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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
Atelier Hotel Essen-City
Hotel in Nordviertel, EssenBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,710 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 Burgaltendorf, EssenBreakfast options8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 1,214 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· 1,553 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· 4,353 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
Hotel Am Brinkerplatz
Hotel in Steele, EssenBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 119 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.
Die Ausstattung des Hauses. Das Haus war sehr Sauber.
Hotel Gastgeb
Hotel in Fischlaken, EssenBreakfast options8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 521 reviewsThis family-run accommodation is located in Essen. Hotel Gastgeb features free Wi-Fi access is available. Rooms here at Hotel Gastgeb will provide you with a TV, a minibar and cable channels.
Top Location! Staff and Service excellent!!! Will Return!
Boutique-Hotel GEORGES
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenBreakfast options8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 612 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· 461 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.
Budget hotels in Essen
7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 3,214 reviewsSet in Essen, 1.8 km from The Unperfecthouse, McDreams Hotel Essen features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.
I always stayed at the McDreams when I am coming to Germany.
5.8Scored 5.8Above averageRated okay· 1,440 reviewsOffering a central yet quiet location in Essen, this hotel is just a 2-minute walk from the Philharmonic Hall and 500 metres from Essen Main Station.
The location was good and the breakfast was superb
Hotel Bredeney
Hotel in Bredeney, EssenCheap hotel7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 3,461 reviewsOffering a pool, sauna area, and free Wi-Fi throughout, this 4-star hotel is located in the quiet Bredeney district.
Amazing hotel, would stay again if ever in that area
Hotel Wilhelmshöhe
Hotel in Bedingrade, EssenCheap hotel7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 544 reviewsRun since 1909, this traditional hotel is just 7 km from Essen city centre. It features spa and fitness facilities and rooms with free Wi-Fi.
The spacious Room. Easy access Car parking on site
Hotel Rutherbach
Hotel in Werden, EssenCheap hotel7.4Scored 7.4GoodRated good· 778 reviewsThis small family-run hotel is beautifully located between the Werden and Kettwig districts of Essen, 7 km from Lake Baldeneysee and 8 km from the Folkwang Museum. Hotel Rutherbach offers free WiFi.
Family atmosphere , very clean. wonderful breakfast!
7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 507 reviewsThis hotel is between Essen and Gelsenkirchen, a 10-minute walk from Altenessen Station. It offers rooms, apartments, free parking and good motorway access.
Freundliches Personal, Sauberkeit,kostenfreier Parkplatz
Hotel Schmidt garni
Hotel in Fulerum, EssenCheap hotel7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 558 reviewsThe hotel is only 3.5 km from Essen exhibition centre and 22 km from Düsseldorf exhibition centre.
Sehr schön gelegenes Hotel. Top Frühstück Sehr nettes Team
Moxy Essen City
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenCheap hotel8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 3,955 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
Hotels located in the centre of Essen
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
Hotel in Kettwig, EssenCentral location8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 353 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 friends Essen Zeche Zollverein
Hotel in Stoppenberg, EssenCentral location8.8Scored 8.8FabulousRated fabulous· 1,165 reviewsSituated in Essen, less than 1 km from Ruhr Museum, hotel friends Essen Zeche Zollverein features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.
Very pleasant atmosphere, nice rooms, great breakfast
Suite-Apartment-Essen
Hotel in Ostviertel, EssenCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 227 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.
Hotel Das Lola
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 227 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.
Breakfast was excellent. Best bread rolls and jam!
