🇩🇪 Offenbach am Main, Germany
Hotel Graf
📍 6, Ziegelstraße, Offenbach am Main, 63065
Your stay — Hotel Graf
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The Property — Hotel Graf
Hotel Graf is a functional, family-run three-star in Offenbach's centre, a short walk from both the station and the river Main. The lobby is small and practical, with a helpful reception desk that doubles as a tourist info point; rooms are clean, a bit dated, but come with free Wi-Fi and a decent breakfast buffet. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable base for exploring Frankfurt (15 minutes by S-Bahn) without paying inner-city rates.
Chronicles of Offenbach am Main
Offenbach am Main grew from a medieval fishing village into a 19th-century industrial powerhouse, famous for leather goods, printing and the Klingspor art foundry. Post-war rebuilding erased much of its old town, leaving a mix of functional 1950s blocks and restored Wilhelminian villas. Today, it is a multicultural manufacturing and design hub, home to the German Leather Museum and a vibrant Turkish-German community that shapes its food and street life. Its proximity to Frankfurt makes it a commuter city, but it retains its own lively market square and riverside parks.
Best Time to Visit
Full Offenbach am Main guide →Best months
Late May to early July – long, warm days (20-25°C) with lower tourist traffic than in August. September also pleasant, with harvest festivals and mild autumn light.
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest, as Frankfurt's trade fair calendar (e.g., Automechanika in September) pushes visitors into Offenbach's cheaper hotels. Prices at Hotel Graf can rise 20-30% and book out weeks ahead. The Offenbach Harbour Festival in late July also fills rooms.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer mild weather (10-18°C) and room rates 15-25% lower. Crowds are thin, and you can explore the city's museums and cafes without queues.
Weather & packing
Offenbach sits in the Rhine-Main basin, which can trap humid air – expect sticky summer afternoons and sudden thunderstorms. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and comfortable shoes for walking between the river and the market.
Live City Briefing — Offenbach am Main
- The S-Bahn line S1 between Offenbach and Frankfurt will have reduced service on 14-15 July due to track maintenance – check Deutsche Bahn for replacement buses.
- Offenbach's annual 'KulturSommer' festival runs through July, with free outdoor concerts and food stalls on the Schlossplatz, a 5-minute walk from the hotel.
- The German Leather Museum has reopened its permanent exhibition after a 2025 refurb, focusing on the city's industrial heritage – worth an hour if you have a rainy afternoon.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Graf, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th) to minimize potential street noise from Ziegelstraße. Given the hotel's 4-floor layout with a lift, rooms on these upper floors are likely to be quieter. Additionally, facing east or west might provide pleasant views of the surrounding area.
Rooms to avoid
Rooms near the lift on lower floors (1st and 2nd) may experience more noise from guests and staff movement. Also, rooms on the 3rd floor may be closer to the service entrance, which could increase noise levels.
Best views
East- or west-facing rooms on the 4th or 5th floors may offer views of the city or surrounding buildings.
Quietest floors
4th and 5th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Ziegelstraße is a relatively busy street, so rooms on lower floors may be more prone to street noise. However, as the street is not a major highway, the noise is likely to be moderate.
Insider tips
Arrive early for check-in to ensure a smooth process. If you're driving, consider parking in one of the nearby public parking garages, as on-street parking in Offenbach am Main can be limited and metered.
- 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 Graf
Free, 300 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Serves all floors; historic section on 1st floor has stairs-only access
Complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader) on all devices
15:00-22:00, early bag-drop available from 08:00, €30 late check-out fee; €20 fee for late check-out until 12:00
Limited availability; €5 per item, per 24 hours
Step-free access; wheelchair accessible entrance; no elevator in historic section
On-site parking €15 per night; nearest public car park (P4) €2 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: €20 advance deposit + €50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Paul (275 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Johanneskirche (419 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Baitul Gafur Moschee (486 m · ~6 min walk)
- Synagogue: Synagoge Offenbach am Main (538 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
OFF City-Center — 320 m · ~4 min walk
Büsingpark — 426 m · ~5 min walk
Deutsches Ledermuseum — 402 m · ~5 min walk
Capitol — 478 m · ~6 min walk
Gutsche-Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 388 m · ~5 min walk
Aesculap Apotheke — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Einkaufskiosk Cvjetic — 232 m · ~3 min walk
Ledermuseum — 429 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs at local banks for fair rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Frankfurt Airport or main train station — they charge poor rates and fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard accepted nearly everywhere, including small shops and bakeries; Amex is less common. Mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) works at most terminals.
