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Ramada by Wyndham Essen, hotel in Essen

This 4-star hotel is next to Viehofer Platz Tram Stop in the centre of Essen, 300 metres from Porscheplatz square. It offers modern rooms and a stylish restaurant and bar.

The facilities are top notch
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
4,503 reviews
Price from£68.95per night
Hotel Essener Hof; Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, hotel in Essen

Ideally situated 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.

Estancia insuperable, volveré seguro
8.6
Scored 8.6
Fabulous
Rated fabulous
4,159 reviews
Price from£78.39per night
Hotel Bredeney, hotel in Essen

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

Very convenient, only 30 minutes from Düsseldorf Airport even with traffic jam. Breakfast is good, served from 6:30am for early travellers. Own parking on site.
7.5
Scored 7.5
Good
Rated good
3,247 reviews
Price from£75.15per night
Holiday Inn Essen City Centre, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Essen

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

Breakfast was okey.
7.6
Scored 7.6
Good
Rated good
2,834 reviews
Price from£64.60per night
GHOTEL hotel & living Essen, hotel in Essen

This 3-Star Superior hotel is situated in the Westviertel district in Essen, 500 metres from the Essen Central Station. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Rooms are clean, free wifi, friendly and helpful staff. Good location
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
3,061 reviews
Price from£81.93per night
NH Essen, hotel in Essen

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

All Bfast good
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
2,928 reviews
Price from£81.98per night
McDreams Hotel Essen, hotel in Essen

Set in Essen, 1.8 km from The Unperfecthouse, McDreams Hotel Essen features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

I needed a place to stay urgently, and a room was available at a decent price. Room was comfortable and relatively quiet.
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
3,082 reviews
Price from£43.54per night
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen, hotel in Essen

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

Always feel safe in this place, quiet.
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
1,573 reviews
Price from£88.13per night
Yggotel Solsort, hotel in Essen

Situated on the shopping and gourmet mile in Essen, this traditional hotel is an ideal base for exploring all of the city’s main attractions. All rooms offer cable TV and free Wi-Fi.

the room was great!! big, comfy, new...bed really good!
7.9
Scored 7.9
Good
Rated good
782 reviews
Price from£54.65per night
Boutique Essen City, hotel in Essen

A 24-hour reception and free WiFi access are offered by this hotel. Centrally located in Essen, it is just 900 metres from Essen Central Train Station.

Central. Clean. Friendly staff.
7.7
Scored 7.7
Good
Rated good
1,642 reviews
Price from£76.09per night
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Essen's best hotels with breakfast

  • Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,573 reviews

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

    Nice people that speak other languages. Very important

  • Stadt-gut-Hotel Rheinischer Hof
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,514 reviews

    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 centre, main railway station and Düsseldorf...

    Friendly staff. Free public transportation tickets

  • 8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,159 reviews

    Ideally situated 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.

    Great new, renovated rooms with fantastic showering

  • Hotel Gastgeb
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 498 reviews

    This family-run accommodation 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 minibar and cable channels.

    Top Location! Staff and Service excellent!!! Will Return!

  • Boutique-Hotel GEORGES
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 598 reviews

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

    Sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Zimmer, sauber, gemütlich

  • Sengelmannshof
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 429 reviews

    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.

    sehr freundliches personal und sehr schöne zimmer.

  • IntercityHotel Essen
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 989 reviews

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

    Ligging was perfect. De hoek om een je loopt naar de kerstmarkt.

  • Hotel Das Lola
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 192 reviews

    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.

    Great hotel, good breakfast, ideal location for me

Budget hotels in Essen

  • McDreams Hotel Essen
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 3,084 reviews

    Set in Essen, 1.8 km from The Unperfecthouse, McDreams Hotel Essen features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property.

    I always stayed at the McDreams when I am coming to Germany.

  • ibis Budget Essen Nord
    6.1
    Scored 6.1
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 1,238 reviews

    Located in the Northern suburbs of Essen, this hotel offers free parking as well as free WiFi and air conditioning throughout. ibis Budget Essen Nord is 3 km from Essen city centre.

    Buena ubicación para mis fines. Muy básico pero cumple.

  • ibis Essen Hauptbahnhof
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,543 reviews

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

    Quiet place. Nice ambiance. Near the ESSEN Hauptbahnhof.

  • Self check in City HoStel Nordstern
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 437 reviews

    Self check in City HoStel Nordstern is set in the Nordviertel district in Essen, 600 metres from GOP Variety Theatre Essen. Each room includes a flat-screen TV.

    The shower and the sinc in the room was realy nice.

  • Bed & Breakfast BonnaNotte
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 625 reviews

    Bed & Breakfast BonnaNotte is conveniently located 20 metres from Münstermannstraße tram stop and features bright rooms with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi.

    Reichhaltiges Angebot beim Frühstücksbuffet, schöne Zimmer.

  • Hotel Wilhelmshöhe
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 531 reviews

    Run since 1909, this traditional hotel is just 7 km from Essen city centre. It features spa and fitness facilities and rooms with free Wi-Fi.

