5Elements Hostel Frankfurt

Check-in a bit before 4pm was no problem, the staff was friendly and the facilities very clean (sleeping pods are great). Location wise, it's a 3-min walk from the station so I didn't even encounter drugged people. I felt safe walking to and from the hostel (from and towards the station ; at 6pm and 9:30pm). Would come back 100% for a layover or even a longer stay in Frankfurt.

Overall the hostel itself is good value for money, my bed and bedsheets were clean, the shower likewise. The reception staff was helpful and friendly (I read some other comments here but my personal experience was great). The bed capsules were nice and the locker was big enough for my luggage. I had my own lock. Air ventilation is something that could be improved upon, especially during summer. Unfortunately the bed capsules trap heat, so at night it's kinda like being cremated in a coffin :D (I'm also more sensitive to bad air and heat). Also the prices at their website were ~4€ lower than what I paid for when I came to the hostel. But as others mentioned, location was the biggest downer. The hotel explicitly warned about this in their confirmation e-mail, but it was more rough than I expected. Noone bothered me nor approached me whether I walked down the street during the day or at night. I kept on walking, minded my own business and it was ok. That being said, it really stressed me out. You will be around people that are on hard drugs (nothing against those people per se). It doesn't feel safe. If you are not used to such districts/aren't unfazed by life, I would not recommend.

I stayed here yesterday, and here's my opinion. This is a very cost-effective hotel. I will probably stay here again next time. The neighborhood is actually quite short, and while chaotic, it's not dangerous. The hotel itself is nice, especially the triple room, which has a private bathroom and is very clean. One downside, however, is the noise outside the window; remember to wear earplugs if you stay. The breakfast is decent, with ham, bread, yogurt, and vegetables, and it's cheaper if you book it with your room. It's very close to the train station, which is very convenient.

DO NOT stay here if you are a solo female traveller, the area this hostel is in goes beyond just how it it is described on the website, it is downright dangerous. I've been to many cities all over the world, but genuinely never been harassed like that in my life. Half of the reception staff is great, the other half is quite rude. Also paying for bedsheets is something I've never had to do before, also does not come with a towel as advertised. The pod rooms are nice, but zero ventilation so incredibly hot. Also not noise proof in the slightest, and people tend to be very loud since they are not in open bunks. Additionally, their pay system was down so they made me come back 3 times to try to pay, and they charged extra for using a card. As well, my card locked me out of my pod halfway through my stay. Many better options but there, stay safe.

During my stay at this hostel I faced a very serious problem: at night I was bitten many times (20–30 bites in one night). These clearly look like bedbug bites. The bites are very itchy, my skin feels hot, and I had a strong allergic reaction. I even took an antihistamine tablet, but it did not help — the itching and discomfort remain. This completely ruined my stay. Such conditions are absolutely unacceptable for guest accommodation. The management must urgently treat the rooms against insects. I am also requesting compensation, as the stay was extremely uncomfortable and unsafe for my health. Future guests should be very careful when booking this place.

I booked a bed for 20.80 € total, but at check-in the price increased with mandatory extra charges (bedsheets, city tax, deposit) that weren’t clear when booking. I stayed in room 207 (8-bed dorm). The dorm itself was clean, but the average age of the guests was around 50, not really a young backpacker atmosphere. The vibe felt more like a private gay party than a typical hostel social scene. The location is very close to the train station, but unfortunately it’s also surrounded by homeless people and drug users, which doesn’t feel very safe or comfortable. Overall: fine if you need to be near Hbf, but not what I expected in terms of atmosphere. 3/5 , and that’s generous.

Room very nice, very nice social area, has a small kitchen, staff are nice and helpful, security is good, they really work on keeping the place clean..location is good in that it's close to bus and train station but the street outside is quite seedy. Now they do take security serious. Very pleasant stay and very reasonably priced.

Had a pleasant stay at this hostel. First of all, it's true, the area is not the best and for some can be a little sketchy. But I had no problem at all. Just common sense in the streets worked for me. And in the positive side, the hostel is located really close to the Frankfurt central station, two blocks away. The hostel itself is really good. I stayed in one of the rooms with capsules and had enough privacy without losing the interaction that you expect in a hostel. Restrooms and showers were clean evey single time that I use them. Maybe I would increase the number of restrooms and showers available, there were only two male and two female at my floor. The staff was really helpful whenever I need it. Thank you all.