Modern oasis of peace with garden, top public transport

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about this place? The name actually undersells it. When I first pulled up to Leuthenstraße 20 in Eller, I was expecting something a bit sterile and modern – but honestly, this little 3-star gem has way more character than that suggests. The garden they mention isn’t just some token green space either; it’s this surprisingly lush courtyard that makes you forget you’re in an industrial part of Düsseldorf.

Eller isn’t exactly the postcard district – I mean, you’re not going to stumble out the front door into Old Town cobblestones or anything. But here’s the thing locals know: the S-Bahn connection from nearby is absolutely clutch. You can be in the Altstadt in maybe 15 minutes, and getting to the airport is actually easier from here than from some of the fancier central hotels. Plus, there’s this authentic neighborhood vibe that you miss when you’re staying in the tourist bubble. I grabbed coffee at this little Turkish place around the corner that probably hasn’t changed since the ’80s – that’s the kind of real Düsseldorf experience you get here.

The rooms themselves are clean and thoughtfully laid out (nothing fancy, but everything works), and the staff genuinely seems to care about making sure you’re sorted. What really sold me though was how quiet it gets at night. You’d think being near decent transport links would mean noise, but the garden seems to absorb everything, and I slept better than I have at some much pricier places in Königsallee. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the building too – which, let’s be honest, isn’t always a given even at supposedly upscale hotels. If you’re the type of traveler who wants to experience Düsseldorf like someone who actually lives here rather than just hitting the obvious tourist spots, and you don’t need marble bathrooms or a concierge, this place delivers on exactly what it promises. That 9 rating makes total sense once you realize what you’re getting for the price point.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $246. Two-Bedroom Apartment with Garden View with 2 × 1 extra-large double bed for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Superb – Rolf from Germany – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

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