Düsseldorf Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Düsseldorf
Duesseldorf
Gehry Buildings
Gehry Buildings
Düsseldorf
A scenic city in the heart of Germany’s fertile Rhineland, Dusseldorf is filled with good food, great beer and a vast array of things to see and do.

A vibrant and historic urban centre which claims to be home to the ‘longest bar in the world’ (it’s actually a street of more than 250 bars sitting adjacent to each other), Dusseldorf has long been an important cultural and economic centre in Western Germany. Events such as Karneval, Japan Day and the annual Christmas Markets in Marktplatz draw in both tourists and residents of the surrounding towns and villages.

A good way to orientate yourself is by booking onto a boat trip along the Rhine. For a cheaper alternative, take in the sights as you stroll along the recently pedestrianized Rhine Promenade, stretching from the old city to the sleek contemporary structures of the Dusseldorf Hafen.

Dusseldorf’s architecture combines exemplary baroque styles and renaissance buildings such as the Rathaus with bold modern buildings like Frank Gehry’s Der Neue Zollhof in the Harbour to give the impression of a city which isn’t afraid to experiment and reinvent itself time and again.

The city contains some lovely green spaces too. The Hofgarten is one of the oldest public parks in Germany and a great place to relax with the family on a sunny day. If the weather’s not looking so clever, why not indulge your inner film buff and take a tour of the Film Museum, a fascinating collection of artefacts and interactive demonstrations with a cute little cinema attached.

Food and drink is both plentiful and of high quality. Brew Houses serve local beer and comforting, traditional food. Fine dining is also available at the Michelin starred Beren am Kai.

The main city centre is easy to get around on foot, as the attractions are fairly close to each other and there are no steep hills or tiring steps. The public transport infrastructure is cheap, efficient and plentiful and on-street parking is available in most areas. If you are planning to travel further afield, renting a car might be a good idea, although German intercity trains are both speedy and inexpensive.

For a city with friendly locals, great food, proud local traditions and fascinating places to visit – you can’t do much better than a visit to Dusseldorf.

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 Duesseldorf Opera House.

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 Kunsthalle Duesseldorf 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.

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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
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
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 Neuer Zollhof or Marina Düsseldorf and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Suitbertusstraße Tram Stop or Südring Tram Stop.

Stadtbezirk 3
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf

Maritim Platz 1, Düsseldorf, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$209 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$209
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,004 reviews)
"Best option to stay if you need to travel at Dusseldorf Airport, only 10 minutes walk"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre

Immermannstr. 41, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is NZ$176 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$176
3 Aug - 4 Aug
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Fantastic sized rooms. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel

Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Terminal Ring 4, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is NZ$216 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$216
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"Convenient comfortable hotel. Ideal for when you have early flight. Staff are very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
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 Marktplatz are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (159 reviews)
"Our room was clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 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 Konigsallee and Mitsubishi Electric Hall ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (96 reviews)
"Great stay. AC was leaking for a few days but was fixed. The room was very large. My 2nd stay and will be back."

Reviewed on 3 Jul. 2025

Jade&Jabo
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! (75 reviews)
"Staff are lovely, apartments stylish, smell amazing, clean, and spacious."

Reviewed on 12 May 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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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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