Serviced Apartments in Frankfurt

What Defines a Serviced Apartment – and How Is It Different?

The term “serviced apartment” covers a wide range in the Frankfurt market, so it is worth defining precisely what separates it from a standard furnished apartment and from a hotel.

A furnished apartment is a fully equipped rental with furniture, kitchen, and appliances. You sign a lease, receive the keys, and handle everything yourself – cleaning, laundry, maintenance. It is the most affordable option for stays of three months or longer and offers maximum individuality and space.

A serviced apartment adds a professional service layer: regular cleaning (typically weekly or biweekly) with linen and towel changes, a dedicated contact person or concierge, professional property management, high-speed internet, and often shared facilities in the building. You still have your own kitchen, your own living space, your own front door – but someone takes care of the rest.

A hotel provides maximum service but minimum space, no kitchen, and no sense of home. For stays beyond two weeks, it becomes both the most expensive and least comfortable option. In Frankfurt, where four-star hotels average €146 per night, the cost disadvantage compounds quickly.

 

When Does a Serviced Apartment Make Financial Sense?

The cost comparison between the three options is straightforward and consistently favours serviced apartments for any stay beyond ten to fourteen days.

Hotel vs. Serviced Apartment

A mid-range hotel in Frankfurt costs €94 to €146 per night – that is €2,800 to €4,400 per month for a standard room without a kitchen. During major trade fairs like Automechanika or the Buchmesse, rates routinely double or triple. A serviced apartment with comparable or better location, significantly more space, a full kitchen, and weekly cleaning starts at approximately €1,500 per month. The savings range from 40 to 60 percent, and the break-even point is roughly ten to fourteen days.

Serviced Apartment vs. Furnished Apartment

A standard furnished one-bedroom apartment in Frankfurt starts at around €1,200 per month all-inclusive. A serviced apartment at €1,500 and above adds approximately 25 to 50 percent – but includes weekly cleaning, linen changes, a dedicated contact, and often building amenities. For stays of one to six months, the convenience premium is well justified. For stays beyond six months, a furnished apartment becomes the more economical choice.

Degressive Pricing – The Longer You Stay, the Less You Pay

Most professional serviced apartment operators in Frankfurt work with tiered pricing. Here is what to expect for a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a central location:

 

Stay Length	Typical Discount vs. Nightly Rate	Monthly Equivalent (Studio)
1 week	5–15%	–
1 month	20–35%	€1,500–€2,550
3 months	30–45%	€1,300–€2,200
6 months+	40–55%	€1,100–€1,900

 

Ask FARAWAYHOME specifically about long-term rates – many operators negotiate individually from three months. During Messe periods, early booking is essential as availability tightens considerably.

 

Standard vs. Premium Serviced Apartments

Frankfurt’s serviced apartment market spans a wide range. Between a functional studio with weekly cleaning and a designer apartment with concierge, spa access, and a rooftop terrace lie significant differences in both experience and price.

 

Feature	Standard (~€1,500–2,500/mo)	Premium (~€2,800–5,000/mo)
Interiors	Functional, quality fittings	Design-oriented, brand-name furniture, hardwood flooring
Kitchen	Standard with essential appliances	Premium (Miele, Gaggenau, Siemens iQ700)
Cleaning	Once or twice per week with linen changes	Two to three times per week or on demand
Contact	Phone/email, response within one business day	Personal concierge, response under one hour
Amenities	Internet, all utilities included	Gym, pool, co-working space, sometimes spa/sauna
Size (studio)	18–30 m²	35–60 m²+
Extras	–	Air conditioning, smart home, fibre-optic internet, underground parking

 

For individually designed apartments in exclusive locations, our furnished luxury apartments section offers the next level.

 

Who Uses Serviced Apartments in Frankfurt?

Banking and Finance Professionals

Frankfurt is the Eurozone’s financial capital, home to the European Central Bank, Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, KfW, Deutsche Börse, and dozens of international banks that expanded here after Brexit. Over 120,000 people work in the financial sector. Consultants, bankers on temporary assignments, and newly relocated professionals need housing that matches their pace: move in within days, fully equipped, zero bureaucracy, central location. Serviced apartments deliver exactly this, and companies book through FARAWAYHOME because the all-inclusive pricing simplifies expense reporting while undercutting hotel costs by 40 to 60 percent.

