Five Elements Hostel

Good hostel, pretty clean, neighborhood sketchy but not so much that I was fearing. Have to know for female travelers that something like 75% of customers are men. If you book in a mixed dorm, you’ll probably be the only girl in the room (like me). Also there’s a lie on the description : breakfast is 9€, not 6,5€. And it doesn’t worth it. Staff quite nice. In conclusion I think it’s a nice place to stay. And I met very nice people.

Great place to stay at with good initiatives from the staff members in regard to deals at the bar / reception.

This place is fine for a quick stop over. Its next to the station which is the only reason I stayed. These streets behind the station are pretty dodgy, and this is in that area, but the doors have a buzz in system so it feels pretty safe. I was in a shared dorm (6 beds), but i was the only female :( so i wouldn't recommend. It was fine, clean as a hostel can typically be. Was very happy to get out of there.

Very safe, very friendly reception area, toilets not very clean (perhaps people who leave salty waste and don't use the cleaning fork should be penalized). 90% of the staff are professionals, but some need to remember faces because it's annoying to have to take out their ID cards every time they enter. The rooms on the main entrance side are not soundproof; there is too much street noise at night (but it's not all the time).

Mein Aufenthalt war hervorragend! ich war schon etwas besorgt, als ich die anderen Bewertungen gelesen habe, habe mich dann aber doch für eine Übernachtung entschieden. Die Gegend dort ist wohl die schlimmste in ganz Deutschland, aber ich denke halb so wild, wenn man einfach selbstbewusst dran vorbeigeht. Es ist eine Straße vom Hauptbahnhof entfernt. die Mitarbeiter schauen gewissenhaft, dass niemand unbefugtes die Räumlichkeiten betritt. Und es gibt eine Regendusche!

The area is very convenient if you plan to travel by FlixBus or train to other parts of Germany. The main station is close, making it easy to get around. However, you should be aware that this location is also in the heart of the red-light district and an area with visible drug use. Many people openly use drugs, and it is not something that is hidden. In fairness, most individuals will not bother you beyond occasionally asking for money. The police patrol the area regularly, which adds

Liegt im Frankfurter Rotlichtviertel, also überall Junkies und andere dubiose Gestalten, welche ich als bedrohlich empfand. Im Hostel selbst hatte ich eine merkwürdige Interaktion mit einem anderen Gast. Danach war ich froh, dass ich mein Kapselbett abschließen konnte. Auf einem normalen Zimmer mit 4-6 Betten hätte ich mich sonst äußerst unwohl gefühlt. Es gibt auf der ersten Etage (mit den Kapselbetten) nur 2 Duschen und 3 Toiletten, auf denen überall die Seife fehlte. Kann es nicht empfehlen.

Very nice! I used to stay in a&o, but this one is so mucy better! (and cheaper!). I stayed in a Capsel 2 nights and I was very confortable. Very clean, nice people... 100% recommended!

It's okay me to stay there. Value for money and clean please.

This hostel is just a 3-5 minute walk from Frankfurt train station. Although it's located in one of Germany's most notorious drug-addicted and red-light districts, you're safe once you step inside. To enter, ring the doorbell. The receptionist will open the door, leading to the reception area and common area. To take the elevator to your room, show the receptionist your check-in information card, who will open a second door. Finally, use your room key to enter your room. The common areas offer complimentary hot coffee and self-service tea bags (various flavors), with options to add sugar, maple syrup, and milk. A communal kitchen is located on the basement floor, equipped with a toaster, kettle, refrigerator, induction cooker, and various cooking utensils for free use. The eight-bed dorm rooms have a bedside lamp and two power outlets per bed. Pillowcases, sheets, and duvet covers cost €3 each. Each bed has a large, fully enclosed locker; you'll need to bring your own lock, or you can rent one from the receptionist for a fee. The toilets and showers are shared on each floor, separated by gender. One Hair dryer is available in the communal washrooms. Luggage can be stored free of charge upon check-in and check-out, or you can choose to use the lockers for a fee. Wi-Fi is very stable, and the heating is excellent.

Easy hostel to get to from the airport as they have the underground train to get to the main station and cheap. Same if you are coming by train. Yes it is in the red light district/people on drugs. The druggies will leave you alone but just be aware. Everything is in within walking distance. It was a cheap hostel for me. It has a kitchen if you want to cook. Rooms and bathrooms were clean. Hot showers. If you are looking for a clean, cheap hostel this is the place for you.

Eu gostei do espaço, bons banheiros e uma boa área de convivência. Localização excelente, principalmente para quem está de passagem. Equipe simpática. Recomendo.

Area is a bit sketchy and older crowd but the hostel facilities and staff are actually nice

It was really great staying in this hotel. The stuff was friendly and helpful, the room was clean and they maintain regular cleanliness, providing all the facilities, good location and value for money. Gladly will book again.

Scary area, not safe for solo female travellers. Rooms were humid and hot.

Tout bon en ce qui concerne l'hôtel, le personnel, la sécurité, les commodités. Seul bémol, le quartier n'est pas très rassurant, lieu de prostitution, beaucoup de sans-abris, drogués, rue sale (détritus, déjections).

eu gostei, iria outras vezes.

Social atmosphere wasn’t great. Kitchen was small but worked ok. Bit of a dodgy area but close to the train station.

