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The 10 Best Hostels in Essen, Germany

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Attractively set in the Altendorf district of Essen, Hostel am Niederfeldsee is situated 2.4 km from Colosseum Theater, 2.4 km from University of Duisburg-Essen and 2.9 km from The Unperfecthouse. The property is around 2.9 km from Limbecker Platz, 3.2 km from GOP Variety Theatre Essen and 3.4 km from Grillo Theatre. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

Environment is very good 👍 the house is very clean

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8.3
Very Good
265 reviews
Price from
$53
per night

Ideally located in the Suedviertel district of Essen, The Bunk Hostel is located 200 metres from Aalto Theatre, less than 1 km from Grillo Theatre and a 4-minute walk from Philharmonic House Essen. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Essen Central Station.

This was my third booking in the hostel. I personally and my friend were so happy with the hostel. The staff is very kind and helpful. It is a really clean hostel. Each time I got surprised seeing the bathrooms clean. We did not feel that they are like shared ones. In a great location. Less than 5 min go essen hbf which is a great bhf with frequent train options to cities like köln/bonn/dusseldorf/münster. For sure a next time again place for me!

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8.1
Very Good
834 reviews
Price from
$121
per night

Hostel WohnZimmer-Essen has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Essen. Located around 1.8 km from Old Synagogue Essen, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.8 km away from Essen Central Station. The accommodation offers nightclub and a shared kitchen.

Very clean, very quiet and the staff is very friendly and cooperative

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8.1
Very Good
907 reviews
Price from
$30
per night

Ruhrtropolis Hostel is conveniently set in the centre of Essen, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Essen Cathedral, Colosseum Theater, and University of Duisburg-Essen. Old Synagogue Essen is 800 metres away and Grillo Theatre is 800 metres from the hostel.

the very nice staff and the variety of people I met there. Also the very good food and music. An elevator I could use. I highly recommend this as a place to stay. Essen is a very interesting City to visit. Wished to stay longer. Will certainly book again.Pete from Rainbow Candles Ltd. Ireland.

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7.5
Good
722 reviews
Price from
$27
per night

Situated in Essen, 2.6 km from Railway Museum Bochum, Pott Hostel - Zimmervermietung features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is around 5.6 km from Kunsthaus Essen, 7.5 km from Old Synagogue Essen and 7.6 km from Stoppenberg Collegiate Church. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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9.3
Wonderful
4 reviews
Price from
$60
per night