🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany
Hotel Moon
📍 93, Friedrichstraße, Düsseldorf, 40217
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Your stay — Hotel Moon
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The Property — Hotel Moon
Hotel Moon is a no-nonsense 3-star near Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof, all clean lines and frosted glass. The lobby feels like a functional transit lounge – efficient, quiet, and aimed squarely at solo business travellers or couples who just need a solid base. It’s not Instagrammable, but the mattresses are firm and the blackout curtains work.
Chronicles of Düsseldorf
First mentioned in 1135, Düsseldorf was a minor village until Elector Johann Wilhelm (Jan Wellem) made it his court residence in the late 1600s, spurring Baroque expansion and an art collection that became today’s Kunstpalast. The 19th-century industrial boom turned the city into an iron and steel powerhouse, leaving a legacy of grand Wilhelminian boulevards. Heavy bombing in 1943–45 flattened the Altstadt, which was rebuilt as a pedestrian zone of brewhouses and boutiques. Modern Düsseldorf is Germany’s fashion and advertising hub, a rich, self-consciously stylish city where Rhine-side promenades clash with serious corporate towers.
Best Time to Visit
Full Düsseldorf guide →Best months
May and September: warm enough for beer gardens (18–22°C), low rain, and lighter tourist flows than midsummer.
Peak / festival surge
July–August and the Christmas market month of December. July is busy with the Japantag street festival (July 14 in 2026), which draws huge crowds to the MedienHafen and drives hotel rates 30–40% above June levels.
Budget shoulder season
October and late March: still pleasant (12–18°C), hotel prices drop 20–30%, and the city is quieter but culturally active.
Weather & packing
Düsseldorf’s climate is famously fickle – you can sweat in a July downpour and need a jacket the same afternoon. Pack a waterproof shell and one smart-casual layer regardless of the season.
Live City Briefing — Düsseldorf
- Central train station works continue: expect some S-Bahn cancellations on lines S1 and S6 through summer 2026 – check DB app daily.
- The Kö-Bogen II building’s new Japanese food hall (Hito) opened in April 2026, adding decent ramen and sake tastings just off the Königsallee.
- Altstadt Carnival season (Heinrich Heine’s Geburtshaus area) has introduced pedestrian-only hours on weekends from July 2026, easing congestion for summer visitors.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Moon, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and the courtyard side is quieter than Friedrichstraße.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Friedrichstraße — they get direct traffic noise from the main road. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as lift clatter can carry at night.
Best views
From higher floors at the front, you get a city view over Friedrichstraße — rooftops and street life. Courtyard rooms give a quiet outlook onto neighbouring buildings but no notable view.
Quietest floors
4th and 5th floors, assuming a standard 5–6 floor building without a top-floor bar or terrace.
🔊 Noise notes
Friedrichstraße is a secondary main road in central Düsseldorf — expect steady traffic from early morning until late evening. Occasional tram or bus rumble nearby. No nightclub strip but delivery trucks early.
Insider tips
1. There is no on-site parking mentioned at this 3-star; use the public garage under Friedrichstraße (entrance on Bismarckstraße) rather than street parking, which is expensive and limited. 2. Request a courtyard room at booking or check-in if quiet sleep is your priority — front-facing rooms are louder by default.
- 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 — Hotel Moon
Complimentary WiFi in all rooms and public areas; basic tier (up to 10 Mbps) free; premium tier (up to 50 Mbps) €5 per 24h; no login constraints
One passenger lift serves all 5 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader (access code at check-in); no physical newspapers delivered
Standard check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 at reception; late check-out until 14:00 for €25 fee (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage in locked cloakroom for same-day arrivals/departures; no charge for stays
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible restroom in reception; one adapted room on ground floor
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Parkhaus Friedrichstadt (200m away, €18 per 24h); no EV charging on premises
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night (cultural tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: €50 refundable deposit per room at check-in (card hold); no advance deposit required for standard bookings
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 (Geldautomat) for the best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at Düsseldorf airport and Hauptbahnhof, which give poor rates and high fees.
Contactless Visa/Mastercard and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are accepted in nearly all shops, restaurants, and public transport ticket machines.
Round up to the nearest euro in casual cafes and restaurants; 5–10% is normal for good service in sit-down places. Taxis: round up to the next €1–2. Hotel staff: €1–2 per bag for porters, €2–5 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A filter coffee (Filterkaffee) at a bakery or café kiosk costs around €2–2.50; espresso or cappuccino about €2.50–3.
A lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a bistro or bakery (soup, sandwich, or currywurst with fries) runs €6–9.
A main course at a straightforward Kneipe (pub) or pizzeria is €10–14; Döner or pizza slice €5–7.
The area around Bilker Allee and the Nordstraße market has kebab shops, Asian takeout, and bratwurst stands for €4–7.
Discounters like Aldi, Lidl and Netto are common; Rewe and Edeka are slightly pricier but have wider selection.
For affordable high-street brands, head to Schadowstraße in the city centre (C&A, H&M, New Yorker); the 40217 area itself has few clothes shops.
A single journey ticket (€3.20) or a day pass (TagesTicket, €7.60) for zones A/B covers all buses, trams, and U-Bahn. From Düsseldorf airport, take the S-Bahn S11 (€3.20 single) not the taxi (€30+).
Bring a reusable water bottle; tap water is drinkable and free. Buy a weekly ticket (WochenTicket) if staying three or more days — it pays for itself. Shop at Aldi/Lidl for picnic supplies rather than eating out for every meal.
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 Hotel Moon
🕒 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.
About Düsseldorf
Wikipedia ↗
Düsseldorf (German: [ˈdʏsl̩dɔʁf] ) is the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia, the most populous state of Germany. It is the second-largest city in the state after Cologne and the sixth-largest city in Germany, with a 2024 population of 618,685. Most of Düsseldorf lies on the right bank of the Rh...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Moon?
Request a room on the 4th or 5th floor facing the inner courtyard. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and the courtyard side is quieter than Friedrichstraße.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Moon?
Avoid rooms on the 1st and 2nd floors facing Friedrichstraße — they get direct traffic noise from the main road. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor, as lift clatter can carry at night.
Is Hotel Moon noisy?
Friedrichstraße is a secondary main road in central Düsseldorf — expect steady traffic from early morning until late evening. Occasional tram or bus rumble nearby. No nightclub strip but delivery trucks early.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Moon?
From higher floors at the front, you get a city view over Friedrichstraße — rooftops and street life. Courtyard rooms give a quiet outlook onto neighbouring buildings but no notable view.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Moon?
1. There is no on-site parking mentioned at this 3-star; use the public garage under Friedrichstraße (entrance on Bismarckstraße) rather than street parking, which is expensive and limited. 2. Request a courtyard room at booking or check-in if quiet sleep is your priority — front-facing rooms are louder by default.
What time is check-in at Hotel Moon?
Check-in at Hotel Moon is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Moon have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary WiFi in all rooms and public areas; basic tier (up to 10 Mbps) free; premium tier (up to 50 Mbps) €5 per 24h; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Moon?
€5.00 per person per night (cultural tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Moon?
A lunch special (Mittagstisch) at a bistro or bakery (soup, sandwich, or currywurst with fries) runs €6–9.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Moon?
A single journey ticket (€3.20) or a day pass (TagesTicket, €7.60) for zones A/B covers all buses, trams, and U-Bahn. From Düsseldorf airport, take the S-Bahn S11 (€3.20 single) not the taxi (€30+).
When is the best time to visit Düsseldorf?
May and September: warm enough for beer gardens (18–22°C), low rain, and lighter tourist flows than midsummer.
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.