Essen
Travel Guide
Visit Essen
Where to stay in Essen
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.
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. 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.
Bredeney
Get to know Bredeney and its many features like its beaches and restaurants. You might want to explore sights like Villa Hugel and Seaside Beach Baldeney, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station to get around the city.
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.
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
"Located near Essen Hauptbahnhof, a short walk to the City centre. Ideal if needing somewhere to sleep if travelling. Shops and bars restaurants a short walk away."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
"Good cheap hotel room, clean and quiet. Good shops and restaurants nearby and great for a stopover as just off motorway. Only downside is no reception and checkin is quite complicated on emails I found, as your phone is room key. Good job my son was with me to work this out. Parking is underground ..."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
"the breakfast was not special. There was a lot of noise a group of children ran early in the mornings at 7:00 and then at night until 01:00 in the corridor and screamed and made a lot of anarchy. I spoke to the staff at the reception one morning and complained but he was inconsiderate and replied ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
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
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
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.
Baldeneysee
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baldeneysee during your travels in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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.
