Essen
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Essen
Ruettenscheid
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Ruettenscheid. Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
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.
Werden
Check out the monuments during your time in Werden. Hop around the Essen area on the metro at Essen-Werden S-Bahn to see top sights like Essen Luciuskirche and Basilica St. Ludgerus.
Kettwig
Historic sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn.
Stadtbezirke I
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
"Really friendly staff, rooms were clean and comfortable"
Reviewed on 20 March 2026
Moxy Essen City
"Our stay at Moxy Essen City turned out to be significantly inconsistent with what was advertised. Upon our arrival at around 11:30 PM, the reception area was completely deserted, despite a 24-hour front desk service being explicitly guaranteed. Attempts to contact the staff by phone were entirely ..."
Reviewed on 30 June 2026
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
"I go there so often , when ever I visit Essen , the last check in room number #260 the bed are not comfortable, it seam to be over used and has slope in the middle because for sure over used and getting old ( Need to be replaced) since I feels the Spring metal touching my back when I was trying to ..."
Reviewed on 27 June 2026
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
"Amenities are not as advertised. Very difficult to get in contact with the host"
Reviewed on 15 July 2025
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
Aparthotel TU-TU
"Super thin walls, you will hear your fellow guests and they will hear you."
Reviewed on 10 October 2024
