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This 4-star hotel is next to Viehofer Platz Tram Stop in the center of Essen, 984 feet from Porscheplatz square. It offers modern rooms and a stylish restaurant and bar.

Excellent hotel. Clean, comfortable, warm)

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7.8
Good
3,366 reviews
Price from
$67
per night

This 4-star hotel opposite Essen Central Station offers, Wi-Fi.. The pedestrian area starts outside the hotel. The Select Hotel Handelshof Essen has modern, air-conditioned rooms with high ceilings.

Great comfy room, close to the train station, nice staff, excellent breakfast

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8.1
Very Good
3,125 reviews
Price from
$73
per night

This 3-Star Superior hotel is located in the Westviertel district in Essen, 1640 feet from the Essen Central Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Very clean and comfortable room, friendly staff, 5 minutes walk from the train station

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8.4
Very Good
2,467 reviews
Price from
$78
per night

Newly opening in autumn 2018, this 4-star hotel is located in Essen and offers a fitness center as well as a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi is featured throughout this accommodations.

They went above and beyond for our dogs. We even received a dog bed in the room on arrival. Everything was clean and just awesome

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8.4
Very Good
2,166 reviews
Price from
$68
per night

McDreams Hotel Essen has accommodations with free WiFi in Essen, attractively located 1.2 miles from The Unperfecthouse and 1.2 miles from Limbecker Platz.

The bed was very comfortable. The bathroom was also very nice and I felt like in home The bedroom was clean and we had clean and fresh towels to use. The hotel is located next to two supermarkets and was very userful to have it there

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7.9
Good
2,905 reviews
Price from
$43
per night

This 4-star hotel in Essen city center offers modern rooms with flat-screen TVs . It is just steps from the Limbecker Platz square. Free WiFi is offered.

Firstly, staff is great. Hotel is in the near of the centre. The room was really huge and breakfast is amazing.

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7.6
Good
2,277 reviews
Price from
$72
per night

This modern hotel is in the southern district of Essen and just 1.2 mi from the center. Opened in 2013, Webers - Das Hotel im Ruhrturm offers free wireless internet.

Clean and big room. Good stuff and parking space

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7.9
Good
1,738 reviews
Price from
$74
per night

This 2-star-superior hotel in Essen is a 2-minute walk from Essen Main Station. The Ibis Essen Hauptbahnhof offers a free business center as well as free Wi-Fi in the lobby or bar.

very close to the main station. Staff were friendly and helpful with advice about travelling locally. Room was exactly as advertised there were even some English channels on the TV.

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7.3
Good
1,329 reviews
Price from
$62
per night

Offering a pool, sauna area, and free Wi-Fi throughout, this 4-star hotel is located in the quiet Bredeney district.

Wellness area with Swimming Pool and Sauna. Very friendly staff. The location is very ideal.

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7.4
Good
2,381 reviews
Price from
$76
per night

Featuring a shared lounge, New Work Hotel Essen is located in Essen in the Nordrhein-Westfalen region, a 7-minute walk from Essen Central Station and 0.6 miles from Old Synagogue Essen.

Room was very nice and clean,breakfast was also very good and various,staff very friendly and kind

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8.1
Very Good
2,771 reviews
Price from
$52
per night

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Essen's best hotels with breakfast

  • Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

    Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

    Hotel in Essen
    Breakfast options

    This 4-star hotel offers modern accommodations, spa facilities and free parking in Burgaltendorf. It lies a short walk from the old castle ruins and 6.8 mi from Essen city center.

    Daa ganze Erscheinungsbild plus Personal Erstklassig

    8.5
    Very Good · 1,040 reviews
  • Stadt-gut-Hotel Rheinischer Hof

    Stadt-gut-Hotel Rheinischer Hof

    Hotel in Ruettenscheid, Essen
    Breakfast options

    This 3-star, family-run hotel lies in the tranquil Rüttenscheid district of Essen, and is centrally located within easy reach of the Essen exhibition center, main railway station and Düsseldorf...

    Very nice staff and the hotel is in a nice quarter.

