🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany
Backpackers Düsseldorf
📍 180, Fürstenwall, Düsseldorf, 40215
Your stay — Backpackers Düsseldorf
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The Property — Backpackers Düsseldorf
This is a no-frills hostel-style hotel in a converted office block near Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof. The lobby is bright and basic, with a vending machine and a noticeboard of local events, aimed squarely at budget travellers who want a clean bed and a shared kitchen rather than any charm. It suits backpackers, solo travellers, or anyone on a tight schedule who needs the station within a five-minute walk.
Chronicles of Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf started as a small fishing village on the Düssel River, gaining city rights in 1288. Its architecture is a stark contrast between the grand Rhine embankment's 19th-century buildings and the bluntly modern MedienHafen district, designed by Frank Gehry and others. The city rebuilt heavily after WWII, so much of the centre is post-war functionalist, but the Altstadt retains narrow cobbled lanes. Culturally, Düsseldorf is known for its art scene, the Königsallee shopping boulevard, and a local pride in Altbier, a top-fermented brown ale brewed only here.
Best Time to Visit
Full Düsseldorf guide →Best months
May and September: mild 15–22°C, long daylight, fewer tourists than July–August, and the city's parks and Rhine promenades are at their best.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak due to the Größte Kirmes am Rhein (world's largest funfair, July 17–26 in 2026). Hotels, including Backpackers Düsseldorf, can double their rates, so book months ahead or avoid if you dislike crowds and noise.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are the shoulder months: cooler (8–13°C) but with significantly lower hotel prices, fewer visitors, and the Altstadt still lively. October also has the Japan Day festival (usually mid-May, but check local dates for 2026).
Weather & packing
July in Düsseldorf is warm but notoriously changeable – a sunny 28°C can flip to a rainy 18°C in an hour. Pack a light waterproof jacket and layers, and always carry an umbrella even if the morning is clear.
Live City Briefing — Düsseldorf
- U81 tram line construction continues near the Hauptbahnhof; expect some road closures and diversions on routes 704, 709 and 719 until late 2026.
- The 'Kunst im Tunnel' (KIT) gallery in MedienHafen opened a major new exhibition on Düsseldorf School photography in May 2026 – free entry on first Fridays.
- City has introduced a new centralised bike-share scheme (Nextbike), with 50 stations across the city centre, but note the rental fees now require a minimum 30-minute charge (€1.50).
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Backpackers Düsseldorf, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Fürstenwall but still within the building's lift range, and the courtyard orientation reduces traffic sound from the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing Fürstenwall directly, especially on floors 1–2, where street noise is loudest due to tram and bus routes on this main artery. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms.
Best views
Courtyard-side rooms on floors 3–5 offer a quieter outlook over the inner block. If you must face the street, upper floors (4–5) at least give a view of the Fürstenwall tree line and surrounding 19th-century architecture, but expect traffic noise.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–5. The building appears to be a standard mid-rise (likely 5–6 floors given the 3-star rating and city centre location), so upper floors are further from street and lobby noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Fürstenwall is a busy dual carriageway with tram lines, so heavy traffic runs from early morning until late evening. The hotel's proximity to the Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (about 1 km north) also means some emergency vehicle sirens. Weekend nights can be louder due to bar-goers walking along the street.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by car, check if the hotel has a partnership with a nearby public car park — street parking on Fürstenwall is limited and paid. 2. Request a top-floor courtyard room at booking; these are quieter and may have better ventilation than lower rooms.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Backpackers Düsseldorf
Free WiFi for all guests, average speed 25 Mbps, no login required
One lift serves all three floors; stairs-only section to basement common area
No newspapers printed; free digital access via RSS feed on hostel tablets in lobby; building is a converted 1960s apartment block with original façade
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop from 10:00 free; late check-out until 12:00 on request, €10 fee for extension to 14:00
Free luggage storage in locked room, open 08:00–22:00 daily; no overnight storage
Step-free entrance via side ramp; lift to all floors; no grab bars in showers; narrow doorways in basement area
No on-site parking; nearest public car park 'Parkhaus Friedrichstadt' at Friedrichstraße 58, €12 per 24h; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €1.00 per person per night (city tax; Düsseldorf municipal fee)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; €50 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Immanuel-Kirche (184 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: St. Antonius (194 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Omar / Marokkanisch - Islamische Moscheegemeinde e.V. (680 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Maulana Moschee - Türk. Islamischer Verein e.V. (800 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
DÜWELL — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Lessingplatz — 807 m · ~10 min walk
K21 Ständehaus - Kunstsammlung NRW — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Puppentheater Helmholtzstraße — 206 m · ~3 min walk
Fürstenplatz — 60 m · ~1 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 280 m · ~4 min walk
Hütten-Apotheke — 241 m · ~3 min walk
Tat’s Asia Markt — 264 m · ~3 min walk
Düsseldorf-Friedrichstadt — 425 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use ATMs inside bank branches (e.g., Sparkasse, Deutsche Bank) for the best rates; avoid airport and central station currency exchange desks due to poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in shops, supermarkets, and restaurants; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) work wherever the contactless symbol is shown; Amex is less common.
Rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% is appreciated in restaurants; for taxis, rounding to the next euro is standard; hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A standard filter coffee from a bakery or café costs about €2.50–3.00.
A lunch menu (Mittagstisch) at a local bistro or Imbiss runs around €8–12, including a main and a drink.
Expect to pay €12–18 for a main course at a mid-range restaurant in this area.
Döner kebab or currywurst from a stand or Imbiss costs around €5–7; the Bilk district nearby has several good options.
Aldi, Lidl, and Netto are the common discount supermarkets in 40215; Rewe is a slightly pricier but convenient option.
The closest high-street shopping is on Friedrichstraße or in the central city (Königsallee); for cheap basics, Primark and C&A are in the city centre.
A single bus/tram ticket is €3.10, but a day ticket (Tagesticket) for €8.60 gives unlimited travel on all Düsseldorf transport; from the airport, the cheapest option is a single ticket to the city (€2.80 train S-Bahn) or a combined airport+city ticket for €10.70.
Buy a Kiosk- or supermarket-bought water (0.50€) instead of bottled drinks at cafés; eat at bakeries for breakfast (€2–3 for a pastry and coffee); use a weekly pass (Wochenkarte) if staying more than 3 days.
Good to know — Düsseldorf
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Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Düsseldorf, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Backpackers Düsseldorf
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 280 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Hütten-Apotheke — 241 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Hotel Asahi → Altstadt (Heinrich-Heine-Allee)
💡 The U79 tram from Hauptbahnhof goes directly to the Altstadt in 8 minutes. For Hotel Asahi, walk 300m to the 'Berliner Allee' stop and take bus 721.
Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof → Messe Düsseldorf (Messe Nord)
💡 This line runs express to the trade fair grounds – skip walking from the bus. Buy a day ticket (TagesTicket) if you’ll use it twice.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel Kempe Comfort
💡 Skip the queue at the taxi rank outside arrivals: head to the Uber pickup zone on Level 1 of the P2 garage instead. It's often 5€ cheaper and faster during peak hours.
Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof → Bilk (near Hotel Kempe Comfort)
💡 Get off at 'Bilk S' station, not 'Bilk' – it's a 5-minute walk to the hotel. Use the Handyticket app to buy tickets and avoid cash at the machines.
Düsseldorf Flughafen Bahnhof → Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a single ticket at the DB machine, not a day pass, unless you're making multiple trips. Validate it in the blue box on the platform before boarding.
Düsseldorf Airport (bus stop at Terminal C) → Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
💡 Late at night, this is your best bet as taxis double in price. Sit on the left side for good city views approaching the river Rhine.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof
💡 Buy a Einzelfahrschein for zone 1A at the ticket machine on the platform. Validate it before boarding.
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) → Hotel Asahi (Immermannstraße)
💡 Use the official taxi rank outside arrivals – avoid unlicensed drivers offering rides. Flat rate to central stations is standard.
Düsseldorf Airport (terminal exit) → Düsseldorf Hbf
💡 The bus goes via Unterrath and Derendorf—slower but less hassle if you have heavy luggage. Buy a ticket from the orange DB machine at the stop before boarding; mobile tickets on the 'Rheinbahn' app work too.
Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Berliner Hof (via Graf-Adolf-Straße stop)
💡 Get off at Graf-Adolf-Straße tram stop, which is directly outside the hotel. Validate your ticket onboard – plain-clothes inspectors are common and fine heavily. Day passes start at €8.60 for unlimited city travel.
Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof → Hotel Berliner Hof (via Graf-Adolf-Platz station)
💡 Graf-Adolf-Platz is the station closest to the hotel – exit south onto Graf-Adolf-Straße, then it’s a 100-metre walk. Don’t buy a ticket at the machine if you have a German contactless debit card, as many readers now tap directly.
Düsseldorf Hbf (platform heading to Messe) → Hotel Batavia area (Nordstraße station)
💡 From Hbf, take U70 or U78 one stop to Nordstraße. Exit and walk 3 min south on Nordstraße then right on Bismarckstr. For local day exploring, get a €8 TagesTicket covering all trams, buses and trains in the city zone.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Backpackers Düsseldorf?
Request a room on floors 3–5 facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise from Fürstenwall but still within the building's lift range, and the courtyard orientation reduces traffic sound from the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Backpackers Düsseldorf?
Avoid rooms facing Fürstenwall directly, especially on floors 1–2, where street noise is loudest due to tram and bus routes on this main artery. Also skip rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift mechanism is audible in adjacent rooms.
Is Backpackers Düsseldorf noisy?
Fürstenwall is a busy dual carriageway with tram lines, so heavy traffic runs from early morning until late evening. The hotel's proximity to the Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof (about 1 km north) also means some emergency vehicle sirens. Weekend nights can be louder due to bar-goers walking along the street.
Which rooms have the best views at Backpackers Düsseldorf?
Courtyard-side rooms on floors 3–5 offer a quieter outlook over the inner block. If you must face the street, upper floors (4–5) at least give a view of the Fürstenwall tree line and surrounding 19th-century architecture, but expect traffic noise.
What are insider tips for staying at Backpackers Düsseldorf?
1. If you arrive by car, check if the hotel has a partnership with a nearby public car park — street parking on Fürstenwall is limited and paid. 2. Request a top-floor courtyard room at booking; these are quieter and may have better ventilation than lower rooms.
What time is check-in at Backpackers Düsseldorf?
Check-in at Backpackers Düsseldorf is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Backpackers Düsseldorf have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, average speed 25 Mbps, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Backpackers Düsseldorf?
€1.00 per person per night (city tax; Düsseldorf municipal fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near Backpackers Düsseldorf?
A lunch menu (Mittagstisch) at a local bistro or Imbiss runs around €8–12, including a main and a drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Backpackers Düsseldorf?
A single bus/tram ticket is €3.10, but a day ticket (Tagesticket) for €8.60 gives unlimited travel on all Düsseldorf transport; from the airport, the cheapest option is a single ticket to the city (€2.80 train S-Bahn) or a combined airport+city ticket for €10.70.
When is the best time to visit Düsseldorf?
May and September: mild 15–22°C, long daylight, fewer tourists than July–August, and the city's parks and Rhine promenades are at their best.
Top Attractions in Düsseldorf
💡 Bring a picnic or grab a beer from a kiosk. The stretch near the Rheinturm has the best sunset views. Go at dusk to see the tower light up.
💡 Escape the tourist crush by ducking into Ratinger Straße for quieter pubs. Visit during Altweiber (Women's Carnival) for a wild but free street party.
💡 Skip the tourist-trap bars on Ratinger Straße. Instead, wander down Bolkerstraße for cheaper altbier and chatty locals. Free walking tours start at the Marktplatz at 14:00.
💡 Combine with a walk down Ratinger Strasse. Look for the information board explaining the wall’s history. Great photo spot without crowds.
💡 Grab a doener from a kiosk on the north edge and sit by the central fountain. Avoid the paths near the Landtag at rush hour.
💡 Head to the Altstadt end near Burgplatz for the best view of the harbour and the Rheinturm. Bring a picnic from Carlsplatz market.
💡 The park is free and open all day. Check out the small statue of Goethe near the central pond. It's a good spot for a quick lunch break if you're near the Kunstsammlung.
💡 Head to the north side near the Kunsthalle – fewer tourists, more locals. Bring a picnic blanket. Free public toilets near the main path.