Mitten in Düsseldorf

Hotel Description

You know what struck me first about Mitten in Düsseldorf? The name actually makes perfect sense once you’re there – it really does sit right in the middle of everything, though not in that touristy old town way most people expect. Instead, it’s tucked into Unterbilk on Lorettostraße, which honestly feels more like the real Düsseldorf than all those brewery-lined streets everyone raves about.

I mean, don’t get me wrong – this isn’t some boutique design hotel trying to win Instagram awards. It’s a solid 3-star place that knows exactly what it is, and there’s something refreshing about that. The lobby has this unpretentious vibe, like they spent their money on things that actually matter rather than flashy marble counters. When I checked in around 3 PM on a Thursday, the staff switched to English before I even fumbled through my terrible German, which… well, it saved us both some embarrassment. The rooms are what you’d call functionally comfortable – clean lines, decent bed (firm, if that matters to you), and windows that actually open, which is more rare than it should be these days. The shower pressure was surprisingly good, though the bathroom’s compact in that efficient European way where you learn to pivot rather than stride.

But here’s the thing about staying in Unterbilk – you’re basically living like a local without realizing it. There’s this fantastic bakery about two blocks down that opens ridiculously early, and I found myself walking past actual neighborhood life instead of tourist traps. The Rhine’s right there when you want that postcard moment, but you can also just grab groceries at the REWE nearby and feel like you belong somewhere. Getting into the city center takes maybe fifteen minutes on foot, or you can hop on the tram – the stop’s close enough that you won’t be dragging luggage very far. Parking was actually possible here too, which anyone who’s driven in Düsseldorf will tell you is basically a minor miracle.

What really sold me on this place, though, was how quiet it gets at night. You’re close enough to hear the city humming, but far enough from the Altstadt chaos that you can actually sleep. I stayed during a trade fair week (rookie mistake – everything was booked solid), and even then it felt peaceful. The 8.2 rating makes sense when you think about it – it’s not trying to be something it’s not, but it delivers on what matters. Good location without the location premium, comfortable without unnecessary fuss, and staff who seem to genuinely care about whether your stay works out. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need, especially when you’re more interested in exploring Düsseldorf than lounging in your hotel room.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $95. Apartment with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Did NOT feel supported nor "welcomed" as I had read – Maria from Canada – 10 September 2023 (8/10)

  It location was close to the tram which goes downtown. The neighbourhood is small but bustling. The apartment itself was charming and had many helpful things like spices and cooking pots.
  
  What could be improved: 1) The communication was terrible. During written correspondence (before arrival), it was fine. For the keys, I was told to call when I arrived. So I borrowed a stranger's phone to call [him]. He buzzed me in, and the call ended. I assumed I would meet this person in a few minutes.
  NOPE.
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  25 minutes went by as I stood in a dark hallway with no further instructions. I had to once again wrangle a passerby to call [him] again. This time he told me he "was about 2 hours away". With some help from a kindly neighbour, he finally gave me directions to go upstairs to find it. It turns out the apartment had been left unlocked.. So in all the time I waited downstairs, I could have simply have gone in! (Landlord Fail!) Also, when I asked him if I could call him if I had any more questions, he sounded impatient/rude. Even the neighbour looked kind of surprised..
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  Later the washroom light didn't work. I wrote [him] again. He wrote to "make on and off the light, it is on the floor". I tried everything. When his wife finally came in later that evening, she was helpful. His instructions ("on the floor") were absolutely misleading/incorrect. (SHE was great, but… !)
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  2) This apartment is on the 2nd floor and right beside the street. While the apartment itself is charming and quiet, people like to drink and stand outside chatting late at night. They did nearly every night, and you can clearly hear it. When at 11:30, I politely asked if they could please keep it down, I was barked at by the owner of the liquor shop next door.

• Just ok – Gaurav from India – 3 June 2024 (7/10)

  Good facilities
  
  What could be improved: Location and bed mattress

• Good. I love that area. – Prasopporn from Thailand – 24 November 2023 (7/10)

  Location is very good
  
  What could be improved: Cleanliness of glasses and facilities.

• You have absolutely all what you need here. – Danylo from Ukraine – 27 January 2025 (10/10)

  Very clean and lovely apartment!

• Stayed here several times. Very happy with flat, facilities and hosts. – Susan from United Kingdom – 1 September 2024 (10/10)

  Location is excellent. Self catering. All facilities are in the flat. Ie toaster etc

• 3rd time vacation at 60 Lorettastrasse – Susan from United Kingdom – 10 July 2023 (10/10)

  Apartment is clean and homely.
  Location is excellent.
  Your own self- contained apartment with your own keys so you are free to come and go.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing negative to say

• Passable – Mehmood from Pakistan – 20 November 2024 (5/10)

  Yes

• Es war alles perfekt für mich. – Roland from Spain – 1 February 2024 (8/10)

  Es ist sauber, groß, gut gelegen, sehr gut ausgestattet und gemütlich.

• Heel goed verblijf gehad! – Britt from Netherlands – 17 December 2023 (9/10)

  Fijn appartement van alle gemakken voorzien.
  
  What could be improved: –

• Very good – Gabriele from Germany – 30 May 2023 (8/10)

  Ich habe mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Alles da, was man braucht. Lage super 👍
  Komme gerne wieder
  
  What could be improved: Gibt es nichts, was zu bemängeln gewesen wäre.

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