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Ramada by Wyndham Essen
This 4-star hotel is next to Viehofer Platz Tram Stop in the centre of Essen, 300 metres from Porscheplatz square. It offers modern rooms and a stylish restaurant and bar.
Hotel Essener Hof; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
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.
Hotel Bredeney
Offering a pool, sauna area, and free Wi-Fi throughout, this 4-star hotel is located in the quiet Bredeney district.
Holiday Inn Essen City Centre, an IHG Hotel
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.
GHOTEL hotel & living Essen
This 3-Star Superior hotel is situated in the Westviertel district in Essen, 500 metres from the Essen Central Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
NH Essen
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.
McDreams Hotel Essen
Set in Essen, 1.8 km from The Unperfecthouse, McDreams Hotel Essen features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
This 4-star hotel is located directly south of Essen city centre. It is 1 underground station from Essen Main Station and 3 stops from the Gruga-Halle exhibition centre.
Yggotel Solsort
Situated on the shopping and gourmet mile in Essen, this traditional hotel is an ideal base for exploring all of the city’s main attractions. All rooms offer cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
Boutique Essen City
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.
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Essen's best hotels with breakfast
Select Hotel Handelshof Essen
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 3,964 reviewsThis hotel opposite Essen Central Station offers, Wi-Fi.. The pedestrian area starts outside the hotel. The Select Hotel Handelshof Essen has modern, air-conditioned rooms with high ceilings.
Breakfast, the personal was very nice and location.
Atelier Hotel Essen-City
Hotel in Nordviertel, EssenBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,678 reviewsThe Hotel Atelier Garni offers modern rooms, a daily breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi internet. It is located in Essen city centre, just a 5-minute walk from the Colosseum Theatre.
The best thing about the hotel is definitely staff, very helpful.
Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
Hotel in EssenBreakfast options8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 1,208 reviewsThis 4-star hotel offers modern accommodation, spa facilities and free parking in Burgaltendorf. It lies a short walk from the old castle ruins and 11 km from Essen city centre.
It was clean and child-friendly. Swimming pool was also very nice
Stadt-gut-Hotel Rheinischer Hof
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,538 reviewsThis 3-star, family-run hotel lies in the tranquil Rüttenscheid district of Essen, and is centrally located within easy reach of the Essen exhibition centre, main railway station and Düsseldorf...
Friendly staff. Free public transportation tickets
8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 4,237 reviewsIdeally 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.
Great new, renovated rooms with fantastic showering
Boutique-Hotel GEORGES
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 605 reviewsThis boutique hotel is located in Essen’s trendy Rüttenscheid district, a 5-minute walk from the Grugahalle and Essen’s exhibition centre.
Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Zimmer, sauber, gemütlich
Sengelmannshof
Hotel in Kettwig, EssenBreakfast options8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 443 reviewsLocated in Essen’s green Kettwig district, this charming hotel features a timber-framed exterior and a spacious beer garden. Guests enjoy local cuisine, free Wi-Fi and 2 bowling alleys.
sehr freundliches personal und sehr schöne zimmer.
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenBreakfast options8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 740 reviewsThis 4-star superior hotel beside the Messe Essen exhibition centre offers free Wi-Fi, modern wellness facilities, and great transport links.
Safe garage for motorbike, easy access.Quiet location.
Budget hotels in Essen
Bed & Breakfast BonnaNotte
Hotel in EssenCheap hotel7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 629 reviewsBed & Breakfast BonnaNotte is conveniently located 20 metres from Münstermannstraße tram stop and features bright rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi.
Reichhaltiges Angebot beim Frühstücksbuffet, schöne Zimmer.
Moxy Essen City
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 3,882 reviewsConveniently situated in Essen, Moxy Essen City provides air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.
Style and comfort, easy check in, 24hour reception
8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 2,985 reviewsIdeally 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.