Messe Visitors and Exhibitors

Messe Frankfurt hosts five major trade fairs per year that collectively attract hundreds of thousands of visitors: Ambiente in February, Light + Building in March, Techtextil in April, Automechanika in September, and the Frankfurter Buchmesse in October. During these events, hotel prices spike dramatically. Serviced apartments offer more space, kitchen facilities, and often better rates – particularly when booked for the full event duration through FARAWAYHOME. The Europaviertel district is a two-to-five-minute walk from the fairgrounds.

Expats and Relocating Professionals

The typical relocation to Frankfurt follows a predictable pattern: arrive, register your address (Anmeldung), open a bank account, sort out health insurance – and only then start searching for a permanent home. A serviced apartment is the ideal bridge for this phase, which typically lasts two to four months. You receive a Wohnungsgeber­bestätigung (landlord confirmation) for your address registration, have a stable base, and can take your time finding the right long-term apartment. Frankfurt’s regular rental market is notoriously competitive – a serviced apartment removes the time pressure entirely.

Companies with Recurring Needs

Organisations that regularly send employees to Frankfurt – for onboarding, client projects, training, or trial periods – benefit from established partnerships with serviced apartment providers. Through FARAWAYHOME, recurring bookings can be handled efficiently with a dedicated contact, consistent quality, and transparent billing. Our corporate housing programme offers dedicated support for volume needs.

Interim Managers and Executives

Positions limited to six to twelve months require housing that matches the professional level. Premium serviced apartments and luxury furnished apartments in Frankfurt provide the environment executives expect: from modern apartments in the Europaviertel to elegant Altbau residences in Westend.

Medical Professionals and Researchers

Frankfurt is home to the Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt with over 8,500 employees, as well as numerous specialist clinics and research institutes. The pharmaceutical cluster in the Rhine-Main region – including Sanofi-Aventis at Industriepark Höchst, Merck in Darmstadt, and BioNTech in Mainz – generates additional demand from medical professionals and researchers on temporary assignments.

 

The Best Locations for Serviced Apartments in Frankfurt

Frankfurt is a compact city where most commutes take under 25 minutes. But location still matters – especially during temporary stays where minimising commute time counts most.

Innenstadt / Bankenviertel

The densest concentration of serviced apartments and zero-commute access to Deutsche Bank, Commerzbank, DZ Bank, and KfW headquarters. Hauptwache and Konstablerwache connect to all S-Bahn and U-Bahn lines, with the airport reachable in 15 minutes. Studios from approximately €1,800 per month – the highest prices, but also the shortest commutes.

Westend

Frankfurt’s most prestigious residential district: tree-lined streets, Wilhelmenian villas, proximity to the Palmengarten and Alte Oper. The banking district is walkable, and the Deutsche Bundesbank is nearby. Expect the city’s highest serviced apartment pricing – justified by the location quality and neighbourhood character. Excellent for executives and senior professionals.

Europaviertel

Frankfurt’s newest urban quarter, built on former freight yards directly adjacent to Messe Frankfurt – a two-to-five-minute walk to the fairgrounds. Modern architecture, excellent infrastructure, and strong demand from trade fair exhibitors and visiting professionals. Pricing is competitive given the district’s still-developing character. Connected by the U4 and tram lines.

Ostend

Transformed by the ECB headquarters relocation in 2015 and now one of Frankfurt’s fastest-gentrifying areas. Ideal for ECB employees, consultants on central bank projects, and financial professionals. The Ostendstraße S-Bahn station sits on the City Tunnel, providing direct connections across the city. Property values have risen significantly, but serviced apartment rates remain more accessible than Westend or Nordend.

Sachsenhausen

South of the Main river, known for its Museumsufer cultural strip, traditional Apfelwein taverns, and charming old-town character. Close to the Universitätsklinikum Frankfurt at Theodor-Stern-Kai. Particularly popular with longer-stay expats, medical professionals, and families who value livability alongside connectivity. Well served by U1, U2, U3 and the S-Bahn at Frankfurt Süd.

Nordend and Bornheim

Frankfurt’s most beloved residential neighbourhoods. Berger Straße, running through both, is packed with cafés, boutiques, and restaurants. Quieter than the centre but well connected via U4 and U5. Ideal for expat families and young professionals seeking authentic Frankfurt living at prices moderately below the city centre.

Bockenheim

The university district: lively, multicultural, and more affordable. Popular with academics, consultants on longer assignments, and professionals who value proximity to the Goethe University campus and the lively Leipziger Straße. Connected by U4 to Europaviertel and Innenstadt in minutes.

Gallus

Adjacent to Hauptbahnhof and undergoing rapid transformation. The district offers the best airport connectivity in the city – 12 minutes by S8/S9 from Hauptbahnhof – making it popular with frequent business travellers. Modern new-build serviced apartments are increasingly available as the area develops.