    8.3
    Very Good · 1,342 reviews
  • Hotel Gastgeb

    Hotel Gastgeb

    Hotel in Essen
    Breakfast options

    This family-run accommodations is located in Essen. Hotel Gastgeb features free Wi-Fi access is available. Rooms here at Hotel Gastgeb will provide you with a TV, a mini-bar and cable channels.

    Schöne Lage, sehr nette Menschen, üppiges Frühstück 😁

    8.6
    Excellent · 423 reviews
  • Boutique-Hotel GEORGES

    Boutique-Hotel GEORGES

    Hotel in Ruettenscheid, Essen
    Breakfast options

    This boutique hotel is located in Essen’s trendy Rüttenscheid district, a 5-minute walk from the Grugahalle and Essen’s exhibition center.

    Perfecte suite met alle luxe waaronder een bubbelbad en een keuken.

    8.2
    Very Good · 492 reviews
  • Hotel Franz

    Hotel Franz

    Hotel in Huttrop, Essen
    Breakfast options

    Set in the Huttrop district, this modern hotel is conveniently located just 3.1 mi from Essen Exhibition Center.

    Great selection at breakfast, good location for our visit.

    8.7
    Excellent · 913 reviews
  • Sengelmannshof

    Sengelmannshof

    Hotel in Kettwig, Essen
    Breakfast options

    Located in Essen’s green Kettwig district, this charming hotel features a timber-framed exterior and a spacious beer garden. Guests enjoy local cuisine, free Wi-Fi and 2 bowling alleys.

    super Personal tolles Restaurant Preis Leistung top

    8.0
    Very Good · 352 reviews
  • Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen

    Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen

    Hotel in Ruettenscheid, Essen
    Breakfast options

    This 4-star superior hotel beside the Messe Essen exhibition center offers free Wi-Fi, modern wellness facilities, and great transport links.

    Safe garage for motorbike, easy access.Quiet location.

    8.4
    Very Good · 508 reviews
  • Hotel Waldhaus-Langenbrahm

    Hotel Waldhaus-Langenbrahm

    Hotel in Essen
    Breakfast options

    Boasting excellent transport connections, this privately run, 4-star hotel enjoys a woodland location in Bredeney, in south Essen. Shops, tennis courts, and golf facilities are just minutes away.

    No staff contact. Close to Essen Messe, good parking.

    8.0
    Very Good · 237 reviews

Budget hotels in Essen

  • Atelier Hotel Essen-City

    Atelier Hotel Essen-City

    Hotel in Nordviertel, Essen
    Budget Hotel

    The Hotel Atelier Garni offers modern rooms, a daily breakfast buffet, and free Wi-Fi internet. It is located in the middle of Essen, just a 5-minute walk from the Colosseum Theater.

    The best thing about the hotel is definitely staff, very helpful.

    8.4
    Very Good · 1,385 reviews
  • Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

    Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

    Hotel in Suedviertel, Essen
    Budget Hotel

    This 4-star hotel is located directly south of Essen city center. It is 1 underground station from Essen Main Station and 3 stops from the Gruga-Halle exhibition center.

    Wir sind nah an der Nova Vita Residenz zu Besuchen.

    8.4
    Very Good · 1,396 reviews
  • Hotel Essener Hof; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

    Hotel Essener Hof; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

    Hotel in Stadtkern, Essen
    Budget Hotel

    Ideally located beside the pedestrian zone and main railway station in Essen, this traditional 4-star hotel is a direct underground ride from the exhibition grounds and the Grugapark complex.

    Amazing breakfast with a whole honeycomb laid out!

    8.6
    Excellent · 3,006 reviews
  • Trip Inn Hotel & Suites Essen

    Trip Inn Hotel & Suites Essen

    Hotel in Suedviertel, Essen
    Budget Hotel

    Well located in the Suedviertel district of Essen, Trip Inn Hotel & Suites Essen is located 2297 feet from Philharmonic House Essen, 0.9 mi from Aalto Theater and 0.9 mi from Grillo Theater.

    Vriendelijke personeel en snoepjes voor de kinderen

    8.3
    Very Good · 788 reviews
  • Hotel Stay

    Hotel Stay

    Hotel in Stadtkern, Essen
    Budget Hotel

    Well situated in Essen, Hotel Stay has a continental breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property.

    Sehr gemütlich und sauber, sehr nettes Personal und gute Lage.

