Awesome music venue in a historic church just a couple of blocks East of Königsallee. Even with…read morethe ancient architectural interior, sound doesn't seem to echo. Additionally, there are a myriad of mid-range to high-end eateries in the immediate area, including a really nice Italian bistro and a haute Champagne bar.

Groß St Martin is a lovely church from the 1200s. While it is much more basic than the cathedral,…read moreit is still quite nice and is well worth stopping by as you walk through the old town. The church itself is pretty, but the really impressive part is the excavation Roman ruins in the basement. They aren't huge, but it is a unique experience, and they are well signed and maintained. The church is free, but there is a ,50-cent fee to walk down into the excavation (they have laminated descriptions in four languages, but the signs are in German). Definitely worth the ,50 cents to see the ruins!

We stayed here during a trade fair taking place at Düsseldorf Messe. The rooms were small but…read moreadequate, bathrooms and showers were shared. Is was mostly quiet due to the monastery atmosphere but any noise from the hall or a neighboring room would carry into my room. The price made it worthwhile, 30 Euro including breakfast, per night.