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Hotels located in the centre of Essen

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 10.0
    Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 1 review

    Situated in Essen, 400 metres from The Unperfecthouse, 400 metres from Limbecker Platz and 600 metres from Colosseum Theater, Spacestays Flat for 6 TV WIFI features accommodation with a terrace and...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 1,934 reviews

    Centrally located in Essen’s pedestrian area, this hotel offers free WiFi. All rooms at the Hotel Ambassador Essen are modern and feature cable TV, a desk, and a bathroom.

    From US$90.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,208 reviews

    Newly opening in autumn 2018, this 4-star hotel is located in Essen and offers a fitness centre as well as a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is featured throughout this accommodation.

    From US$117.86 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 3.6
    Poor - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    3 Zimmer Mietwohnung nähe HBF is located in the Stadtkern district of Essen, less than 1 km from Colosseum Theater, a 8-minute walk from The Unperfecthouse and 600 metres from Limbecker Platz.

    From US$222.70 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 455 reviews

    Located within 500 metres of Grillo Theatre and 600 metres of Colosseum Theater in the centre of Essen, Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße provides accommodation with free WiFi and seating area.

    From US$100.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 401 reviews

    Lofts V26 provides accommodation within 300 metres of the centre of Essen, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.

    From US$142.83 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,026 reviews

    Limehome Essen Kettwiger Straße provides accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Essen, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a toaster and a fridge.

    From US$100.67 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 274 reviews

    Unperfekthotel CoWorkingHotel has a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Essen.

    From US$146.09 per night

Budget hotels in Essen and nearby

  • Set in Essen, 300 metres from GOP Variety Theatre Essen and 400 metres from Old Synagogue Essen, Pott Spot Essener Innenstadt Ferienwohnung mit Küche provides accommodation with amenities such as free...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Ideally set right in the centre of Essen, Stilvolles Apartment im Essener Stadtkern is a recently renovated apartment, offering free WiFi and private parking.

    From US$167.92 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 870 reviews

    Ruhrtropolis Hostel is conveniently set in Essen, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

    From US$133.81 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,674 reviews

    A 24-hour reception and free WiFi access are offered by this hotel. Centrally located in Essen, it is just 900 metres from Essen Central Train Station.

    From US$170.64 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,886 reviews

    This 4-star hotel in Essen city centre offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs . It is just steps from the Limbecker Platz square. Free WiFi is offered.

    From US$115.40 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
    Passable - What previous guests thought, 25 reviews

    Business Apartment 13 Essen is located in the Ostviertel district of Essen, 800 metres from Essen Cathedral, less than 1 km from The Unperfecthouse and a 10-minute walk from Limbecker Platz.

    From US$74.62 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,595 reviews

    This hotel opposite Essen Central Station offers, Wi-Fi.. The pedestrian area starts outside the hotel. The Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof has modern, air-conditioned rooms with high ceilings.

    From US$90.85 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 1,540 reviews

    In the Stadtkern district of Essen, close to Essen Cathedral, check-inn hotels - Essen features free WiFi and a washing machine.

    From US$87.29 per night

Best hotels with breakfast in Essen and nearby

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,537 reviews

    Ideally situated in the centre of Essen, Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,605 reviews

    Conveniently situated in Essen, Moxy Essen City provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    From US$128.90 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,358 reviews

    Ideally situated beside the pedestrian zone and main railway station in Essen, this traditional 4-star hotel is a direct underground ride from the exhibition grounds and the Grugapark complex.

    From US$122.46 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.9
    Good - What previous guests thought, 809 reviews

    This hotel offers free private parking, free Wi-Fi and free use of local transport. It is a 10-minute walk from Limbecker Platz and Essen's main train station.

    From US$133.69 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 566 reviews

    Conveniently located in the centre of Essen, Hotel Stay offers buffet breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    From US$110.49 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 2,701 reviews

    Just 300 metres from Essen Central Station, this family-run hotel offers traditional-style rooms with satellite TV, daily buffet breakfasts, and a 24-hour reception. Wi-Fi is free in the lobby.

    From US$81.06 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 612 reviews

    This 3-star hotel in Essen city centre is just 500 metres from Essen Train Station. It offers modern, themed rooms, underground parking and free Wi-Fi internet in all areas.

    From US$132.59 per night
  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 3,742 reviews

    Situated in Essen, 800 metres from Grillo Theatre, Flowers Hotel Essen features accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    From US$128.29 per night

FAQs about hotels in Essen

One of Europe's Culture Capitals

Once a city of steel and coal mining, now one of the cultural capitals of Europe, Essen is one of Germany’s greenest cities and is home to many historical landmarks such as the Cathedral of Essen and Nikolauskirche, along with the charismatic half-timbered medieval quarters of Kettwig.

