Holiday Inn - the niu, CHARLY FRANKFURT CITY by IHG

Clean, comfortable single room. Located near a train station so it was easy to go around. Short travel to Central Area, overall pleasant stay :D

We visited on 11 April 2026. The hotel is located near the main train station (Hauptbahnhof), but it’s a bit hidden, so you may need some navigation to find it. The lobby is clean and warm, which is especially nice in cold weather when you’re heading back after a long day. A thoughtful touch is the complimentary fresh water infused with mint leaves and lemon slices, as well as free Granny Smith apples available for guests. We stayed in Room 405, which was very clean and tidy. The air conditioning worked well during warmer days. The bathroom includes a heating rack, which is useful for drying laundry or warming clothes before heading out. However, no dental kits were provided, so be sure to bring your own. Basic amenities like hand wash, shampoo, and body wash are available. One downside is the shower, the water pressure is quite weak, and the temperature fluctuates between hot and cold regardless of the dial setting. A point to be cautious about: the street outside can feel unsafe, especially at night. There were people smoking and drinking, with occasional loud noises such as shouting or music. The area was also quite dirty, with noticeable trash and a strong smell of urine. It’s best to stay alert if walking alone, particularly after dark.

It was a great stay from start to finish, with a warm welcome and genuinely friendly and helpful front desk staff.

Location is excellent. 3 mins walk to train station with easy access to airport and, city center . Shampoo and shower gel are improvised. No compliment drinking water provided in the room. Staff are friendly and helpful.

The location is close to main train station but the area is not as attractive with drunkards and drug ******* and drug dealers. I’d prefer some sort of security, like a key card to get access to hotel rooms. The staff are friendly and helpful though.

The hotel and the rooms are very nice especially given the pricing. Good beds, great shower. And staff also very friendly. Be prepared though that the hotel is located in the worst part of the city and you will need an uber to get around