Complete guide

Rooftop Bars Frankfurt

2024 update

Country Germany

Currency Euro

Best time to visit May to September

Rooftop grade 7/10

Courtesy of Oben Restaurant & Skybar

Frankfurt Rooftop Guide

By:Hans Ebenman

Updated:March 4, 2024

Frankfurt rooftop map

Frankfurt am Main is home to one of the most impressive skylines in all of Europe, and during the summer months you are invited to enjoy the views and the fun almost above the clouds. But which is the best rooftop bar Frankfurt?

This complete and up-to-date guide will lead you straight to the best venues, packed with all info you need about each Frankfurt rooftop bar: maps, opening hours, dress code, pictures and much more. From sunny after work beers and vibrant rooftop pool parties, to elevated fine dining. There is a rooftop bar Frankfurt for everyone. Just scroll down and find the Frankfurt rooftop best suited for you.

The list

10 best rooftop bars in Frankfurt

Rooftop bar Frankfurt The Blasky Hotel & Rooftop — 1

The Blasky Hotel & Rooftop

$$$ | 6th floor | Sachsenhausen

Highlights

Elegant

Skyline views

Bar & restaurant

The Blasky Hotel & Rooftop does not only offer a modern and comfy place to stay, it's also a fantastic spot to enjoy Frankfurt from above. Mixing a **Gatsby-influenced and elegant** interior with a bright and breezy outdoor terrace, as well as a rooftop restaurant with a bar, here you can wine and dine with panoramic views over the city skyline. The rooftop bar serves perfectly crafted cocktails, while the rooftop restaurant invites to an extraordinary and seasonal culinary experience, where local and international flavours are accompanied by handpicked wines.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt GALERIA Restaurant — 2

GALERIA Restaurant

$$$ | 7th floor | Innenstadt

Highlights

All-day

Panoramic views

Restaurant & Bar

On top of the shopping mall GALERIA Frankfurt an der Hauptwache, in the heart of the city, you find a modern, diverse and all-day rooftop venue. Called GALERIA Restaurant, the rooftop blends a bright and stylish interior with a spacious and airy outdoor terrace, all surrounded with amazing and **panoramic views over Frankfurt**. During shopping, for a sunny lunch break, or to enjoy a cozy get-together with friends and family, here you can indulge in a wide range of culinary offerings and refreshing drinks. To get up here, just grab the express-Lift that goes directly to the rooftop.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt NFT Skybar & Restaurant — 3

NFT Skybar

$$$$ | 47th floor | Europaviertel

Highlights

Germany's highest

360° views

Creative

Located on the 47th floor of the ONE Tower, 185 meters above Frankfurt, NFT Skybar is Germany’s highest rooftop bar, inviting to a truly elevated and unique setting. Part sleek, colorful and futuristic interior lounge, and part wraparound outdoor terrace, the rooftop comes surrounded with **amazing and panoramic 360° views** of the city skyline and the Taunus Hills. The rooftop menu, a canvas of creativity and innovation, features carefully crafted signature cocktails, as well as exquisite snacks and bites.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt GAIA Frankfurt — 4

GAIA Frankfurt

$$$$ | 7th floor | Innenstadt

Highlights

Rooftop pool

Summer hot-spot

Bohemian chic

When summer hits Frankfurt, the parking garage rooftop of the stock exchange (Börse Frankfurt) is **transformed into a bohemian-chic lounge**, equipped with palm trees, comfy loungers, stylish dining tables, a rooftop pool and fantastic 360° views over the city skyline. Renovated and reopened as GAIA in 2022, here you can indulge in Mediterranean cuisine, complemented with refreshing high-quality drinks, and sprinkled with plenty of hot summer vibes.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt Oben Restaurant & Skybar — 5

Oben Restaurant & Skybar

$$$$ | 15th floor | Westend

Highlights

Restaurant & bar

Panoramic views

Elegant

Towering 85 meters above Westend Frankfurt, the elegant and impressive Oben Restaurant & Skybar invites to elevated gastranomy and drinks with **panoramic view over the Frankfurt skyline** and the neighboring Taunus. Set on the 15th floor of Meliá Frankfurt City, the rooftop mixes an elegant interior with floor-to-ceiling windows and a wrap-around outdoor terrace. Expect authentic Mediterranean cuisine that reinterprets traditional Spanish creations, complemented with refreshing and creative signature cocktails, as well as wines from both Germany and Spain.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt Occhio d‘Oro — 6

Occhio d‘Oro

$$$$ | 8th floor | Innenstadt

Highlights

Amazing views

Fresh & classic elegant

Tuscany flavours

Perched on top of the Fleming's Hotel, and reached by a very special and historical paternoster, Occhio d‘Oro comes with both an **elegant dining setting** and a **stylish rooftop cocktail bar**, complemented with amazing views over the city skyline, including the Eschenheimer Tower at eye level. Recently renovated and rebranded, the rooftop feels fresh, yet with a classically elegant charm. The rooftop menu includes Tuscany dishes perfect to share, along with crafted cocktails and an extensive wine cellar.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt Citybeach Frankfurt — 7

