Dortmund travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dortmund
With a population of 588,462, Dortmund is a must-see destination in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Dortmund to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Dortmund
Hörde is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Dortmund. These include popular favourites such as Restaurant Palmgarden (Hohensyburgstrasse 200), PURiNO Dortmund Phoenix Arcaden (Antonio-Segni Strasse 11) and Hoeschkind (Phoenixpl. 3). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mongo's Dortmund (Lindemannstr. 78) and NOKIBOX (Saarlandstraße 102) are great picks. For delicious green meals, SAUSALITOS Dortmund (Kleppingstraße 20) and Pizzeria De Rosa (Rheinische Str. 12) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dortmund.
When to visit Dortmund
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dortmund in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 93 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dortmund, with an average rainfall of 54 mm.
How to Get to Dortmund
Plane
When flying to Dortmund, you’ll arrive at Dortmund (DTM), which is located 10 km from the city centre.
Train
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Dortmund, followed by ÖBB. The train journey from Dortmund to Düsseldorf takes 0h 52m and costs around RM 33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Berlin, expect to pay about RM 167 for a 3h 29m trip. Located 0.6 km from the city centre, Dortmund Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Dortmund. Another popular train station is Dortmund Dorstfeld, located 2.9 km from the centre.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dortmund, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Sindbad. From Düsseldorf, the bus ride to Dortmund takes 169 km and will cost you around RM 48. From Hannover, the ticket costs about RM 134 for a journey of 241 km.
Airlines serving Dortmund
Where to stay in Dortmund
Average rates range from around RM 363 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 603 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include A&O Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and ibis Dortmund City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dortmund, with prices from RM 101 to RM 8,351 per night. Lütgendortmund is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dortmund are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
City-West - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as The Grey Design Hotel, NH Dortmund and Np Hotel Königshof. The average nightly price for a double room in City-West is RM 245.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dortmund
Most booked hotels in Dortmund
Hiring a car in Dortmund
Expect to pay RM 9.12 per litre in Dortmund (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 109.44 and RM 145.92. The most frequently booked car type in Dortmund is Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Renault Zoe or similar) is, on average, 44% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.