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The Bunk Hostel

Suedviertel, Essen

Located conveniently in the Südviertel district of Essen, The Bunk Hostel is located a 5-minute walk from Essen Central Station, 300 yards from Aalto Theater and a 9-minute walk from Grillo Theater.

D
Donald
From
United States
Everything - location to the Hauptbahnhof, essen city's commercial/food centers, the kitchen and the sleeping rooms, batheoom facilities were ok as well. All in all a decent environment to stay in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews
Price from
$64.98
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel WohnZimmer-Essen

Huttrop, Essen

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Hostel WohnZimmer-Essen is located in Essen, 1.1 miles from Old Synagogue Essen and 1.1 miles from Essen Central Station.

A
Adham
From
Iraq
Very clean, very quiet and the staff is very friendly and cooperative
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,022 reviews
Price from
$64.72
1 night, 2 adults

Ruhrtropolis Hostel

Stadtkern, Essen

Ruhrtropolis Hostel is well located in Essen, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

S
Shravan
From
Germany
Luckily I get the separate room (which I was not expecting, maybe due to less rush) it was very good and clean. Quite too. The facilities was really good, unique comic wall in toilets 😆 and nice paintings in room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
Price from
$95.31
1 night, 2 adults

Monteurzimmer Schölerpad

Essen (Near Essen)

Offering free WiFi, Monteurzimmer Schölerpad offers accommodations in Essen, 1.6 miles from Dubois Arena and 1.9 miles from Colosseum Theater.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Fair - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$70.60
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark

Duisburg (Near Essen)

Located in Duisburg, 3.6 miles from Oberhausen Central Station, Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
$109.34
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark

Duisburg (Near Essen)

Located in Duisburg, 1.2 miles from Einschornsteinsiedlung, Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a bar.

R
Rinchin
From
Mongolia
The room was very clean. Nice breakfast. Staff were very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Price from
$152.64
1 night, 2 adults

Emmas Hostels Duisburg

Duisburg (Near Essen)

Located in Duisburg, a 7-minute walk from Town Hall Duisburg, Emmas Hostels Duisburg provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

W
William
From
Canada
One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in, with a unique setup of 2–4 beds per room that offers plenty of privacy. I even had my own room since it wasn’t too busy. The kitchen was spacious and well-stocked, and the apartment was simple yet beautifully decorated with warm wood floors and art. Check-in was automatic, but the staff were responsive and helpful via WhatsApp.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$82.37
1 night, 2 adults

ein Platz im Etagenbett im Durchgang in Schalke Nähe Arena

Gelsenkirchen (Near Essen)

Ein Platz im Etagenbett im Durchgang in Schalke Nähe Arena is located in Gelsenkirchen, 6.5 miles from Zeche Zollverein and 6.6 miles from Zeche Carl.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$120.02
1 night, 2 adults

Pott Hostel - Zimmervermietung

Essen

Located in Essen, 1.6 miles from Bochum Dahlhausen Railway Museum, Pott Hostel - Zimmervermietung has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

N
Nicole
From
United States
Very clean, comfortable room and lounge area; small tea kitchen available to heat up food; nice staff; highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Misha,s

Duisburg (Near Essen)

Attractively located in the Marxloh district of Duisburg, Misha, s is located 5.5 miles from Mercatorhalle, 5.6 miles from Casino Duisburg and 5.8 miles from Town Hall Duisburg.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
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The Bunk Hostel

Suedviertel, Essen

Located conveniently in the Südviertel district of Essen, The Bunk Hostel is located a 5-minute walk from Essen Central Station, 300 yards from Aalto Theater and a 9-minute walk from Grillo Theater.

D
Donald
From
United States
Everything - location to the Hauptbahnhof, essen city's commercial/food centers, the kitchen and the sleeping rooms, batheoom facilities were ok as well. All in all a decent environment to stay in.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews
Price from
$64.98
1 night, 2 adults

Hostel WohnZimmer-Essen

Huttrop, Essen

Featuring a garden, shared lounge, bar and free WiFi, Hostel WohnZimmer-Essen is located in Essen, 1.1 miles from Old Synagogue Essen and 1.1 miles from Essen Central Station.

A
Adham
From
Iraq
Very clean, very quiet and the staff is very friendly and cooperative
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,022 reviews
Price from
$64.72
1 night, 2 adults

Ruhrtropolis Hostel

Stadtkern, Essen

Ruhrtropolis Hostel is well located in Essen, and features a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar.