    8.0
    Very Good · 333 reviews
  • Suite-Apartment-Essen

    Suite-Apartment-Essen

    Hotel in Ostviertel, Essen
    Budget Hotel

    Providing free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fully equipped kitchen, this apartment is located just 0.6 mi away from Essen city center. Essen Messe Exhibition Grounds can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

    Duże przestronne mieszkanie, z dobrze wyposażoną kuchnią

    8.6
    Excellent · 171 reviews
  • Parkhaus Hügel

    Parkhaus Hügel

    Hotel in Bredeney, Essen
    Budget Hotel

    This family-run hotel in Hügel in Essen is on the shore of the lovely Baldeneysee lake in the industrial Ruhrgebiet's green belt. Varied buffet breakfasts are available in the mornings.

    Lage .... Stilvolles Haus ... freundliches Personal

    8.0
    Very Good · 409 reviews
  • IntercityHotel Essen

    IntercityHotel Essen

    Hotel in Stadtkern, Essen
    Budget Hotel

    This 4-star hotel in the heart of Essen offers modern accommodations and excellent links with the A40 motorway, just a short walk away from the main railway station.

    Room quite comfortable and clean, Breakfast was fine, staff friendly

    8.0
    Very Good · 823 reviews

Hotels located in the center of Essen

  • hotel friends Essen Zeche Zollverein

    hotel friends Essen Zeche Zollverein

    Hotel in Stoppenberg, Essen
    Central location

    Located in Essen, a 10-minute walk from Ruhr Museum, hotel friends Essen Zeche Zollverein has accommodations with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very pleasant atmosphere, nice rooms, great breakfast

    8.8
    Excellent · 923 reviews
  • Schlosshotel Hugenpoet

    Schlosshotel Hugenpoet

    Hotel in Kettwig, Essen
    Central location

    This 5-star Superior hotel is a 17th century castle offering luxury accommodations, award-winning cuisine, and free parking. It is located in Essen's south western district of Kettwig.

    Historian i slottet och hur fint allt var bevarat.

    8.7
    Excellent · 286 reviews
  • Unperfekthotel

    Unperfekthotel

    Hotel in Stadtkern, Essen
    Central location

    Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Unperfekthotel is located in the center of Essen, a few steps from The Unperfecthouse.

    Sehr viel Platz im Zimmer und ein schönes großes Bad

    8.6
    Excellent · 152 reviews
  • Pension Ruhrfrosch

    Pension Ruhrfrosch

    Hotel in Kettwig, Essen
    Central location

    Located in Essen, 3.8 miles from Basilica St. Ludgerus, Pension Ruhrfrosch has accommodations with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 4.1 miles from St.

    extrem Sauber sehr nette Atmosphäre perfekte Lage

    8.6
    Excellent · 129 reviews
  • Hotel Maximilians

    Hotel Maximilians

    Hotel in Ruettenscheid, Essen
    Central location

    This modern 3-star hotel is centrally located in Essen's Rüttenscheid district. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

    Very good value for money. Modern and well designed.

    8.4
    Very Good · 667 reviews
  • Alte Lohnhalle - Industriekulturhotel

    Alte Lohnhalle - Industriekulturhotel

    Hotel in Kray, Essen
    Central location

    Set in an extraordinary historic building, Alte Lohnhalle - Industriekulturhotel offers modern accommodations in an unusual setting.

    fabulous historic building with a great atmosphere

    8.4
    Very Good · 311 reviews
  • Hotel An der Gruga

    Hotel An der Gruga

    Hotel in Ruettenscheid, Essen
    Central location

    This 3-star superior hotel is centrally located in Essen's Rüttenscheid district.

    Lekker vlak bij de messe en in hotel lekker rustig

    8.3
    Very Good · 575 reviews
  • Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

    Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

    Hotel in Margarethenhoehe, Essen
    Central location

    Situated about 3 miles southwest of central Essen, this charming hotel lies on the old market square of historic Margarethenhoehe, just a 2-minute walk from the nearest U-Bahn (subway) station.

