Guidebook for Düsseldorf
Food Scene
Where the locals have their coffee: try this lovely cafe with great ambience, fresh coffee and diverse teas for a taste of what Friedrichstadt wakes up to.
20 locals recommend
Bar Chrystall Fürstenplatz
5 Fürstenpl.Where the locals have their coffee: try this lovely cafe with great ambience, fresh coffee and diverse teas for a taste of what Friedrichstadt wakes up to.
Quite literally the best Greek food outside of Greece. A true taverna, order the Bouyourdi (spicy baked feta) and Mpekri Meze (pork in a wine sauce), and wash it down with a bottle of Malamatina wine.
3K Kultur Kneipe Küche
21 HeresbachstraßeQuite literally the best Greek food outside of Greece. A true taverna, order the Bouyourdi (spicy baked feta) and Mpekri Meze (pork in a wine sauce), and wash it down with a bottle of Malamatina wine.
Having sampled several Vietnamese restaurants in Düsseldorf over the course of 4 years, the clear winner is Khan's Lily. Try their Pho (noodle soup) or their spring roll platter.
Khanh's Lilly
132 FriedrichstraßeHaving sampled several Vietnamese restaurants in Düsseldorf over the course of 4 years, the clear winner is Khan's Lily. Try their Pho (noodle soup) or their spring roll platter.
For that quick, delicious take-away curry. Butter chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala recommended.
Ganesha restaurent
3 LuisenstraßeFor that quick, delicious take-away curry. Butter chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala recommended.
Mexican food done well, and run by a lovely Mexican family. Highly recommended.
36 locals recommend
Casita Mexicana Bilk
128 Bilker AlleeMexican food done well, and run by a lovely Mexican family. Highly recommended.
Italian Restaurant. Gino has been preparing pizza in Duesseldorf for over 30 years and it's just incredible.
13 locals recommend
Pizzeria da Gino
135 KirchfeldstraßeItalian Restaurant. Gino has been preparing pizza in Duesseldorf for over 30 years and it's just incredible.
Drinks & Nightlife
Think New York in the 1950s, complete with gruff bartender. This is where the locals in the know spend their evenings. Order a Moscow Mule and prepare to be blown away.
66 locals recommend
Ellington
5 ScheurenstraßeThink New York in the 1950s, complete with gruff bartender. This is where the locals in the know spend their evenings. Order a Moscow Mule and prepare to be blown away.
Everything Else
The Attic GmbH
1 KönigsalleeClassy but loud; a true party location. Dance the night away here!
Hütten Apotheke
67 HüttenstraßeEmergencies happen :( Here is the nearest pharmacy to my place.
Commerzbank Friedrichstadt
ATM open 24 hours
Q-Park Friedrichstraße
15 HerzogstraßeParking garage
Sightseeing
A view of the whole city! The ultimate tourist attraction, this tower also serves as a clock (try to read the dots!). There's a bar on the first level and a restaurant on the second level.
235 locals recommend
Rhine Tower
20 StromstraßeA view of the whole city! The ultimate tourist attraction, this tower also serves as a clock (try to read the dots!). There's a bar on the first level and a restaurant on the second level.
Take a stroll along the romantic Rhein river and enjoy the view. Also a lovely jogging route if you are feeling sporty!
108 locals recommend
Rhine Promenade
Take a stroll along the romantic Rhein river and enjoy the view. Also a lovely jogging route if you are feeling sporty!
This is the "Old Town": Cute, medieval, with lots of pubs and bars. A must-see in Düsseldorf, easily reached by street tram or on foot.
421 locals recommend
Altstadt
This is the "Old Town": Cute, medieval, with lots of pubs and bars. A must-see in Düsseldorf, easily reached by street tram or on foot.
Arts & Culture
It's a cafe, bar and art gallery all in one. Bonus points for having the gallery underground, the KIT (Kunst Im Tunnel - Art in the Tunnel) is definitely worth a visit.
39 locals recommend
Kunst im Tunnel
1b MannesmannuferIt's a cafe, bar and art gallery all in one. Bonus points for having the gallery underground, the KIT (Kunst Im Tunnel - Art in the Tunnel) is definitely worth a visit.
Essentials
Netto City Filiale
76 CorneliusstraßeA discount supermarket close by for anything you might need.
Supermarket with late hours (open until midnight on weeknights, and until 22:00 on Saturday).
39 locals recommend
REWE
139 KirchfeldstraßeSupermarket with late hours (open until midnight on weeknights, and until 22:00 on Saturday).
Shopping
Large shopping mall with most of the popular brands including H&M, Jack & Jones, Media Markt (for electronics) and several sports stores.
88 locals recommend
Düsseldorf Arcaden
141 BachstraßeLarge shopping mall with most of the popular brands including H&M, Jack & Jones, Media Markt (for electronics) and several sports stores.