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Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

4.5 star property
Savor Mediterranean meals on the sunny terrace before venturing to nearby attractions including Veltins-Arena and ZOOM Erlebniswelt

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Stays by friends Hotel Arena Gelsenkirchen offers a welcoming atmosphere near key attractions. Enjoy Mediterranean dishes at the restaurant any time, with terrace dining options. Free WiFi keeps guests connected, and the bar is perfect for relaxing after exploring.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
22 Mar - 23 Mar

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Twin Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 52 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Suite

Executive Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
  • 90 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Located in Erle, a neighbourhood in Gelsenkirchen, Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen is in the suburbs and next to a golf course. Starlight Express Theater and Westfalenhallen are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Alpincenter Bottrop. Enjoy an event or a match at Rudolf Weber-Arena, and consider making time for Movie Park Germany—a top attraction that's not to be missed. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Gelsenkirchen travel guide
Map
Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen, NW, 45891

What's nearby

  • Rural landscape near Schalke training grounds and stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany
    Veltins-Arena
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Zoom Erlebniswelt
    ZOOM Erlebniswelt
    5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Movie Park Germany
    Movie Park Germany
    19 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Schloss Berge
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Starlight Express Theater
    19 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

  • Gelsenkirchen Zoo Station
    6 min drive
  • VELTINS-Arena Station
    13 min walk
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Yumini - Sushi & Grill
    19 min walk
  • KFC
    19 min walk
  • Cafe Del Sol
    16 min walk
  • Curry Heinz
    5 min drive
  • McDonald's
    16 min walk

About this property

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Luxury hotel near ZOOM Erlebniswelt
Located close to Alpincenter Bottrop and Movie Park Germany, Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen provides an adjacent golf course, concerts and live shows and a terrace. Get out on the links at this hotel and enjoy amenities such as golf caddies. Treat yourself to some rest and relaxation at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen, the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as mini golf and a bar.
Other perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Access to a nearby health club, express check-out and express check-in
  • Golf cart on-site, bike parking and coffee/tea in reception
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 198 rooms boast comforts, such as pillow menus and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Composting and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/bath combinations
  • 41-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and art supplies

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in GreenSign Hotel – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 966 metres
  • Street parking available
  • Covered parking on site (EUR 15 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 19 for adults and EUR 9.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bicycle repair station
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycle tours
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Evening entertainment
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Gym
  • Mini golf
  • Sauna
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Mini golf
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 4,779 square feet of conference space
  • 9 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Sauna
  • Spa open select days
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Lift (120 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (140 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 11 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 2005
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Electric bike charging
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 11 August to 22 August:
  • Dining venue

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 19 for adults and from EUR 9.50 for children
  • Covered self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per accommodation, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day
  • Spa fee: EUR 5 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve high chair
This property accepts credit cards, mobile payments and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting

We should mention

Reservations are required for golf tee times; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 star Superior, and is displayed on this page as 4.5 stars.

Property is also known as

Welcome Gelsenkirchen
stays by friends Gelsenkirchen
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Gelsenkirchen
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen Gelsenkirchen
stays by friends Hotel Arena Gelsenkirchen
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen on 22 Mar 2026 start from AU$179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen located?

Located in Erle, this luxury hotel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from ZOOM Erlebniswelt and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Alpincenter Bottrop. Movie Park Germany and Westfield Centro are also within 16 mi (25 km). VELTINS-Arena Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marko

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Stanko

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Das Zimmer war sauber und gut ausgestattet, das Personal am Service und beim Frühstück war sehr nett und zuvorkommend. Das Frühstücksbuffet hat keine Wünsche offen gelassen. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Luca

War in Ordnung
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie immer eine gut Wahl !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie immer fast alle ok !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles okay soweit 👍
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie immer einfach klasse für Spiele von Schalke ! Bitte mehr Körnerbrötchen zum Frühstück !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Claudia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Zimmer war frisch renoviert und sehr sauber. Die Ausstattung ist gut mit Nespresso Maschine und Safe. Negativ ist uns der starke Farbgeruch aufgefallen, welcher wirklich unangenehm auch im Hals gereizt hat. Das Hotel wurde noch vor einigen Wochen gestrichen, leider wurde wohl nicht ausreichend gelüftet. Dies geführte dazu, dass wir mitten in der Nacht das Zimmer wechseln wollten. War aber auch kein Problem. Ansonsten hat es uns gut gefallen, Personal sehr nett, Frühstück ausgezeichnet. Das Hotel liegt ca. 5 km außerhalb der City, diese ist mit Öffis aber schnell zu erreichen.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles wie immer ! einfach Gut !
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alles in allen eine Gute Adresse um Schalkespiele zu erleben !
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
War alles gut. Vielen Dank
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie immer sehr Gut !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Der Check in ist ab 15 Uhr, wir sind 1:27 h früher angekommen. Das Hotel hat uns mitgeteilt, dass das Zimmer bereits fertig sei, aber wenn wir gleich rein wollen, eine Gebühr von 20€ anfällt. Was bei anderen Hotels ein Gäste-Serviceleistung ist, wird hier als clevere zusätzliche Einnahmequelle (bei einem ohnehin „lagetypischen“ Preis) genutzt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wie immer euin guter Aufenthalt auf der Durchreise ! Wir waren sehr zufrieden
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Domien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uitgebreid ontbijt,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir durften ein frisch renoviertes Zimmer bewohnen ! Wir waren sehr zufrieden !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Das Frühstücksbuffet ist grundsätzlich sehr Gut ! Allerdings Butter und zb. Schmierkäse nicht mehr in Portionen abgepackt , finde ich nicht Hygienisch ! Ebenso fehlen kleine Behälter für die Marmelade ! Und die Kaffeetassen sind viel zu schwer und groß ! aus meiner Sicht ungeeignet für Kaffee !
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Alles super gewesen
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Heinz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Komme in jedem Fall wieder

Sehr nettes Personal, sehr schöne Zimmer und sehr gutes Frühstück
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
wie immer gut bei Schalke Spielen !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gute Unterkunft bei Schalkespielen !
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Werner

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Trotz Umbaumaßnahme hat der Ablauf mit dem Frühstücksbüffet sehr Gut geklappt !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

René Wolfgang

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel entspricht nicht einem üblichen Hotelstandard den man erwartet. In der Lobby flickenhaft überarbeitet, die Arena Suite maximal 90er Jahre Standard, zwar einigermaßen in Schuss aber nicht mehr zeitgemäß
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Seit der Eröffnung 2005 buche ich dieses Hotel immer mal wieder, um Veranstaltungen in der Veltins Arena zu besuchen. Mittlerweile gab es ja schon einige Eigentümerwechsel. Und jetzt ist es unter der Führung von "Welcome Hotels". Die Nähe zur Arena macht es für mich perfekt. In 3 Minuten ist man da. Ja, die Einrichtung ist etwas in die Jahre gekommen (stört mich nicht). Aber perfekt sauber. Die Betten sind wirklich ausgezeichnet. Super freundliches Personal (Check-In, Check-Out, Bar, Frühstück) Online Check-In gemacht. Dadurch hat der Check-In im Hotel ungefähr 1 Minute gedauert (man musste nur die Zimmerkarten abholen). Das Frühstück ist für diesen Preis wirklich unschlagbar. Es gibt alles was man braucht und es schmeckt. Ich habe auf dem Hotelgelände geparkt. Normalerweise kostet das 15 Euro die Nacht. Warum ich diesen nicht bezahlen musste (fahren Sie einfach raus), weiß ich zwar nicht, hat mich aber auch nicht gestört :-)
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025