Gelsenkirchen

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Where to stay in Gelsenkirchen

Zoom Erlebniswelt

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark.

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte
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Schalke

The live music and zoo are a few reasons travelers visit Schalke. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Alma Park and ZOOM Erlebniswelt are a few top sights nearby.

Schalke
Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.

Gelsenkirchen-Ost

While you're in Gelsenkirchen-Ost, take in top sights like Veltins-Arena and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to see more of the city.

Gelsenkirchen-Ost
Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.

Erle

The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area.

Erle
Schloss Horst is a well-known wedding location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Gelsenkirchen-West

While you're in Gelsenkirchen-West, take in top sights like Golf Club Schloss Horst or Nordsternpark, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Buerer Strasse U-Bahn or Schloss Horst U-Bahn.

Gelsenkirchen-West
Waldschänke im Stadtwald Gelsenkirchen-Buer
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Gelsenkirchen-Nord

When in Gelsenkirchen-Nord and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Veltins-Arena or Movie Park Germany and hop on the metro to see more the city at Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn or Gelsenkirchen Hassel S-Bahn.

Gelsenkirchen-Nord
stays by friends Hotel Arena Gelsenkirchen
stays by friends Hotel Arena Gelsenkirchen
Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen, NW
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (718 reviews)
"Staff was fantastic and helpful, Hotel is gorgeous and the food was great. Recommending to family & friends and will be returning for future visits."

Reviewed on 12 December 2024

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ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen
ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen
3 out of 5
Ringstr. 1-3, Gelsenkirchen, NW
The price is AED 254 per night from May 25 to May 26
AED 254
AED 271 total
25 May - 26 May
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Veltins-Arena ...
8/10 Very Good! (269 reviews)
"Right next to the train station for easy travel. Clean and staff were respectful"

Reviewed on 21 July 2024

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Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38, Dortmund, NW
The price is AED 211 per night from May 14 to May 15
AED 211
AED 242 total
14 May - 15 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (153 reviews)
"No es un hotel de lujo, pero tiene lo necesario y está bien cuidado. Volvería sin problema."

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
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Domicile Hugo
Domicile Hugo
Gelsenkirchen
Stay at this apartment in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Veltins-Arena and Movie Park Germany are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Perfect stay
"Very clean, quiet home with everything you could need."

Reviewed on 22 July 2024

Domicile Hugo
Linden-Apartment
Linden-Apartment
Gelsenkirchen
Stay at this apartment in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Veltins-Arena and Movie Park Germany ...
Sweetest Hosts Ever!
"Place was just as described, even better. Super clean and everything we needed for a nice stay. Quiet neighborhood and walking distance to everything. Would DEFINITELY stay here again and recommend it to everyone."

Reviewed on 29 July 2024

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Nena Apartments Bochum City
Nena Apartments Bochum City
Alleestraße 34, Bochum, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bochum. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (159 reviews)
Comfortable stay in Bochum
"Great place to stop for a night or two. Reasonable rates and good amenities if you like self-catering."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

Nena Apartments Bochum City
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Popular places to visit

Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.

Veltins-Arena

4/5(10 reviews)

Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Veltins-Arena
Zoom Erlebniswelt

ZOOM Erlebniswelt

5/5(1 review)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at ZOOM Erlebniswelt during your travels in Gelsenkirchen? Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

ZOOM Erlebniswelt

Golf Club Schloss Horst

Enjoy a round of golf in Gelsenkirchen at Golf Club Schloss Horst. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Golf Club Schloss Horst

Nordsternpark

Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Nordsternpark

Alma Park

Bring the kiddos to Alma Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gelsenkirchen.

Alma Park

Club Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Club Museum during your travels in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Club Museum