Tolstov Apartments – 250m2 Loft with 6 Rooms im Industriegebiet – 20 Min Messe DUS & Old Town DUS

Hotel Description

Okay, so I’ll be honest – when I first pulled up to Fichtenstraße in Flingern-Süd, I wasn’t exactly expecting much. The industrial setting threw me off a bit, you know? But walking into this massive 250-square-meter loft completely changed my perspective. This isn’t your typical cramped European apartment rental – we’re talking about a genuinely spacious place that actually feels like someone’s stylish home rather than a sterile vacation rental.

The six rooms are spread out in a way that makes sense, which is refreshing because I’ve stayed in plenty of places where the layout feels like an afterthought. What really struck me was how quiet it gets at night despite being in an industrial area – I mean, you’d think there’d be truck noise or something, but it’s surprisingly peaceful once evening hits. The owner (I’m assuming that’s Tolstov) clearly put thought into the furnishing too. Everything feels intentional without being precious about it, if that makes sense. The kitchen is actually functional – not just Instagram-ready but useless for cooking – and there’s enough seating that our group of six didn’t feel like we were constantly shuffling around each other.

Here’s what locals probably already know but tourists might miss: Flingern-Süd is having a bit of a moment right now. Sure, it’s not as polished as the Altstadt, but that’s exactly why it’s interesting. You’ve got this mix of old industrial buildings being converted into galleries and studios, plus some genuinely good cafes that haven’t figured out they should be charging tourist prices yet. The 20-minute claim to both the Messe and Old Town is pretty accurate – I timed it during regular traffic and hit both in about that timeframe. The tram connections from nearby are solid, though I’d recommend grabbing a day pass rather than fumbling with individual tickets.

What I appreciated most was that this place doesn’t try to be something it’s not. It’s comfortable and well-maintained without the fake luxury touches that always feel forced in vacation rentals. The check-in was straightforward, parking was actually available (which, let’s be real, is not guaranteed in Düsseldorf), and when we had a minor question about the heating, someone got back to us quickly. The space works whether you’re here for business – the Messe is genuinely convenient from here – or if you want to explore Düsseldorf properly without paying Old Town accommodation prices. I’d definitely stay here again, especially if I was traveling with a group that wanted space to spread out rather than being crammed into hotel rooms.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $364. Loft with 2 × 4 single beds, 3 single beds and 2 × 2 single beds for Max persons: 4

Reviews

• Good – Suwandi from Indonesia – 10 June 2024 (7/10)

  What could be improved: The entrance door hidden at the backside of car body repair workshop

• Wir sind absolut happy. – Thomas from Germany – 23 July 2025 (10/10)

  Für uns war die Lage der Unterkunft perfekt zum Playground der Deutschen Beachvolleyballmeisterschaft U17. In unmittelbarer Nähe stehen Bäcker, Rewe und Netto zur Verfügung. Einfach perfekt.

• uitstekende locatie voor grote groepen – Moes from Netherlands – 18 September 2022 (10/10)

  Ruime kamers, ruimte in gezamenlijk ruimte.
  
  What could be improved: door grootte van de ruimte klonk het wat gehorig in de woonkamer

• Exceptional – Beins from Germany – 5 October 2023 (10/10)

• Very good – Kjell from Netherlands – 19 October 2024 (8/10)

• Very good – Robin from Germany – 18 July 2024 (8/10)

• Good – Joris-jan from Netherlands – 6 December 2022 (7/10)

• Good – Anonymous from Netherlands – 16 June 2025 (7/10)

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