Düsseldorf’s hotels cater primarily for the business brigade, which explains prices that can triple during big trade shows held not only here but as far away as Cologne and Essen. On the bright side, bargains abound at weekends and in summer. Prices quoted here are applicable outside trade-show times.
This hipster haven in the Medienhafen has 135 rooms flaunting the cutting-edge cool of Italian designer Matteo Thun. Even the 'standard' rooms are anything but, given the walk-in showers, full-length windows and other Zeitgeist-capturing features.
Offers the usual amenities and is perfectly located for catching an early train.
Near the Hauptbahnhof, this cheery hotel is great for stretching out in 35 spacious rooms in the main house as well as 26 suites with pantry kitchens in a separate building.
This well-kept property is a fine choice for wallet-watching nomads who have outgrown hostels. Room decor is nothing to tweet about, but all the expected comforts and amenities are here.
This clean, well-run youth hostel is located 500m south of the centre on the river and the Lahntal Radweg (Lahntal Bike Route). Staff can help plan outings, rent canoes and arrange bike hire. Take bus 3 to the Auf der Weide bus stop.
Behind the drab exterior, movie glamour meets design chic at this urban boutique hotel.
If you’re happy to trade genericness for centrality, this family-run hotel should do in a snap. It’s a small, good-value place where days start with a big breakfast buffet served in sun-yellow surroundings.
Düsseldorf’s adorable indie hostel sleeps 60 in clean four- to 10-bed dorms outfitted with individual backpack-sized lockers. It’s a low-key place with a kitchen and a relaxed lounge where cultural and language barriers melt quickly.
