Essen
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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.
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.
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.
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
"The staff seen were excellent. The room was clean but let down by the curtains extremely dirty, the spare pillows dirty and the carpet also dirty. The breakfast was really good. Well located if you use the train."
Reviewed on 24 July 2026
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
"Excellent location right opposite the main train station. Helpful, friendly staff even by German standards. Basic room but more than adequate"
Reviewed on 6 July 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
"The front desk staff were friendly and respectful, but the hotel lacked too many basic amenities. There was no fridge, no phone to call desk if any questions, no complimentary tea or coffee, no iron, no microwave both in room to heat up food and when requested at front desk, and no shelves in the ..."
Reviewed on 27 July 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
