5Elements Hostel 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.

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.

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.

The hostel is great, it has free coffee, tea and water, the rooms and bathrooms are clean, the beds are as comfortable as they can be, however the area is a bit creepy. There are high people in the street and around the corner so I recommend getting to the hostel before it gets dark, it is a bit scary, especially if you a re a woman traveling solo. nevertheless, the stay was very pleasant and the staff are kind.

The hostel itself is clean, especially the bathrooms and showers, my pillow had a lot of stains of god knows what, but it did smell clean and the pillow cover was clean too. staff is good. The ubication is very close to the main train station (that is why i do not give 1 star to the ubication) but you have like 2 squares around that are full of junkies, for me it is not that bad, i just ignore them and mind my own business. i would recomend to just look to the floor while walking, do not show any things of value and i guess if you are a girl, try to cover up as much as you can, maybe wear a hat and glasses so they do not bother that much. In the morning there is some police presence. Also say that there is only one washing machine and a dryer, so maybe you will have to wait for your turn. the wifi is very good. i would come back to this place.

Very kind people! I forgot my glasses in the room and had already left Germany, but they were so helpful and sent them to me in France. The room was also excellent, with a good price and a very nice shower. Thank you for everything. I’ll definitely come back if I visit Frankfurt again! Greetings from Palestine ❤️

Sure the neighbourhood is sketchy, but the hostel itself is safe. It was very clean, the bedroom had a fan (no AC, but that's common in Europe), the common area was nice and big, with a foosball table and free unlimited tea/coffee. For this price, it's one of the best hostels I've been in.

The Five Elements Hostel in Frankfurt, Germany is about what you’d probably expect. I stayed in a private room with shared bathroom and shower. All were clean. No frills. Just the basics, which is what hostels are known for. ||Hostels are not for everyone and can take a little getting used to. Five Elements is about a 10-minute walk from the mail train station. A bit of a seedy neighborhood and some noise at night. But the staff was very nice. It was convenient and a fair value.