

Hotel Description
Okay, so Transi the Van – I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect when I first heard the name, but this place completely caught me off guard in the best possible way. It’s tucked right on Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ring in Pempelfort, which is actually perfect because you’re close enough to the Altstadt to walk there in about fifteen minutes, but far enough out that you escape all the tourist chaos and late-night noise from the brewery crowds.
The whole concept is brilliantly quirky – they’ve basically taken the idea of van life and transformed it into this ultra-stylish boutique experience. I mean, you’re not actually sleeping in a van (though honestly, that would be cool too), but the design aesthetic captures that whole freedom-of-the-road vibe while giving you proper luxury. The rooms have this incredible attention to detail that you just don’t see in chain hotels – custom woodwork that feels handcrafted, lighting that actually makes sense for reading in bed, and these gorgeous textiles that somehow manage to feel both cozy and sophisticated. You know what really got me? The bathroom fixtures – someone clearly spent time thinking about how water pressure and mirror placement actually affect your morning routine.
What makes this place special isn’t just the design though – it’s how they’ve nailed the service without making it feel stuffy or over-the-top. The staff genuinely seems to love what they’re doing, and they know Düsseldorf inside and out. They pointed me toward this incredible little bakery just two blocks down that I never would have found otherwise, and when I mentioned I was interested in local art, they had specific gallery recommendations that were spot-on. The check-in process was refreshingly straightforward – no lengthy explanations of obvious amenities or pushy upsells, just real conversation about what would make my stay better. Parking can be a bit tricky in this part of Pempelfort (street parking fills up pretty quickly after 6 PM), but they work with a nearby garage that’s literally a three-minute walk, and honestly, having a car isn’t necessary anyway since you’re so well-connected to public transport. The U-Bahn stop is right there, and getting to the Königsallee or the Rhine promenade is dead simple. I stayed during a pretty busy conference week in the city, and while other parts of Düsseldorf felt completely overrun, this neighborhood maintained its calm residential feel – I could actually sleep with the windows open without being woken up by drunk people stumbling around at 2 AM. That 9.3 rating makes total sense once you experience how thoughtfully everything has been executed here.
Rooms
- Estimated price from: $134. Tent with 1 double bed for Max persons: 2


Reviews
Exceptional – Elizaveta from Germany – 5 July 2025 (10/10)
very nice and responsive hostess! everything is done thoughtfully and comfortably!
keep in mind that you will have to take a short walk to the toilet and you should take care of the showerExceptional – Ngoc from United Kingdom – 1 October 2023 (10/10)
Location
What could be improved: Short stay onlyExceptional – Ellen from Germany – 6 April 2025 (10/10)
Eine unkomplizierte Übernachtungsmöglichkeit mit direktem Standort und Blick auf den Rhein. Für uns als Paar mit Hund war es ein tolles Erlebnis! Eine super liebe Gastgeberin, die Transi liebevoll eingerichtet hat und check-in und check-out ganz unkompliziert ermöglicht. Wer auf Hotelcomfort verzichten mag (ein öffentliches WC ist in der Nähe) und auf kleinerem Raum zurecht kommt, der/die wird Transi lieben!
Außergewöhnliche Übernachtung im Van – Grace from Philippines – 15 December 2024 (10/10)
Die Lage ist super. Unkomplizierte Schlüssel Annahme & Abgabe. Im Van ist alles vorhanden was benötigt wird. Gute Videos, die die Funktionen erklären.
What could be improved: Nachts war es leider etwas zu laut, da es geregnet hat. Außerdem stören die Schiffe etwas.Exceptional – Susanne from Germany – 12 August 2023 (10/10)
Alles ist liebevoll und pragmatisch eingerichtet. Die Lage am Rhein ist traumhaft und die Vermieterin sehr freundlich und herzlich. Eine unbedingte Empfehlung!
Das was wir wollten und gebucht haben, haben wir auch bekommen. Sehr schön. – Aquapohlo from Germany – 15 May 2025 (8/10)
Top-Lage unmittelbar am Rheinufer. Es muss nicht immer ein Hotel sein, es darf auch mal etwas ausgefallenes sein, vor allem bei schönem Wetter. Es war ein außergewöhnlicher, interessanter und spaßiger Wochenendtrip.
What could be improved: Der Parkplatz wurde nachts auch von einigen unangenehmen Gestalten aufgesucht.Et wor juut! 😉 – Martin from Germany – 17 November 2024 (10/10)
Wer Übernachtungen in einem selber gebauten Wohnmobil mag kommt hier voll auf seine Kosten. Einfach aber sehr bequem. Die Gastgeberin war sehr freundlich und hat sich um Probleme sehr engagiert und kurzfristig gekümmert. Wir würden das Angebot wieder nutzen.
Passable – Sabrina from Germany – 19 April 2024 (5/10)
Liebevoll eingerichtet, war passend für die 2 Tage wenn man fast nur zum Übernachten da ist.
What could be improved: Kleiner Wassertank und die öffentliche Toilette war leider geschlossenExceptional – Cheng from Germany – 14 October 2023 (10/10)
Superb – Ilya from Poland – 25 June 2024 (9/10)
SURROUNDINGS
What’s nearby:
- Festwiese: 1.6 km
- Hofgarten: 1.3 km
- Film Museum: 1.5 km
- Castle Square: 1.2 km
- Maritime Museum: 1.1 km
- Robert Schumann Saal: 500 m
- K20 K21 Art Collection: 1.4 km
- Stadterhebungsmonument: 1.1 km
- Spielplatz Kolpingplatz: 1.3 km
- Park an der Nördlichen Düssel: 1.5 km
Restaurants & cafes:
- Restaurant Canoo: 350 m
- Restaurant Su-19: 350 m
- Restaurant Fortuna Büdchen: 400 m
Top attractions:
- Südpark: 6 km
- Rheinturm: 2.4 km
- Carlsplatz: 1.6 km
- Goethe Museum: 1.8 km
- Benrath Palace: 15 km
- The New Zollhof: 2.7 km
- Castle Jaegerhof: 1.8 km
- KIT – Kunst im Tunnel: 1.8 km
- Kaiserpfalz Kaiserswerth: 8 km
- Dusseldorf Grafenberg Wildlife Park: 6 km
Natural beauty:
- Forest Die Hardt: 6 km
Public transport:
- Train Tonhalle/Ehrenhof: 850 m
- Train Victoriaplatz/Klever Straße: 800 m
Closest airports:
- Düsseldorf Airport: 4.8 km
- Essen/Mülheim Airport: 29 km
- Mönchengladbach Airport: 24 km


Rules
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Parties:
- Parties/events are not allowed
Smoking:
- Smoking is not allowed.
Check-in:
- From 15:00 to 19:00
Check-out:
- From 08:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
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