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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
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.
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
Staff was cheerful and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Fast experience and checkin possible until late at night. Just would be good if website to checkin online was more mobile friendly !
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sheraton Essen Hotel
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
Mettmann: Neanderthal Museum Admission Ticket
Self Guided Secrets of Gelsenkirchen Exploration Game
Gelsenkirchen Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour
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