Essen

Travel Guide

A modern glass building with a landscaped garden in front.
A modern building with a glass facade, a pedestrian bridge, and a large tree.
A modern building with glass windows, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and outdoor seating areas.
A pedestrian bridge with a metal railing and a concrete walkway.
A modern building with a unique facade, surrounded by lush green trees and a clear blue sky.

Where to stay in Essen

Find the best Essen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A colorful building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding path.

Ruettenscheid

The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Ruettenscheid. Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around the larger area.

A Grillo-Theater with illuminated spherical decorations and a tree in front.
Photo by Annette Loske
Open Photo by Annette Loske

Stadtkern

Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

A cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings and a clear blue sky.

Werden

Check out the monuments during your time in Werden. Hop around the Essen area on the metro at Essen-Werden S-Bahn to see top sights like Essen Luciuskirche and Basilica St. Ludgerus.

A modern building with a glass tower and a flat-roofed structure in a green park.

Stadtbezirke I

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

A calm lake with boats, surrounded by dense green forest and some pink flowers in the foreground.

Kettwig

Historic sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn.

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Hollestr. 50 Essen NW
The price is SAR 231 per night from Jul 30 to Jul 31
SAR 231
SAR 259 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (276 reviews)
"Really friendly staff, rooms were clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 20 March 2026

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2 Essen NW
The price is SAR 240 per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
SAR 240
SAR 270 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location right opposite the main train station. Helpful, friendly staff even by German standards. Basic room but more than adequate"

Reviewed on 6 July 2026

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City

GILDEHOFSTRASSE 10 Essen
The price is SAR 277 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
SAR 277
SAR 311 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (330 reviews)
"Our stay at Moxy Essen City turned out to be significantly inconsistent with what was advertised. Upon our arrival at around 11:30 PM, the reception area was completely deserted, despite a 24-hour front desk service being explicitly guaranteed. Attempts to contact the staff by phone were entirely ..."

Reviewed on 30 June 2026

Moxy Essen City
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Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Kettwiger Str. 27 Essen NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Grillo-Theater and Philharmonie Essen are ...
8/10 Very Good! (25 reviews)
"Amenities are not as advertised. Very difficult to get in contact with the host"

Reviewed on 15 July 2025

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße

Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße

Kibbelstraße 34 Essen
Stay at this apartment in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and Westfield Centro ...
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
Aparthotel TU-TU

Aparthotel TU-TU

Maxstraße 15 Essen NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Essen. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Philharmonie Essen are ...
7.8/10 Good! (61 reviews)
"Super thin walls, you will hear your fellow guests and they will hear you."

Reviewed on 10 October 2024

Aparthotel TU-TU
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Stay near popular Essen attractions

An industrial area with a canal reflecting structures and greenery.

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

9.0/10 (217 reviews)
You can browse the exhibits at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.
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