Dusseldorf is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Dusseldorf works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The city has an airport, so you can fly in directly. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Dusseldorf, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 4 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Dusseldorf, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Dusseldorf starts at around €45 per night, with a typical rate near €82 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Breidenbacher Hof, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 105 reviews, from €392 per night; Hotel Indigo - Dusseldorf - Victoriaplatz by IHG, 4-star, guest rating 9.2 from 2433 reviews, from €61 per night; Hyatt Regency Dusseldorf, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 3810 reviews, from €137 per night; Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf - Member of Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection, 5-star, guest rating 9 from 5775 reviews, from €189 per night; Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf, 4-star, guest rating 8.8 from 3946 reviews, from €83 per night.
Day trips & routes: Krefeld — about 26 km, 35m drive; Koln — about 40 km, 46m drive; Cologne — about 40 km, 46m drive; Bonn — about 72 km, 1h 6m drive. Fastest option is Krefeld: 35m by car.
Dusseldorf: what to know
Things to see: "Dusseldorf Old Town and Altbier Tour", rated 5 from 15 reviews, from €23; "Beer tour with tasting in Dusseldorf", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €36; "Discover Dusseldorf’s most Photogenic Spots with a Local", rated 5 from 5 reviews, from €79.2; "Explore Dusseldorf’s Art and Culture with a Local", rated 5 from 4 reviews, from €99; "3 Hour Segway Tour in Dusseldorf", rated 5 from 3 reviews, from €99.
Dusseldorf has its own airport, so a direct flight is the fastest way in. Getting around the city and out to the 4 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Dusseldorf is around €82, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Dusseldorf you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 4 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Germany, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
