Suedviertel Travel Guide
Essen
Visit Suedviertel
Popular places to visit
Folkwang Museum
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.
Stadtgarten
Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.
Top hotels in Suedviertel
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Great location, walking distance to DUS airport terminal and the S line station. The hotel is really well maintained and offers several choices of restaurant. Also convenient is a Rewe market inside the airport, so you can grab food and drinks for cheap if you want to eat at your room. I was there ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
No airport Shutle available
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
Clean hotel, well maintained rooms and is very close to the city center and next to the train station.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Overall very nice but too expensive.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station by IHG
As a working professional and traveling on business, I wish the hotel had some simple amenities in the room like a toothbrush, shower cap and a box of tissues. There were none. Having the metal stools as side tables was truly tacky. There should also be some more hangers for clothes. There were only ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
I chose this property because a pool and fitness area were high on our priority list. However, the lack of transparency around pricing was disappointing. There was no information online indicating that these facilities were subject to an extra fee, and we were only notified at check-in. Given that ...
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Suedviertel
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, Philharmonie Essen and Aalto-Musiktheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are just a few notable stops.
Holsterhausen
When in Holsterhausen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hobeisenbruecke U-Bahn or Holsterhauser Platz U-Bahn.
