Dortmund travel guide
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You're Going to Love Dortmund
With a population of 588,462, Dortmund is a must-see destination in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Dortmund deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Dortmund
Hörde is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Dortmund. These include popular favourites such as Restaurant Palmgarden (Hohensyburgstrasse 200), PURiNO Dortmund Phoenix Arcaden (Antonio-Segni Strasse 11) and Hoeschkind (Phoenixpl. 3). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mongo's Dortmund (Lindemannstr. 78) and NOKIBOX (Saarlandstraße 102) are great picks. For delicious green meals, SAUSALITOS Dortmund (Kleppingstraße 20) and Pizzeria De Rosa (Rheinische Str. 12) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Dortmund.
When to visit Dortmund
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Dortmund in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 93 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Dortmund, with an average rainfall of 54 mm.
How to Get to Dortmund
Plane
When flying to Dortmund, you’ll arrive at Dortmund (DTM), which is located 6 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Dortmund from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 10h 25m.
Train
Deutsche Bahn is the most popular train carrier serving Dortmund, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Dortmund to Berlin takes 3h 33m and costs around €33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Munich, expect to pay about €43 for a 5h 28m trip. Located 0.4 miles from the city centre, Dortmund Hauptbahnhof is the busiest station in Dortmund. Another popular train station is Dortmund Dorstfeld, located 1.8 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Dortmund is to pick up a car hire from Frankfurt am Main, which is about 111 miles from Dortmund. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Wheego, among others, in Frankfurt am Main.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Dortmund, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Sindbad. From Hannover, the bus ride to Dortmund takes 150 miles and will cost you around €33. From Frankfurt am Main, the ticket costs about €33 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Dortmund
Where to stay in Dortmund
Average rates range from around €71 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €117 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include A&O Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and ibis Dortmund City. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Dortmund, with prices from €21 to €1,625 per night. Hörde is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Dortmund are about 21% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Dortmund
Most booked hotels in Dortmund
Hiring a car in Dortmund
Hiring a car in Dortmund costs €33 per day, on average, or €66 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay €1.82 per litre in Dortmund (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €21.74 and €28.99. The most frequently booked car type in Dortmund is Compact (Seat Leon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Class Mini Car or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.