Essen Holidays
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Your Essen Holiday
From its highlights to its hidden gems, this city is best explored with an Essen holiday package. Book a hotel in Duisburg Mitte, which is great for bars and pubs, history and nightlife. If taking in sights is part of the plan during your trip to Essen, stop by popular attractions like Westfield Centro, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and Seaside Beach Baldeney. Don't put off visiting this city any longer. The ultimate Essen holiday is only a few clicks away with Expedia.
Our guide on where to stay in Essen
Find the best Essen areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Essen
Stadtkern
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4/5(2 area reviews)
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.
Essen Holiday
Essen Essential Information
Language | German |
|---|---|
Currency | Euros |
Local Welcome | Guten Tag |
Local Goodbye | Tschüss |
Closest Airport | Duesseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) |
Population | 593,100 |
Max Temp Winter | 4ºC |
Max Temp Summer | 24ºC |
Top Sights | Duisburg Zoo, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen and Seaside Beach Baldeney |
Our pick of the best Essen Hotel Deals
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Viehofer Str. 22 Essen NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$95 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
AU$95
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
7.2/10 Good! (500 reviews)
Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel Bredeney
Theodor-Althoff-Straße 5 Essen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$161 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
AU$161
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (213 reviews)
Great spa facilities and location!
Would definitely stay again. Parking was easy and great location to get to multiple destinations! Bathroom was a bit tight, but very functional and clean. Spa facilities are excellent! Would book again (but need car)!
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Am Hauptbahnhof 2 Essen NW
Fully refundable
The price is AU$111 per night from 18 Jan to 19 Jan
AU$111
18 Jan - 19 Jan
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
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
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Discover the most popular places to visit in Essen
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
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.
Messe Essen
Learn about the events happening in Messe Essen during your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
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.
What to do in Essen
Düsseldorf: Guided Night Watchman Tour through Kaiserswerth
AU$37
per adult
Private audio book city rally around Duisburg’s inner harbour
AU$70
per traveller
Audiobook City Rally through the Landschaftspark Nord in Duisburg
AU$68
per traveller
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