City-Ost Travel Guide
Dortmund
Visit City-Ost
Popular places to visit
Dortmund Christmas Market
During your visit to Dortmund, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dortmund Christmas Market. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Dortmund Concert Hall
The winged rhinoceros, with its expert ear and graceful touches, is the symbol of a sleek and modern theater known for its excellent sound.
St. Reinold's Church
With its copper bulbs, tall spire and bells, the tower of the Miracle of Westphalia rises distinctively above the Old Market Plaza.
Museum Ostwall
Championing the “degenerate art” of the early 20th century, this museum has an extensive collection of cutting-edge art from the 1940s to today.
Orchestra Center NRW
Explore the campus of Orchestra Center NRW during your stay in Dortmund. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Hansaplatz
During your visit to Dortmund, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hansaplatz. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket
Pub crawl – experience Dortmund's beer culture
Private audio book city rally in Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide
Top hotels in City-Ost
Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum
"Great spacious room, very comfortable beds. Hotel is in a great spot in the centre. Breakfast as always fully stocked with good selection."
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
BaseCamp Hotel Dortmund
Hotel Königshof Dortmund
a&o Dortmund Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
"GOOD"
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Carlton Dortmund
Hotel Unique Pearl
"Very nice place"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Where to stay in City-Ost
Dortmund City Centre
Dortmund City Centre is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dortmund Christmas Market and Dortmund Concert Hall are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kampstrasse U-Bahn or Reinoldikirche U-Bahn to get around.
Innenstadt-West
Spend some time visiting places like Dortmunder U while getting to know Innenstadt-West, and be sure to check out the lively bars. You can hop aboard the metro at Dortmund-Dorstfeld S-Bahn or Ottostrasse U-Bahn to see more of the area.
Hombruch
Hombruch is well liked for its gardens and zoo. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dortmund Zoo and Theater Olpketal are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Eierkampstrasse U-Bahn or Harkortstrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Innenstadt-Ost
If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Ost, check out sights like Florian Tower or German Cookbook Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Maerkische Strasse U-Bahn or Kohlgartenstrasse U-Bahn.
Hörde
If you're spending time in Hörde, check out sights like Phoenix Lake or Spielbank Hohensyburg and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hoerde U-Bahn or Willem-van-Vloten-Strasse U-Bahn.
