Frankfurt Old Town

Day 1. Frankfurt – a weekend break

It had been awhile since our last visit to Germany and the idea of a short break in Frankfurt appealed as it was a city we were unfamiliar with.  Our flight with Ryanair was from Manchester airport and we stayed overnight at the Ancoats Travelodge, getting the holiday off to a good start.  The hotel …

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Romerberg Square, Frankfurt

Day 2. Exploring Frankfurt

The bed was so comfortable we had both slept like logs and didn't stir until our alarm went off at 8.00 a.m.  Complimentary breakfast is served in the restaurant located just behind the reception area on the ground floor.  As well as the usual array of fresh fruit, yoghurt, cheese and cooked meats I was …

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Riverside Museumsufer region, Frankfurt

Day 3. Frankfurt Transport Museum

After a leisurely hotel breakfast, we wrapped up warm and set off to the nearby U Bahn station at Hauptbahnhof from where we travelled the short distance to Willy-Brandt-Platz.  From there, we transferred to a No.12 tram which had conveniently just arrived as we were approaching the tram stop. It was then a 20 minute …

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Deutsche Bundesbank Museum, Frankfurt

Day 4. Deutsche Bundesbank Museum, Frankfurt

Our short break in Frankfurt was sadly drawing to a close as we enjoyed breakfast on our final morning at the IBIS Styles Frankfurt City.  The hotel had been very pleasant ticking all the boxes for us with its modern stylish decor, good breakfast selection and quiet yet convenient location between the city's central railway …

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