Ruhr

Travel Guide

Dortmund
Rombergpark Botanical Garden
Thier-Galerie featuring shopping and interior views as well as a small group of people
Dusseldorf
Museum of Art and Cultural History showing interior views and art

Where to stay in Ruhr

Rheinau Harbour

Innenstadt

Central to Cologne, Innenstadt boasts historic old town charm, Gründerzeit era new town, and Deutz quarter. Explore landmarks like Cologne Cathedral, romanesque churches, and KölnTurm, while enjoying easy access to train stations and the Cologne Ring.

Innenstadt
Kolumba-Diocesan Museum

Old Town Cologne

Known for its stunning cathedral, stunning river views, and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Old Town Cologne. Top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Hohe Strasse are major draws. Catch the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Old Town Cologne
Dusseldorf

Stadtmitte

4.5/5(126 area reviews)

Travelers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like German Opera at River Rhein.

Stadtmitte
Cologne Cathedral

Altstadt-Nord

4.5/5(378 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and National Socialist Documentation Center, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Altstadt-Nord
Düsseldorf Old Town featuring a city and a river or creek as well as a large group of people

Düsseldorf Old Town

4.5/5(34 area reviews)

Shopping, restaurants, and historic sites are just a few things travelers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Bolkerstrasse are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.

Düsseldorf Old Town
Rheinboulevard showing a river or creek, a city and a sunset

Deutz

4/5(26 area reviews)

Part of central Cologne, Deutz serves as a business center and transportation hub, boasting the Köln Messe/Deutz station. Enjoy picturesque views of the old town from the river embankment and explore nearby Rheinpark.

Deutz
Maritim Hotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Köln
Heumarkt 20, Cologne, NW
The price is AED 403 per night from Apr 17 to Apr 18
AED 403
AED 453 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Apr - 18 Apr
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,105 reviews)
A* hotel experience.
"Top quality hotel in an amazing location. Beautiful decor, wonderful piano bar, excellent service, room overlooking the Rhein. Perfect!! The best hotel experience in Cologne."

Reviewed on 6 April 2025

Maritim Hotel Köln
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Maritim Platz 1, Düsseldorf, NW
The price is AED 349 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 349
AED 397 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 4 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
Convenience and value
"Chosen for its proximity to the airport (7 minute walk from reception to terminal), the hotel did not disappoint. Large room with a comfortable bed, excellent wi-fi, good bathroom, nice pool and small gym, great breakfast buffet and good service. What's not to like?!"

Reviewed on 7 April 2025

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station by IHG
Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station by IHG
Moskauer Straße 29, Düsseldorf
The price is AED 181 per night from May 1 to May 2
AED 181
AED 217 total
includes taxes & fees
1 May - 2 May
Stay at this hotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (611 reviews)
"Excellent hotel, friendly staff & close to train station."

Reviewed on 2 April 2025

Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station by IHG
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limehome Düsseldorf
limehome Düsseldorf
Stresemannstraße 15, Düsseldorf, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Düsseldorf. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Konigsallee and Rhine Promenade are located ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (133 reviews)
"Excellent value for money. Property is quite new and fresh and looked very clean. Check in is all online and the process was simple. The property says it is easy to request towels or any other help easily 24/7 but I could not work out how to do this. The app process did not work for me. Apart from ..."

Reviewed on 23 March 2025

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Nena Apartments Bochum City
Nena Apartments Bochum City
Alleestraße 34, Bochum, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bochum. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (158 reviews)
Comfortable stay in Bochum
"Great place to stop for a night or two. Reasonable rates and good amenities if you like self-catering."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

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Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
Blaubach 3, Cologne, NW
Stay at this aparthotel in Cologne. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,019 reviews)
"Just what we wanted for our stay in Cologne. Perfect for 3 people. The ability to make sandwiches/rolls for lunch and breakfast was great."

Reviewed on 24 March 2025

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Popular places to visit

Cologne Cathedral

Cologne Cathedral

4.5/5(394 reviews)

You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you make a stop at a top site like Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area, or seek out the local tours.

Cologne Cathedral
Messe Düsseldorf

Messe Düsseldorf

4.5/5(60 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.

Messe Düsseldorf
Germany Super Cup Final FCB vs BvB. From the yellow wall.

Signal Iduna Park

5/5(9 reviews)

Catch an event at Signal Iduna Park during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Signal Iduna Park
LANXESS Arena

LANXESS Arena

4.5/5(26 reviews)

Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

LANXESS Arena
Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.

Veltins-Arena

4/5(10 reviews)

Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Veltins-Arena
Chocolate Museum

Chocolate Museum

4.5/5(78 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Chocolate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Chocolate Museum