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 Limbecker Platz and Dom 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 cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings and a clear blue sky.

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 modern building with a glass tower and a flat-roofed structure in a green park.

Stadtbezirke I

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

A calm lake with boats, surrounded by dense green forest and some pink flowers in the foreground.

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

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Am Hauptbahnhof 3 Essen
The price is AED 223 per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
AED 223
AED 251 total
31 Aug - 1 Sep
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! (243 reviews)
"Right overlooking essen hbf so super convenient. Friendly staff with easy check in. Nice and quiet which surprised me considering how close to train station. Well maintained room and property. One of the best premier inns stayed in."

Reviewed on 23 August 2026

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Thea Leymann Strasse 11 Essen
The price is AED 239 per night from Sep 27 to Sep 28
AED 239
AED 268 total
27 Sep - 28 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Rudolf Weber-Arena are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (70 reviews)
"Very poor cleaning, mould in the shower, several stains on the carpet, Blood mark on the bed."

Reviewed on 24 August 2026

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2 Essen NW
The price is AED 290 per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
AED 290
AED 326 total
6 Sep - 7 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location right opposite the main train station. Helpful, friendly staff even by German standards. Basic room but more than adequate"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
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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! (26 reviews)
"The room is similar to what shown on picture online, everything is perfect, I enjoyed the service. Thank you."

Reviewed on 17 August 2026

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
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! (62 reviews)
"Super thin walls, you will hear your fellow guests and they will hear you."

Reviewed on 10 October 2024

Aparthotel TU-TU
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße

Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße

Kibbelstraße 34 Essen
Stay at this apartment in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Limbecker Platz are located nearby.
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
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Stay near popular Essen attractions

An industrial area with a canal reflecting structures and greenery.

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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