Very Freindly staf Very clean We had ghly recommend
Motel One Essen
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenCheap hotel8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 2,032 reviewsThis new hotel lies in the pedestrian area in the heart of Essen, 500 metres from Essen Main Station and Essen Cathedral. Motel One Essen features a 24-hour lounge and free Wi-Fi.
Modern 1950's style hotel at the heart of Essen.
8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,592 reviewsThis 4-star hotel is located directly south of Essen city centre. It is 1 underground station from Essen Main Station and 3 stops from the Gruga-Halle exhibition centre.
Nice people that speak other languages. Very important
Unperfekthotel
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenCheap hotel8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 209 reviewsBoasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Unperfekthotel is situated in the centre of Essen, a few steps from The Unperfecthouse.
Sehr viel Platz im Zimmer und ein schönes großes Bad
8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 397 reviewsSet in an extraordinary historic building, Alte Lohnhalle - Industriekulturhotel offers modern accommodation in an unusual setting.
fabulous historic building with a great atmosphere
8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 829 reviewsOffering creative cuisine, soundproofed rooms and high-speed internet, this hotel in Essen lies directly beside the Stadtgarten Park and Philharmonic Hall.
Central location with excellent parking facilities.
Hotels located in the centre of Essen
Suite-Apartment-Essen
Hotel in Ostviertel, EssenCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 226 reviewsProviding free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fully equipped kitchen, this apartment is located just 1 km away from Essen city centre. Essen Messe Exhibition Grounds can be reached in 10 minutes by car.
This was our 4th stay here and it was as great as always.
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
Hotel in Kettwig, EssenCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 345 reviewsThis 5-star Superior hotel is a 17th century castle offering luxury accommodation, award-winning cuisine, and free parking. It is located in Essen's south western district of Kettwig.
Alles sehr hochwertig! Vom Frühstück bis zur Ausstattung.
Hotel Das Lola
Hotel in EssenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 205 reviewsBoasting excellent transport connections, this privately run, 4-star hotel enjoys a woodland location in Bredeney, in south Essen. Shops, tennis courts, and golf facilities are just minutes away.
Great hotel, good breakfast, ideal location for me
Hotel Am Brinkerplatz
Hotel in Steele, EssenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 88 reviewsLocated 4.6 km from Kunsthaus Essen, Hotel Am Brinkerplatz offers 3-star accommodation in Essen and features a garden, a terrace and a bar.
The breakfast was great and the staffs were excellent.
Pension Ruhrfrosch
Hotel in Kettwig, EssenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 169 reviewsSituated in Essen, 6.1 km from Basilica St. Ludgerus, Pension Ruhrfrosch features accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.
extrem Sauber sehr nette Atmosphäre perfekte Lage
Hotel Maximilians
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenCentral location8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 836 reviewsThis modern 3-star hotel is centrally located in Essen's Rüttenscheid district. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Very good value for money. Modern and well designed.
8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 643 reviewsSet in Essen, 300 metres from Colosseum Theater, Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz offers air-conditioned rooms and a bar.
Kurze Wege zu Limberger Platz und Hbf (2 UBahn-Stationen)
Hotel An der Gruga
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 632 reviewsThis 3-star superior hotel is centrally located in Essen's Rüttenscheid district.
Lekker vlak bij de messe en in hotel lekker rustig
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.
What guests said about Essen:
- 4.0Scored 4.0
Essen was mostly destroyed in the war.
Essen was mostly destroyed in the war. Everything in the city center is either ugly 50s or even uglier 70s buildings. The shopping district has mostly Döner take-aways and mobile phone shops, public transport grinds to a 30-minute tact after 20h even on the main lines and stops at 23h, cultural offers are sparse (but if you have a car, you can always travel over the always jammed A40 to Düsseldorf, Dortmund or Duisburg … also ugly, but slightly bigger, Düsseldorf even has car sharing providers that none of the other have). Nicer houses are in Essen-Bredeney on the hill-top with the Villa Krupp and in Essen-Werden, where the Folkwang University has a good concert and performance schedule, the Baldeney See is a huge lake and the Zeche Zollverein an interesting mining-related museum with cool tours, and Museum Folkwang has surprisingly many big names for such a poor city. But other than that, avoid Essen at all cost.
g3cdGermany - 8.0Scored 8.0
Our visit to Essen was prompted by our attendance at a stamp...
