Suedviertel Travel Guide
Essen
Visit Suedviertel
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
"Clean Room, Nice Staff, Good Location near Air Port"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
"Very good hotel but prices doubled on weekend and when there was a special event"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
"Great location - tram right outside and 5 mins walk from main station and Little Tokyo. I'm sensitive to noise but rooms were very soundproof. Staff all very helpful. Only issue was the window was locked and had to get a member of staff to staff to open it, not ideal during a heatwave! Also kept ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
"Fantastic hotel located in airport, links to public transport (train) and also cabs. Fantastic restaurant and staff were really helpful, stayed for a few days whilst visiting the arena would highly recommend"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
"All good"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station by IHG
"Exactly what you should expect from a name brand hotel"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Where to stay in Suedviertel
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.
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.
Bredeney
Bredeney is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Villa Hugel and Seaside Beach Baldeney are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station to get around.
Kettwig
Historical sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn.
