Gelsenkirchen

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Photo by Michael Gerlach
Photo by Michael Gerlach
Photo by Michael Gerlach
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Photo by Paul Devall
Photo "Gelsenkirchen" by HansPeter (CC BY) / Cropped from original
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Where to stay in Gelsenkirchen

Zoom Erlebniswelt

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark.

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte
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Schalke

The live music and zoo are a few reasons travelers visit Schalke. Want to see more of the surrounding area? Alma Park and ZOOM Erlebniswelt are a few top sights nearby.

Schalke
Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.

Erle

The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area.

Erle
Waldschänke im Stadtwald Gelsenkirchen-Buer
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Gelsenkirchen-Nord

When in Gelsenkirchen-Nord and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Veltins-Arena or Movie Park Germany and hop on the metro to see more the city at Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn or Gelsenkirchen Hassel S-Bahn.

Gelsenkirchen-Nord
Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.

Gelsenkirchen-Ost

While you're in Gelsenkirchen-Ost, take in top sights like Veltins-Arena and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to see more of the city.

Gelsenkirchen-Ost
Schloss Horst is a well-known wedding location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.

Gelsenkirchen-West

While you're in Gelsenkirchen-West, take in top sights like Golf Club Schloss Horst or Nordsternpark, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Buerer Strasse U-Bahn or Schloss Horst U-Bahn.

Gelsenkirchen-West
ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen
ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen
3 out of 5
Ringstr. 1-3, Gelsenkirchen, NW
The price is SAR 265 per night from Jun 1 to Jun 2
SAR 265
SAR 284 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jun - 2 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Veltins-Arena ...
8/10 Very Good! (271 reviews)
"Right next to the train station for easy travel. Clean and staff were respectful"

Reviewed on 21 July 2024

ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38, Dortmund, NW
The price is SAR 198 per night from Jun 2 to Jun 3
SAR 198
SAR 228 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"I really liked the soft lighting in the hallway; it gave the place a cozy feel. Also, the elevator was clean and didn’t have that old building smell."

Reviewed on 20 May 2025

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Altendorfer Str. 220, Essen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is SAR 195 per night from May 29 to May 30
SAR 195
SAR 209 total
includes taxes & fees
29 May - 30 May
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a pillow menu. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Rudolf Weber-Arena are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (491 reviews)
Lingua Inglese
"Bisogno dare la possibilità di ricevere più facilmente indicazioni del Check-in in Italiano!"

Reviewed on 24 April 2025

McDreams Hotel Essen-City
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Schlafplatz Huwald Pension Monteurzimmer Monteurswohnung Zentral Wifi
Schlafplatz Huwald Pension Monteurzimmer Monteurswohnung Zentral Wifi
Gelsenkirchen
Schlafplatz Huwald Pension Monteurzimmer Monteurswohnung Zentral Wifi
Domicile Hugo
Domicile Hugo
Gelsenkirchen
Stay at this apartment in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Veltins-Arena and Movie Park Germany are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Perfect stay
"Very clean, quiet home with everything you could need."

Reviewed on 22 July 2024

Domicile Hugo
Nena Apartments Bochum City
Nena Apartments Bochum City
Alleestraße 34, Bochum, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bochum. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (162 reviews)
Comfortable stay in Bochum
"Great place to stop for a night or two. Reasonable rates and good amenities if you like self-catering."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

Nena Apartments Bochum City
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Popular places to visit

Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.

Veltins-Arena

4/5(10 reviews)

Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Veltins-Arena
Zoom Erlebniswelt

ZOOM Erlebniswelt

5/5(1 review)

Why not see the exotic and native animals who live at ZOOM Erlebniswelt during your travels in Gelsenkirchen? Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

ZOOM Erlebniswelt

Golf Club Schloss Horst

Enjoy a round of golf in Gelsenkirchen at Golf Club Schloss Horst. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Golf Club Schloss Horst

Nordsternpark

Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Nordsternpark

Alma Park

Bring the kiddos to Alma Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Gelsenkirchen.

Alma Park

Club Museum

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Club Museum during your travels in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

Club Museum