Value-Oriented Options

Höchst (quieter riverside character, close to Sanofi-Aventis industrial campus), Rödelheim (green, family-friendly, S-Bahn access), and Offenbach (across the Main, significantly lower rents, 15 minutes to Frankfurt Innenstadt by S-Bahn).

For a comprehensive overview of all Frankfurt neighbourhoods with detailed profiles, visit our Frankfurt neighbourhoods guide.

 

What Should a Quality Serviced Apartment Include?

Not every apartment that calls itself “serviced” deserves the label. Frankfurt’s market has grown fast, and quality gaps exist. Here is what to look for before you book.

Regular Cleaning and Linen Service

A genuine serviced apartment includes professional cleaning – typically weekly or biweekly – with fresh bed linens and towels. Check whether this is included in the monthly price or billed separately. On FARAWAYHOME, we flag listings with included cleaning transparently.

Dedicated Contact or Concierge

Whether a key is lost, the heating fails, or you need a restaurant recommendation – a professionally operated serviced apartment has a contact person who responds within hours, not days. This is the fundamental difference from a privately rented furnished apartment.

All-Inclusive Billing

Electricity, heating, water, internet, TV licence – a quality serviced apartment includes all of this in one monthly invoice. No annual back-charges, no utility surprises. Most providers on FARAWAYHOME operate exactly this model.

Professional Furnishing

A quality kitchen with dishwasher, fast Wi-Fi (minimum 50 Mbps), an ergonomic workspace, and a comfortable bed with a quality mattress are baseline expectations, not extras. Many serviced apartments additionally offer a washing machine and dryer, smart TV, air conditioning, and shared amenities like a gym or co-working space.

Flexible Lease Terms

Minimum stays range from one night to one month depending on the operator. Maximum stays are typically capped at six months for commercially classified serviced apartments. For stays under 30 days, Frankfurt’s city tax applies (€2 per person per night) – factor this into your calculation. Most providers offer degressive pricing: the longer you stay, the lower the effective monthly cost.

 

What Documents Do You Need?

The requirements for serviced apartments are dramatically lighter than for the standard Frankfurt rental market – where Schufa scores, income documentation, and competing applications are the norm.

 

Requirement	Details
Standard documents	Valid passport or ID card and a credit card – or a corporate booking confirmation for business stays. No Schufa, no income proof, no previous-landlord reference.
Deposit	Many operators require no deposit or only a credit card authorisation. Where a deposit applies, it is typically one month’s rent – far below the standard three-month deposit in the regular rental market.
City Tax (Tourismusbeitrag)	€2 per person per night for non-residents. As of October 2024, business travellers are no longer exempt. The tax no longer applies once you complete your Anmeldung (address registration).
Wohnungsgeber­bestätigung	Required for address registration (Anmeldung) at the Bürgeramt within 14 days of moving in. Most professional operators provide it from stays of 14 to 29 nights – always confirm before booking. Our Expat & Relocation Guide covers the registration process in detail.

 

How FARAWAYHOME Works for Serviced Apartments

FARAWAYHOME is not a hotel booking engine and not an anonymous marketplace. We are a curated platform for furnished and serviced living in Frankfurt, built on relationships with professional operators that we have maintained since 2012.

Verified Providers and Checked Quality

Every serviced apartment on FARAWAYHOME is vetted before listing – through personal inspection or documented quality checks with providers we know from years of partnership. No unpleasant surprises on arrival.

Transparent Pricing, Zero Tenant Fees

You pay no commission, no service fee, and no booking fee. The listed price is what you pay – all-inclusive. Our platform is funded entirely by the provider side.

Personal Advice, Not a Chatbot

Service levels vary significantly between operators. Our team helps you find the right apartment for your specific needs – whether you require weekly cleaning, parking, pet-friendliness, proximity to the Messe, or a minimum size for home office days. Contact us by email, phone, or chat.

Fast Availability

Many serviced apartments on FARAWAYHOME are available within days. Enter your dates, preferred area, and requirements, and you will see real-time results. For urgent requests – and during Messe peak periods – our team frequently arranges same-week move-ins.

 

Getting Around Frankfurt

Frankfurt’s compact size and excellent public transport make every serviced apartment district easily accessible.

The S-Bahn City Tunnel – running Hauptbahnhof → Hauptwache → Konstablerwache → Ostendstraße → Frankfurt Süd – connects Gallus, Innenstadt, Ostend, and Sachsenhausen on a single through-route. Lines S8 and S9 connect the airport to Hauptbahnhof in approximately 11 to 14 minutes and operate 24 hours a day – the only round-the-clock S-Bahn service in Frankfurt.