    Heel vriendelijk personeel en lekker dicht bij de stad

    8.3
    Very Good · 788 reviews

FAQs about hotels in Essen

One of Europe's Culture Capitals

Once a city of steel and coal mining, Essen is now one of the cultural capitals of Europe, and one of Germany’s greenest cities. It's home to many historical landmarks like the Cathedral of Essen and Nikolauskirche, along with the charismatic half-timbered medieval quarters of Kettwig.

The botanical garden of Grugapark has a host of plants and flora, while Essen’s historical past is displayed through landmarks like Basilica St Ludgerus, Alte Kirche and the Old Synagogue Essen.

The main shopping area is based around Kettwiger Strasse, in the vicinity of Essen’s medieval Dom featuring several priceless artworks. Museum Folkwang features 19th and 20th-century art and several cafés, bars and restaurants line the city’s streets.

In summer you can swim, windsurf, take a boat ride or enjoy a picnic on the banks of Lake Baldeney and the Baldeneysee Seaside Beach. Essen has ice-skating rinks in some areas during winter. Movie Park Germany is also a popular attraction.

Essen Central Station features direct links to Oberhausen, Dortmund, Cologne, Duisburg, and Dusseldorf. Booking.com has tons of accommodations in North Rhine-Westphalia and Essen.

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  • From $120.49 per night
    8.6
    Excellent · 3,006 reviews
    The room was exceptional in all ways - very clean, modern and a good size. The hotel is well located for transport links, notably the main railway station. Staff were very friendly and most were multi-lingual. The hotel has also partnered with a car park that is situated very close to the hotel and you even get a discount as a guest of the hotel - parking was 9 Euros per day.
    Sharon
    United Kingdom
  • From $110.84 per night
    7.9
    Good · 1,737 reviews
    Everything corresponds to the photos. The room was clean, the bed comfortable. We stayed there for Spiel '22. There's been a free magazine with a promo card in the room. There's a bus stop nearby. You can get to Messe Essen by a direct bus, but would have to walk about 10 minutes from the bus stop to Messe. The reception helped us to get a taxi.
    Mariia
    Russia
  • From $200.89 per night
    8.4
    Very Good · 3,016 reviews
    Hotel offers street parking with 14 euro per day, but drive some 200 meters further and you will find lots of free parking places
    ArMa
    Germany
  • From $90.65 per night
    8.1
    Very Good · 2,771 reviews
    Really nice hotel. Comfortable, new, convenient location. Convenient parking. Friendly staff. It seems that Friday maybe part of the weekend and that this hotel has a lot of guests that travel for work. There are large companies nearby. It was pretty quiet.
    Willem
    Netherlands
  • From $90.59 per night
    7.8
    Good · 565 reviews
    The room is very good and the presented breakfast is excellent. The hotel staff are very kind and very helpful . The hotel location is very accessible and surrounded with the most needed services.
    ali
    Tunisia
  • From $72.68 per night
    7.0
    Good · 1,804 reviews
    Location was good. You are very close to city center and A40 highway. Room and the bathroom were exceptionally clean. The staff cleans your room and changes sheets every day. Bed was amazingly comfortable, sheets were fresh and clean. I had a great sleep and rest. After 23:00 you couldnt hear any noise from the streets or other rooms. Breakfast was delicious and with good rations. There are a great number of middle-eastern restourants in the street of the hotel.
    Mario
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • From $142.82 per night
    8.6
    Excellent · 2,378 reviews
    Hotel in general was fine. Nice room, quiet, breakfast looked very nice (had other plans, so didn't try it.
    E
    Eric
    United States of America
  • From $65 per night
    7.9
    Good · 2,904 reviews
    Check-in was simple, without having to go to any desk, just through email. Quite accessible by public transportation, I took a bus from a station near Essen central station around 12 am. The room was clean and neat. Some supermarkets are just in front of the hotel (in the same parking area).
    Shim-Undral
    Germany
  • From $61.82 per night
    7.2
    Good · 1,127 reviews
    The hotel was easy to find, has its own parking, check-in was very simple and fast, all the facilities were clean like they were brand new. Manager is available for a call all the time for a question or a problem. Wi-fi was good, hotel is quiet and worth the money you pay.
    Mario
    Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • From $90.59 per night
    7.8
    Good · 446 reviews
    Location is close to Essen main train station. Apartment has small kitchen and room was clean. Bed was comfortable.
    Prashant_A
    India

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