Stadtkern
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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
Reviewed on 23 August 2025

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Reviewed on 25 August 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Reviewed on 20 August 2025

NH Essen
Reviewed on 5 July 2025

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Reviewed on 5 September 2025

Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Reviewed on 25 August 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.
Südostviertel
While there might not be top attractions in Südostviertel, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen.
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.
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