Citybeach Frankfurt

$$$ | 5th floor | Innenstadt

Highlights

Tropical summer oasis

Cosy winter experience

Rooftop pools

Found on top of the Konstabler Parkhaus, Citybeach Frankfurt offers an **elevated and tropical summer sanctuary**, where 2 rooftop pools are complemented with an artificial beach, deck chairs, palm trees, colorful cushions, daybeds, a beach volleyball area and plenty of dining tables. Overlooking the Frankfurt skyline, here you can enjoy a large selection of tapas, salads and burgers, as well as refreshing cocktails, bubbles and lemonade. During the colder months, the rooftop turns into CityAlm, a cosy winter experience, where the pools are turned into curling rinks and the atmosphere feels a lot closer to the Alps.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt Chicago Roof — 8

Chicago Roof

$$$ | 7th floor | Gallusviertel

Highlights

Urban oasis

Skyline views

Summer hot-spot

Perched on top of the trendy Gekko House Frankfurt, Chicago Roof brings an urban slice of edgy outdoor vibes to the heart of Frankfurt. Connected with the year-round BBQ concept Chicago Williams at the ground floor of the hotel, Chicago Roof is a summer hot-spot, dressed as an **industrial-chic and lush urban city garden**, and surrounded with panoramic views over the Frankfurt skyline. Hotel guests, locals and visitors are invited to enjoy a relaxed and creative atmosphere, along with a nice selection of dirnks and bites.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt Oosten — 9

Oosten

$$$ | 3rd floor | Ostend

Highlights

Urban oasis

270-degree views

Spacious

Located right by the river, Oosten restaurant and rooftop bar offers a **true urban and industrial setting**, along with a spectacular 270-degree perspective on the Frankfurt skyline. Set over three floors, Oosten offers both indoor and outdoor seating, where the spacious outdoor rooftop terrace is build around an old loading crane. Settle down in a deck chair or on the wooden pallet sofas and enjoy a tasty selection of cool cocktails, wine and ice-cold beers. Or go for some global soul food in the restaurant.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt Ruby Louise Rooftop Bar — 10

Ruby Louise Rooftop Bar

$$$ | 6th floor | Innenstadt

Highlights

Elegant & urban

Skyline views

Aperitivo

The modern boutique hotel Ruby Louise Hotel Frankfurt comes with an equally modern and charming rooftop bar. Located in the heart of Frankfurt, the 6th floor rooftop **mixes the elegant with the urban**, as well as indoor and outdoor seating, surrounded with fantastic views over the Frankfurt skyline. Enjoy a freshly made breakfast for an energetic start to the day, a quiet afternoon in one of the sun loungers, or some chic signature cocktails during and tasty Italian-inspired snacks during the more vibrant nights.

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Rooftop bar Frankfurt Skyline Garden — 11

Skyline Garden

$$$ | 5th floor | NoMad

Highlights

Rooftop park

Restaurant + Food court

Spacious

Located in the western part of Frankfurt, Skyline Garden is a **spacious and lush rooftop terrace**, set on top the oval-shaped shopping mall Skyline Plaza. The central part of the rooftop belongs to ALEX, an indoor / outdoor restaurant, serving a wide range of dishes and drinks, from breakfast to late night cocktails. But you can also buy something from the shopping mall food court and bring it to the Skyline Garden. Settle down on one of the benches and just enjoy the sun and the views, and from time to time small concerts and other performances.

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Hans Ebenman

Hans has visited over 500 rooftop bars, 200 rooftop pools and 300 rooftop restaurants since 2015. This vast experience has made Hans a true rooftop expert, and one of the most knowledgeable in the field. Today, numerous of travel magazines, bloggers and media websites contact Hans to get his expertise on rooftops.

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City info

Rooftop bar Frankfurt

Rooftop-grade: 7/10

Prime season: May-Sep

Residents: 800 000

Climate: temperate-oceanic

Frankfurt am Main has a lot of high-rise buildings, and offers one of the most beautiful skyline in all of Europe. While most of the Frankfurt rooftop bars are not found on top of the most elevated building's, they still serve as a great spot to take in the majestic views. When the warmer summer months arrive, there are many options for elevated fun in Frankfurt, with both tropical-chic sky-decks and rooftop pools, as well as stylish cocktail bars and fine dining.

About Frankfurt

Frankfurt is the fifth-largest city in Germany. Set right by the River Main, the city's official name is Frankfurt am Main. Both modern and historical, the city offers a mix of classic landmarks and modern skyscrapers. With a vibrant cultural scene, nightlife and great selection of bars and restaurants, Frankfurt is a popular tourist destination for all people and ages.

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