Innenstadt-West

Dortmund

Innenstadt-West
Innenstadt-West
Innenstadt-West
Innenstadt-West
Innenstadt-West

Forward-looking and innovative, this Dortmund district has a restless energy on display downtown, with unique museums, shopping and restaurants.

There’s always something new to do in Innenstadt-West, one of the central districts of Dortmund. From enthusiastic reclaiming of old industrial buildings to the energy on display when Borussia Dortmund’s yellow-and-black-wearing fans start streaming toward the stadium on match days, it’s easy for any visitor to get swept up in enthusiastic waves. View the cutting-edge art on display, go shopping or have a drink and bask in the exciting atmosphere.

Get a sense of Dortmund’s recent past at the Museum Ostwall, whose collection of art from the 1900s to today is one of the region’s best. It’s housed in the former brewery now called Dortmunder U, whose rooftop restaurant and nightclub provide the perfect excuse to relax and look out at the sites while enjoying a local beer. Consider labor in a totally new light at the DASA Working World Exhibition, one of Germany’s largest technical museums.

See the last bits of Dortmund’s pre-modern past at St. Reinold’s Church, built in 1250 and a splendid example of late Romanesque architecture.

Dortmund’s new sporting religion is on display in the fervor of Signal Iduna Park, home ground for Borussia Dortmund. Dive deeper into the Teutonian obsession with soccer at the German Football Museum.

Spend a day browsing some of the latest trends or shop for souvenirs at Innenstadt-West’s Thier-Galerie, an architecturally impressive mall. In the evening, relax with the splendid sounds produced by the in-house symphony and invited guests of the Dortmund Concert Hall.

Innenstadt-West is the central hub of the city of Dortmund and is therefore easily accessible from most areas in the city. Dortmund’s main train station is located in the district, with connections throughout the city and to nearby cities such as Düsseldorf. Several tram, subway and bus lines make getting around the neighborhood easy. Unlike many German city centers, Innenstadt-West has few areas restricted to car traffic, so it can be practical to drive in for a visit. Alternatively, join others bicycling, a very common transportation mode here.


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Top hotels in Innenstadt-West

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38, Dortmund, NW
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (264 reviews)
"I was happy to see that the hotel used eco-friendly products like refillable soap dispensers and energy-efficient lighting."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Hotel Unique Majestic
Hotel Unique Majestic
Lange Str. 3, Dortmund, NRW
The price is P2,633 per night from Jul 27 to Jul 28
P2,633
P3,028 total
Jul 27 - Jul 28
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfalenhallen and Signal Iduna Park are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (170 reviews)
"I was really impressed by the cleanliness of the hotel. Not only was my room spotless, but even the common areas were well-maintained, with no litter in sight."

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025

Hotel Unique Majestic
Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund
Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund
Lindemannstr. 88, Dortmund, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,276 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P5,276
P6,069 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfalenhallen and Signal Iduna ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (411 reviews)
"Good hotel Staff not very friendly"

Reviewed on Oct 5, 2024

Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund
NP Hotel Königshof
NP Hotel Königshof
Königswall 4-6, Dortmund, NRW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,949 per night from Jul 14 to Jul 15
P3,949
P4,542 total
Jul 14 - Jul 15
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfalenhallen and Signal Iduna Park are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (152 reviews)
10/10
"Been here many times. Clean room, good location. I recommend to opt in for Breakfast. Staff are friendly."

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

NP Hotel Königshof
Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum
Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum
4 out of 5
Olpe 2, Dortmund, NW
The price is P4,943 per night from Aug 3 to Aug 4
P4,943
P5,686 total
Aug 3 - Aug 4
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (594 reviews)
Always a pleasure
"Stayed here many times over the years and always enjoy my visit. Slightly disappointed with no fridge or kettle in the room but reception happily gave me a kettle they had as a spare 😂 24hour parking price is a little steep I thought but at least it’s secure."

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2025

Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum
Leonardo Hotel Dortmund
Leonardo Hotel Dortmund
Am Burgwall 13, Dortmund
The price is P4,165 per night from Jul 23 to Jul 24
P4,165
P4,791 total
Jul 23 - Jul 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (274 reviews)
Wonderful Stay
"Had a wonderful stay at the Leonardo Dortmund. Very close proximity to Dortmund station & the city centre. Staff are friendly, and the hotel is new with a modern design. Rooms are as pictured & clean. Nice breakfast and bar area is a vibe playing deep house in the background all day. Would be my ..."

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

Leonardo Hotel Dortmund
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Other neighbourhoods around Innenstadt-West

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Kreuzviertel

Even though there aren't top sights in Kreuzviertel, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Westfalenhallen. Jump on the metro at Kreuzstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Kreuzviertel
Dortmund City Centre featuring street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

Dortmund City Centre

Get to know Dortmund City Centre and its many features like its museums and monuments. You might want to explore sights like Dortmund Christmas Market and Westenhellweg Street, and you can jump on the metro at Kampstrasse U-Bahn or Reinoldikirche U-Bahn to get around the city.

Dortmund City Centre
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Ruhrallee West

When in Ruhrallee West and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Westfalenhallen or Signal Iduna Park and hop on the metro to see more the city at Westfalenhallen U-Bahn or Remydamm U-Bahn.

Ruhrallee West
Dortmund

City-Ost

If you're spending time in City-Ost, check out sights like Dortmund Christmas Market or Dortmund Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Reinoldikirche U-Bahn or Stadtgarten U-Bahn.

City-Ost
Dortmund Brewery Museum which includes interior views

Innenstadt-Nord

If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Nord, check out sights like Dortmund Brewery Museum or Resistance & Persecution Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Muensterstrasse U-Bahn or Lortzingstrasse U-Bahn.

Innenstadt-Nord
Westfalenpark Dortmund featuring a park

Ruhrallee Ost

While you're in Ruhrallee Ost, take in top sights like Florian Tower or German Cookbook Museum, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Markgrafenstrasse U-Bahn or Westfalenpark U-Bahn.

Ruhrallee Ost

Innenstadt-West