Hotel Am Berg is a charming, family-run retreat located in a stunning Neo-Romanesque villa that dates back to around 1900. Originally built as a private residence for Philipp Kempff, a prominent local brewery entrepreneur, the building has a rich, resilient history. It famously survived a WWII bombing that destroyed much of its interior, leading to a significant restoration in 1950.
The hotel is celebrated for its nostalgic, individual character. Unlike modern corporate hotels, each of its rooms is uniquely decorated to reflect different aesthetics from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. Guests can often find original vintage furniture, ornate lighting, and classic wallpaper that transport them back in time. For those seeking fresh air, a small, lush private garden tucked behind the villa offers a peaceful spot to relax.
Located in the quiet, safe district of Sachsenhausen, the hotel is perfectly positioned for visitors. It is just a short walk from the Frankfurt Südbahnhof, providing easy transit connections across the city and to the airport.
Culture lovers will find the location ideal, as it sits within easy reach of the famous “Museumsufer” (Museum Embankment). You are also just minutes away from the traditional apple wine district of Alt-Sachsenhausen, where you can experience local Frankfurt culinary traditions. Whether you are walking toward the river to explore world-class art or simply enjoying the quiet neighborhood streets, this historic villa provides an authentic home base in the city.
Expert reviews
”A favourite in the Sachsenhausen district south of the Main, this is a mock Tudor-style mansion stuffed with family portraits and kitsch colonial trinkets.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Frankfurt.
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Large rooms
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
Location
Recent guest reviews
24 May 2026
Exceptional
Good location staff very friendly. Older decor but clean and tidy. Good value for area.
29 April 2026
Fantastic location, friendly helpful staff and intriguing building
The hotel itself is really interesting. It looks quite gothic and all the rooms have different themes. We stayed in the Chinese themed room which had its own birdcage with small soft toy birds. It was fun to explore the old building. Also the breakfasts were really good. You are waited on and brought rolls, cheeses/meat then a small black forest gateau as well as being able to grab yoghurt and cereal yourself. The staff are really friendly and I'd definitely come back when in the area. Location really near Frankfurt Sud station in the Sachsenhausen area so good for restaurants and near the museum area.
5 April 2026
The staff is friendly and went out of their way to make it a great stay.
Beautiful rooms. Exceptional staff!
15 March 2026
The building with a long and dignified history was comfortable, the staff was kind and helpful.
The building with a long and dignified history was comfortable and cozy, the staff was kind and helpful, and it was located in a quiet part of the city, a pleasant walk from the city center.
18 February 2026
Very nice and helpful staff,great breakfast!
Big room, clean , safe parking!
5 November 2025
Hotel at great location.
The staff at this hotel was super friendly. Unbeatable location!
25 October 2025
Easy and Comfortable
Beautiful building … room had a lovely ambience.. decor took you to other times. Very relaxing. Lovely people … thank you again The Giotto were a great finale.☺️
Can’t think of anything
28 September 2025
Exceptional
Good location, welcoming and a but different
Dragging my luggage up the hill
17 September 2025
One of the best customer services I have ever experienced in Europe! (If not the best)
Excellent location Staff go above and beyond to accommodate your needs and help with guidance and any questions you have to move around the city Bonus for being very friendly in a genuine manner
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2 September 2025
Exceptional
Our tenth or so stay at this delightful and charming family run hotel. Huge rooms with quirky and fun decor, great location and fantastic value for money.
7 July 2025
Passable
We arrived in the evening when it was very hot. As with many places in Germany, there is no AC. To keep cool, they had closed the shutters on the windows. My room became bearable after a storm came through, but my son's room was like an oven. The person who greeted us had not explained how to open the windows and shutters. We were on the third level. Perhaps on a cool night the place could be pleasant. It is an interesting old building in a residential neighborhood. But our stay was very uncomfortable and we found the staff barely helpful. Anyone challenged by stairs would have difficulty getting to the rooms. Sorry to give such a negative review, as I know part of the problem was simply the heat. It was at least inexpensive.
17 June 2025
Amazing staying in an amazing hotel with a lovely garden. I felt like I was at home.
The building looks like a fairy tales house. The room was big and clean, with lots of space and a nice balcony. The hotel has a wonderful garden, very quiet. They were so kind to allow me to use the tables in the garden to work at anytime, even the day of my departure. All the staff is very kind and helpful. It’s very easy to reach any time of the city in short time.
