Stadtkern
Essen
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
The room was quite spacious and clean. The staff was very kind and I had a great rest as the bed was really, really comfy
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Moxy Essen City
Clean room
Reviewed on 24 November 2025
NH Essen
Nice room, clean and quiet hotel, convenient location for public transportation, and walkable to many dining options.
Reviewed on 25 October 2025
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Very nice comfortable airport hotel- so convenient to terminal
Reviewed on 1 December 2025
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Stadtkern
Stadtbezirke I
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or International Christmas Market Essen 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 International Christmas Market 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.
Südostviertel
While there might not be top attractions in Südostviertel, you can explore the larger area and discover places like International Christmas Market Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater.
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.
Stadtkern
- Philharmonie Essen
- Limbecker Platz
- International Christmas Market Essen
- Essen Cathedral
- GOP Variety Theatre Essen
- Old Synagogue
- Stratmanns Theater Europahaus
- Dom
- Grillo-Theater
- Light Castle
- Messe Düsseldorf
- Starlight Express Theater
- Westfield Centro
- Messe Essen
- PSD Bank Dome
- Konigsallee
- Movie Park Germany
- Rudolf Weber-Arena
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- Veltins-Arena
- Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
- Capitol Theater
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt
- Bermuda3Eck
- Congress Centre Duesseldorf
- Baldeneysee
- Historic City Hall
- Meditherme Ruhrpark
- Grugahalle
- Bergisches Land Nature Park
- Messe Düsseldorf Hall
- LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen
