Things to Do in Bockenheim, Frankfurt

Frankfurt's old university quarter northwest of the center, gathered around Leipziger Straße and the former Goethe campus. The Bockenheimer Warte's medieval tower and subway entrance face cafés, bookstores, and international restaurants, while the Senckenberg museum and Palmengarten border a district that remains intellectual even as the university moves away.

Restaurant Villa MertonFine Dining
Bananas Shisha LoungeHookah Bar
Geldmuseum der Deutschen BundesbankHistory Museum

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Top things to do in Bockenheim

Geldmuseum der Deutschen Bundesbank
★ 4.7 · 1.4k
History Museum
A museum that showcases the collections of the Bundesbank, focusing on the tasks and organization of the German central bank.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
9 AM – 5 PM
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Eselsohr
Bookstore
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Where to eat & drink in Bockenheim

Restaurant Villa Merton
Michelin ★
Fine Dining· $$$$
For years, owner André Großfeld and the proficient team led by head chef Philippe Giar have been putting their heart and soul into running the elegant Villa Merton, establishing a real destination...
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Bananas Shisha Lounge
★ 5.0 · 2.4k
Hookah Bar· €10–20
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 5 AM
Sat
11 AM – 8 AM
Sun
11 AM – 5 AM
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Café Heimelig
★ 4.8 · 715
Café & Bakery· €10–20
A cafe known for its homemade food, including German breakfast, brunch, coffee, and a selection of cakes, served in a homely, beautifully decorated setting.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Kish Restaurant
★ 4.9 · 10.9k
Persian· €20–30
Persian-style kebabs, grilled meats & rice served in a cozy space with colorful paintings & carpets.
Every day
11:30 AM – 11:30 PM
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Cafe Nostalgie Frankfurt
★ 4.9 · 364
Café & Bakery· €10–20
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Zum Tannenbaum
★ 4.6 · 568
Pub· €10–20
Low-key student-oriented pub with board games, foosball & pinball offering beer & German eats.
Mon–Thu
6 PM – 1 AM
Fri
6 PM – 2 AM
Sat
6 PM – 2 AM
Sun
Closed
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African Queen Restaurant
★ 4.7 · 2.8k
African· €20–30
Large platters of spicy East African fare served alongside injera bread in a cozy, rustic space.
Every day
12 PM – 11 PM
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Andalucia
★ 4.8 · 1.6k
Spanish· €20–30
Tapas, paellas & roast meats, plus sherries & sangria, in colorful quarters or at sidewalk tables.
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Pizzeria Da Cimino
★ 4.5 · 3.9k
Pizza· €10–20
Popular spot for doughy pizzas from an open brick oven, plus pasta dishes & a summertime patio.
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Brühmarkt
★ 4.5 · 918
Coffee Roastery· $$
Coffee beans roasted & ground at a hip stop with cakes & fruit salads to take out or eat on a patio.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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The Flame Frankfurt
★ 4.8 · 949
Hookah Bar· €10–20
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Stattcafé
★ 4.6 · 736
Café & Bakery· €10–20
A cafe with indoor and outdoor seating, known for its breakfast, desserts like cheesecake, and drinks including Maibacher Holzbier, coffee, and fresh orange juice.
Mon
4:30 PM – 12 AM
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 12 AM
Sat
9 AM – 12 AM
Sun
9 AM – 8 PM
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Café Plazz
★ 4.6 · 675
Café & Bakery· €10–20
A cafe and restaurant in Frankfurt offering German breakfast, schnitzel, pasta, coffee, and mango lassi.
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat
9 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun
9 AM – 12:30 AM
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Café Crumble
★ 4.5 · 1.0k
Café & Bakery· €10–20
Cozy spot with a leafy garden, popular for breakfast, brunch & homemade desserts, plus coffee.
Mon–Fri
8 AM – 8 PM
Sat
9 AM – 8 PM
Sun
9 AM – 8 PM
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