Grupellostr. 4, Stadtmitte, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Gästehaus Grupello? It’s tucked away on this quiet little street in Stadtmitte, but you’re literally a three-minute walk from Königsallee – and honestly, that’s the sweet spot right there. I mean, you get all the energy of being in the heart of Düsseldorf without the constant street noise that comes with staying right on the main drags.

The place itself is… well, it’s hard to categorize, which I actually love. It’s not trying to be some slick chain hotel, and it doesn’t have that stuffy boutique vibe either. Walking in, you get this sense that someone really thought about the details – the lighting is warm without being dim, there’s this subtle mix of modern furniture with older architectural elements that works way better than it should on paper. The rooms have character, you know? Mine had these great high ceilings and windows that actually open (revolutionary concept, apparently), plus the bathroom was surprisingly spacious for a European hotel. I will say the WiFi was solid throughout – tested it thoroughly since I had some work to catch up on.

What really sold me on the place was how the staff seemed to actually know Düsseldorf. When I asked about dinner recommendations, I didn’t get the usual tourist trap suggestions. Instead, they pointed me toward this fantastic little brewery on Ratinger Straße that I never would have found otherwise. The check-in was refreshingly straightforward too – no upselling, no lengthy explanations of amenities I didn’t need. Parking can be a bit tricky in this area (honestly, it’s Stadtmitte, so that’s expected), but there’s a public garage about two blocks away that’s reasonably priced. The neighborhood gets pretty quiet after 9 PM, which was perfect for sleeping, but if you’re looking to stumble home from the Altstadt bars, it’s maybe a 10-minute walk – totally doable, just something to keep in mind. I’d definitely stay here again, especially since the whole experience felt genuine rather than manufactured, if that makes sense.

Apartments in Dusseldorf provide travelers with an authentic local experience, allowing them to shop at traditional markets and cook with fresh ingredients from the renowned Rhineland culinary traditions.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $172. Queen Room with Shared Bathroom with 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2
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Reviews

  • Superb – Naiyi from China – 21 July 2025 (9/10)

    Very warm hospitality

  • Wonderful!!! – Nutty from Japan – 9 June 2025 (9/10)

    Hotel staffs are so kindness and super friendly!!! 💓Always helped me. And my room was keeping clean everyday. There is big Edeka and vegan cafe close this hotel, also coin laundry next to! It was very convenient.

    What could be improved: I want an elevator😂 But no problem if you don't have heavy luggages!

  • Great hotel in fantastic location. – Graham from United Kingdom – 26 May 2025 (9/10)

    This is a really nice basic hotel in a fantastic location. Maria the owner could not have been more helpful and provided some great information for me.

    What could be improved: There was nothing I didn’t like about the accommodation but if you’re not good with stairs there’s a lot to walk up.

  • Exceptional – Thomas from United Kingdom – 25 May 2025 (10/10)

    Everything

  • Exceptional – Batuhan from Spain – 9 May 2025 (10/10)

    The location is very close to the city center, the price is quite reasonable, the rooms are quite comfortable and the staff is very helpful and friendly

  • An excellent location and friendly staff made Düsseldorf feel like home – Andrea from United States – 6 May 2025 (10/10)

    Excellent location. Maria was so friendly and welcoming. She went out of her way to help me with my luggage and with advice about where to go and what to do.

  • Hostess Maria, was excepcional. Comfy place. – Darwin from United States – 3 May 2025 (10/10)

    I booked a room with private bathroom and it was amazingly comfortable. View to the lovely street with so many trees. It is a well located place. It’s just like 5-7 minutes walking from Düsseldorf Hbf and that is great.

    And last but not least, Maria was exceptional in attention and details. She just heard my problematic air trip from Washington to Europe lol and helped me to outcome the day that I couldn’t spend at my room. She is Spanish and one of the loveliest girl that I’ve ever met.

    What could be improved: No elevator. But considering that is an old building I didn’t have any problem.

  • Nice stay in the heart of Düsseldorf! – Ekaterina from Hungary – 13 April 2025 (10/10)

    Family ran business, absolutely fantastic location that’s not far from the main station and the city Center as well. 100% safe, next to one of the oldest beer bars in town. Special thanks to hosts themselves, they are very kind, service oriented and the most important passionate about what they do! Definitely will be back

    What could be improved: Everything was good

  • Clean and Accommodating Guest house – Jeric from United Arab Emirates – 7 March 2025 (8/10)

    The hospitality of Maria and how she accepts me as a customer. She assisted me on how I can manage to visit their city as well as guiding me and providing me with a map

    What could be improved: Not that matters but house renovation starts at 8-9am as much as I wanted to sleep more but i cannot since they are hammering and drilling anywhere. So i dont have a choice but to wake up

  • Enjoyable stay with helpful staff and good location – Noah from United Kingdom – 14 February 2025 (8/10)

    Small simple and cosy room, exactly what I was looking for. Owner was unbelievably helpful with directions and what things to do during my stay. Bed was comfy, bathroom was clean, plenty of storage room for such a small room. Perfect stay

    What could be improved: Nothing

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Hofgarten: 1.3 km
  • Carlsplatz: 1.2 km
  • Film Museum: 1.5 km
  • Lessingplatz: 1.2 km
  • Goethe Museum: 1.2 km
  • Schwanenmarkt: 950 m
  • Castle Jaegerhof: 1.2 km
  • K20 K21 Art Collection: 1.3 km
  • Spielplatz Hohenzollernstraße: 750 m
  • Park an der Nördlichen Düssel: 1.4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Cafe/bar Costa Coffee: 50 m
  • Restaurant Namu Café: 50 m
  • Restaurant Bouya Coffee S: 50 m

Top attractions:

  • Südpark: 3.7 km
  • Rheinturm: 2 km
  • Volksgarten: 2.2 km
  • Castle Square: 1.6 km
  • Benrath Palace: 12 km
  • Maritime Museum: 1.6 km
  • KIT – Kunst im Tunnel: 1.6 km
  • Stadterhebungsmonument: 1.5 km
  • Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth: 10 km
  • Dusseldorf Grafenberg Wildlife Park: 5 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Am Slangenbusch: 4.4 km

Public transport:

  • Train Oststraße: 300 m
  • Train Steinstraße/Königsallee: 550 m

Closest airports:

  • Düsseldorf Airport: 6 km
  • Essen/Mülheim Airport: 29 km
  • Mönchengladbach Airport: 23 km
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 20:30

Check-out:

  • From 00:00 to 10:30

Age restriction:

  • The minimum age for check-in is 18

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.5

Comfort:

8.5

Location:

9.3

Free WiFi:

9.1

Facilities:

8.2

Cleanliness:

9.0

Value for money:

8.8

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