Essen

Travel Guide

A modern glass building with a landscaped garden in front.
A modern building with a glass facade, a pedestrian bridge, and a large tree.
A modern building with glass windows, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and outdoor seating areas.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing and a concrete walkway.
A modern building with a unique facade, surrounded by lush green trees and a clear blue sky.

Where to stay in Essen

Find the best Essen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A colorful building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding path.

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.

A Grillo-Theater with illuminated spherical decorations and a tree in front.
Photo by Annette Loske
Open Photo by Annette Loske

Stadtkern

Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen 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.

A traditional half-timbered building with a sign for 'Studienkreis' and outdoor seating area with umbrellas.

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 Ruhr and Essen Luciuskirche.

A historic church with a tall spire and clock towers.
Photo by Tuxyso
Open Photo by Tuxyso

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.

A cobblestone street, historic buildings, a church steeple, and a calm water canal.

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.

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Hollestr. 50 Essen NW
The price is AED 211 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
AED 211
AED 237 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (291 reviews)
"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Am Hauptbahnhof 3 Essen
The price is AED 242 per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
AED 242
AED 272 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions International Christmas Market Essen and Dom ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (273 reviews)
"Very happy with it! We will be staying there again soon!"

Reviewed on 12 October 2026

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

4 out of 5
AM HANDELSHOF,5 Essen North Rhine-Westphalia
The price is AED 245 per night from Nov 8 to Nov 9
AED 245
AED 276 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection
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Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Kettwiger Str. 27 Essen NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Philharmonie Essen and Dom are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
"All information we needed to check in available in good time, centrally located so easy to get to, a bit loud at times due to location and an event happening during our stay, but earplugs are provided as a bonus. Really quick to respond when we had a faulty appliance"

Reviewed on 8 September 2026

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains

Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains

Essen Ruhrgebiet
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Villa Hugel and Blue Lake ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (103 reviews)
"It was ok"

Reviewed on 4 August 2026

Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains
Aparthotel TU-TU

Aparthotel TU-TU

Maxstraße 15 Essen NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Philharmonie Essen are ...
7.8/10 Good! (63 reviews)
"Super thin walls, you will hear your fellow guests and they will hear you."

Reviewed on 10 October 2024

Aparthotel TU-TU
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Stay near popular Essen attractions

A large industrial building with a prominent red tower structure.

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

9.0/10 (217 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
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