Our visit to Essen was prompted by our attendance at a stamp collectors' exhibition at the "Messe". The exhibition halls and facilities are world class. We also visited the excellent art Museum Folkwang, and the new museums at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein (discontinued but preserved coal mine and coke processing plant) as well as the Krupp family mansion, "Villa Hugel". Essen is off the beaten tourist path, which is not at all a bad thing. Public transportation was esy to use with a 24/48 hour pass but the main train station was pretty confusing.
RobertUnited States - 10Scored 10
Apartment was great, very clean, and It looks exactly like...
Apartment was great, very clean, and It looks exactly like on the pictures! The location is also great, very close to metro station, 15min away from city center. I highly recommend it, especially for big groups, since there was more than enough space. The only one little things: there is no hairdryer in the apartment
DraganaSerbia - 8.0Scored 8.0
Not much to do in Essen.
Not much to do in Essen. I was there for a security event, so it was a fly-in fly-out for four days. I wanted to have time to visit some historical sights, but nothing within walking distance from the city centre. The town is full of shops, restaurants and bars. But that's pretty much it; I wouldn't recommend it as a place to visit.AndyGermany - 8.0Scored 8.0
Historical Essen was destroyed during WWII so vast majority...
Historical Essen was destroyed during WWII so vast majority of the city is quite new with very modern appearance except from some wonderful churches, still one can also find interesting historical monuments here - e.g. Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (we enjoyed a guide tour for two hours and had a coffee and went here to open swimming pool!), remarkable medieval old town houses in Kettwig (some parts date back to the 14th century!) and huge botanical garden (Botanischer Garten der Universität Duisburg-Essen). This summer (2022) is 8 Euro month ticket valid for all German local trains, so you can travel as much as you like.LenkaCzech Republic - 8.0Scored 8.0
The area around main transit station (HBF) is very...
The area around main transit station (HBF) is very metropolitan - tiny untidy shops of several cultures to quickly provide food and minor services to a traveller. Very convenient at day, but somewhat uncomfortable during evening and night hours. I was only around there and around Zollverein. Zollverein is an absolutely stunning venue. Consider it as a huge park with decaying remains of an old Gardaland/Disneyland overgrown with vegetation. It's really just remains of a coal processing plant. Note: I was outside only.AAnonymousSlovenia
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- From CNY 1,013.56 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,880 reviewsWe were travelling across the Germany because we had quite long holidays (leisure trip). It was our first place to stay overnight. We are quite satisfied with that hotel located in city center. At the reception we have been answered all the questions, it was a very friendly experience 🙂 The room itself is very spacious and equipped with everything you need. Next day we enjoyed delicious and various breakfast. Might be recommended for the people with children for overnight or few overnights.
Erast GibadullinNetherlands - From CNY 1,249.27 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 4,597 reviewsI came to Essen for a board game convention held at Essen Messe. While my stay was very much enjoyable, and I have no complaints about the hotel and the staff, it is definitely too expensive for what it offers. I paid a lot more, just because I was there during the “rush hour”. My room rate was almost 200€ a night, and not even breakfast was included (the price was 18€ per person).MajaAustria
- From CNY 1,850.33 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 2,970 reviews-Location is great for Christmas markets -Essen is a good middle point to see a bunch of different towns and markets -despite small parking area (underground garage with gate, and it’s know to be a 16 car Parkplatz) even when filled easy to find parking very near by! Also the machine you get your parking ticket from will tell you it’s full, so you don’t drive in and get stuck.AmandaUnited States
- From CNY 942.84 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 2,298 reviewsVery friendly staff - they could speak English, apart from the lady at breakfast who didn’t speak a word of English and seemed surprised I couldn’t speak German…. Very sorry. I can speak English French Italian Spanish but I never learned German A German friend of mine was staying same hotel so we share taxi ride to our venue, Freak Show in Essen-Steele, which was very niceSophieUnited Kingdom
- From CNY 1,720.69 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 2,032 reviewsThe Rooms were excellent nice & clean had a great view over the Christmas Market, the location for us was ideal as we used the local transport to get us to other towns nearby & we knew the car was safe in the car park near the hotel. Breakfast was amazing an excellent choice especially as it was a continental breakfast, we all enjoyed it our breakfast at Motel one in EssenLindseyUnited Kingdom
- From CNY 1,048.91 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 3,186 reviewsGood location 10-15 mins by foot to the center of Essen, 20 mins car ride to Oberhausen Centro, new room, baby bed service, paid parking spaces, great selection of breakfast, including a pancake machine, TV had HDMI connection & Bluetooth speaker, bathroom was modern, the interior of the room was modern and the hotel had a nice welcoming feel. Excellent price quality ratio.