S
Shravan
From
Germany
Luckily I get the separate room (which I was not expecting, maybe due to less rush) it was very good and clean. Quite too. The facilities was really good, unique comic wall in toilets 😆 and nice paintings in room.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
Price from
$95.31
1 night, 2 adults

Monteurzimmer Schölerpad

Essen (Near Essen)

Offering free WiFi, Monteurzimmer Schölerpad offers accommodations in Essen, 1.6 miles from Dubois Arena and 1.9 miles from Colosseum Theater.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.4
Fair - What previous guests thought, 10 reviews
Price from
$70.60
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark

Duisburg (Near Essen)

Located in Duisburg, 3.6 miles from Oberhausen Central Station, Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a bar.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 166 reviews
Price from
$109.34
1 night, 2 adults

Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark

Duisburg (Near Essen)

Located in Duisburg, 1.2 miles from Einschornsteinsiedlung, Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark provides accommodations with a terrace, free private parking and a bar.

R
Rinchin
From
Mongolia
The room was very clean. Nice breakfast. Staff were very helpful.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 263 reviews
Price from
$152.64
1 night, 2 adults

Emmas Hostels Duisburg

Duisburg (Near Essen)

Located in Duisburg, a 7-minute walk from Town Hall Duisburg, Emmas Hostels Duisburg provides accommodations with free bikes, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

W
William
From
Canada
One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in, with a unique setup of 2–4 beds per room that offers plenty of privacy. I even had my own room since it wasn’t too busy. The kitchen was spacious and well-stocked, and the apartment was simple yet beautifully decorated with warm wood floors and art. Check-in was automatic, but the staff were responsive and helpful via WhatsApp.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 89 reviews
Price from
$82.37
1 night, 2 adults

ein Platz im Etagenbett im Durchgang in Schalke Nähe Arena

Gelsenkirchen (Near Essen)

Ein Platz im Etagenbett im Durchgang in Schalke Nähe Arena is located in Gelsenkirchen, 6.5 miles from Zeche Zollverein and 6.6 miles from Zeche Carl.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
$120.02
1 night, 2 adults

Pott Hostel - Zimmervermietung

Essen

Located in Essen, 1.6 miles from Bochum Dahlhausen Railway Museum, Pott Hostel - Zimmervermietung has accommodations with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities.

N
Nicole
From
United States
Very clean, comfortable room and lounge area; small tea kitchen available to heat up food; nice staff; highly recommended.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 61 reviews

Misha,s

Duisburg (Near Essen)

Attractively located in the Marxloh district of Duisburg, Misha, s is located 5.5 miles from Mercatorhalle, 5.6 miles from Casino Duisburg and 5.8 miles from Town Hall Duisburg.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 17 reviews
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Avg. price/night: $63.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews
The best place to stay, in this city of Essen, the stuff are very kind, the price is very reasonable, the hostel get cleaned evey day, there is a kitchen a laundry a shower, everything that a traveler need in his travel exist in this amazing place!!!!, without any doubt, I recommend it to you ....
Guest review by
Dian
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $63.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews
Happy to stay. Good Hostel with excellent and friendly staff.
Guest review by
Phillip
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $84.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,022 reviews
My booking was cancelled by hostel staff
Guest review by
Muhammad
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $63.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews
The best Hostel to stay in Essen!very close to the main station! Everthing was so clean,well-designed,peaceful 😊and especially the stuff was pretty kind and helpful ☺️thank you!
Guest review by
Vakilova
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $63.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews
Everything was great! 😃❤️ Highly recommend this hostel 😊
Guest review by
Inesa
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $63.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews
The best stay ever,everything was clean, comfortable and perfect.. the hostel is close to the central station.. the staff is incredible friendly and helpful… I feel like my home.. I will choose it again absolutely… thanks for everything
Guest review by
Therese
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $84.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 1,022 reviews
I want money back I didn't go to hostel he didn't let me in
Guest review by
Asem
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $63.19
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 1,085 reviews
The bedroom is very nice. There is a huge kitchen super confortable for all the hostel's guests. Also the common spaces are good and clean. The location is perfect because is close to the central station and to the Ubahn but also 10 min walk to the center. I stayed for 5 nights to visit other close cities, I recommend for short and long stays.
Guest review by
Nicole
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $100.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 821 reviews
The staff were enthusiastic and really helpful. Good lounge and vivid vibe in the hostel. Worth staying for travellers.
Guest review by
Bolin
Solo traveler