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Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (124)
"Clean room and nice breakfast "
United Kingdom
Chawki
The price is AU$112
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
Hotel Ambassador Essen

Hotel Ambassador Essen

Stadtkern
7.4 out of 10, Good, (497)
"Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent. "
United Kingdom
Ashok
The price is AU$84
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Exterior
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

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
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch served; local and international cuisine
Hotel Bredeney

Hotel Bredeney

4.0 star property
Bredeney
7.8 out of 10, Good, (207)
"The staff were absolutely fantastic, after an overbook by Expedia the staff went above and beyond for us as a family with two children. Would highly recommend and have saved this as a hotel we will be staying at in the future "
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is AU$138
includes taxes & fees
9 Dec - 10 Dec
Hotel Bredeney
Reception
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1006)
"Excelente hotel"
Mexico
Ramon
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Stadtbezirke I
7.8 out of 10, Good, (259)
"Clean room and excellent service."
United Kingdom
Nnamdi
The price is AU$103
includes taxes & fees
11 Dec - 12 Dec
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
Property amenity
Moxy Essen 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
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Moxy Essen City
Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds
McDreams Hotel Essen-City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Stadtbezirke I
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (564)
"lots of stuff nice easy hotel to stay in"
United Kingdom
Joshua
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee
Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

4.0 star property
Stadtkern
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (789)
"Fantastic hotel Great friendly hard working staff Lovely dinner and breakfast Very clean Huge rooms Great parking and electric charging Thank you - would stay again "
United Kingdom
CLAIRE
The price is AU$113
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
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FOUR Essen City Centre

FOUR Essen City Centre

Stadtbezirke I
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (534)
"Perfect location and excellent staff "
United Kingdom
Brian
The price is AU$109
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
FOUR Essen City Centre
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Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holsterhausen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (373)
"Great hotel, provided everything we need at a reasonable cost"
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is AU$107
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
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Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

4.0 star property
Stadtbezirk III
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (165)
"Love the hotel and very quiet neighbourhood. "
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
Lobby lounge
Webers - Das Hotel im RUHRTURM

Webers - Das Hotel im RUHRTURM

3.5 star property
Stadtbezirke I
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (432)
"Good business hotel. Nice room, good breakfast, good service, area is average, nothing special but convenient. Free parking off site"
United States
Anonymous traveller
Webers - Das Hotel im RUHRTURM
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NH Essen

NH Essen

4.0 star property
Stadtkern
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (446)
"Nice room, clean and quiet hotel, convenient location for public transportation, and walkable to many dining options. "
United States
Nicholas
The price is AU$127
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
NH Essen
Lobby sitting area
JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

Ruettenscheid
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (22)
"The property was excellent in all ways, however the 5th floor elevator door didn't close forcing us to walk up and down to ad from the 4th floor from the 6th floor with my 83 year old mother. I hope maintenance fixes this."
Canada
Karuna
The price is AU$122
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 18 per person)
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

3.5 star property
Stadtbezirke I
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (607)
"Great location "
United States
Linda
The price is AU$118
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Bar (on property)
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

4.0 star property
Suedviertel
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (731)
"Great place to stay, enjoy the Goethestubbe the muséum and the Park."
Switzerland
Christian
The price is AU$116
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
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Sheraton Essen Hotel

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Suedviertel
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (313)
"Excellent staff, very helpful "
United States
Mahyar
The price is AU$155
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Sheraton Essen Hotel
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Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

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
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Bar (on property)
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen

4.5 star property
Ruettenscheid
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (357)
"Top"
Germany
Stefan
The price is AU$179
includes taxes & fees
13 Dec - 14 Dec
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen
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Schlosshotel Hugenpoet

5.0 star property
Essen
9.4/10Exceptional (99 reviews)
11% off
Price is AU$1,228
for 2 nights, 1 room
AU$614 per night
includes taxes & fees
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
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Our guide on where to stay in Essen

Find the best Essen areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Essen
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Essen

Stadtkern

Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.

Ruettenscheid

Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

Stadtbezirke II

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.

Suedviertel

Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.