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21 May 2025
Delightful hotel. Comfortable bed. Historic charm.
Cute hotel with character.
6 May 2025
It was nice place to stay
The hotel building is quite old, and I enjoy staying in places with history and character. The location is also great — cafés, restaurants, markets, and the train station are all nearby. The rooms are clean and have their own charm. The staff is friendly and welcoming UPD. I got a call from the hotel manager after all this situation and we had a nice conversation. Nice to know that hotel care about its reputation and guests experience.
Early morning I went out for breakfast, and when I returned, I was shocked to find that my room had already been cleaned and all of my belongings were gone. Later, I discovered that my things had been taken to the reception. Apparently, the hotel staff assumed that I had already checked out, which is why they entered and cleaned the room. I asked what made them think I had left — all my luggage was still in the room, and my car was parked right outside the main entrance. They also had all of my personal information, including my phone number and license plate. Even if they believed I had left something behind, no one tried to contact me to confirm. This wasn’t my first stay at the hotel, but it will likely be the last.
17 April 2025
Exceptional
Loved the building, staff and and breakfast.
25 March 2025
Great hotel in a great location!
Great location in the best part of Frankfurt, comfortable rooms, great breakfast, very friendly staff who helped us to make the most of the trade show we were attending.
It was all good
26 January 2025
Good
Location
No Lift
18 January 2025
A delightful stay in a cozy, charming hotel with warm and welcoming staff.
We had a wonderful one-night stay at this charming hotel! The atmosphere was incredibly cozy, and the building itself was full of character and charm. The staff were exceptionally friendly and went out of their way to make us feel welcome. We only wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy it even more!
11 December 2024
Exceptional
We booked a larger room and it was very spacious; beds were comfy; onsite parking was tight but available and it worked just fine; off the beaten path which was great; roomed warmed up well. staff available and very helpful. The place is older and makes its own noises but understandable. A great place with character.
21 October 2024
Cute spot. Great transportation options.
Great location! And a really cute old mansion to stay in. Close to the train station and easy to get to the airport.
19 September 2024
Fabulous
Nice people Very clean, big room Parking Silence Location
13 September 2024
Fabulous
Prettiest breakfast I have ever seen! Clos to S-Bahn line directly to the fair.
1 September 2024
Authentic, good breakfast
A nice house with some history behind it. Really good breakfasts. A peaceful area, but not far from the metro/railway station/shops/restaurants and the city centre.
It wasn’t perfectly clean, there were no air conditioners (a bit hot in summer). The furniture is already quite old but that had a scent of authenticity
20 August 2024
Fabulous
Room no1 is simple to large
8 August 2024
Nice and clean hotel
Location.
12 July 2024
My fav place to stay after flying into Frankfurt
its an easy walk from the South Station (Sudbahnhof) and the breakfast is great.
Just be prepared, if you have a heavy suitcase, it's a treak up the hill, then a few stairs (no elevator). But worth it for a nice view and quiet area in the center of Frankfurt
1 July 2024
Beautiful building- large room, friendky staff
Nice big room in a beautiful old house. Close to train/u-bahn, great value for Frankfurt.
24 June 2024
Fabulous
spacious rooms, very clean, Belén was very helpful and friendly
curtains could be darker
15 June 2024
Convenient location with parking.
Double room and parking
Bed very hard and a little dated
15 June 2024
Short comfortable stay in frankfurt
The property itself is quite beautiful and has a retro feeling to it. The rooms are dated but clean and spacious. The overall feel of the room takes you back in time. The attached balcony is a bonus.The staff overall was just great... excellent hospitality from both front desk and restaurant staff. The restaurant itself is also quite beautiful traditional style that gives you a whole different experience in the morning while having your breakfast also overlooking a green back space
The bathroom could have had a proper shower, instead it only had a tub and a hand held shower. And pillows were too thin for my liking. Could have been more pillows or slightly firmer ones.
14 June 2024
Very good
This is an old hotel but kept in fine shape..;everything is kept in original condition. it is like sleeping in a vintage museum. keep it like this !!!
20 May 2024
Fabulous
The hotel is a unique place where to stay in Frankfurt. Well connected to the City Center and the Airport, Hotel am Berg provides its guests with a deep dive into an historical residence surrounded by nature. Staff is really welcoming and caring. Breakfast is very well balanced and makes use of fresh local products, an experience that personally I highly recommend!
15 May 2024
We would definitely stay at Am Berg again. The staff were incredibly helpful.
