Hotels at Frankfurt Airport
Do you have an early flight or an overnight layover at Frankfurt Airport and are wondering where to sleep? Unlike many airports, FRA is exceptionally well served: several hotels are connected directly to Terminal 1, there is a genuine airside transit hotel for passengers who cannot leave the secure area, and a cluster of good-value hotels sit a short shuttle or S-Bahn ride away. This guide explains the main options and how to choose the right one.
Hotels Connected to the Terminals
Hilton Frankfurt Airport & Hilton Garden Inn
Both Hilton hotels sit inside The Squaire, the vast complex built directly above the long-distance railway station and linked to Terminal 1 by a covered walkway of just a few minutes. The Hilton Frankfurt Airport is the upscale, full-service option, while the Hilton Garden Inn is a more affordable sister hotel; both give you indoor access to the terminals and the ICE trains. Expect rates from roughly €150–250 for the Hilton and €110–180 for the Garden Inn, depending on demand.
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
The Sheraton is connected directly to Terminal 1 by a covered walkway, so you can walk to check-in without a shuttle. It is a large conference hotel with well-soundproofed rooms, several restaurants and a fitness centre — a reliable choice for an early Terminal 1 departure. Rates are typically around €140–220.
My Cloud Transit Hotel (airside, Terminal 1)
My Cloud is the only hotel located airside, in the non-Schengen transit area of Terminal 1 (near gate Z25, on level 5). You check in with your passport and boarding pass without clearing passport control, which makes it ideal on a long international layover — though you do need a flight touching a non-Schengen destination to use it. Its compact rooms all have a private shower, and you can book by the night or for a shorter daytime rest.
Hotels Near Frankfurt Airport
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
An elegant upscale hotel a short free shuttle ride from the terminals, set in green surroundings with a spa, indoor pool and extensive conference facilities. It is a popular business choice and comfortable for a longer stay. Rates are usually around €140–220.
Moxy Frankfurt Airport
A trendy, budget-lifestyle hotel in the Gateway Gardens district right beside the airport, reachable in one S-Bahn stop or a short shuttle. Small, modern rooms and a lively lobby-bar make it good value, typically around €80–130.
NH Frankfurt Airport
The NH hotels near the airport offer dependable mid-range comfort with a shuttle service to the terminals. Expect rates of roughly €90–150, a solid middle ground between the budget and premium options.
How to Choose an Airport Hotel
For a very early flight from Terminal 1, a terminal-connected hotel (Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn or Sheraton) is unbeatable because you can simply walk to check-in. For a long international layover where you cannot or do not want to clear immigration, the airside My Cloud is the answer. For better value or a longer stay, the shuttle hotels (Moxy, NH and Steigenberger) cost less. Before booking, check which terminal you fly from, since T1 and T3 are a short ride apart.
Many nearby hotels run their own free shuttle buses to and from the terminals, though a few charge a small fee, and the terminal-connected hotels need none at all. If you would rather head into the city than stay by the airport, a pre-booked private transfer makes the trip easy.
Staying in Frankfurt City Centre
If your stay is longer or you want to see the city, downtown hotels near the Hauptbahnhof are only about 11–15 minutes away by S-Bahn (see airport trains and transport to the city centre). This can be a smart alternative for an evening arrival, letting you enjoy Frankfurt's restaurants and skyline before an onward flight the next day.