Essen
Travel Guide
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Where to stay in Essen
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.
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.
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.
Stadtbezirke II
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.
Suedviertel
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum 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.
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.
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Hotel Bredeney
Would definitely stay again. Parking was easy and great location to get to multiple destinations! Bathroom was a bit tight, but very functional and clean. Spa facilities are excellent! Would book again (but need car)!
Reviewed on 14 October 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
Suite Bizarre SM-Fetish Apartment Apartment
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
Amenities are not as advertised. Very difficult to get in contact with the host
Reviewed on 15 July 2025
Characterful, romantic apartment close to the river Ruhr, old town and mountains
Good accommodations and nice area for our short stay in the area.
Reviewed on 20 July 2024
Popular places to visit
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
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.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a show at Aalto-Musiktheater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Folkwang Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Folkwang Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Grugapark Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Grugapark Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
Ruhr Museum
You can study the exhibits at Ruhr Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
Schloss Borbeck
After visiting Schloss Borbeck, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
Other places like Essen
- Messe Essen
- Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
- Baldeneysee
- Seaside Beach Baldeney
- Grugahalle
- Philharmonie Essen
- Limbecker Platz
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Aalto-Musiktheater
- Ruhrlandklinik
- Folkwang Museum
- Villa Hugel
- Grugapark Botanical Garden
- Alfried Krupp Hospital Ruettenscheid
- Ruhr Museum
- Schloss Borbeck
- Colosseum Theater
- International Christmas Market Essen
- Folkwang Uni Der Künste
- Essen Cathedral
- GOP Variety Theatre Essen
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Alfried Krupp Hospital Steele
- St. Lucius Church
- Ruhr
- Stadtgarten
- Zeche Carl
- Stratmanns Theater Europahaus
- Essen Luciuskirche
- Old Synagogue
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Ruhr Museum
