Alpha Apartments: Central 1BR, Maritime Touches

Summary:

In Essen's central Ostviertel, steps from the Goldschmidtstr. bus stop and a short walk from the city centre — Kennedyplatz, the shops, and the main station are all close. This 46 m² third-floor apartment, with light maritime-style accents, has a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, its own living room with a small desk, and a separate kitchen — a proper little apartment for two, not just a studio. Cook at your own pace and settle in after a day exploring the Ruhr. Self check-in via SmartLock — arrive on your own schedule.



The Space:

# Welcome



You arrive in the heart of Essen — a calm, well-kept apartment in the central Ostviertel, with light maritime-style touches throughout and the city centre, Kennedyplatz, and the main station all close by. Whether you're here as a couple or in town for the Messe or the university hospital, it's an easy, central base to settle into at your own pace.



# The Apartment



46 m² on the third floor, with a separate bedroom, its own living room, and a separate kitchen. The bedroom has a king-size bed; the living room — with a Smart TV and a small desk in the corner — is a place to unwind in the evening or get a few hours of work done; and the kitchen is a room of its own for cooking in peace.



# Highlights



- A separate bedroom with a king-size bed — a proper bedroom, not a studio corner

- Its own living room with a small desk — room to settle in, plus a quiet spot for a few hours of work

- Light maritime-style accents — blue-and-white touches that give the place its character

- Central Ostviertel — bus stop about a minute away, city centre and main station a short hop

- Self check-in via SmartLock — arrive on your own schedule



# Amenities



- Sleeping & Living: A bedroom with a king-size bed and wardrobe space, with room-darkening shades for restful sleep. A separate living room with a Smart TV is ready for your own streaming accounts. Fresh bed linen is provided.



- Kitchen: A separate, fully equipped kitchen for cooking at your own pace. A hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer, capsule coffee machine, kettle, and toaster are all available, along with wine glasses. We provide an initial supply of coffee capsules. Tea is provided, and salt, pepper, sugar, and milk are there to get you started.



- Bathroom: A full bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer. Fresh towels and toilet paper are provided.



- Laundry: A shared washer and dryer in the basement laundry room are available for longer stays — freely accessible, no key needed.



- Work & Internet: Reliable Wi-Fi throughout, and a small desk in the living room corner — a comfortable spot for a few hours of remote work.



- Practical: Wardrobe space in the bedroom, and cleaning supplies on hand.



- Building & Access: Self check-in via SmartLock — arrive on your own schedule. Free public parking is available in the surrounding streets.



Guest Access:

The entire apartment is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay.



Shared areas — used together with other residents of the building:

- Main entrance and staircase

- Shared laundry room in the basement (washer and dryer)

- Waste disposal room in the basement



The Neighborhood:

# About the Area



You're in Essen's Ostviertel, the district that borders the city centre directly. It's a genuinely central, everyday part of town — residential and mixed in character, with Kennedyplatz, the town hall, and Essen's pedestrian shopping street all within a short walk, and the cultural highlights of the Ruhr area an easy ride away.



# Shopping & Essentials



A REWE supermarket is about 7–8 minutes on foot at Viehofer Platz, with an in-store bakery counter, and an ALDI and Rossmann drugstores are within roughly a 10-minute walk. For everything else, Essen's pedestrian shopping zone and the Limbecker Platz mall — one of Germany's largest — are a short walk or one U-Bahn stop away.



# Dining



The Ostviertel itself is quiet on restaurants, but neighbouring Viehofer Platz and the city centre offer plenty within a few minutes' walk — from a classic Ruhr-area Gasthaus to Asian kitchens and steakhouses. For the city's liveliest dining, Rüttenscheid ("die Rü") is a quick U-Bahn ride south.



