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Our top choices for Essen family-friendly hotels

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Excelente hotel"
Mexico
Ramon
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (281)
"Great service and very clean. "
United States
Shararah
The price is AU$169
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Stadtbezirke I
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (21)
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Germany
Thorsten
The price is AU$104
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

2.5 star property
Innenstadt Bochum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (518)
"This hotel was clean, comfortable, and very easy to check into. The room was small, but in a cozy and adorable way that made it feel just right. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and everything felt modern and well-kept. Plus, the location near the station made getting around super convenient. I’d definitely stay here again! "
United States
Erika
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

Vivotel Buerer Hof

Buer
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (21)
"All fine and i come back "
Germany
Gerald
The price is AU$135
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Vivotel Buerer Hof

Parkhotel Herne

4.0 star property
Herne
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (127)
"Nice hotel in the park. "
United States
Frank
The price is AU$187
includes taxes & fees
20 Dec - 21 Dec
Parkhotel Herne

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

4.5 star property
Erle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (41)
"It was okay, but there seemed to be some renovation work going on at the hotel. Because of that, not all services were available. Also, breakfast wasn’t served at 7:30 – nobody was there yet. It was set up later, which made us almost late for an appointment."
United Kingdom
Stanko
The price is AU$158
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

Stadtbezirke I
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (162)
"The hotel is clean and all the things you'd expect. The reception staff were brilliant - really, several cuts above what you'd expect in the average hotel. We had several good and helpful conversations in both English and German "
United Kingdom
Martin
The price is AU$210
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

Mercure Hotel Bochum City

Innenstadt Bochum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (731)
"Great staff."
Canada
MOHAMAD
The price is AU$149
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Mercure Hotel Bochum City

Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (296)
"Right at the central station, good location!"
United Kingdom
Eric Jimmy
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Moxy Essen City
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Frequently asked questions

What's Essen like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the culturally rich destination of Essen is a good choice. The museums, sporting events and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive place for families. Fly into Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Essen?
McDreams Hotel Essen-City is a hotel with free WiFi and soundproofed rooms, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Moxy Essen City and Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG.
How many family hotels will I find in Essen?
Expedia has 14 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Essen.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Essen?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Essen is 874 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Essen?
Philharmonie Essen, Limbecker Platz and International Christmas Market Essen are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Essen. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Grugahalle and Villa Hugel.
What's the best way for us to get around Essen?
Walk to nearby metro stations such as Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Essen Central Station, Essen Central Station (ESZ) or Essen-Kray Süd Station.