Check-in at zur Post is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does zur Post have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed approx 30 Mbps download; no login required – just accept terms on the portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at zur Post?
None (no city tax for private guests in Frankfurt since 2016; business guests pay €2.00/person/night if applicable)
Where can I eat cheaply near zur Post?
Döner kebab or currywurst with fries from a takeaway stand — about €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from zur Post?
Day ticket for Frankfurt city area (RMV) costs about €5.35 (single-zone, 2024 price). From the airport: take S-Bahn lines S8/S9 (ticket ~€5.35 single to city centre) — avoid taxi (€25+).
When is the best time to visit Frankfurt am Main?
May, June and September: warm enough for terrace cafés, long daylight, fewer tourists than summer peak. June also sees the city’s annual museums festival (Museumsuferfest).
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.