Düsseldorf

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Düsseldorf
Duesseldorf
Gehry Buildings
Gehry Buildings
Düsseldorf
Beer and bratwurst, museums and culture, world-class architecture, award-winning restaurants and great shopping – this vibrant city has it all!

Dusseldorf comes as a surprise to many first-time visitors. This city on the Rhine has an industrial past, but has reinvented itself for the 21st century, combining pride in its heritage with an eye towards the future.

The welcome is warm whatever time of year you choose to visit. Many people are attracted by the Christmas markets or the long-running Carnival season, when the old town is packed with revellers and the gaily lit stalls sell mulled wine and spicy sausages. During the summer months locals and visitors alike flock to outdoor events such as Japan Day on the Rhine Promenade or free concerts in the Hofgarten, one of the oldest public parks in Germany.

The old town (Altstadt) contains many heritage gems among its historic sites. The Neo-Renaissance and Baroque buildings of the City Hall (Rathaus) dominate the Marktplatz, the square that has been the social and commercial hub of civic life since the 14th century. The narrow streets are lined with bars and restaurants, earning it the nickname of “the world’s longest bar” – not without justification! The dark local brew, Altbier, is definitely worth sampling, soaked up with a soft, salty pretzel.

The city has plenty to offer culturally, with attractions for all tastes, including the fascinating Film Museum, the comprehensive art collection housed in the Museum Kunstpalast and the impressive sculptures dotted throughout the Hofgarten.

The revitalised Dusseldorf-Hafen has transformed the down-at-heel harbour into a fashionable waterfront destination, notable for its cutting-edge architecture. Frank Gehry’s Der Neue Zollhof has replaced the old customs house with a postmodern complex of leaning towers that have brought a striking new focus to the skyline. The panoramic views from the top of the Rhine Tower are well worth the ride, especially after dark book a table at the revolving restaurant to watch the lights of the city slip past far below.

The centre of Dusseldorf is flat and fairly compact, so it's easy to navigate on foot. Alternatively, most of the main sights are well served by public transport, including buses, trams and metro.

Where to stay in Düsseldorf

Dusseldorf

Stadtmitte

Travelers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like German Opera at River Rhein.

Stadtmitte
Düsseldorf Old Town featuring a city and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Düsseldorf Old Town

Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Bolkerstrasse are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.

Düsseldorf Old Town
Gehry Buildings

Stadtbezirke 01

While you're in Stadtbezirke 01, take in top sights like Museum Kunstpalast or NRW-Forum Düsseldorf, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Lennéstraße Tram Stop or Dreieck Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirke 01
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Friedrichstadt

Travelers choose Friedrichstadt for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Helmholtzstraße Tram Stop or Corneliusstraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like Savoy Theater.

Friedrichstadt
Tonhalle Duesseldorf

Pempelfort

Historic sites, shopping, and river views highlight some notable features of Pempelfort. Make a stop by Museum Kunstpalast or NRW-Forum Düsseldorf while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Venloer Straße Tram Stop or Dreieck Tram Stop to get around town.

Pempelfort
Dusseldorf-Hafen showing modern architecture, a city and a river or creek

Stadtbezirk 3

While you're in Stadtbezirk 3, take in top sights like Gehry Buildings or Neuer Zollhof, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Suitbertusstraße Tram Stop or Südring Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirk 3
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Platz 1, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is P5,709 per night from 1 May to 2 May
P5,709
P6,480 total
includes taxes & fees
May 1 - May 2
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"5 stars and quick access to the airport"

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Hotel Madison
Hotel Madison
Graf-Adolf-Strasse 94, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is P3,199 per night from 6 Apr to 7 Apr
P3,199
P3,794 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Stay at this hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"This hotel was better than I expected. Did not have any noise issues since my room was facing the back instead of the front where the tram runs. Room and bed were very comfortable and breakfast was good too. Staff was friendly too despite past reviews - maybe I was friendly to them so they were friendly ..."

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

Hotel Madison
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Immermannstr. 41, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is P4,599 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P4,599
P5,293 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"I would stay here again, great location and hospitality especially from Franando at the front desk, only thing lacking would be the breakfast as it was very simple options. Great top view of the city from the spa."

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
limehome Düsseldorf
limehome Düsseldorf
Stresemannstraße 15, Düsseldorf, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Konigsallee and Rhine Promenade are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (132 reviews)
"Excellent value for money. Property is quite new and fresh and looked very clean. Check in is all online and the process was simple. The property says it is easy to request towels or any other help easily 24/7 but I could not work out how to do this. The app process did not work for me. Apart from ..."

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

limehome Düsseldorf
Jade&Jabo
Jade&Jabo
Görlitzer Str. 3, Neuss, NRW
Stay at this apartment in Neuss. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Rhine Promenade and Konigsallee are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (64 reviews)
"absolutely no issues"

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2024

Jade&Jabo
Numa | Artol Rooms & Apartments
Numa | Artol Rooms & Apartments
Kaiserstrasse 20, Düsseldorf, NW
Stay at this aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Rhine Promenade and Konigsallee are ...
7.8/10 Good! (557 reviews)
"Great accessories in each room - Nespresso coffee machine among a few others."

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2025

Numa | Artol Rooms & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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