Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Parenthetical) - Senior Notes	Mar. 31, 2016
3.950% notes due 2022
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.95%
4.750% notes due 2023
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.75%
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | 3.950% notes due 2022
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	3.95%
Digital Realty Trust, L.P. | 4.750% notes due 2023
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.75%