Essen

Stadtbezirke I

While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or International Christmas Market Essen, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

Stay near popular Essen attractions

The Zollverein XII Coal Mine Industrial Complex is an important example of a European primary industry of great economic significance in the 19th and 20th centuries. It consists of the complete installations of a historical coal-mining site: the pits, coking plants, railway lines, pit heaps, miner’s housing and consumer and welfare facilities. The mine is especially noteworthy of the high architectural quality of its buildings of the Modern Movement.
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Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

4.5/5 (84 reviews)
Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.
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Autumn walk around the lake.
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Baldeneysee

4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baldeneysee during your travels in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
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Essen and related destinations

Once an industrial powerhouse, Essen now dazzles visitors with the Zollverein Coal Mine's UNESCO-protected architecture and world-class art at Museum Folkwang. Discover Villa Hügel's opulent rooms where the Krupp family once lived, then sample local cuisine at Rüttenscheid's bustling restaurants and cafes.

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Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

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Recent Reviews in Essen

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"The room was quite spacious and clean. The staff was very kind and I had a great rest as the bed was really, really comfy "
Veronika 1-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

More cheap accommodation in Essen

B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

Universitaetsstr. 3 Bochum NW
The price is AU$112 per night from 21 Dec to 22 Dec
AU$112
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (513 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Essen?
Hotel Landhaus Knappmann is a favourite with Expedia customers. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices based on reviews include Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City and Schlosshotel Hugenpoet. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Essen.
What are some of the best holiday rentals that Essen has to offer?
Super nice and extremely large apartment approx. 145 m² in a country house in Priorei: This holiday home rental outside Essen has laundry facilities and WiFi to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. See all vacation rentals in Essen.
If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essen, will I receive a refund?
Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Essen.
What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Essen?
Based on reviews, Flowers Hotel Essen is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Other options to stay on the cheap include Pott Hostel and LaOla Living - Hostel. View all budget hotels in Essen.
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 options to stay with the children include Moxy Essen City and Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG. Also, attractions such as Ruhr Museum and Ruhr Museum are fun for children of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Essen.
What's the best LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Essen?
NH Essen is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free Wi-Fi and free Internet. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG and FOUR Essen City Centre are other good options for your trip. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Essen.
What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Essen?
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG and Hotel Bredeney. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Essen.
What's the best luxury hotel in Essen?
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free valet parking, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay. Another upscale option for your holiday is Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen. Find more luxury hotels in Essen.
What's the best boutique accommodation in Essen?
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a favourite hotel with our travellers looking for stylish accommodation, and features 36 guestrooms, 2 restaurants and free valet parking. If you want to stay at a boutique hotel, you might also want to look at Boutique-Hotel Georges. See all boutique hotels in Essen.
What's the best accommodation for a golf trip to Essen?
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a top hotel that has an adjacent golf course and features free WiFi. Another good choice is Hotel Rathaus 1910 if you'd like to be close to a golf course while in town. You can tee off at Golfclub Essen-Heidhausen e. V. during your trip. See more golf hotels in Essen.
What are some accommodation options with pools in Essen?
Hotel Bredeney: Hotel located near Messe Essen. Provides 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a full-service spa. View all hotels with pools in Essen.
What is the best spa hotel in Essen?
Hotel Bredeney is a top spa hotel featuring a fitness centre, a bar and an indoor pool. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you'll find massage treatments. Other popular spa hotels in Essen include Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen and Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf. See all spa hotels in Essen.
What's it like to stay in Essen?
Visitors give high marks for the shopping in Essen, which is also known for its theatres and live music. This cultural city also attracts tourists with its sporting events. In Essen, there are 355 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Essen.
What is there to see in Essen?
Cultural venues include Philharmonie Essen, Folkwang Museum and Grugahalle. Landmarks like Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Villa Hugel and Essen Cathedral might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Grugapark Botanical Garden, Seaside Beach Baldeney and Baldeneysee. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Essen guide.
How can I get around Essen?
You can walk to nearby metro stations including 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. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Essen for your journey.
What's the weather like 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.

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