City-Ost Travel Guide
Dortmund
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Popular places to visit
Dortmund Christmas Market
During your visit to Dortmund, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Dortmund Christmas Market. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Dortmund Concert Hall
The winged rhinoceros, with its expert ear and graceful touches, is the symbol of a sleek and modern theater known for its excellent sound.
St. Reinold's Church
With its copper bulbs, tall spire and bells, the tower of the Miracle of Westphalia rises distinctively above the Old Market Plaza.
Museum Ostwall
Championing the “degenerate art” of the early 20th century, this museum has an extensive collection of cutting-edge art from the 1940s to today.
Orchestra Center NRW
Explore the campus of Orchestra Center NRW during your stay in Dortmund. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.
Hansaplatz
During your visit to Dortmund, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Hansaplatz. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Dortmund: Borusseum Borussia Dortmund Museum Entry Ticket
Private wine tasting meets Bulli in the Ruhr area
Private audio book city rally around the Rombergpark in Dortmund
Pub crawl – experience Dortmund's beer culture
Private audio book city rally in Dortmund city centre
Top hotels in City-Ost
Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum
Great spacious room, very comfortable beds. Hotel is in a great spot in the centre. Breakfast as always fully stocked with good selection.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
BaseCamp Hotel Dortmund
Very good one, central location, good rooms, comfy beds and excellent breakfast
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hotel Königshof Dortmund
Great location. Good value
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
a&o Dortmund Hauptbahnhof - Hostel
GOOD
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Carlton Dortmund
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Great room and helpful staff
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around City-Ost
Dortmund City Centre
Dortmund City Centre is well liked for its museums and monuments. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Dortmund Christmas Market and Westenhellweg Street are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Kampstrasse U-Bahn or Reinoldikirche U-Bahn to get around.
Innenstadt-Nord
If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Nord, check out sights like Dortmund Brewery Museum or Resistance & Persecution Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muensterstrasse U-Bahn or Lortzingstrasse U-Bahn.
Kreuzviertel
Even though there aren't top sights in Kreuzviertel, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Westfalenhallen. Jump on the metro at Kreuzstrasse U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Innenstadt-Ost
If you're spending time in Innenstadt-Ost, check out sights like Florian Tower or German Cookbook Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Maerkische Strasse U-Bahn or Kohlgartenstrasse U-Bahn.
Ruhrallee Ost
If you're spending time in Ruhrallee Ost, check out sights like Florian Tower or German Cookbook Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Markgrafenstrasse U-Bahn or Westfalenpark U-Bahn.
Ruhrallee West
When in Ruhrallee West and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Westfalenhallen or Signal Iduna Park and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Westfalenhallen U-Bahn or Remydamm U-Bahn.
