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2 Januari 2022
Düsseldorf Travel Guide: 19 tips for your next city trip
Looking for a weekend or overnight getaway, but don't want to venture too far? Düsseldorf is a great destination for a city break just across the border. From Amsterdam, you can reach the capital of the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia in just two hours. In this Düsseldorf Travel Guide, we've compiled our best tips from various trips and compiled them into this blog post.
Düsseldorf is known as a city where you can really go wild, but in the last few years, the city has also become increasingly fun and hip with restaurants and boutique hotels. And did we mention Düsseldorf's huge Christmas market ? Yourlbb's Anne was there just last year! Have fun with the tips and hotspots in this Düsseldorf City Guide and, of course, with planning your weekend getaway or overnight stay.
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5 X Best Hotels in Dusseldorf // Dusseldorf Travel Guide
25Hours Hotel: This hotel with a French twist is located in the new Quartier Central district. The Paris Club restaurant and bar is located on the 16th and 17th floors. The rooms have a typically sultry, French feel.
Louis Pasteur Platz 1, Dusseldorf
Max Brown Hotel: Max Brown is a boutique hotel located in the Japanese Quarter (in the city center). You can also find Max hotels in other major cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, and Vienna.
Kreuzstraße 19A, Düsseldorf
Hotel Indigo: Stylish Hotel Indigo is located on Victoriaplatz, right in the city center. Want to relax after a long day of shopping? You can do so in the spa or in the rain shower in your own room.
Kaiserswerther Straße 20, Dusseldorf
Henri Hotel: Henri Hotel is located in Pempelfort, between the old town and the train station. Henri offers 79 rooms with a 60s/70s design.
Am Wehrhahn 86, Düsseldorf
Carat Hotel: This classy hotel in the heart of the city center is highly recommended for both business travelers and city breaks. The interior is minimalist and sleek, yet attractively finished with a variety of colors, creating a warm atmosphere. The rooms are very spacious, and the breakfast is to die for!
Oststr. 155, Düsseldorf
| Looking for more hotel tips? Check out the list of 12 great hotels in Düsseldorf here as well >>
25Hours Hotel
5 X Nice restaurants and hotspots in Düsseldorf
The Paris Club: A hotel, restaurant, and bar with a French twist. Located on the 16th floor, the restaurant offers spectacular city views. The menu features French cuisine. At the Paris Club, you can choose from various steak tartare options, such as Tartare Champagnard or Tartare Fromage. We highly recommend the Chef's Tartare, which is freshly prepared at your table.
Fancy a cocktail after dinner? Then be sure to check out the bar on the 17th floor.
Louis-Pasteur-Platz 1, Dusseldorf – theparisclub.de
Riva: Riva is the place with a cool, somewhat hectic, yet cozy atmosphere, where you can go for lunch, dinner, drinks, or a night out. The menu is a Mediterranean mix of seasonal vegetables, freshly caught fish, and delicious meat. All in all, a fun and culinary experience.
Zolhof 11, Düsseldorf – riva-duesseldorf.com
Dritan Alsela: This coffee bar feels like sitting in an old classroom with wooden chairs, but with the aroma of fresh coffee beans in the background. This is the place to go for the best coffee in town.
Schlüterstraße 3A – dritan-alsela.com
Bastians Bäckerei: Lunch spot where mainly locals eat. If you're not in the mood for tourists, this is a great place to grab a soup, sandwich, or salad.
Carlspl. 24, Düsseldorf – bastians.baecker.de
Qomo: Qomo is a trendy Japanese restaurant in Düsseldorf's Rheinthurm district with a fantastic panoramic view. Enjoy delicious sushi and cocktails here. Sunday brunch is highly recommended!
Stromstraße 20, Dusseldorf – qomo-restaurant.com
| TIP: also check out the latest Düsseldorf guide on Your Little Black Book here >>
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3 of Düsseldorf's best shopping districts
Königsallee: Düsseldorf's PC Hooftstraat. In the adjacent streets, you'll find well-known and more affordable shops like ZARA, H&M, and even &Other Stories.
Flingern: A hip, trendy neighborhood with pop-up stores, small boutiques and toffee vintage shops.
Unterbilk: A student district located near the Mediahafen for shopping. Here too, you'll find small boutiques, pop-up stores, vintage shops, and plenty of cozy bars and restaurants.
6 Fun Things to Do in Düsseldorf
The Rhine Promenade in Düsseldorf: This promenade boasts plenty of terraces where you can enjoy a drink, a delicious lunch, or simply enjoy the view of the water and the bridges. Driving? Parking is easy. There's a parking garage underneath the promenade.
The trendy Medienhafen: About a fifteen-minute walk from the Altstadt and the Rhine Promenade lies the Medienhafen. It's a trendy district that has been completely renovated. Formerly the old harbor, it's home to many restaurants,
bars and sights.
The Altstadt: If you're spending a weekend in Düsseldorf, a visit to the old town and its historic streets is a must. Visit Burgplatz, the Alter Hafen, and Marktplatz and enjoy a leisurely stroll.
Have a cocktail: Did you know there's a bar in the Rheinthurm? This 234-meter-high tower boasts a panoramic bar with stunning views of the city.
The Aaper Wald: A lovely Sunday stroll in Düsseldorf's nature park, located on the outskirts of the city, is a great way to spend a day. If you're looking for an active day, you'll have a great time here, as there's a jogging trail and two fitness paths.
Christmas markets in Düsseldorf: The Christmas market is held every year from late November to late December. The markets are open daily from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM and until 9:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Psssst... you can find more (travel) tips in Yourlbb's books!
- Feed Your Wanderlust – Travel Guide for a bohemian lifestyle
- staycation – 22 guides and shortlists for a holiday close to home
- Wanderlust – Urban Travel Style Guide
- The Amsterdam City Guide (Dutch) & The Amsterdam City Guide (English)
Great as a gift for yourself or someone who loves to travel as much as you do!
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Nikki
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