Ruhr Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Ruhr
Old Town Cologne
Cologne Cathedral and Schildergasse are a few top attractions in Old Town Cologne. Hop around the city on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Neumarkt U-Bahn and check out the area's stunning cathedral, stunning river views and popular shops.
Stadtmitte
Travellers choose Stadtmitte for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Schadowstraße Tram Stop or Jacobistraße Tram Stop and check out top sights like German Opera at River Rhein.
Innenstadt
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Innenstadt. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Old Market, and jump on the metro at Heumarkt U-Bahn or Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Altstadt-Nord
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Altstadt-Nord. Check out top attractions like Cologne Cathedral and Cologne City Museum, and jump on the metro at Appellhofplatz Breite Strasse U-Bahn or Heumarkt U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Düsseldorf Old Town
Shopping, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Düsseldorf Old Town. Sights like North Rhine-Westphalia Art Collection and Bolkerstrasse are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Düsseldorf area at Heinrich-Heine-Allee U-Bahn.
Dortmund City Centre
Dortmund City Centre is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Hansaplatz and Dortmund Christmas Market are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kampstrasse U-Bahn or Reinoldikirche U-Bahn to get around.
Maritim Hotel Köln
Staff at reception was very attentive, specifically the lady from Nepal (sorry, I’m really bad with names) I wish there were things in the room that guests probably need like an iron or a steamer for clothing, shower head cap etc. I like the hotel and the location.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Great restaurants and staff! No shower gel in the room and elevator not working. The gym needs some updates but at least everything working.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Excellent location. Quiet.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
This location is excellent. The hotel is very clean. The rate was excellent.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Aparthotel Adagio Köln City
The apartments are very well located, only 10 minutes' walk from Heumarkt and a 5-minute walk from Poststraße U-bahn station. The apartment itself was fairly basic and a bit dusty in some areas, but comfortable and spacious enough for two people, with TVs in the living room and bedroom. The bathroom ...
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025
Candlewood Suites Dusseldorf Airport by IHG
Clean. Comfortable beds, good staff
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Cologne Cathedral
You can learn about the local history of Cologne when you visit a top site such as Cologne Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Messe Düsseldorf
Learn about the events happening in Messe Düsseldorf during your trip to Düsseldorf. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
LANXESS Arena
Catch an event at LANXESS Arena during your trip to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Signal Iduna Park
Catch an event at Signal Iduna Park during your trip to Dortmund. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Konigsallee
During your trip to Düsseldorf, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Konigsallee. While in this romantic area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Chocolate Museum
You can study the exhibits at Chocolate Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cologne. Amble around this culturally rich area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
- Cologne Cathedral
- Messe Düsseldorf
- Signal Iduna Park
- Starlight Express Theater
- Westfield Centro
- Messe Essen
- Musical Dome
- Cologne Trade Fair Grounds
- RheinEnergieStadion
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- Rhine Promenade
- Old Market
- PSD Bank Dome
- Classic Remise Duesseldorf
- Borussia Park
- Marktplatz
- Cologne Zoo
- Neumarkt
