Düsseldorf Travel Guide

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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

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 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 of the city at Lennéstraße Tram Stop or Dreieck Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirke 01
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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.

Friedrichstadt
Duesseldorf-Hafen featuring a bridge, modern architecture and a river or creek

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
Tonhalle Duesseldorf

Pempelfort

4/5(4 area reviews)

Historical 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
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern

H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern

Emanuel-Luetze-Strasse 4, Düsseldorf
The price is AU$148 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$148
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (585 reviews)
"Very comfortable"

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre

Immermannstr. 41, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is AU$175 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$175
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
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"昔後程HotelNikkoからは変わったが、その後の凋落から回復し、快適に過ごせる様になった。日光による暑さを制御するエアコン能力が少し不足している様です。"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Leonardo Royal Hotel Düsseldorf Königsallee

Leonardo Royal Hotel Düsseldorf Königsallee

Graf-Adolf-Platz 8-10, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is AU$178 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$178
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Little bit old Style , Need a Renovation"

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Düsseldorf Königsallee
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.
Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf

Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf

Harkortstrasse 10, Düsseldorf
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
"Was ok"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
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 Marktplatz are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (171 reviews)
"Nice apartment! Great location and walking distance to the old town, the river and the train station."

Reviewed on 28 July 2025

Limehome Düsseldorf
Fourty Three Luxury Serviced Apartments

Fourty Three Luxury Serviced Apartments

Tonhallenstraße 16, Düsseldorf, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"One of the best choice you can do in dusseldorf especially for Arabs 😇 فندق ممتاز جدًا! الخدمة رائعة، الموظفون ودودون ومتعاونون، والنظافة ممتازة. الموقع مميز وقريب من كل الأماكن المهمة. أنصح الجميع بتجربته!"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

Fourty Three Luxury Serviced 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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Reviews of Düsseldorf

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Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Dusseldorf is beautiful.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

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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