Reviews of Five Elements Hostel Frankfurt This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services offered. It is based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
Moselstraße 40, Bahnhofsviertel, 60329 Frankfurt/Main, Germany
#179 of 241 hotels in Frankfurt/Main
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1639 hostel reviews
7.2Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.6
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Comfort
7.4
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Location
6.4
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Facilities
7.6
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Staff
8.5
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Value for money
7.8
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Free WiFi
8.3
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Marina
Croatia1 review6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8 adults)
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The quality of the fruits is sad, and the overall selection is poor compared to the price- talking about the breakfast. Beds in mixed rooms without the minimum privacy, like not even having the bed curtains is not a good thing, as a guest you feel very exposed.
. The staff tho is very pleasant and they refill things often. The toilet and bathroom are often cleaned. Big plus for that. The selection of free teas and the coffee quality is great.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Mohammed
Egypt8 reviews3 helpful votes6.0“Average”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8 adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Surrounded by homeless, drugs
It was clean, near to Hauptbahnhof, but around the property it didn’t feel safe
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Азема
Ukraine2 reviews7.0“Travel”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Apartment
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Surroundings near the hotel.
Everything was as expected, except for the surroundings near the hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Valdir
Brazil69 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Half of the staff is rude and impatient.
WIFI works fine and half of the staff is really friendly and polite. Breakfast is fair.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 26 April 2024
Hamza
Pakistan4 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (4 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The area is red light and I did know that if you are okay with that it's fine else I was not comfortable there.
The staff was kind and could speak English
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Yuvaraj
Germany8 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Common toilet for all shared rooms in the same floor.
Staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Diane1world
United States92 reviews15 helpful votes6.0Pleasant- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Didn't feel safe in neighborhood. Had to pay for bedding and then make bed. Charged extra take credit card minimum for bedding charge and key deposit.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Koalabear
Australia10 reviews8.0“Somewhere close to the main railway station”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Noise from the street
The facilities and staff at Reception
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Mário
Brazil8 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Ok”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Location is bad, in a red zone with drugs addicts and prostitutes. The owner illegally charges 1 euro more if the bill or fees are less than 15 euros and you use credit or debit card. I had to walk 600 m to withdraw money to pay the fees.
Employees were nice and helpful Good interaction with other people Comfortable bed
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 7 April 2024
Yurii
Ukraine6 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
All good
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Arno
Germany114 reviews14 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
breakfast starts after 7am
Fast Check-in, close to the Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, clean bathroom
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (8 adults)
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing to report
Receptionist Chris was sound
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 27 March 2024
David
Mexico12 reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, staff,
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Bunny
Taiwan8 reviews6.0“Wouldn't stay there again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff were very unfriendly, unmotivated and lacked any genuine service skills.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Junseo
Japan1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
I thnik someone smoked in room
Normally good, staff are kind, good sevice, free drinks
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Iswarya
India3 reviews8.0“Facilities inside are good value for money but the area is a little seedy”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room (6 Adults)
- • Stayed 8 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The area was shady and a little scary for solo female travellers, but otherwise no complaints
Hostel staff were helpful and facilities were fine. Very diverse guests and friendly atmosphere.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Ehsan
United Kingdom23 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 1 night
The bed could have a curtain to make it feel more private, also it is odd that you have to put on the sheets on the bed, mattress and pillow on the check in. Also only one toilet for men and one for women for like 100 guests...
It's centrally located right at the redlight district, it is located in one of the roughest neighbourhoods in Germany for sure, once you get out of the hostel the only thing you witness is drug dealers, drug addicts etc. and some even overdosing... it feels really scary and unsafe.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 March 2024
Astrid
Switzerland5 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bed was old and not comfortable
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 17 March 2024
Thiru
India2 reviews8.0“Value for money for ppl travelling for business and attending Messe”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 6 nights
The surrounding or locality was not that great, although they mention it as well, however it feel unsafe to walk in this neighborhood. Won't recommend to stay with family
Its walking distance from HBF frankfurt (central station of frankfurt)
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Redlin
United States4 reviews8.0“Easy and cheap hostel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Basic Twin Room - Shower and WC in Hallway
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Not aware it was in the red light district. A lot of drug addiction and homelessness surrounding the area.
Property was decent and had music and some games and a pool table to play.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Amardeep
India12 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Great value for the price!”- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Classic Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
The fact that is right in the middle of the red-light district made it a bit of an eyesore given the kind of people frequenting this locality.
Prime location just minutes walk from Main station & all other public transportation, clean rooms & toilets, friendly staff, great facilities like laundry & games room. Excellent breakfast for reasonable price.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 7 March 2024
David
United Kingdom5 reviews6.0“Well situated; well priced; but located in a less desirable street”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (3 Adults) with Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
The venue is located next to a lap dancing bar and the amount of homelessness, open drug use on the doorstep and vice on the immediate street was alarming. Aftern my arrival I looked the area up and found that this is now the imfanous red light district and was addled crack cocaine addicts. The street outside smelt of urine and constantly seemed to have police presence. I was approached on several occasions by prostitutes as well. I have stayed in the area previously: it was never exclsuive but it has changed very much for the worse. I did not feel safe going outside at night.
Staff were very helpful, friendly and attentive. Service seemed to be 24/7 Beds were comfortable and internet excellent Facilities inside were also comprehensive and clean
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 6 March 2024
Nikola
Croatia25 reviews1 helpful vote6.0Pleasant- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Microlocation of the hostel is quite bad, being in the heart of red light districts gives you close look into the worst part of the Frankfurt city, leaving you npt feeling so safe when you walk out into the street. Cleanliness and supply of fresh air is something they could work on, both in the common area, and esspecially in the bathrooms and toilets.
The common area is well equipped with a pool, foosball, board games.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Mohamed
Italy1 review7.0Good- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room ( 6 Adults )
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The position is good but the area is a bit chaotic ( but nothing happens )
Stayed in March 2024
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