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; for taxis, round up to the next euro; hotel staff: €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standing espresso or filter coffee at a cafe or bakery kiosk: around €2.50–3.00.
A bakery sandwich or a döner kebab: €5–7.
A main course at a simple Italian or Greek restaurant: €10–14.
Near Marktplatz and the Offenbach Markt (Saturday), you'll find cheap döner, pizza slices, and bratwurst stands.
Rewe, Aldi, Lidl — all have branches within walking distance.
C&A and TK Maxx on Frankfurter Strasse are the main affordable high-street options; weekend flea markets occasionally pop up.
A single RMV day ticket for Offenbach is about €5.60; from Frankfurt Airport, take the S-Bahn S8/S9 (€5.10 one-way) rather than a taxi.
Buy a weekly RMV ticket if staying more than 3 days; drink tap water (safe and free) at restaurants — just ask for 'Leitungswasser'; avoid eating directly on Frankfurter Strasse's tourist-heavy section — walk a block off for better prices.
Good to know — Offenbach am Main
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Emergency Contacts
Offenbach am MainIn Germany, 112 is the single European emergency number for ambulance and fire services. For police matters, dial 110. For non-urgent medical help, call 116 117. If you're visiting and need to reach the local police station in Offenbach, the non-emergency number is +49 69 8097-0.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Offenbach am Main, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Graf
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 388 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Aesculap Apotheke — 272 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Frankfurt Airport (Terminal 1 or 2 via SkyLine to Fernbahnhof) → Offenbach Marktplatz (10-min walk from Hotel Stern) or Offenbach Ost (then tram 16 to Marktplatz)
💡 Buy the 'Frankfurt am Main' zone ticket at RMV machines; it covers the whole city and Offenbach. Avoid peak hours (7–9, 16–18) for seats.
Frankfurt Airport (taxi rank outside arrivals) → Hotel Stern (Frankfurter Str. 38)
💡 Ask the driver for a fixed price before starting the trip, especially if you don't have a meter. Cash is common; card sometimes works.
About Offenbach am Main
Wikipedia ↗
Offenbach am Main (German pronunciation: [ˈɔfn̩bax ʔam ˈmaɪn] , lit. 'Offenbach on the Main') is a city in Hesse, Germany, on the left bank of the river Main. It borders Frankfurt and is part of the Frankfurt urban area and the larger Frankfurt Rhein-Main urban area. It has a population of 138,335 (...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Graf?
Request a room on a higher floor (4th or 5th) to minimize potential street noise from Ziegelstraße. Given the hotel's 4-floor layout with a lift, rooms on these upper floors are likely to be quieter. Additionally, facing east or west might provide pleasant views of the surrounding area.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Graf?
Rooms near the lift on lower floors (1st and 2nd) may experience more noise from guests and staff movement. Also, rooms on the 3rd floor may be closer to the service entrance, which could increase noise levels.
Is Hotel Graf noisy?
Ziegelstraße is a relatively busy street, so rooms on lower floors may be more prone to street noise. However, as the street is not a major highway, the noise is likely to be moderate.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Graf?
East- or west-facing rooms on the 4th or 5th floors may offer views of the city or surrounding buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Graf?
Arrive early for check-in to ensure a smooth process. If you're driving, consider parking in one of the nearby public parking garages, as on-street parking in Offenbach am Main can be limited and metered.
What time is check-in at Hotel Graf?
Check-in at Hotel Graf is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Graf have Wi-Fi?
Free, 300 Mbps speed; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Graf?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Graf?
A bakery sandwich or a döner kebab: €5–7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Graf?
A single RMV day ticket for Offenbach is about €5.60; from Frankfurt Airport, take the S-Bahn S8/S9 (€5.10 one-way) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Offenbach am Main?
Late May to early July – long, warm days (20-25°C) with lower tourist traffic than in August. September also pleasant, with harvest festivals and mild autumn light.
Top Attractions in Offenbach am Main
💡 Go on Friday afternoon for the best discounts on fruit and veg. Dürüm kebabs at the Turkish stall are under €5 and very filling.
💡 The park café inside the palace does good cake on weekends, but bring your own blanket for the lawn.
💡 The spiral staircase is narrow; go early to avoid crowds. Bring a torch to read the info panels in the cellar.
💡 Entry is only €4. Check the basement for rotating exhibits on paper-making techniques. Free on the first Saturday of the month.
💡 Entry is €6 but the permanent exhibition is free on Wednesdays. The workshop area lets you try tooling leather for a small extra fee.