Suedviertel Travel Guide
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Visit Suedviertel
Popular places to visit

Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.

Folkwang Museum
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.

Stadtgarten
Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.
Top hotels in Suedviertel

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Great hotel close to the airport and great links to the train station
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
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Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Excellent hotel, great Iocation. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Excellent, big room & very friendly, competent staff at check-in. The perfect airport hotel!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
My only issue was the heater I slept in my coat because I couldn’t set the heater above 21 degree
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf - Member of Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection
The room was very clean and the staff were super nice. I gave one star less because there was a cigarette smell throughout the room -even though it’s a smoke free hotel . Overall, nice room, great location, great staff!
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Suedviertel
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, Aalto-Musiktheater and Philharmonie Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.

Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are just a few notable stops.

Holsterhausen
When in Holsterhausen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Folkwang Museum or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hobeisenbruecke U-Bahn or Holsterhauser Platz U-Bahn.