JTravelingNetherlands - From CNY 1,112.16 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 3,098 reviewsI go to Essen every year for a few days of board games (the Essen Spiel in October). For that purpose, the hotel is very convenient: great location, close to downtown and the convention; has its own (paid) parking lot; AMAZING breakfast (lots of warm and cold options, really well made and plentiful); tables to play games later on.
RubensNetherlands - From CNY 471.42 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,485 reviewsThe hotel was easy to find, has its own parking, check-in was very simple and fast, all the facilities were clean like they were brand new. Manager is available for a call all the time for a question or a problem. Wi-fi was good, hotel is quiet and worth the money you pay.
MarioBosnia and Herzegovina - From CNY 915.74 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 3,229 reviewsReally nice hotel. Comfortable, new, convenient location. Convenient parking. Friendly staff. It seems that Friday maybe part of the weekend and that this hotel has a lot of guests that travel for work. There are large companies nearby. It was pretty quiet.
WillemNetherlands - 9.5Scored 9.5ExceptionalRated exceptional· 168 reviewsApartment had plenty of room and very well furnished. Location is excellent for the Essen Christmas Market and close to plenty of shopping and restaurants. Covered parking (on request) is very convenient and directly under apartment.MichaelUnited States
- From CNY 432.37 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 846 reviewsEverything - location to the Hauptbahnhof, essen city's commercial/food centers, the kitchen and the sleeping rooms, batheoom facilities were ok as well. All in all a decent environment to stay in.
DonaldUnited States - From CNY 982.13 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 955 reviewsThe room is very good and the presented breakfast is excellent. The hotel staff are very kind and very helpful . The hotel location is very accessible and surrounded with the most needed services.aliTunisia
- From CNY 1,052.84 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 668 reviewsHotel a little outdated but incredible service, they really want their customer to feel well and care of every details. On evening I'll ask for a beer, at my surprise it was gifted !GuySwitzerland
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 740 reviewsExcellent breakfast, clean and soundproof rooms. Great location close to the Grugapark, concert halls and U11 stop and Essen Hospital. Friendly personnel, especially at the bar!
PriyaGermany - 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 836 reviewsI found the Hotel to be most comfortable and so close to the Exhibition venue at Messen making it an ideal place to stay in the future. The reception staff highly efficient.Sean F.Ireland
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,171 reviewsGood aparthotel to visit the Essen Messe. Nice place, parking free outside and confortable rooms. The kitchen is the room is a plus for a longterm stay.AbelSpain
- From CNY 1,096.06 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 843 reviewsNice location Perfect for essenspiel (they open restaurant for you)PeykTurkey
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,592 reviewsWe are very happy with our stay at this hotel. Very good serviceVeselinaBulgaria
- From CNY 1,690.21 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 3,964 reviewsThis is probably the best hotel of them all i Essen. Super !!!!JohanSweden
- From CNY 1,096.06 per night7.7Scored 7.7GoodRated good· 717 reviewsSpacious, clean hotel in EssenLilianeSwitzerland
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