The botanical garden of Grugapark has a host of plants and flora, whilst Essen’s historical past is on show through landmarks such as Basilica St Ludgerus, Alte Kirche and the Old Synagogue Essen.

The main shopping area is based around Kettwiger Strasse, within the vicinity is Essen’s medieval Dom containing several priceless collections of artwork. Museum Folkwang features 19th and 20th-century art and several cafés, bars and restaurants line the city’s streets.

In summer you can swim, windsurf, take a boat ride or enjoy a picnic on the banks of Lake Baldeney and the Baldeneysee Seaside Beach. Essen has ice-skating rinks in some areas during winter. Movie Park Germany is also a popular attraction.

Essen Central Station offers direct links to Oberhausen, Dortmund, Cologne, Duisburg, and Dusseldorf. Booking.com has several accommodation options in North Rhine-Westphalia and Essen.

Learn more about visiting Essen

  • 146 attractions
  • 27 points of interest
  • 43 neighbourhoods
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What guests said about Essen:

  • 8.0

    Great exhibition halls at Messe Essen, for annual classic...

    Great exhibition halls at Messe Essen, for annual classic car show. Shopping is good with large shopping centre in town. Lots of restuarants and eating places. Dusseldorf within travelling distance and airport easily reached.
    Guest review by
    Hall
  • 10.0

    We visited the Zollverein UNECSO.

    We visited the Zollverein UNECSO. You could easily spend a full day discovery everything. The city is wonderful. Very green. Food portions are big. Great value for money. The Villa Hügel was very interesting. Unfortunately too little to view without a tour which only occurs on certain days / weekends.
    Guest review by
    Damian
    South Africa
  • 6.0

    Unfortunately, due to the horrible accommodation, I left...

    Unfortunately, due to the horrible accommodation, I left Essen too soon. but I give a plus for: Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex Red Dot Design Museum And I give a Minus for the unkempt appearance and the mess in some public areas.
    Guest review by
    ovidiu
    Romania
  • 10.0

    The Folkwang Museum, one of the major museums in North-Rhine...

    The Folkwang Museum, one of the major museums in North-Rhine-Westphalia, is already worth a trip to Essen and will occupy you for half a day. Besides current exhibitions it has 24 large rooms with a permanent exhibition on modern art that can be accessed free of charge. Also worth visiting is the Zeche-Zollverein industrial museum and the Alte Synagogue museum and commemoration centre, only 10 minutes away from the main station. Essen also has many restaurants and is one of the main shopping destinations in the region. In winter, there is a large Christmas market and in January/February the Wintertraum Essen, a large open air ice rink with food outlets.
    Guest review by
    Catherine
    United Kingdom
  • 4.0

    Essen is not a touristic city and there's not a lot to see...

    Essen is not a touristic city and there's not a lot to see around. One can visit the museum of the region which is good, and the Christmas Market -other than that I don't think it's a place to come back.
    Guest review by
    Ana Isabel Pimenta
    Netherlands
  • 8.0

    Since our stay was not a long one, we couldn't have time to...

    Since our stay was not a long one, we couldn't have time to go round the city , but what I can say about the city Essen is, Essen is a calm place to stay during your holidays , we did not have any problems.
    Guest review by
    Owusu

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  • Hotel Essener Hof; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

    Stadtkern, Essen
    From US$122.46 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5,358 reviews
    It is the second time I have visited the Essener Hof. The hotel is conveniently situated near the central station. The staff was very kind and helpful. The room was clean and spacious, and the bed was comfortable. Perfect for my short stay in Essen. Until next time.
    Guest review by
    Grigorios
    Greece

  • Schlosshotel Hugenpoet

    Kettwig, Essen
    From US$406.05 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
    Fantastic Hotel and Breakfast was extraordinary. The Landscape and the Building itself. Really worth a trip! Quite and well located - very close to Essen.
    Guest review by
    George
    Switzerland

  • New Work Hotel Essen

    Suedviertel, Essen
    From US$98.21 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 2,782 reviews
    This is a good hotel for a quick visit to Essen. It's very close to the station and town centre. There are some restaurants nearby.
    Guest review by
    Timothy
    United Kingdom

  • Trip Inn Hotel & Suites Essen

    Suedviertel, Essen
    From US$153.46 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,942 reviews
    The hotel is good and located to the central train station of Essen
    Guest review by
    Tonie
    Germany

  • Motel One Essen

    Stadtkern, Essen
    From US$182.92 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 2,352 reviews
    Modern 1950's style hotel at the heart of Essen.
    Guest review by
    IGentiluomo
    Belgium