Stadtkern
Essen
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Popular places to visit
Grillo-Theater
Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Old Synagogue
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.
Philharmonie Essen
Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
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.
Essen Cathedral
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.
Stadtkern Hotel Deals
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent.
Reviewed on 19 November 2025
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
The room was quite spacious and clean. The staff was very kind and I had a great rest as the bed was really, really comfy
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Moxy Essen City
Great location and value for money, friendly staff and would stay here again
Reviewed on 15 December 2025
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Room was available early. Checked in online ahead of time which streamlined process. Very convenient and easy to walk to from Düsseldorf airport.
Reviewed on 16 December 2025
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 December 2025
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Excellent hotel.
Reviewed on 19 December 2025
Other neighborhoods around Stadtkern
Stadtbezirke I
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or International Christmas Market Essen and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
Ostviertel
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen while you're exploring Ostviertel and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater.
Suedviertel
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Südostviertel
While there might not be top attractions in Südostviertel, you can explore the larger area and discover places like International Christmas Market Essen and Aalto-Musiktheater.
Huttrop
Though Huttrop might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Aalto-Musiktheater and International Christmas Market Essen.
Stadtkern
- Philharmonie Essen
- Limbecker Platz
- International Christmas Market Essen
- Essen Cathedral
- GOP Variety Theatre Essen
- Old Synagogue
- Stratmanns Theater Europahaus
- Grillo-Theater
- Dom
- Light Castle
- Messe Düsseldorf
- Starlight Express Theater
- Messe Essen
- Westfield Centro
- PSD Bank Dome
- Movie Park Germany
- Merkur Spiel-Arena
- Konigsallee
- Rudolf Weber-Arena
- Veltins-Arena
- Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
- Capitol Theater
- ZOOM Erlebniswelt
- Bermuda3Eck
- Congress Centre Duesseldorf
- Historic City Hall
- Meditherme Ruhrpark
- Baldeneysee
- Bergisches Land Nature Park
- Grugahalle
- Messe Düsseldorf Hall
- SEA LIFE Oberhausen