The room was enormous and decorated with stunning quality ?50s furniture. A refreshing change from staying in a ‘sterile box’. The room was quiet and had a small balcony. The hotel was within walking distance to the Alte Stadt and local train station. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
We would have liked tea and coffee making facilities in our room. And a ‘small world problem’ is the continental pillows, as an Australian I don’t think I’ll ever get used to them.
14 May 2024
Very good
Nice old building, nice staff.
24 April 2024
Pleasant
Convenient location, nice old building, spacious room. Helpfull staff.
The bed cover (blanket) is small. Bathroom is fine but the bathroom fan is quite enthusiastic, too fast and a bit noisy
18 April 2024
Very value for money
The toilet has a slight smell. I check in very late, and the staff guided me how to do it when I called. but I think they can also leave their customers a message in advance to avoid unnoticed late check in without anyone there.
25 December 2023
Pleasant
Very big room with comfortable bed and large table that we needed as we had to work during the day. The location closed to südbahnhof was ideal to travel within Frankfurt.
The hall and the entrance didn't have the Charme that one can expect in such building. I had the impression they didn't invest much in making the hotel welcoming.
23 December 2023
Pleasant
Great location, and the staff is very helpful and friendly.
The hotel lacks an elevator, the furniture is outdated and inconvenient, and the windows are old, allowing cold air to enter the room.
16 December 2023
Fabulous
Nice location On-site and affordable parking Helpful staff Authentic bulding
No elevators, could be challenging if you stay in 2nd floor No refrigrator in the room Very old design
9 December 2023
Beautiful old house filled with character and very comfortable.
The rooms were large and spacious and very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was exceptional and the staff were extremely friendly. Location is fantastic as just a short trip on the train to the centre of town and walking distance to many restaurants and bars.
30 November 2023
Fabulous
Super spacious room, very comfortable and warm. The breakfast at the hotel easily carries you throughout the day, with a rich continental style meal. The staff is always helpful and available.
The hotel doesn't have an elevator, so it might be tricky for guests that can't do the stairs. Also, I think the rooms could do with some refreshments for guests (bottled water, instant coffees and teas).
25 November 2023
Lots of fun, and a great place to stay.
The hotel is an old stately home that has been divided up into hotel rooms. Great breakfast in a grand room. the hotel was a little quirky, but lots of fun. Each room is very different. Ours was accessed by a grand staircase and had a Japanese furniture theme while our friends has a groovy 60's colour and decor theme and was accessed by another set of stairs that were probably the servants staircase many years in the past. Some great walking around the neighborhood and very nice local restaurants nearby.
3 November 2023
Perfect place for a stopover.
Charming and unusual old building within walking distance of the old town. Easily reached from the airport by bus, train or taxi. Friendly and helpful staff. It was an ideal place for a stopover between flights.
12 October 2023
Good price-quality balance
Excelllent locaction close to Südbhnhof from where I could easily get to the city of Langen (where I had an appointment in the afternoon, and to)the airport where I needed to b next morning The castle-like buildlng was sort of pittoresque and easy to recognize
The interior design could be more professional
28 September 2023
A handy spot to stay in Frankfurt
An old world hotel in a good location. Walked all around town and found some nice eating locations. Breakfast was good and the staff very friendly. A good place to stay with parking all be it at a small cost.
nothing
27 August 2023
Great location with large bedrooms in a charming setting.
Good location, large rooms, exceptional staffs especially the young handsome man (auras?) - he finds solutions and assistance.
Appliances are "old" (doesn't work). It is tough to stay in hot nights.
18 August 2023
Fabulous
Great location and lovely old house
Room needs an refurbishment
21 July 2023
Something different - I like it
Noble 19th century vibes, very beautiful house. Clearly different from the standard 08/15 hotel. Quiet neighborhood, in walking distance to train station Frankfurt Süd.
2 July 2023
Where to stay when visiting friends in Sachsenhausen.
Great breakfast. Very large room, with separate shower enclosure.
Maybe could use a little updating. Very old fashioned, but to some people that's a good thing.
Hotel facilities
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
General
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Safety deposit box
- - Heating
- - Non-smoking throughout
Activities
- - Children's playground
Services
- - Fax/photocopying
- - Luggage storage
Miscellaneous
- - Key access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Access to health care professionals
Reception services
- - Invoice provided

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19 June 2026
Nice location, large clean room, friendly staff