Düsseldorf travel guide
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You're Going to Love Düsseldorf
With a population of 573,057, Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Düsseldorf
Stadtmitte is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Düsseldorf. These include popular favourites such as The Duchy (Heinrich-Heine-Allee 36), YOSHI by Nagaya (Kreuzstraße 17) and Gourmet-Restaurant Setzkasten im Crown (Berliner Allee 52). If you’re looking for affordable options, Tokyo Lounge (Berliner Allee 56) and Tafelsilber bar & kitchen (Schlüterstr. 10) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Restaurant DEN (Hohenzollernallee 8d) and MANGOLD | Restaurant Bar Lounge (Glockenstr. 20) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Düsseldorf.
When to visit Düsseldorf
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Düsseldorf in August, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 23 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 80 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Düsseldorf, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Düsseldorf
Plane
Düsseldorf is served by 2 airports: Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Düsseldorf Weeze (NRN). The closest to the city centre of Düsseldorf is Düsseldorf Airport, which is located 6 km from the city centre. Further away is Düsseldorf Weeze, 60 km from the centre of Düsseldorf.
Train
FlixTrain is the most popular train carrier serving Düsseldorf, followed by Deutsche Bahn. The train journey from Düsseldorf to Cologne takes 0h 21m and costs around RM 47 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bremen, expect to pay about RM 38 for a 2h 41m trip. Located 1.1 km from the city centre, Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Düsseldorf. Another popular train station is Düsseldorf Hamm, located 4 km from the centre.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Düsseldorf Am Stufstock, located 4 km from the city centre of Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf Exhibition Center North Entry is also a commonly used station, and is 5 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Düsseldorf
Where to stay in Düsseldorf
From 5-star hotels such as the Living Hotel De Medici to great affordable options like the Apartment-Hotel Am Rathaus, Düsseldorf offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 384 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 968 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include B&B Hotel Düsseldorf City-Süd and Gästehaus Grupello. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Düsseldorf, with prices from RM 121 to RM 1,531 per night. Stadtmitte is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Düsseldorf are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Düsseldorf
Most booked hotels in Düsseldorf
Hiring a car in Düsseldorf
Expect to pay RM 9.24 per litre in Düsseldorf (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 110.86 and RM 147.82. The most frequently booked car type in Düsseldorf is Premium (Mercedes-Benz V-Class or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Volkswagen Polo or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.