381 Kölner Straße, Oberbilk, 40227 Düsseldorf, Germany
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TMJ Apartment 1 Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to TMJ Apartment 1, you’ll notice it doesn’t scream “hotel” in the traditional sense — and that’s actually part of its charm. This four-star property sits right on Kölner Straße in the Oberbilk district, and honestly, the location alone makes it worth considering. The building has that solid German residential feel, which means you’re staying somewhere that feels more like a local neighborhood than a tourist bubble. I mean, when couples are rating the location 9.4 out of 10, you know there’s something special about where this place sits.

The Oberbilk Advantage

Here’s what I love about staying in Oberbilk — you’re close enough to Düsseldorf’s center to get there easily, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with the constant tourist crowds. Kölner Straße is one of those streets where you’ll find actual locals going about their daily business, which gives you a much better sense of what the city is really like. The transport connections are solid too, so getting to the Altstadt or the shopping districts is straightforward. You know what’s nice? Walking back in the evening and actually feeling like you’re coming home to a neighborhood rather than just another hotel strip.

The Apartment Experience

The setup here is more apartment-style than traditional hotel rooms, which explains a lot about why guests seem to love it so much. You get more space to spread out, and there’s something refreshing about having a bit more independence during your stay. The 7.8 rating suggests they’re doing the basics well — clean, comfortable, functional — without trying to be flashy about it. I appreciate that approach, honestly, especially when you’re spending most of your time exploring the city anyway.

Getting Around Düsseldorf

From this spot on Kölner Straße, you’re well-positioned to explore different sides of Düsseldorf without feeling like you’re constantly backtracking. The Rhine isn’t too far if you want to walk along the water, and you can reach the business district pretty easily too. What I find particularly smart about this location is that you’re not stuck in one of those areas where everything shuts down after business hours — Oberbilk has its own rhythm that continues into the evening.

Why Guests Love It

That 9.4 location rating from couples tells you everything you need to know about TMJ Apartment 1’s main strength. When you’re traveling with someone, you want a place that feels comfortable and gives you options — whether that’s finding a good restaurant nearby, taking a quiet walk, or easily getting to wherever you want to explore. The apartment-style setup means you’re not cramped into a tiny hotel room, and being in Oberbilk means you get to experience Düsseldorf more like locals do. It’s not the fanciest place you’ll ever stay, but sometimes that’s exactly what makes a trip memorable.

TMJ Apartment 1 Accommodations

AccommodationDetailsEstimated Price
Apartment1 extra-large double bed and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 2$246
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Reviews of TMJ Apartment 1

  • … – 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.

  • 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.

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

    Close proximity to public transport

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

    location

    What could be improved: not comfortable, noise by Straßenbahn

Surroundings

What’s nearby:

  • Südpark: 250 m
  • Gangelplatz: 1 km
  • Volksgarten: 950 m
  • Lessingplatz: 1.5 km
  • Spieloase Bilk: 2.5 km
  • Waldecker Platz: 2.4 km
  • Spielplatz im Hof: 2.1 km
  • Classic Remise Dusseldorf: 2.5 km
  • Spielplatz Kraut und Rüben: 1.7 km
  • Spielplatz Hohenzollernstraße: 2.5 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Anadolu Gastronomie: 400 m
  • Restaurant Reza’s Street Kitchen: 300 m
  • Restaurant Alpha Lounge Düsseldorf: 500 m

Top attractions:

  • Rheinturm: 4 km
  • Carlsplatz: 3.6 km
  • Castle Square: 4 km
  • Goethe Museum: 3.3 km
  • Benrath Palace: 7 km
  • Castle Jaegerhof: 3.3 km
  • KIT – Kunst im Tunnel: 3.7 km
  • Stadterhebungsmonument: 4 km
  • Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth: 12 km
  • Dusseldorf Grafenberg Wildlife Park: 6 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Am Slangenbusch: 3.7 km

Public transport:

  • Train Düsseldorf-Oberbilk: 400 m
  • Train Kaiserslauterner Straße: 800 m

Closest airports:

  • Düsseldorf Airport: 9 km
  • Essen/Mülheim Airport: 31 km
  • Mönchengladbach Airport: 25 km
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House Rules at TMJ Apartment 1

Pets:

  • Pets are not allowed.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00 to 22:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 11:00

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:

7.7

Comfort:

7.9

Location:

8.3

Free WiFi:

8.0

Facilities:

7.4

Cleanliness:

7.8

Value for money:

7.9