Shopping in Gay FRANKFURT 2021
Frankfurt caters to clients of all tastes and budgets. Browse with bankers and Ferraris on Goethestraße or hook up with trendy hipster boys in Frankfurt’s West End district
Shopping and eating in Frankfurt go hand in hand…with delightful cafes mingling easily with designer stores and gleaming malls.
The city has some amazing Museums dotted between the shopping districts, so you can mix your shopping with some culture!
Frankfurt has some great shopping experiences. From the futuristic MyZeil shopping complex on Zeil to the delightful flea-markets along the embankments, different districts carry a unique and distinct shopping fare. Luxury items and boutiques can be found on Goethestraße. Arts and crafts as well as chic accessories, created by Frankfurt’s up-and-coming designers, meanwhile, are on sale in the many side streets of downtown Frankfurt and on Sachsenhausen’s Brückenstraße.
“Shopping and eating in Frankfurt go hand in hand…delightful cafes mingle easily with designer stores ”
Frankfurt’s West End district, for example, is home to a plethora of chic boutiques, trendy eateries and specialist shops, attracting well-to-do clients such as bankers and business people from nearby finance institutions and law firms to shopping streets like Grüneburgweg or Bockenheimer Landstraße. And let’s not forget the nearly 3-km-long Berger Straße, Frankfurt’s longest shopping street. Running through the North End and Bornheim, it features a colourful, diverse, original and sometimes unusual range of boutiques and shops. Whatever your preference, Frankfurt has something for every taste and every pocketbook.
Most shops are open 9am-7pm, close earlier on Saturday and are shut on Sunday.
Goethestraße
The Goethestraße is Frankfurt’s equivalent of Fifth Avenue or Bond Street, All of the major labels are present here, from Gucci to Tiffany’s. Some of the best restaurants are also on this boulevard, with extensive terraces open throughout the year.
Goethestrasse, where the cars parked on the boulevard fit in well with the designer stores!
Fressgass
Hotel Jumeirah Frankfurt sells fast on our website. This elegant hotel welcomes you with luxurious interior design, modern cuisine and holistic relaxation. It lies right in the heart of Frankfurt, only steps away from the Zeil major shopping street.
Trust apple to open a store on -fFressgass, the street where people go to relax and eat…
Zeil
Zeil is your typical high street store recently refurbished and given a new lease of life with trendy designer stores taking up residence along with old such as “Galeria Kaufhof” and “Peek & Cloppenburg”. Other high street brands such as H&M and Zara are also present.
Zeil is Frankfurt’s busiest shopping street and the main thoroughfare through the city.
My Zeil
Although located on Zeil, the My Zeil Shopping complex deserves a special mention. The latest addition to the busy shopping street, My Zeil features stunning architecture together with international brand names not often seen outside the US.
It took over 6 years to complete the My Zeil shopping complex, spread over 8 floors and with a stunning interior.
Flokmarkt – Frankfurt’s Flea Market
Every second Saturday the Frankfurter flea market takes place on the Schaumainkai (the promenade in Sachsenhausen). The location is very central and enjoys a nice view on the skyline at the other side of the river. Various stands are set early in the morning to sell a wide variety of used things, such as furniture, potteries, decorations, clothes and bicycles. Some of the stands are permanent, but is is quite common that locals attend the market randomly to sell things they do not need any more.
If you are looking for an authentic keepsake of your visit to Frankfurt then head to the Flomarkt for where you can find some unique items, antiques and curios.
Bitter & Zart
Who does not love chocolate? If you are in Frankfurt you have to visit this wonderful store, if you want to buy something for yourself or a dear person at home. At Bitter und Zart you’ll feel like in a candy heaven and be careful: it is going to be hard not to buy everything. The store offers chocolates from classic to fancy so there is something for every taste and the offer also changes from season to season so you’ll always discover something new.
Braubachstraße 14 | +496994942846 | Mon – Fri 10:00 – 19:00, Sat 10:00 – 16:00
There are so many shops in Frankfurt however this store deserves a special mention. Delightful chocolates, great service and an authentic experience.
Sneakerking
If you are looking for limited edition sneakers or specialties, then Sneaker King is the best place to be. The selection is brilliant and if you are not quick enough, your size will already be sold out. Main brands are Nike, Asics, New Balance, Reebok, Le Coq Sportif, Duffer of St. George and many more. Staff are cute and friendly.
Zeil 112-114 | Mon – Sat 10:00 – 20:00
No matter what your foot fetish, its bound to be satisfied at Snakerking.
Dr Teufel’s Weinhandlung
Wine experts are on hand to give advice at Dr Teufel’s Weinhandlung. Browse this extensive specialist shop in central Frankfurt for endless varieties of the region’s favourites: the fruity, white Riesling and the full-bodied, rich Spätburgunder.Show this on mapE-mail this item
4, Kleiner Hirschgraben, Frankfurt/Main 60311 | Mon 12pm-7.30pm; Tue-Fri 10.30am-3pm & 4pm-8pm; Sat 10am-6.30pm
Germany has some delicious wines many of them less well know than their French or Italian counterparts. Dr Teufel’s Weinhandlung will give you expert advice and has the best range available in their cellars.
Recommended Hotels in Frankfurt
Frankfurt is a compact city with most of the gay bars located on 3 streets forming a “Bermuda Triangle”. The best hotels are all within walking distance of the centre of the city. Here are our editors top selections.
The Steigenberger, 5 Star
Location / Shopping
The hotel features 303 luxurious rooms with traditional and modern decor as well as elegant and classic furnishings. All rooms features a flat-screen TV, a safety deposit box, an air conditioning
Westin Grand 5 Star
Location/Spa
This non-smoking hotel is located on the corner of the Zeil shopping street in central Frankfurt. It features 3 restaurants, a 24-hour gym and a large spa. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby
Hilton 5 Star
Huge Pool/Views
Located minutes from all main attractions in the centre of Frankfurt, featuring a health club with a 25 m pool as well as a restaurant with park terrace, close to the gay bars
NH Frankfurt 4 Star
Price/Location
This 4-star superior hotel lies in the heart of Frankfurt, a 5-minute walk from the Zeil shopping street. It offers international cuisine & a spa area with sauna, hammam, & gym
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