Nine U-Bahn lines blanket the inner city. The U4 is the single most useful line for serviced apartment residents, connecting Bockenheim → Messe/Europaviertel → Hauptbahnhof → Innenstadt → Bornheim. Commute times from any major district to the centre range from 5 minutes (Westend) to 20 minutes (Bockenheim, Bornheim).

The DeutschlandTicket at €63 per month covers all S-Bahn, U-Bahn, trams, buses, and regional trains nationwide – including the airport connection and commutes throughout the Rhine-Main region to Wiesbaden, Darmstadt, and Offenbach. At roughly €2.10 per day, it undercuts Frankfurt’s zone-based monthly pass and eliminates the need to understand fare zones.

 

 

Serviced Apartments in Other Cities

FARAWAYHOME provides serviced apartments across Germany and London – same standard everywhere: verified providers, all-inclusive pricing, zero tenant fees.

→ Serviced apartments in Berlin

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→ Serviced apartments in Düsseldorf

→ Serviced apartments in Leipzig

→ Serviced apartments in London

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Serviced Apartments in Frankfurt

What exactly is included in a serviced apartment?

A serviced apartment includes a fully furnished apartment with kitchen, bathroom, and living/sleeping area, plus regular cleaning with linen and towel changes, high-speed internet, and all utilities. Depending on the operator, concierge service, shared amenities (gym, co-working, pool), a washing machine, and parking may be included. Unlike a standard furnished apartment, you receive a professionally managed living product with a defined service level.

From what stay length does a serviced apartment save money compared to a hotel?

The cost advantage begins at approximately ten to fourteen days. From one month onward, you save 40 to 60 percent compared to a comparable hotel – with significantly more space, your own kitchen, and greater privacy. During major trade fair periods, the savings can be even larger as hotel rates spike.

Can I register my address (Anmeldung) from a serviced apartment?

Yes, in most cases. Professional providers issue a Wohnungsgeber­bestätigung for stays typically from 14 to 29 nights. This is legally required within fourteen days of moving in. Completing your Anmeldung also stops the €2/night city tax. Our Expat & Relocation Guide explains the full process.

What is Frankfurt’s city tax and does it apply to me?

Frankfurt charges a Tourismusbeitrag of €2 per person per night for all non-resident guests. Since October 2024, business travellers are no longer exempt. The tax applies until you complete your Anmeldung. Limited exemptions exist for school trips, vocational trainees, and hospital patients only.

Are serviced apartments suitable for families?

Absolutely. Families relocating to Frankfurt often choose serviced apartments as a transition solution: more space than a hotel, a kitchen for cooking, and no long-term commitment while searching for a permanent home. Family-friendly locations include Nordend, Sachsenhausen, Bockenheim, and the suburbs of Bad Homburg and Oberursel.

How much does a serviced apartment in Frankfurt cost?

Prices depend on location, size, and service level. A studio in a standard serviced apartment starts at approximately €1,500 per month all-inclusive. One-bedroom apartments in central locations range from €2,000 to €3,000. Premium apartments and executive suites go higher. All prices on FARAWAYHOME are transparent and inclusive – no hidden fees.

Do I need a Schufa credit check?

No. This is one of the biggest practical advantages of serviced apartments over the regular Frankfurt rental market. You need only a valid ID and a credit card or corporate booking confirmation. No Schufa, no income documentation, no previous-landlord references.

How flexible are the lease terms?

Significantly more flexible than standard rentals. Minimum stays range from one night to one month depending on the operator. Maximum stays are typically capped at six months. Extensions are usually straightforward. Many providers offer degressive pricing: the longer you stay, the lower your monthly rate.

What about trade fair periods?

During major Messe events (Ambiente, Light + Building, Automechanika, Buchmesse), hotel rates in Frankfurt can double or triple. Serviced apartments offer more stable pricing, though availability tightens considerably. Book well in advance through FARAWAYHOME for the best selection and rates during peak periods.

Do I need to speak German to book a serviced apartment?

No. FARAWAYHOME’s platform and team operate fully in English and German. All professional serviced apartment operators on our platform work regularly with international clients and handle the entire process in English. Frankfurt is one of Germany’s most English-friendly cities, particularly in the financial and business sectors.

 

Last updated: February 2026. Prices, service levels, and availability are subject to change. For current listings and rates, visit FARAWAYHOME.