# Leisure & Attractions



- Zeche Zollverein (approx. 15–20 min by tram) — the UNESCO World Heritage coal mine, the landmark of the Ruhr area

- Museum Folkwang (approx. 20–25 min) — one of Germany's most important art museums

- Grugapark & Messe Essen (U-Bahn, a few minutes from the main station) — a large city park and the trade-fair grounds

- Lake Baldeney (S-Bahn, approx. 15–20 min from the main station) — sailing, walking, and boat trips south of the city



# Host's Insider Tips



- Panoptikum (behind Viehofer Platz, approx. 6–8 min on foot): a Gaststätte going back to 1892 — one of Essen's oldest pubs, all dark wood and local beer, with a genuine regulars' atmosphere most visitors never find

- Feierabendmarkt on Weberplatz (approx. 10 min on foot): a small local evening market on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (4–8 PM) — regional produce and street food, known mostly to locals because it runs just twice a month

- Rüttenscheider Wochenmarkt (U-Bahn, approx. 10–12 min): one of Essen's biggest weekly markets (Wednesdays and Saturdays) with around 80 stalls — fruit, cheese, fish, and meat straight from the producer, in the heart of the city's best café quarter; everyday Essen, not a tourist stop



Getting Around:

# Parking



Free on-street parking is available directly opposite the building and in the side street — no assigned spaces. This is a popular residential area, so spaces can fill up at busy times; allow a few extra minutes when you arrive, and please observe the local parking signs.



# Public Transport



The Goldschmidtstr. bus stop is about a minute from the door, and the Viehofer Platz stop (U17/U18 light rail and trams 105/107) is around 5 minutes on foot, with direct connections across the city. Essen Hauptbahnhof is about 5–7 minutes away by U-Bahn, or roughly a 15-minute walk.

Tip: download the VRR app to buy single tickets or day passes directly on your phone — no need for cash at the machine.



# By Car



The A40 motorway is close by, and Düsseldorf Airport is around 30 minutes away by car.



# Quick Orientation



| Destination | How | Duration |

|---|---|---|

| Goldschmidtstr. bus stop | on foot | approx. 1 min |

| Viehofer Platz (U17/U18) | on foot | approx. 5 min |

| Essen Hauptbahnhof | U17/U18 from Viehofer Platz | approx. 5–7 min |

| Kennedyplatz / city centre | on foot | approx. 7 min |

| REWE (Viehofer Platz) | on foot | approx. 7–8 min |

| Zeche Zollverein (UNESCO) | tram 107 | approx. 15–20 min |

| Museum Folkwang | U-Bahn + walk | approx. 20–25 min |

| Grugapark / Messe Essen | U11 from main station | approx. 5–10 min |

| Lake Baldeney | S-Bahn from main station | approx. 15–20 min |

| University Hospital (UKE) | U17 + walk | approx. 15–20 min |



Other Things to Note:

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out by 11:00 AM.



The apartment is on the third floor. Access is via staircase — no elevator.



Please note there is no air conditioning in the apartment.



There are currently roadworks on the railway tracks directly in front of the building. Access to the entrance may be redirected by barriers, and there can be some light noise during the daytime. It does not affect the apartment itself.



There are no private or reserved parking spaces for this apartment. Free on-street parking is available in the surrounding streets and can fill up at busy times — please observe the local parking signs.



Stay Over Cleaning is available on request for an additional fee. Just get in touch and we'll arrange it.



Pets are not permitted.



Smoking is not permitted inside the apartment.



We kindly ask all guests to be considerate of neighbours and observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM onwards.



For direct bookings, a refundable security deposit may be required. If applicable, the details will be confirmed before arrival.



A local accommodation tax of 5% applies to overnight stays in the City of Essen and will be taken into account for your booking.



Maximum occupancy: 2 guests.



Interaction with Guests:

Your check-in is completely self-service — a personal door code is sent before arrival, no key handover needed.



Our team is available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM via phone, and email. You can also reach us anytime by email or through your booking platform — we monitor messages regularly and will get back to you as soon as possible. For urgent matters, don't hesitate to call — we're here to help.



We're happy to help with any questions — before, during, or after your stay.