Düsseldorf Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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

Duesseldorf

Stadtmitte

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Travellers 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 Dusseldorfer Schauspielhaus.

Stadtmitte
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Düsseldorf Old Town

5/5(2 area reviews)

Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like K20 K21 Art Collection and North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection 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 of the city at Lennéstraße Tram Stop or Dreieck Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirke 01
Duesseldorf-Hafen featuring a city, a river or creek and a bridge

Stadtbezirk 3

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirk 3, check out sights like Gehry Buildings or Neuer Zollhof and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Suitbertusstraße Tram Stop or Südring Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirk 3
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Friedrichstadt

4/5(4 area reviews)

Consider exploring the abundant dining options in Friedrichstadt. If sightseeing is on the list, Savoy Theater is a top attraction. Hop on the metro at Helmholtzstraße Tram Stop or Corneliusstraße Tram Stop to see more of the area.

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Stadtbezirk 4

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirk 4, check out sights like Freizeitpark Heerdt or Rhine and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Prinzenallee U-Bahn or Heerdter Sandberg U-Bahn.

Stadtbezirk 4
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Platz 1, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is AU$174 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$174
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,010 reviews)
"This is a gorgeous hotel. Very clean. The breakfast is very substantial. The best part is it’s only about 200 steps to the terminal in a covered walkway!"

Reviewed on 31 Oct. 2024

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Emanuel-Luetze-Strasse 4, Düsseldorf
The price is AU$179 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$179
includes taxes & fees
16 Nov - 17 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (429 reviews)
"Greate location, very profesional and nice staff. Good size room, and very clean."

Reviewed on 29 Oct. 2024

H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern, part of JdV by Hyatt
Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern, part of JdV by Hyatt
4 out of 5
Lütticher Straße 130, Düsseldorf, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$190 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$190
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Merkur Spiel-Arena and Rhine ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (803 reviews)
"Thank you for the stay, we had a great time :) We booked your hotel for the Coldplay concert in Düsseldorf, all together an amazing experience!"

Reviewed on 14 Oct. 2024

Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern, part of JdV by Hyatt
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 Düsseldorf Christmas Market ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (109 reviews)
"Cosy room. But the code for entering the room wasn’t generated until I contacted the hotel staff. Also the room wasn’t ready by the time of 5pm which was 2 hours late."

Reviewed on 14 Sep. 2024

limehome Düsseldorf
numa | Leo Apartments
numa | Leo Apartments
Am Wehrhahn 43, Düsseldorf, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, furnished balconies, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Konigsallee and Düsseldorf Christmas Market ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"Very good space was nice complimentary water when going in very nice bedding was good and very nice room 10-10"

Reviewed on 3 Apr. 2024

numa | Leo Apartments
Apartments an der Kö
Apartments an der Kö
Talstraße 9, Düsseldorf, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room espresso maker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Konigsallee and Düsseldorf Christmas ...
7.2/10 Good! (26 reviews)
"Nice rooms and at a fair price. Not far to walk to/from city centre and Altstadt. Great for transport links as not far from main train station and only 20mins from the airport. Rooms were clean and comfortable. Will book again."

Reviewed on 3 Oct. 2024

Apartments an der Kö
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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5/5 - Excellent

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Dusseldorf is beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

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Killerpitsch bar is institution of Dusseldorf.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Don"t try to park a rented car, too few car park available. Public Transport is really good.

5/5 - Excellent

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We have friends and family here and love the city and the surrounding area. It is a busy, cosmopolitan city with good shopping and eating.

5/5 - Excellent

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We think Dusseldorf is a lovely city, especially the Konigsallee shopping/coffee strip & the Altstadt area overlooking the Rhine River. Exploring the new buildings/developments at Medien Harbour was also a highlight.

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