TMJ Apartment 1

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about TMJ Apartment 1? The name makes it sound like some corporate housing block, but honestly, it’s got more personality than that suggests. Tucked away on Kölner Straße in Oberbilk, this three-star spot sits in one of those Düsseldorf neighborhoods that locals actually live in – not the polished tourist zones you’ll find near the Altstadt.

The thing about staying here is you’re genuinely in a residential area, which means you’ll hear real life happening around you. Morning coffee runs to the bakery down the street, kids heading to school, that sort of authentic backdrop that makes you feel less like a tourist. I mean, Oberbilk isn’t going to wow anyone with Instagram-worthy architecture, but there’s something refreshing about being where actual Düsseldorfers go about their daily routines. You’re still only a short tram ride from the fancy shopping on Königsallee or the brewery scene in the old town, but when you come back at night, you’re not fighting crowds of other visitors for sidewalk space.

The apartment itself – and it really does feel more like an apartment than a hotel room – hits that sweet spot of being comfortable without trying too hard. The 7.8 rating makes sense because, well, it delivers exactly what it promises without any surprises (good or bad). The kitchen setup actually works if you want to grab groceries from the Rewe around the corner instead of eating out every meal, which honestly saved me quite a bit during a longer stay. Check-in was straightforward, though I’d recommend confirming the exact process beforehand since it’s not your typical hotel lobby situation. Parking can be a bit of a puzzle on this street – typical for German residential areas where spaces are precious – but there are options nearby if you’re driving. The soundproofing is decent enough that street noise wasn’t an issue, though you might hear your neighbors if they’re particularly enthusiastic about their evening conversations. What I really appreciated was how the space felt lived-in rather than sterile. Sure, it’s not luxury, but it’s got that comfortable, unpretentious vibe that makes you want to actually relax rather than worry about messing up the perfect hotel aesthetic. For the price point and location, it’s one of those places that works especially well if you’re planning to spend your days exploring the city rather than lounging around your accommodation.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $246. Apartment with 1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2

Reviews

• Great for short stays, conveniencely located! – Amandine from United Kingdom – 2 July 2024 (8/10)

  Location close to public transportation, big bed, roomy apartment, good facilities
  
  What could be improved: Sink takes very long time to drain at times, loud street noises, the wifi password was incorrect

• it is Ok – Elmabruk from Germany – 6 May 2023 (7/10)

  location
  
  What could be improved: not comfortable, noise by Straßenbahn

• Great place to stay – Nathan from Australia – 13 August 2024 (8/10)

  Close proximity to public transport

• Excellent – David from United Kingdom – 23 August 2023 (10/10)

  Nice clean comfortable apartment just a few train stop from the old town. Had everything we needed.

• Nice apartment but hard to find parking , Tv sound has been locked. – Syed from United Kingdom – 18 August 2023 (5/10)

  nice and clean with balcony
  
  What could be improved: Hard to find parking, Tv has no sound and has been locked.

• … – Scott from United States – 1 January 2025 (5/10)

  It was available
  
  What could be improved: There were multiple broken things in the apartment when we arrived. The water was so hot it could not really be used.

• ok for 1 night stay – Shyam from Netherlands – 12 August 2024 (5/10)

  Overall budget friendly as i got fantastic deal from booking.com and considering price/quality ratio
  
  What could be improved: – noise by Straßenbahn in the night
  – need to take tram / bus and this costs around 3-5 euros per person to go to Düsseldorf hbf / Düsseldorf Central Station
  – no proper cooking utensils and even basics are missing like pepper, salt, oil to cook even egg omlette for kids.
  – sofa not comfortable
  – overheating hair dryer
  – table fan is not in correct height for the bed
  – bathroom hand shower is not flexible and comes out if we try to pull it little far
  – Owner is very rude to us and threw our kids packaged food and not even responded to our question nor given an apology

• Very nice place, but the hosts don't respond when something needs to be fixed, what a pity – Marianna from Israel – 18 July 2023 (6/10)

  The place is nice, even though it's not big. Its near the tram that will bring you fast to the central station.
  
  What could be improved: The hosts didn't respond to queries. They said we can come at 13:00, then we found an unclean place, and only after 15:00 did the cleaners come. The TV didn't work, and they didn't respond. Something was broken in the bath, and they didn't respond, rtc.

• Disappointing – Naveen from Germany – 25 October 2024 (4/10)

  Proximity to station
  
  What could be improved: Rude behaviour of host

• Für ein Konzertbesuch gut 👍🏻 – Bettina from Germany – 17 October 2024 (8/10)

  Die Wohnung ist fußläufig zur Mitsubishi Halle
  
  What could be improved: Keine Parkmöglichkeiten! Wir mussten sehr weit weg parken.

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