🇩🇪 Düsseldorf, Germany
Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof
📍 Lohauser Dorfstraße 53, 40474 Düsseldorf-Stadtbezirk 5, Germany
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Your stay — Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof
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The Property — Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof
Lohauser Hof is a practical, no-fuss three-star hotel a short tram ride north of Düsseldorf city centre, favoured by trade-fair visitors and business travellers who need reliable WiFi, a decent breakfast, and parking without the central mark-up. The lobby is small and functional — front desk staff are efficient and speak good English — and the corridors smell of freshly brewed coffee from the ground-floor café. Rooms are clean, a bit dated in décor, but with solid soundproofing against the main road. It’s not charming, but it’s honest and does the job well for anyone prioritising budget and location near Messe Düsseldorf.
Chronicles of Düsseldorf
Düsseldorf grew from a fishing village on the Düssel River, gaining town rights in 1288. Its architectural identity is a study in contrasts: rebuilt after heavy WWII bombing, the city fused reconstructed landmarks (like the Baroque St. Andreas Church) with bold modernism in the MedienHafen district, where Frank Gehry and David Chipperfield left their mark. Today it’s a wealthy, design-focused city known for its fashion scene, the Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen gallery, and a laid-back, boisterous Rhineland attitude — Carnival here rivals Cologne’s in local devotion. The Altstadt, cheekily called the longest bar in the world, crams 260 pubs and restaurants into a few square blocks along the Rhine.
Best Time to Visit
Full Düsseldorf guide →Best months
May, September, and October are best: mild days (15-20°C), low rainfall, and the main trade fairs have passed, so hotel rates drop and streets are calmer. August also works but can be humid.
Peak / festival surge
June is peak due to the Düsseldorf Jazz Rally (late May-early June) and the start of summer festivals; July sees the Größte Kirmes am Rhein funfair. Hotel prices in these months can double, and Messe events add further spikes. The Messe-April autumn trade fairs also push prices up.
Budget shoulder season
March-April and November are the budget sweet spots: cooler (5-12°C), lower demand, and prices often 30-40% less than peak. The city still runs its usual cultural events but crowds thin out.
Weather & packing
Düsseldorf’s climate changes quickly — you can get sun, drizzle, and a chilly wind all in one afternoon. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and a mid-layer fleece or jumper, plus an umbrella that fits in a day bag.
Live City Briefing — Düsseldorf
- The U-Bahn line U78 rerouting continues through 2026: check the Rheinbahn app for temporary stops near Messe Nord during Fairground construction.
- The Kunstsammlung NRW opens its expanded Grabbeplatz building this summer — double the exhibition space for modern art, with a new rooftop café.
- The Altstadt pedestrian zone is getting new green spaces and cycle lanes, causing occasional lane closures on Heinrich-Heine-Allee until autumn 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top (third) floor away from the lift shaft. The lift serves all three floors, but third-floor rooms near the lift get less footfall than lower floors. Aim for rooms facing the garden or the rear car park — street noise from Lohauser Dorfstraße is lower at the back.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the garden entrance (small step, potential foot traffic) or directly overlooking the front parking area. Street-facing first-floor rooms risk early-morning traffic from Lohauser Dorfstraße.
Best views
Garden-facing rooms on the top floor offer a green outlook and less street noise. Rear car park views are functional but quieter than the front road.
Quietest floors
Third floor (top floor) is quietest — less overhead noise and minimal through-traffic from guests. Second floor is a decent alternative if third is unavailable.
🔊 Noise notes
Lohauser Dorfstraße is a local road with moderate traffic, busiest during trade fairs (Messe Düsseldorf) and weekday rush hours. The garden entrance step is minor but avoid rooms right by it for quiet. The lift is single, so noise from guests waiting/talking nearby can carry.
Insider tips
1. Park on-site free — it's first-come, first-served; spaces fill quickly during Messe. If full, use Parkhaus Flughafen Düsseldorf (€12/day) 500 m away. 2. No EV charging on site: nearest public charger is Flughafen Düsseldorf P1 (1.2 km), 22 kW Type 2 — plan charging before arrival. 3. Request a key or code for the side ramp if you need step-free access — call ahead to arrange.
- 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 — Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof
Free WiFi throughout, no login required; speeds around 30 Mbps down, fine for video calls.
One lift serves all three floors. No stairs-only sections; there is a small step at the garden entrance.
No print papers. QR code at reception gives 24-hour access to PressReader (300+ German and international titles). The building is a former mill from the 1700s – original timber beams visible in the bar area.
Check-in from 15:00. Early bag drop available from 12:00 at reception. Late checkout until 14:00 costs €25 (request by 10:00 on departure day).
