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Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Light Castle

JOYCE

AED 382

AED 429 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

Superior Studio, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Coffee/tea maker, fridge, stovetop, dishwasher

2. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 3 km from Light Castle

paul

AED 330

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sep - 4 Sep

3. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Light Castle

STEPHEN

AED 230

AED 258 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Family Room, 1 King Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 0.8 km from Light Castle

Adekunle

AED 211

AED 237 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

5. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 0.8 km from Light Castle

Georgia

AED 250

AED 280 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sep - 14 Sep

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar, in-room safe, desk

6. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 1.3 km from Light Castle

Dean

AED 257

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

7. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Light Castle

Wayne

AED 290

AED 326 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sep - 14 Sep

8. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Light Castle

Rahim

AED 218

AED 244 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sep - 12 Sep

9. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

Huttrop, 2 km from Light Castle

Brian

AED 446

AED 501 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 0.3 km from Light Castle

Zainab Elebaye

AED 288

AED 324 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

11. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 3 km from Light Castle

Naomi

AED 316

AED 355 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

12. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 0.5 km from Light Castle

Jasmin

AED 280

AED 329 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sep - 13 Sep

Double Room | Soundproofing, WiFi (free), bed sheets

13. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 0.3 km from Light Castle

Romina

AED 224

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sep

14. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 2.8 km from Light Castle

Steve

AED 433

AED 487 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

Standard Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Junior Suite | Living area | Flat-screen TV

15. Hotel Stay

Stadtkern, 0.5 km from Light Castle

AED 274

AED 322 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Sep - 13 Sep

16. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holsterhausen, 1.1 km from Light Castle

Marcos

AED 224

AED 252 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sep - 7 Sep

17. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Stadtkern, 0.7 km from Light Castle

Kaming

AED 251

AED 281 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 1.9 km from Light Castle

Simon

AED 284

AED 320 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

19. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Suedviertel, 1.1 km from Light Castle

Muhammad

AED 334

AED 375 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

20. Trip Inn Living & Suites

Suedviertel, 1.1 km from Light Castle

Anonymous traveler

AED 261

AED 294 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sep - 4 Sep

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Top Light Castle Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"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."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The breakfast needs a bit more variety though."

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

10/10 Excellent

"The room is similar to what shown on picture online, everything is perfect, I enjoyed the service. Thank you."

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good staff and location."

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good

"Was an ok stay. Will recommend"

FOUR Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Four Essen City Centre was great! Check in was quick and easy. The front desk was very helpful and available for any requests. We will definitely stay here again!"

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

8/10 Good

"Excellent location right opposite the main train station. Helpful, friendly staff even by German standards. Basic room but more than adequate"

Motel One Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Reasonable price and good condition, quiet rooms"

Other attractions near Light Castle

Grillo-Theater

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Dom

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Essen when you take a trip to Dom. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Essen Cathedral

8.0/10 (1 review)

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.

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Philharmonie Essen

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Stratmanns Theater Europahaus

Get tickets for a show at Stratmanns Theater Europahaus, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Old Synagogue

4.0/10 (1 review)

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.

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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.

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Rathaus Galerie Essen

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Rathaus Galerie Essen during your visit to Essen. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its bars.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Light Castle?

Light Castle is located in a historic area of Essen that travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 93 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Light Castle?

Adjacent to Light Castle, Premier Inn Essen City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG and Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western.

How many hotels are there close to Light Castle?

Expedia has 93 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Light Castle.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Light Castle, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Light Castle.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Light Castle?

For more details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Light Castle, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Light Castle?

Folkwang Museum, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, and Red Dot Design Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Essen Cathedral, Villa Hugel, and Old Synagogue to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Philharmonie Essen, Grugahalle, and GOP Variety Theatre Essen if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Light Castle?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Light Castle is simple. Nearby metro stations include Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn and Berliner Platz U-Bahn. If you're taking a train into town, Essen Central Station and Essen Central Station (ESZ) are the closest stops to Stadtkern.

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Our top choices for Light Castle hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

2. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

3. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

5. Flowers Hotel Essen

6. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

7. Motel One Essen

8. Moxy Essen City

9. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

11. Hotel An der Gruga

12. Art Hotel Körschen

13. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

14. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

15. Hotel Stay

16. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

17. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

19. Sheraton Essen Hotel

20. Trip Inn Living & Suites

Top Light Castle Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

FOUR Essen City Centre

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Motel One Essen

Other attractions near Light Castle

Grillo-Theater

Dom

Essen Cathedral

Philharmonie Essen

Stratmanns Theater Europahaus

Old Synagogue

International Christmas Market Essen

Rathaus Galerie Essen

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