Stadtkern
Essen
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Popular places to visit
Grillo-Theater
Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Old Synagogue
Old Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Philharmonie Essen
Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
International Christmas Market Essen
You can search for that perfect souvenir at International Christmas Market Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Essen Cathedral
After visiting Essen Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Stadtkern Hotel Deals
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
great place for holidays
Reviewed on 23 August 2025
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Great hotel
Reviewed on 19 October 2025
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Hotel was fine. Very conveniemt just across from main Essen station. Bit dated and the area surrounding it isn't great but staff very friendly and helpful. Main shopping area is just a few yards away
Reviewed on 6 July 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Fantastic hotel Great friendly hard working staff Lovely dinner and breakfast Very clean Huge rooms Great parking and electric charging Thank you - would stay again
Reviewed on 20 August 2025
NH Essen
Excellent staff. Spacious room. Perfect for a solo traveler. Well located. And very grateful for the complimentary treat sent by the hotel desk to my room.
Reviewed on 5 July 2025
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Great modern hotel with large comfortable rooms. Breakfast was good despite being busy. The hotel is 5-10 min walk from the main station.
Reviewed on 7 October 2025
Other neighborhoods around Stadtkern
Stadtbezirke I
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or Folkwang Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
Ostviertel
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Philharmonie Essen and GOP Variety Theatre Essen while you're exploring Ostviertel and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Suedviertel
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Colosseum Theater or Limbecker Platz.
Holsterhausen
When in Holsterhausen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Folkwang Museum or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hobeisenbruecke U-Bahn or Holsterhauser Platz U-Bahn.
Huttrop
Though Huttrop might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Folkwang Museum.
Stadtkern
- Philharmonie Essen
- International Christmas Market Essen
- Limbecker Platz
- Essen Cathedral
- GOP Variety Theatre Essen
- Grillo-Theater
- Old Synagogue
- Dom
- Stratmanns Theater Europahaus
- Light Castle
- Messe Düsseldorf
- Movie Park Germany
- Starlight Express Theater
- Westfield Centro
- Konigsallee
- Veltins-Arena
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- Messe Essen
- PSD Bank Dome
- Rudolf Weber-Arena
- Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt
- Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord
- Bergisches Land Nature Park
- Capitol Theater
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen
- Baldeneysee
- Messe Düsseldorf Hall
- Seaside Beach Baldeney
- Duisburg Zoo
- Historic City Hall
- Ruhr University Bochum
