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A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a bathroom with a mirror.

A modern hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 1.3 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Binnur

SAR 381

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."

2. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 1.4 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Adekunle

SAR 247

SAR 278 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and a large framed picture on the wall.

A seating area with a sofa, two armchairs, and a small table with a vase.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a blue mat.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a bed.

3. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

STEPHEN

SAR 251

SAR 281 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent tower, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, minibar, and a television.

4. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 1 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Nice

SAR 275

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern building with a reflective pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

A reception desk with a digital screen, a green wall, and a large window with a view of a building.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a suitcase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table with a lamp.

5. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 2.2 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Jan

SAR 251

SAR 281 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern office space with a large wooden table, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, exposed brick walls, and a large potted plant.

A modern interior with a large window, a brick wall, and a hanging orange light fixture.

A modern multi-story building with a central courtyard, featuring balconies with green plants and a pathway leading to the entrance.

6. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 1 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Georgia

SAR 248

SAR 279 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.

A modern building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

A modern living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.

7. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 1 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Wayne

SAR 283

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern building with a glass entrance, a staircase, and a potted plant in the foreground.

A modern building with glass walls and wooden paneling, featuring outdoor seating and a central pathway.

A modern reception area with a red seating arrangement, wooden paneling, and a ceiling with a natural light feature.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a vertical wooden panel with integrated lighting.

8. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

Huttrop, 3 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Brian

SAR 431

SAR 485 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A tall hotel building with a prominent 'Premier Inn' sign, multiple floors, and a parking area in front.

9. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 1.5 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

maayan

SAR 244

SAR 274 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a mirror on the wall.

A hotel lobby with two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Christopher

SAR 255

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern kitchen with a coffee maker, a kettle, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A dining area with a table set for breakfast, including plates, cups, and a jar of jam.

A modern loft bedroom with a sloped ceiling, skylights, a bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern loft apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living space.

11. Meine Zeitwohnung

2.2 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Erica

SAR 302

SAR 517 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Nov - 13 Nov

A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.

A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.

A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.

12. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Regina

SAR 275

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A buffet with various food items, including cereals, nuts, and fruits. There are also bowls and plates for serving.

A reception desk with a sign above it, a computer, and a vase with yellow flowers.

A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL KÖRSCHEIN" in front of a building with multiple windows and a white facade.

A room with a large abstract painting on the wall, a vase with flowers on a table, and a newspaper.

13. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 1.3 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Jasmin

SAR 290

SAR 342 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, umbrellas, and potted plants.

A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a kitchen in the background.

14. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Stadtkern, 0.8 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Kaming

SAR 234

SAR 263 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, seating area, and a TV.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and red chairs, large windows, and a wall-mounted TV.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows.

15. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 3.1 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Simon

SAR 283

SAR 318 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.

A hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, a large lion mural, and a number '316' on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and various amenities including a shop, lift, water, self-check-in, and photo booth.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat facade.

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

Holsterhausen, 1.8 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Marcos

SAR 271

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed painting of a bull, and a black speaker.

A bed with white and gray pillows, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a stack of logs.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a towel rack.

17. Hotel Stay

Stadtkern, 1.3 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

FARIBORZ

SAR 354

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A Sheraton hotel with a modern glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped courtyard.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a round table, and large windows with a view of trees.

18. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Suedviertel, 2.1 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Muhammad

SAR 330

SAR 371 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A bar area with a mirror, various liquor bottles, and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a visible reception desk.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

19. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Westviertel, 0.8 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Liliaan

SAR 248

SAR 278 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted picture of a bridge.

A small bathroom with a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.

A metallic door handle with a modern design.

A long, narrow hotel corridor with red carpet flooring and doors numbered 134 and 133 on either side.

20. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Westviertel, 1.5 km from University of Duisburg-Essen

Sikke

SAR 160

SAR 180 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top University of Duisburg-Essen Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great, room cleaning every day was a bonus & its in a great location."

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Very happy with it! We will be staying there again soon!"

NH Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel, nice staff, does the job"

Motel One Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, lovely staff"

Sheraton Essen Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was excellent. Comfortable bed and large clean bathroom. Choice of TV channels was disappointing for English and Spanish speakers. Breakfast not up to expectations."

Moxy Essen City

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. Very, very clean and quiet. Great breakfast. Very close to the train station."

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

10/10 Excellent

"Great value for the money and free secure parking!! I’ve stayed in much more expensive and not as good. Andrè was very helpful at the desk as it was open when I arrived. The WhatsApp message which the hotel sends gives you access to your room key which is stored on your mobile. Room was clean and functional. No air con but this wasn’t a problem in September."

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

8/10 Good

"- solid stay - great dining area with lots of natural lighting - delicious breakfast with high quality options - fantastic hot beverage station"

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

8/10 Good

"All information we needed to check in available in good time, centrally located so easy to get to, a bit loud at times due to location and an event happening during our stay, but earplugs are provided as a bonus. Really quick to respond when we had a faulty appliance"

Other attractions near University of Duisburg-Essen

Colosseum Theater

8.2/10 (59 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Colosseum Theater, a storied theater in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Limbecker Platz

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

During your visit to Essen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Get tickets for a show at GOP Variety Theatre 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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Rathaus Galerie Essen

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rathaus Galerie Essen during your trip to Essen.

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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around University of Duisburg-Essen?

University of Duisburg-Essen 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 64 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near University of Duisburg-Essen?

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. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from University of Duisburg-Essen. Other good choices within a short distance include Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz and Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western.

How many hotels will I be able to find near University of Duisburg-Essen?

Expedia has 64 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from University of Duisburg-Essen.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near University of Duisburg-Essen, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near University of Duisburg-Essen.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near University of Duisburg-Essen?

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What can I see and do near University of Duisburg-Essen?

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 Villa Hugel, Essen Cathedral, and Old Synagogue to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Musiktheater, and Grugahalle if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to University of Duisburg-Essen?

With so many choices for transportation, exploring the area around University of Duisburg-Essen is a breeze. You can access metro transit at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn, and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. To venture out into the surrounding area, ride one of the trains from Essen Central Station or Essen Central Station (ESZ).

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Our top choices for University of Duisburg-Essen hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

2. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

3. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

4. NH Essen

5. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

6. Flowers Hotel Essen

7. Motel One Essen

8. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

9. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

11. Meine Zeitwohnung

12. Moxy Essen City

13. Art Hotel Körschen

14. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

15. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

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

17. Hotel Stay

18. Sheraton Essen Hotel

19. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

20. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Top University of Duisburg-Essen Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

NH Essen

Motel One Essen

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Moxy Essen City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Other attractions near University of Duisburg-Essen

Colosseum Theater

Limbecker Platz

GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Stratmanns Theater Europahaus

Rathaus Galerie Essen

Essen Cathedral

Philharmonie Essen

Dom

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