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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· 4,001 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· 1,688 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.
Stadt-gut-Hotel Rheinischer Hof
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenBreakfast options8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 1,547 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· 4,301 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· 609 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· 450 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· 746 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.
Hotel Das Lola
Hotel in EssenBreakfast options8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 211 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
Budget hotels in Essen
Hotel Schmidt garni
Hotel in EssenCheap hotel7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 553 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
8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 3,000 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
8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 1,175 reviewsLocated in Essen, 600 metres from Fair Essen, Mintrops Concierge Hotel features views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service.
Excellent location and spotless rooms and facilities
Motel One Essen
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenCheap hotel8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 2,056 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· 1,606 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
8.5Scored 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
Unperfekthotel
Hotel in Stadtkern, EssenCheap hotel8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 211 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· 843 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.
Hotels located in the centre of Essen
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.
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
Hotel in Kettwig, EssenCentral location8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 351 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 Am Brinkerplatz
Hotel in Steele, EssenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 97 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.
Pension Ruhrfrosch
Hotel in Kettwig, EssenCentral location8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 171 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
Alte Lohnhalle - Industriekulturhotel
Hotel in Kray, EssenCentral location8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 399 reviewsSet in an extraordinary historic building, Alte Lohnhalle - Industriekulturhotel offers modern accommodation in an unusual setting.
fabulous historic building with a great atmosphere
8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 663 reviewsSet in Essen, 300 metres from Colosseum Theater, Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz offers air-conditioned rooms and a bar.
Sehr freundliches Personal am Empfang und an der Bar
Hotel An der Gruga
Hotel in Ruettenscheid, EssenCentral location8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 639 reviewsThis 3-star superior hotel is centrally located in Essen's Rüttenscheid district.
Lekker vlak bij de messe en in hotel lekker rustig
8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 914 reviewsSituated around 5 kilometres south-west of Essen’s city centre, this charming hotel lies on the old market square of historic Margarethenhoehe, just a 2-minute walk from the nearest U-Bahn (...
Quartier is great. Restaurant is great. Staff is great.
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 € 99 per night7.5Scored 7.5GoodRated good· 3,380 reviewsOne of the least glamorous hotels we ever stayed, but one of the most comfortable. We especially enjoyed the suite room with our two kids. Very practical and cosy. Remarkable architectonic setup with corridors like an airport. Quite memorable. The main highlight for this family with kids was the swimming pool and for the parents the sauna. Quite nice facilities. We had a good time. Breakfast was fine, no special items, but pleasant anyway.
WillemNetherlands - From € 180 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 399 reviewsIt is a very interesting hotel. Very industrial. The surroundings are not special. It is a suburb of Essen, Pretty far away from the center of Essen, There are not nice restaurants in the area. The Biergarten in front of the hotel is very nice but pretty low quality food. I recommend this place for 1 or 2 nights. You can easily acces bike trails that are very well maintained a couple of minutes away from the hotel
FransNetherlands - From € 148.50 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 3,704 reviewsI came to University of Duisburg-Essen in Essen, Germany as a visiting scientist. I visited this hotel before I move into the rental guesthouse. Is it a recently built hotel? The facilities are very neat and there is enough room size to use alone. The hotel location is very close to the shopping plaza. This hotel will be the best choice if someone want to come on a journey or visit Essen.ChoiSouth Korea
- From € 145 per night7.9Scored 7.9GoodRated good· 4,647 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 € 121.95 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 4,001 reviewsThe location is great, it's right across the street from Essen Hbf, but it's quiet too. The hotel itself is gorgeous and my room was clean and looked really nice. Sunday morning breakfast was great; everything you could ask for, fresh bread, eggs, sausages, pancakes, waffles, loved it! I've only spent one night but I will definitely be returning!EstherNetherlands
- From € 89 per night8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 227 reviewsThe apartment is in a quiet area, Super market (ALDI) was within 5 min walking distance. Essen City centre was 15-20 minutes walk with good availability of all types of restaurants for dinner. We knew that there are no meals available. The kitchen was well equipped. A good place for a family. The place was like a 2nd home.
VIJAY KUMARIndia - From € 97 per night8.0Scored 8.0Very goodRated very good· 1,004 reviewsThe location of the hotel is obviously very convenient when you have to get to the Messe Essen as the train station is only a 5 minute walk away. Parking was also available and convenient. Breakfast was plenty and very good, although the breakfast room seemed a bit dark and more light would be nice ;).RichardUnited Kingdom
- From € 65 per night5.8Scored 5.8Above averageRated okay· 1,411 reviewsWorth hotel ever, please don’t waste your money. Just find some another hotel. Beds are too bad, the heating system is not working, people unfriendly at all. For sure they know nothing about hospitality businessMahmoudSyria
- 8.3Scored 8.3Very goodRated very good· 3,917 reviewsAn all around wonderful hotel! Location is great as it’s a 7 minute walk from the Essen HBF. The hotel is clean and modern. The staff were extremely friendly. The bar and the lobby area puts the cherry on topVulindhlelaGermany
- From € 174 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 746 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 - From € 85.50 per night6.8Scored 6.8PleasantRated pleasant· 158 reviewsThe building has seen better days. Rooms are not updated either. But room was clean and had everything that I needed. Short distance to Messe Essen. No traffic issues.
SabinaGermany - From € 67 per night7.8Scored 7.8GoodRated good· 2,228 reviewsClean, modern hotel with free parking. Very close to city center. Everything was really good, better than expected. I would recommend this hotel to everyone.
MuhamedBosnia and Herzegovina - 8.7Scored 8.7FabulousRated fabulous· 1,101 reviewsThe rooms are spacious, functional and clean. Staff is very helpful and friendly. also the premises around the hotel are nice and green. Breakfast is OK.
Linda CoppinBelgium - From € 94 per night7.6Scored 7.6GoodRated good· 2,929 reviewsI like how close the hotel is to the city centre,it makes for very easy travel. The staff are very helpful and the main lobby is modern and stylish.BrandonUnited Kingdom
- 8.6Scored 8.6FabulousRated fabulous· 4,301 reviewsComfortable hotel in city centre location. Room was great, comfy bed. The hotel is easy walking distance to everything in the city of Essen.CJBoarlandUnited Kingdom
- From € 101.65 per night8.4Scored 8.4Very goodRated very good· 3,122 reviewsThe hotel was very clean, breakfast buffet was great, staff was friendly. It was an easy walk to the Essen Christmas markets too.
KatherineGermany - From € 121.95 per night8.1Scored 8.1Very goodRated very good· 4,001 reviewsThis wonderful hotel was right across from the central train station. Clean, safe, friendly staff. Bar right in the hotel.NewarkUnited States
- 7.2Scored 7.2GoodRated good· 1,583 reviewsCozy hotel, stay for business trips and ease of travel since it's very close to the Essen stationkishlayIndia
- From € 70 per night7.1Scored 7.1GoodRated good· 2,305 reviewsBreakfast was OK. The hotel has no parking lot making it difficultTTitusBelgium
- From € 148.50 per night8.5Scored 8.5Very goodRated very good· 3,704 reviewsThe location of the hotel.ManuelMexico
