East Frankfurt
Community-first coliving hotel. Contemporary and art-forward, with an emphasis on shared spaces over in-room comfort. Deliberately anti-anonymous-business-hotel — closer in feel to a very well-designed student residence than a conventional four-star.
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Why It Matters
Michelin Guide listed. GSTC-certified sustainability. Frankfurt's only fully vegan hotel dining concept. Impressive architecture and art curation for the price point. Genuinely functions as a community rather than just a hotel — mix of overnight guests and longer-term tenants coexist in communal spaces.
lyf East Frankfurt is a 100-room coliving hotel in the Ostend district that has been designed to make you actually want to stay in your hotel. The building by Franken Architekten has a glazed facade with cast-iron elements that nods to the industrial character of the neighborhood, while interiors by Studio Aberja pile on curated local contemporary art, Fennobed mattresses, and Bang & Olufsen sound systems. Rooms are genuinely compact — the smallest is 16 sqm — but the design intent is that you'll spend most of your time in one of the many named communal spaces: a library lounge, two fully-equipped communal kitchens, a co-working space, a launderette with lounge vibes, and a rooftop terrace with Frankfurt skyline views. The F&B program is 100% vegan, including a proper sit-down restaurant (Leuchtendroter), a cocktail bar (Marmion), and a lobby bakery. Opened originally as Lindley Lindenberg, it rebranded to lyf East Frankfurt in July 2024 under The Ascott Limited.
Where You'll Stay
2 room types available
One of a Kind | Room (Queen)
The compact entry-level room, 16 sqm, designed to feel like a well-considered cocoon rather than a box. Individually furnished and decorated with curated art prints, colored accents, and design lighting. Air-conditioned with flat-screen TV, in-room safe, free WiFi, blackout curtains, and premium Fennobed bedding. Note: the bathroom layout is open-plan — sink sits in the main room, while toilet and shower have their own small enclosed cubicles. Textiles are sourced from Sierra Leone in collaboration with NGO PFEFFERMINZGREEN. Sleeps 2 maximum.
Queen · 16 sqmOne of a Kind Plus | Bigger (Queen)
The larger room category at 22 sqm, with extra seating and more floor space — better suited to longer stays or guests who want to spread out a bit. Same design ethos as the standard room: individual art prints, design lighting, curated furniture, and the same open bathroom layout. Accessible room option available in this category. Sleeps 3 maximum.
Queen · 22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Rent a hotel bicycle and follow the Main riverside paths — a genuinely pleasant ride from the Ostend.
Guests regularly cook together in the Bond communal kitchens. The hotel occasionally organises group cooking nights.
The hotel regularly hosts community events — previously including Pride walks, cooking nights, and similar social programming. Check the lyf Hacks / Events section on the official website for current schedule.
Fully equipped gym / fitness area open to guests.
The Parlour lounge houses a curated library and record collection for guests to browse and use.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Meeting and event facilities including the Connect and Panoptikum co-working/event spaces. Suitable for workshops, brainstorming sessions, and team events. Banquet hall also noted.
A second co-working and lounge area, adding extra flexible workspace beyond the Connect space.
Dedicated co-working space on the 3rd floor with large desks at normal height, ergonomic chairs, and printers. Much better for working than the compact in-room desk. Part of the hotel's 'Meetings & Events' offering.
A lounge area housing a curated library and record collection. Good for quiet time or browsing.
High-speed wireless internet throughout rooms and public areas (250+ Mbps, suitable for 3-5 users / up to 10 devices per room).
Fully equipped gym/fitness room. No pool on site.
On-site convenience/grocery store for basic supplies.
Self-service laundry with washing machines and dryers, designed with lounge vibes — colourful, with seating to read or socialise while waiting. A genuinely novel take on a hotel launderette.
Rooftop terrace with views over Frankfurt's skyline and the Main river basin. Connected to the Marmion bar. The main social outdoor space at the property.
Pets typically permitted on request. Confirm specifics by calling the property directly.
Open-plan ground-floor lobby with couch landscapes, art objects, and plants. 24-hour staffed reception. Check-in from 15:00, checkout by 11:00. Staff speaks English and German.
In-house herb garden supplying fresh ingredients to the Leuchtendroter vegan restaurant.
Global Sustainable Tourism Council certification. Carbon footprint: 1.50 kg CO2e per room night (among top-performing peers in Germany). Water footprint: 111.98 litres per room night.
6 surface parking spaces + 16 underground garage spaces, priced at €17/day. Card payment only, paid at check-in. Limited availability — call ahead.
Hotel-operated bicycle rental for exploring the Main riverbanks and surrounding Ostend neighbourhood.
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