MEININGER Hotel Frankfurt/Main Airport
MEININGER Hotel Frankfurt/Main Airport is the cheapest way to sleep near the terminals with a proper bed: 168 rooms and 418 beds at Bessie-Coleman-Strasse 11 in Gateway Gardens, two minutes by S-Bahn from Terminal 1, from private doubles and family rooms with bunk beds to six-bed dorms. The design nods to the golden age of flying, the rooms are soundproofed with full blackout curtains, and reception works around the clock with live flight information in the lobby.
Guest Rooms
The 168 rooms include private singles, doubles and twins, family rooms with a double bed plus bunk beds for four to six, accessible rooms and mixed or female-only dorms with up to six beds. Every room has its own bathroom with shower, soundproofed windows, blackout curtains, a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi; dorm beds have lockers and reading lights. The retro colour scheme is cheerful rather than plush, and the beds are the part guests praise.
Standard room amenities include:
- Private bathroom with shower
- Soundproofed windows and blackout curtains
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Lockers in dorm rooms
- Guest kitchen and laundry in the building
Breakfast and Dining
The breakfast buffet is served from 6:30 am to 10:30 am for €13.90, with vegan options; children under six eat free and seven to twelve-year-olds pay half. The hotel bar is open in the evening, a snack bar sells food through the day, and the guest kitchen lets you cook your own meal. A supermarket and several restaurants are within a few minutes’ walk in the district; see our Gateway Gardens guide.
Facilities and Services
Reception is open 24 hours, and there is a fitness room, a guest kitchen, laundry facilities, luggage storage and a conference room. Private rooms are cleaned before arrival and on request during the stay; dorms are cleaned daily. Pets are welcome in private rooms for €15 a night. The hotel has its own paid garage at €25 a night (height limit 2.10 m, spaces and charging points limited, bookable with the room), with the public Gateway Gardens car parks as the fallback. Check-in is from 3:00 pm, early check-in costs €15 subject to availability, and late check-out €15 for private rooms.
Location and Transportation
The hotel is at Bessie-Coleman-Strasse 11 in Gateway Gardens, a short walk from the S-Bahn station. The hotel’s own timings: Terminal 1 two minutes by train, Terminal 3 about ten minutes by bus, Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof 15 minutes by train and Deutsche Bank Park stadium 15 minutes by bus. The S8 and S9 run every 15 minutes each through the day; bus X17 serves Terminal 1 and X77 Terminal 3 from Gateway Gardens Mitte. See our airport to city centre guide and Terminal 3 guide.
Nearby Alternatives
The Moxy Frankfurt Airport is the other budget hotel in the district, with private rooms only. The Holiday Inn Frankfurt Airport on the same street has a restaurant and full-service rooms, and the Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport includes breakfast in the rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the MEININGER a hostel or a hotel?
Both. Of its 168 rooms, most are private doubles, twins and family rooms with bathrooms, and some are mixed or female-only dorms with up to six beds sold per bed. Private rooms come with hotel service; dorms are cleaned daily and linen is included.
How do I get from the MEININGER to Terminal 1 and Terminal 3?
Gateway Gardens S-Bahn station is a short walk; the S8 and S9 reach Terminal 1 in two minutes. For Terminal 3, the hotel quotes about 10 minutes by bus (X77 from Gateway Gardens Mitte). There is no hotel shuttle.
What does breakfast cost at the MEININGER Frankfurt Airport?
€13.90 for the buffet, served from 6:30 am to 10:30 am, with vegan options. Children under six eat free and ages seven to twelve pay half. Late check-out costs €15 for private rooms, and early check-in €15 subject to availability.
Information last verified: September 11, 2026
