Stadtbezirke I Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stadtbezirke I
Popular places to visit
Folkwang Museum
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.
Stadtgarten
Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.
University of Duisburg-Essen
Walk around the campus at University of Duisburg-Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can enjoy retail therapy at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Philharmonie Essen
Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Our pick of the best Stadtbezirke I Hotel Deals
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
“Pre-checkin” a bit cumbersome, as needs to be done online in advance… but for the rest was pretty easy!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
parking is offsite
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
FOUR Essen City Centre
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
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Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Great it had a bath tube to sooth the body after a 15 h flight
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Rooms were good. The breakfast was great and the staff were wonderful.
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtbezirke I
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz 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.
Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are just a few notable stops.
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.
Suedviertel
Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Stadtgarten and Aalto-Musiktheater, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater.
Huttrop
While Huttrop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Philharmonie Essen and Folkwang Museum.
