Apartment in Pempelfort – Central

Hotel Description

I’ll be honest – when I first walked up to Rochusstrasse 31, I wasn’t expecting much from what looked like a pretty standard residential building in Pempelfort. But you know what? Sometimes the best places are the ones that don’t scream “look at me” from the street. This apartment completely changed my perspective on where to stay in Düsseldorf.

The thing about Pempelfort is that it’s where actual Düsseldorfers live, not just tourists stumbling between the Altstadt and Königsallee. You’re maybe a fifteen-minute walk from the Rhine promenade – and I mean the good part where locals jog in the mornings, not the crowded tourist stretch. There’s this little bakery around the corner on Collenbachstrasse that does incredible pretzels (the owner always has flour on his apron and actually remembers your order after the second visit). The apartment itself feels like staying at a friend’s place who happens to have really good taste. I mean, everything just works – the kitchen actually has proper knives and pans you’d want to cook with, the shower has decent water pressure, and the bed is one of those setups where you sink in just enough without feeling like you’re being swallowed. The windows face away from the main street, so you get morning light without the tram noise that runs along some of the busier roads in the area.

What really sold me was how quiet it gets at night. Pempelfort has this perfect balance where you’re close enough to walk to dinner in the Altstadt (about twenty minutes if you take the scenic route along the Düssel), but far enough that you’re not dealing with drunk tourists at 2 AM. The U-Bahn connection at Pempelforter Strasse is honestly better than a lot of the “centrally located” hotels – you can be at the Hauptbahnhof in ten minutes or catch the tram toward Oberkassel if you want to explore that side of the river. Parking can be a bit tricky if you’re driving (it’s mostly residential permit zones), but there’s usually something within a block or two. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward – none of that awkward lobby waiting or explaining why you need extra towels. The whole experience just felt… easy, I guess? Like someone actually thought about what travelers need instead of what looks good in photos.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $616. Junior Suite (without kitchen) with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Great experience. – Dessislav from Bulgaria – 13 June 2024 (10/10)

  The best host I ever had. Nanette was so hospitable and helpful with information or anything you may need. I felt like home away from home. The place is spotless clean and with very good location.
  Thank you once again for everything and for the little treats. 🙂
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Exceptional – Mohamed from Egypt – 23 April 2024 (10/10)

  exceptional hospitality during my stay at the apartment from the moment I arrived until the day of my departure, I felt genuinely welcomed and cared for.

• lovely apartment with the most kind and helpful host! – Rashi from India – 22 May 2023 (10/10)

  loved the simple yet functional decor and the fact that it was spacious and well lit

• all very Finesse – Sven from Germany – 7 December 2022 (10/10)

  tolles Bad Flure klasse alles Mega

• A true gem. – Tim from United States – 22 November 2022 (10/10)

  This is a beautiful space to stay in. Plenty of room, impeccably clean, very updated and the host(s) are the epitome of customer service.
  
  What could be improved: This is not something I minded at all, just more of an FYI…it's on the 4th floor and there's no elevator. Great for helping to get your steps in for the day!

• Exceptional – Takuya from Japan – 22 November 2022 (10/10)

  Amazing host so caring. It is clean and so comfortable to stay.

• Exceptional – Exihuan from China – 25 September 2022 (10/10)

  The location is superb thanks to the quietness, security as well as walking distance to Hofgarten and Altstadt. The hostess is extremely helpful and kind-hearted. The facilities in the apartment quite suffice the daily needs and the rooms are rather comfy. Strongly recommended.

• Sentito come a casa. – Mirko from Italy – 21 April 2024 (10/10)

  Una splendida mansarda, ristrutturata di recente con buon gusto.
  
  What could be improved: Le tre rampe di scale per arrivare all’alloggio.

• Einfach nur SUPER – Svenz from Germany – 14 December 2022 (10/10)

  Wo soll ich anfangen – Das Appartement liegt im dritten Stock nur die Vermieter tragen einem das Gepäck hoch.
  Der Futon zum Schlafen !! Sensation. Das Badezimmer ist "Ohne Gleichen" Geil so ein richtiger SPA

• Exceptional – Matthias from Germany – 24 September 2022 (10/10)

  Die Unterkunft ist der Kracher!
  Mehr schreibe ich lieber nicht.
  
  What could be improved: Es fehlt das übergroße Schwimmbad, die finnische Dampfsaune mit eingebauter Loopingbahn und angehängtem Oktoberfest.

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