HandwerkerZimmer

Hotel Description

Honestly, HandwerkerZimmer caught me off guard in the best way possible. You know how some hotel names make you think “budget crash pad”? Well, this place on Neusser Straße completely flips that assumption. I mean, sure, it’s a 3-star property, but whoever’s running this place actually gets what travelers want – and that 8.6 rating isn’t just numbers on a screen.

The thing about Unterbilk is that it’s sort of Düsseldorf’s best-kept secret. You’re literally a quick tram ride from the Altstadt (the old town where all the tourists cluster), but you get to stay in a neighborhood where actual people live. There’s this great Turkish bakery just down the street that opens ridiculously early, and the whole area has this lived-in vibe that I actually prefer to the more polished city center. Plus – and this matters if you’re driving – parking here doesn’t require selling a kidney like it does closer to the Rhine.

What really struck me about HandwerkerZimmer was how thoughtfully everything was put together. The rooms have this clean, almost minimalist thing going on, but not in that cold, sterile way some places do. You can tell someone actually stayed in these rooms and thought “okay, where would I want the outlets?” and “what if I need to hang up a wet jacket?” The kind of details that make you think the owners have definitely traveled themselves. The building itself has character too – it’s got that solid German construction feel, so you’re not hearing every footstep from the room above (learned that lesson the hard way at other places). Check-in was refreshingly straightforward, none of that overly formal hotel theater, just friendly people who know their neighborhood and aren’t shy about sharing recommendations.

Here’s what I’d tell anyone considering this place: if you’re the type who wants to be right in the thick of tourist central, maybe look elsewhere. But if you want to experience Düsseldorf more like someone who lives there – grabbing coffee at local spots, taking the U-Bahn like everyone else, discovering that little Italian place that doesn’t have an English menu – then HandwerkerZimmer is perfect. The value is honestly impressive; you’re getting solid comfort and genuine local character without paying those inflated city center prices. It’s the kind of place I’d book again without hesitation, which, let’s be real, is probably the best recommendation I can give.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $76. Single Room with Shower with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1
• Estimated price from: $76. Single Room with Bathroom with 1 single bed for Max persons: 1

Reviews

• My stay was fantastic! Your experience may vary since it depends somewhat on the other guests. – Kevin from United States – 3 October 2024 (10/10)

  Very convenient location – right in downtown Dusseldorf next to lots of shops, restaurants, and bus lines. The host Tuk was very friendly, the place was very clean, and the kitchen was well equipped.
  
  What could be improved: You have to climb four flights of stairs to get to the room and there is no elevator, so definitely a problem if you have mobility issues. It's a shared kitchen *and* a shared bathroom (the ad made it sound like the bathroom was private). I was the only one there so it didn't matter, but in retrospect I don't think I would like sharing a bathroom. Each guest's room is locked using an old-fashion skeleton key – hence, each guest's key might be able to unlock other guest's doors but I didn't think to try while I was there.

• Exceptional – Alok from India – 12 October 2023 (10/10)

  Best place. Very clean. Mr Carlos is very good host .

• Exceptional – Martin from Germany – 5 September 2023 (10/10)

  Fantastic place for longer stays in Düsseldorf, very spacious and perfectly suited for a temporary home office. The location is in a very good neighborhood, with many public transport links.

• Excellent! – Yaakov from Israel – 3 September 2023 (10/10)

  Located about 15 minutes walk from the center. The room is located in a big apartment which is almost entirely at your disposal. You have a lounge with a huge TV. There is also a kitchen with a refrigerator, stove, microwave and dishes. Tea, coffee and even cream for him.
  
  What could be improved: The impostor complex. You fill like a person checking into a luxury suite in a first-class hotel.

• Great stay in Dusseldorf – Nicolae from Romania – 18 June 2023 (10/10)

  Very big apartment. Extremely nice host. Coffee on the house. A lot of towels. God Wi-Fi. A very pleasant stay in Dusseldorf.
  
  What could be improved: Everything was ok.

• Good and solid room, I recommend with the caveat of 4-5 floors to climb – Mst from Germany – 18 April 2024 (7/10)

  Perfect location for our needs, good “quality” for a “HandwerkerZimmer (= Craftsman’s room)
  
  What could be improved: it’s the 4th (there’s also a 5th floor) floor without elevator, that might be annoying with heavy luggage or unfit / older guests.

• Ich hatte eine sehr gute Zeit. Immer wieder! – Matthias from Germany – 13 June 2024 (9/10)

  Die Unterkunft ist zentral aber abseits vom Trubel gelegen und über öffentliche Verkehrsmittel gut angebunden. Die Einrichtung des Zimmers war funktional, wirkte aber moderner als ich nach den Fotos erwartet hatte. Ich hatte alles was ich brauchte.
  
  What could be improved: Klagen auf hohem Niveau?! Die Deckenleuchte war noch nicht fertig. Mit ein bisschen mehr Deko und schönerer Bettwäsche könnte man mehr aus dem Zimmer machen. 😀 Ich habe mich trotzdem sehr wohl gefühlt.

• Gelungen – Schneider from Germany – 27 October 2023 (9/10)

  Lage mit Aussichtzum Rheinturm einfach Klasse
  
  What could be improved: Parkplatz Situationen

• Sehr große, geräumige Wohnung in guter Lage! – Daniela from Germany – 2 October 2023 (9/10)

  Gute Lage, sehr geräumige, tolle Wohnung zur Alleinnutzung. Schöner Blick über die Dächer der Stadt, perfekt ausgestattet. Gute Anbindung an den öffentlichen Verkehr. Rheinufer in knapp 10 Minuten zu Fuss errreichbar. Sehr flexible Ein- und Auscheckzeiten!
  
  What could be improved: Hat Alles wunderbar gepasst!

• Exceptional – Moemi from Germany – 4 March 2023 (10/10)

  Ich hatte die große Wohnung eine Woche lang für mich alleine. Alles wirklich so perfekt.
  
  What could be improved: Nichts !

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