Messel Pit Fossil Site Tours

From extravagant architecture to a handful of remains, the treasures dug up at an archaeological site provide vital clues to the past. Check out Messel Pit Fossil Site to learn more about times gone by.

You'll have sightseeing choices galore when visiting Messel. Messel Pit Fossil Site is a great place to start here, but there are lots of other worthwhile spots to discover. Technical University Darmstadt, Darmstadt State Theatre, and Darmstadt Palace are near the archaeological dig site and and will cap off your day nicely.

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Hamburger Hof Hotel

Hamburger Hof Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Gallus
per person
Oct 15 - Oct 20
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
Great hotel in shady area.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

The Blasky Frankfurt

The Blasky Frankfurt

4 out of 5
Frankfurt am Main Süd
per person
Oct 15 - Oct 20
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA)
9/10 Wonderful! (288 reviews)
Staff is friendly, good location, definitely check out the rooftop bar for the skyline view

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2025

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof

5 out of 5
Innenstadt
per person
Oct 15 - Oct 20
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Frankfurt (FRA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
This is an A+ property in a great location. First class hotel all the way. I very highly recommend staying here.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

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Best Lodging Options Near Messel Pit Fossil Site

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Maritim Hotel Darmstadt

Rheinstrasse 105, Darmstadt, HE
Maritim Hotel Darmstadt
Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel Darmstadt

Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel Darmstadt

Am Kavalleriesand 6, Darmstadt, HE
Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel Darmstadt
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Flughafen Terminal 1, Hugo-Eckener-Ring 15, Frankfurt, HE
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport

De-Saint-Exupéry-Straße 4, Frankfurt, HE
Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport
Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch

Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch

5 out of 5
Graf zu Ysenburg und Buedingen Platz 1, Neu-Isenburg, HE
Hilton Frankfurt Gravenbruch
Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Amelia-Mary-Earhart-Straße 9, Frankfurt
Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport
IntercityHotel Frankfurt Airport

IntercityHotel Frankfurt Airport

Am Luftbruckendenkmal 1, Frankfurt, HE
IntercityHotel Frankfurt Airport
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Unterschweinstiege 16, Frankfurt, HE
Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport

The Squaire, Am Flughafen, Frankfurt
Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport
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