Free luggage storage behind reception; open 07:00–22:00. For out-of-hours collection arrange with front desk beforehand.
Step-free entry from the car park via a side ramp (call ahead to unlock). Lift to all floors. Guest rooms have no special adapted bathrooms (standard walk-in showers with a small lip).
On-site outdoor parking free for guests. Nearest public car park: Parkhaus Flughafen Düsseldorf (Lohauser Dorfstr. 2, €12 per 24h). No EV charging on site; next public charger at Flughafen Düsseldorf P1 (1.2 km, 22 kW Type 2).
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: €5.00 per person per night, paid at check-in; exempt for business travellers with employer declaration.
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for this booking. At check-in they place a €50 incidental hold on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Mariä Himmelfahrt (455 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Jonakirche (943 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: Spee'sche Kapelle (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Lantz'scher Park — 418 m · ~5 min walk
Löbbecke Museum — 2.5 km · ~32 min walk
Spielplatz Wacholderweg - Standort 9693 — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 794 m · ~10 min walk
Albertus Apotheke — 866 m · ~11 min walk
Alte Landstraße — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Euro, EUR
Use bank ATMs (Geldautomat) for the best rates; avoid airport or train station exchange bureaux which have poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted; contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) are common in most shops, restaurants, and supermarkets.
Round up or leave 5-10% for good service in restaurants; tip €1-2 for taxis; hotel staff appreciate €1-2 per bag or per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or espresso from a bakery or cafe costs around €2.50-3.50.
A Döner kebab or similar takeaway is €5-7; a lunch special at a pub or bakery is €8-12.
A main course at a modest Italian or German restaurant is €10-15.
Düsseldorf's Altstadt and the area around Hauptbahnhof have many kebab, currywurst, and Asian noodle stalls with dishes from €5-8.
Lidl, Aldi, and Netto are the main budget supermarkets in this part of the city.
For affordable high-street shopping, head to the Schadowstrasse pedestrian zone; C&A, H&M, and Zara are typical.
A single ticket (Einzelfahrt) costs €3.30; a day ticket (Tagesticket) for zones A-C is €8.10 and covers bus, tram, U-Bahn, and S-Bahn. The cheapest way from Düsseldorf airport is the S-Bahn (S11) with a €3.30 single ticket.
Buy a day ticket for unlimited travel; shop at bakeries for breakfast or snacks; avoid eating directly on the Königsallee where prices are inflated.
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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 Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 794 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Albertus Apotheke — 866 m · ~11 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 Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof?
Request a room on the top (third) floor away from the lift shaft. The lift serves all three floors, but third-floor rooms near the lift get less footfall than lower floors. Aim for rooms facing the garden or the rear car park — street noise from Lohauser Dorfstraße is lower at the back.
Which rooms should I avoid at Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the garden entrance (small step, potential foot traffic) or directly overlooking the front parking area. Street-facing first-floor rooms risk early-morning traffic from Lohauser Dorfstraße.
Is Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof noisy?
Lohauser Dorfstraße is a local road with moderate traffic, busiest during trade fairs (Messe Düsseldorf) and weekday rush hours. The garden entrance step is minor but avoid rooms right by it for quiet. The lift is single, so noise from guests waiting/talking nearby can carry.
Which rooms have the best views at Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof?
Garden-facing rooms on the top floor offer a green outlook and less street noise. Rear car park views are functional but quieter than the front road.
What are insider tips for staying at Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof?
1. Park on-site free — it's first-come, first-served; spaces fill quickly during Messe. If full, use Parkhaus Flughafen Düsseldorf (€12/day) 500 m away. 2. No EV charging on site: nearest public charger is Flughafen Düsseldorf P1 (1.2 km), 22 kW Type 2 — plan charging before arrival. 3. Request a key or code for the side ramp if you need step-free access — call ahead to arrange.
What time is check-in at Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof?
Check-in at Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout, no login required; speeds around 30 Mbps down, fine for video calls.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof?
€5.00 per person per night, paid at check-in; exempt for business travellers with employer declaration.
Where can I eat cheaply near Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof?
A Döner kebab or similar takeaway is €5-7; a lunch special at a pub or bakery is €8-12.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Messe-Hotel Lohauser Hof?
A single ticket (Einzelfahrt) costs €3.30; a day ticket (Tagesticket) for zones A-C is €8.10 and covers bus, tram, U-Bahn, and S-Bahn. The cheapest way from Düsseldorf airport is the S-Bahn (S11) with a €3.30 single ticket.
When is the best time to visit Düsseldorf?
May, September, and October are best: mild days (15-20°C), low rainfall, and the main trade fairs have passed, so hotel rates drop and streets are calmer. August also works but can be humid.
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.