Where to stay

It's hard to take a step without bumping into artistic and cultural attractions in Dusseldorf. Find a room in Altstadt, or Old Town, to be within easy walking distance of the Opera House, the Filmmuseum, and works of art by Picasso and Matisse at the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen. Flingern-Nord and Flingern-Sued showcase a new wave of creativity with quirky boutiques and colorful street art near budget-friendly accommodations. Oberbilk is a popular place to stay for families and is home to live concerts at Mitsubishi Electric Halle. For charming baroque architecture, the 12th-century ruins of Kaiserpfalz castle, and classic German food, book a hotel in historic Kaiserswerth.

Dusseldorf is famous as Germany's shopping capital. Staying along the cobbled streets of Altstadt offers everything from jewelry stores to shoe shops and quaint souvenir stands. The most luxurious shopping street is Konigsallee. Big brand names surround Stadtmitte, along with plenty of hotels to stroll back to with full shopping bags. Historic Carlstadt has accommodations close to antique stores and local art galleries between the Rhine embankment promenade and the lake. Find a room in Bilk to enjoy the local atmosphere around Bilk Church, where diverse shops present unique treasure hunts. Just outside the city center, bohemian Pempelfort features lovely boutique hotels surrounding Nordstrasse.

Dusseldorf's Old Town is filled with bars, pubs, nightclubs, and a lively atmosphere year-round. Book a hotel near Bolkerstrasse to be within walking distance of this action. For an upscale experience with wine bars and fine dining restaurants, stay in the Oberkassel neighborhood near beautiful Rheinwiesen Park. Unterbilk offers a local atmosphere with a range of cheerful restaurants and bars and affordable hotels. It's right beside Medienhafen, the place to stay for sunset cocktails, stylish clubs, and luxurious hotels overlooking the innovative architecture of the transformed old harbor.