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Ik heb weer genoten van mijn verblijf bij jullie. De douches zijn schoon, de lokalen zijn schoon, slechts 2 kleine klachten, maar die zijn niet erg ernstig, we zouden echt een beetje in de capsules moeten stofzuigen nadat de klanten zijn gepasseerd en misschien alle klanten eraan herinneren dat de keuken gemeenschappelijk is en dat het leuk is dat het wordt schoongemaakt nadat ieder van ons is gepasseerd het personeel is ook cool, maar ze weten hoe ze zichzelf moeten respecteren!

Mir wurde mitgeteilt, dass ich diese Unterkunft niemals besuchen darf. Leider habe ich diese Information erst erhalten, nachdem ich bereits eine andere Unterkunft gebucht hatte. Auf meine E-Mail wurde von der Leitung der Unterkunft bislang nicht geantwortet, auch nicht im Hinblick auf ein klärendes Gespräch. Aus diesem Grund hat sich mein Beitrag entsprechend verzögert.

convenient location from train. area maybe seedy but security is tight. love the capsule bed. keeps all the warmth. say cockroaches in the kitchen but it is hard to keep clean with so many people

I saw cockroaches scuttling around the floor. Guests are not the conventional backpackers. There was an older demographic of immigrant workers and jobseekers, and misfits on the edge of alcoholism. The area immediately outside is junkie central. Druggies openly "shoot up" in the street. A dorm mate said he saw a deceased person being taken away in a body bag.

Super équipe en général, le top

Loved it, the room was clean and spatious. Bed comfortable, with warm duvet. The check in and checkout seamless and I could leave my bag to make the most out of my short stay in Frankfurt. The breakfast a really good choice of cheese spread hummus, cheese, yoghurt, juice, multiple types of bread, boiled eggs etc. If you like savoury breakfast you won’t be disappointed. The location is not perfect, but it is disclosed in the description, you also get est plugs in the room. Would stay again.

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The hostel was ok, but the neighborhood not so much.

Ich habe in über 30 Ländern rund um den Globus in Hostels übernachtet. Aber das hier war eine besonders negative Erfahrung. Am Ende bin ich natürlich selbst schuld, wenn ich eine Unterkunft an diesem Standort buche. Rotlichtviertel und Herzstück der Frankfurter Drogenszene. Eine klassische No-Go Area. Ein Ärgernis begann für mich beim Check-In. Ich hasse versteckte Kosten. Bettwäsche kostete 3€ extra. Klar, hier im Angebot war es angegeben, aber diese Trickserei mit diesen Basics ist eine Frechheit. Schade, dass Hostelworld als Plattform sowas erlaubt. Die Mitarbeiter waren aber nett. Im Zimmer gingen die Probleme weiter. Metallgestell-Betten, die bei jeder Bewegung (egal, ob von oben oder von unten) wackeln. Sowas kann man doch niemandem mehr anbieten. Ich kann mich auf jeden Fall nicht an solche schlechten Betten erinnern. Die Sanitäranlagen waren in der Menge und Sauberkeit mangelhaft. Ein muffiger Geruch war im 4.Stock schon im Flur zu vernehmen. Keine ausreichende Lüftung der Duschen. Bodenlos. Man hat sich fast übergeben, als man da einen Duschraum betrat. Sonst gab es in der Etage nur vier WCs (2x Männer, 2x Frauen und jeweils einen Duschraum mit einer Dusche, die aber nicht wirklich voneinander abgetrennt waren. Das ist einfach zu wenig, wenn man knapp 50 Personen auf einer Etage unterbringt. Um 5:55 morgens gab es im Zimmer lautes Gelärme der Zimmer-Mitbewohner. Man dachte, dass der Gast dann früh auscheckt, aber er hat sich kurz danach wieder hingelegt. Ab 6:30 telefonierte dann ein Mitbewohner in seinem Bett bis mindestens 7:30, in der Zwischenzeit habe ich dann das Zimmer verlassen. Wenn man bedenkt, dass man für so eine Unterkunft dann knapp 30€ bezahlt hat, dann ist das einfach nur katastrophal. Ich kann das Hostel nur Personen empfehlen, die ganz früh nah am Hbf sein wollen und einfach keine Kohle haben. Sonst macht man einfach einen Bogen um diesen Laden. Lieber 40-45€ für etwas vernünftiges bezahlen. Nie wieder!

Colado na estação central, excelente banheiro e camas. Só quem tem problema com barulho é melhor não usar a opção, pois dá para ouvir todos os trens e sinais de vozes da estação. Porém, não é meu caso. Recomendo

This hostel is great and terrible in the same time. What I liked: The staff is nice! It's a very sociable place where you can meet all kinds of people. The lobby is a nice place to hang out and meet other travelers. It's super close to the main train station which is nice if you're coming and leaving from there. The single room are very spacious. The staff clean the common areas every day. The issues: The immediate surroundings are quite intense. Be prepared for noise and weird people all day and all night. We're at the heart of drug and sex addiction. Can be quite fascinating to watch though. The room smelled really bad. I had to open the windows every now and then which is not nice when it's really cold outside. Not sure if it was just my room or other room are like that too. Depending on other guests common area can be sometime dirty or very busy.

Affordable accommodation. Very close to Frankfurt train station. Sheets and bed questionable stains / smell. Right in the middle of the Red Light District , many homeless / drug addicts around . However, pay them no attention and walk with purpose and you’ll be fine .

See my review on google map where I have more room to write. overall smell bad and very intense neighborhood but nice staff and sociablewelcoming atmosphere

Despite being near the central station, the area seems dangerous; unfortunately, I didn't feel safe, which is a shame because the hostel is great (staff, cleanliness, facilities).