Unperfekthotel
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 218 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
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 3,018 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
Pension Ruhrfrosch
Hotel in Kettwig, EssenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 178 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
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
Hotel in Suedviertel, EssenCentral location8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 1,615 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
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 SAR 644.10 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 2,328 reviewsThe hotel is in a slightly old-fashioned style. It is noticeable that certain parts of the rooms and hotel have been renovated. The room was of a decent size, very clean and the bed quite comfortable. The location has a positive and negative side. Positive: it is located quite centrally, easy to reach various places. Negative: it is very loud at night. The staff was nice. The breakfast has decent choices to choose from. Small and cosy area.KMilicaGermany
- From SAR 805.09 per night7.0Scored 7.0GoodRated good· 507 reviewsThe location is perfect for public transport. The subway is just outside the hotel, Altenessen trainstation is one stop by subway or a short walk. For events at the Messe it's ideal. Subway 11 takes you directly there in about 15 minutes or so. The breakfast isn't cheap at 15 Euro, but definitely worth it. The rooms are basic, but clean and neat. Staff is friendly and helpful.AntoniusNetherlands
- 8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 2,067 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 SAR 929.93 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 3,236 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 SAR 700.46 per night8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 688 reviewsNice location, walking distance to the city centre. Clean room and shower, fall in shower is very nice :) Bed were comfortable, only blankets a bit on a hotter side (but it's a personal choice, of course). Very helpful and friendly staff. Convenient parking downstairs. Good hotel, definitely recommend!AlexandraRussia
- 8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 3,254 reviewsHotel is located quite close to Essen railway station, in walking distance from main atractions. It's basic hotel, with recepcion desk open only in some hours, after that there is no staff. Room was pretty small, with basic equippement, but clean. I bought extra breafast - its was good, tasty and fresh.
MiroslawPoland - From SAR 841.36 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 4,353 reviewsSuperb hotel two minutes walk away from Essen Hbf. The staff are very friendly and efficient. I had a huge comfortable and quiet air conditioned room with a great ensuite bathroom. It had everything I could need including a kettle and Nespresso machine with pods. Highly recommended!
EdwardUnited Kingdom - 8.2Scored 8.2Very goodRated very good· 45 reviewsBefore I arrived all the information I got. Easy check in. And check it out. Good location, free parking and clean apartment you will feel like home. Supermarkets near until 9pm open .. good for family and friends. I will be back if I come to Essen againabdulrahmanUnited Arab Emirates
- From SAR 805.13 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 4,728 reviewsThe hotel was fantastic. We could walk into Essen centre in 10 mins, however the area you walked though was not as nice. The room and bed were great and the breakfast was amazing. The parking underneath the hotel was an added bonus. We loved our stay.PearsonUnited Kingdom
- 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 SAR 902.63 per night8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,175 reviewsNice location close to Messe Essen. Few steps to metro and public transport to the city center. Shops and high street close as well. Safe parking in the hotel. Clean room, enough towels, all in the kitchine corner, nice room.DrahomirCzech Republic
- 8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 850 reviews- 24/7 reception - great friendly staff - clean room, bathroom -cute plushy in room ✨ that you can buy for a price. -hotel has a cute personality of it's own -located in the very beautiful Rüttenscheid area
Anuj AjitGermany - From SAR 503.21 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 996 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 SAR 744.75 per night7.3Scored 7.3GoodRated good· 1,359 reviewsNothing. Worst hotel ever and usually I am not negative. They did not even send an automatic invoice. I had to ask for it. They said I did not give them the good email. Twice????
CynthiaLebanon - From SAR 805.13 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 4,728 reviewsThe hotel was of a surprising high quality. Rooms were extremely quiet. Airco was reasonably good. Wifi was good. The bathtub was perfect. The bed and bed linen were excellent.
B. JayNetherlands - From SAR 890.23 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 4,057 reviewsExcellent location! The hotel is located right in front Essen main train station and within walking distance from main stores and restaurants.MariaSaint Martin
- From SAR 559.53 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 3,214 reviewsThe neighborhood area is nice..many grossery shops and great pizza restaurant beneath the hotel..vast parking.newly furnished hotel..SasoNorth Macedonia
- From SAR 462.95 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 461 reviewsVery cozy little hotel with super friendly and helpful staff, a good breakfast and located in a very quiet part of town.Joerg AyrleGermany
- From SAR 561.58 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 1,984 reviewsSolid low budget hotel close to essen main station surprisingly ok breakfast and for a single room large showerTobiasGermany
- From SAR 595.80 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,249 reviewsWe enjoy everything while staying in this comfortable hotel.CHIALEHUnited States
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