Situated on a quiet side street near the Frankfurt zoo, the Hotel Admiral is a competent, if unremarkable, budget hotel that combines a convenient location with residential tranquility.

The flashy Europa Style Hotel shares its convenient location and competent staff with EuroCheapo pick the Europa Life Hotel, but this hip sibling adds a few extra luxuries (and a few extra euros).

The three-star City Hotel Mercator is located just north of the city center and east of the Musterschule U-Bahn subway stop.

Situated in an old world villa, the eccentric Hotel am Berg is a truly special establishment, where each room represents an era in the evolution of post-war German aesthetics.

It would be easy for the Hotel Excelsior to rest on its unbeatable location facing the train station’s southern entrance, but the three-star property also throws in a friendly staff, terrific rates and various extras.

An outpost of the European Mercure hotel chain, the Mercure Hotel Kaiserhof (formerly the Quality Hotel Kaiserhof) offers 76 reasonably priced rooms within a few blocks of the train station in Frankfurt’s red light district.

With its convenient location, über-friendly multilingual staff and affordable rates, the popular three-star property makes a fantastic Frankfurt home base.

The three-star Lloyed benefits from a laid-back, multilingual staff and an excellent location in a residential area within a 10-minute walk of the train station.

The Five Elements Hostel is a trendy, young-spirited place befitting its gritty urban environment. And its 188 beds can be some of the cheapest in the city.

Catering mostly to a business crowd, the three-star Hotel Astoria offers 64 reliable rooms, supremely friendly service and impressive weekend and off-peak deals.

The City Hotel Frankfurt is remarkably quiet given its proximity to major streets and sights.

The simple and homey Hotel Aria combines the convenience of a central location with the serenity of the well-to-do North End neighborhood.

With its excellent location near the lush riverbank and reliable service, the two-star Ibis Frankfurt Centrum is a solid pick.

Situated in the middle of Frankfurt’s action and steps away from the train station, the three-star Hotel Europa Life is a functional budget hotel with a competent staff and convenient location.