Düsseldorf on a backpacker budget
Düsseldorf costs a backpacker about €58 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€58per day
€24dorm bed
€67twin room
€82day all-in
What to see
Altstadt, Rhine promenade, MedienHafen.
Eating
Altbier and rye bread €9.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| BLK Hostel | hostel | 0.7 km |
| A&O Hostel Düsseldorf | hostel | 1.5 km |
| Gästehaus Gruppello | guest house | 1.1 km |
| Hotel Berial | hotel | 0.3 km |
| Hotel Meliã | hotel | 0.4 km |
Markets and cheap eats
| Kiosk | market | 1.4 km |
| Wochenmarkt Düsseltal | market | 1.5 km |
| Marktplatz | market | 1.8 km |
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Evangelisches Krankenhaus | emergency | 1.9 km |
Next stops on the network
CologneGermany · 35 km
MaastrichtNetherlands · 87 km
UtrechtNetherlands · 149 km
TrierGermany · 164 km
AntwerpBelgium · 166 km
BrusselsBelgium · 175 km
RotterdamNetherlands · 176 km
AmsterdamNetherlands · 181 km
Common questions
How much does Düsseldorf cost per day?
Budget about €58 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €24, a twin room about €67, and a small guesthouse room about €90. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Düsseldorf?
Altstadt, Rhine promenade, MedienHafen.
Where do you eat cheaply in Düsseldorf?
Altbier and rye bread €9.
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