    The spacious Room. Easy access Car parking on site

  • Petul Apart Hotel Residenz
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 188 reviews

    Offering spacious rooms with free WiFi, this hotel in Essen enjoys quick public transport connections to the city centre. The trade fair is a 15-minute drive away.

    Das Einchecken und auschecken, war sehr unkompliziert.

  • Hotel Petul An der Zeche
    6.9
    Scored 6.9
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 289 reviews

    This hotel is located in the Stoppenberg district, just 2.5 km from Essen city centre. It provides Mediterranean-style rooms, free parking and good links with the A40 motorway.

    very clean and easy check-in. staff was very helpful and nice.

Hotels located in the centre of Essen

  • Hotel Am Brinkerplatz
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 70 reviews

    Located 4.6 km from Kunsthaus Essen, Hotel Am Brinkerplatz offers 3-star accommodation in Essen and features a garden, a terrace and a bar.

    The breakfast was great and the staffs were excellent.

  • Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 343 reviews

    This 5-star Superior hotel is a 17th century castle offering luxury accommodation, 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.

  • hotel friends Essen Zeche Zollverein
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,113 reviews

    Situated in Essen, less than 1 km from Ruhr Museum, hotel friends Essen Zeche Zollverein features accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

    Very pleasant atmosphere, nice rooms, great breakfast

  • Suite-Apartment-Essen
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 223 reviews

    Providing free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fully equipped kitchen, this apartment is located just 1 km away from Essen city centre. Essen Messe Exhibition Grounds can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

    Ein wirklich cooler Eigentümer...mit klasse Unterkunft

  • Unperfekthotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 206 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Unperfekthotel is situated in the centre of Essen, a few steps from The Unperfecthouse.

    Sehr viel Platz im Zimmer und ein schönes großes Bad

  • Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 2,948 reviews

    Ideally situated in the centre of Essen, Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City features air-conditioned rooms, a fitness centre, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Very Freindly staf Very clean We had ghly recommend

  • Mintrops Concierge Hotel
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,163 reviews

    Located in Essen, 600 metres from Fair Essen, Mintrops Concierge Hotel features views of the city. This 4-star hotel offers a concierge service.

    Excellent location and spotless rooms and facilities

  • Pension Ruhrfrosch
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 168 reviews

    Situated in Essen, 6.1 km from Basilica St. Ludgerus, Pension Ruhrfrosch features accommodation with a terrace, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    extrem Sauber sehr nette Atmosphäre perfekte Lage

FAQs about hotels in Essen








One of Europe's Culture Capitals

Once a city of steel and coal mining, now one of the cultural capitals of Europe, Essen is one of Germany’s greenest cities and is home to many historical landmarks such as 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, whilst Essen’s historical past is on show through landmarks such as Basilica St Ludgerus, Alte Kirche and the Old Synagogue Essen.

The main shopping area is based around Kettwiger Strasse, within the vicinity is Essen’s medieval Dom containing several priceless collections of artwork. 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 offers direct links to Oberhausen, Dortmund, Cologne, Duisburg, and Dusseldorf. Booking.com has several accommodation options in North Rhine-Westphalia and Essen.

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What guests said about Essen:

  • 4.0
    Scored 4.0

    Essen was mostly destroyed in the war.

    Essen was mostly destroyed in the war. Everything in the city center is either ugly 50s or even uglier 70s buildings. The shopping district has mostly Döner take-aways and mobile phone shops, public transport grinds to a 30-minute tact after 20h even on the main lines and stops at 23h, cultural offers are sparse (but if you have a car, you can always travel over the always jammed A40 to Düsseldorf, Dortmund or Duisburg … also ugly, but slightly bigger, Düsseldorf even has car sharing providers that none of the other have). Nicer houses are in Essen-Bredeney on the hill-top with the Villa Krupp and in Essen-Werden, where the Folkwang University has a good concert and performance schedule, the Baldeney See is a huge lake and the Zeche Zollverein an interesting mining-related museum with cool tours, and Museum Folkwang has surprisingly many big names for such a poor city. But other than that, avoid Essen at all cost.
    g3cd
    Germany
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Our visit to Essen was prompted by our attendance at a stamp...

    Our visit to Essen was prompted by our attendance at a stamp collectors' exhibition at the "Messe". The exhibition halls and facilities are world class. We also visited the excellent art Museum Folkwang, and the new museums at the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein (discontinued but preserved coal mine and coke processing plant) as well as the Krupp family mansion, "Villa Hugel". Essen is off the beaten tourist path, which is not at all a bad thing. Public transportation was esy to use with a 24/48 hour pass but the main train station was pretty confusing.
    Robert
    United States
  • 10
    Scored 10

    Apartment was great, very clean, and It looks exactly like...

    Apartment was great, very clean, and It looks exactly like on the pictures! The location is also great, very close to metro station, 15min away from city center. I highly recommend it, especially for big groups, since there was more than enough space. The only one little things: there is no hairdryer in the apartment
    Dragana
    Serbia
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Not much to do in Essen.

    Not much to do in Essen. I was there for a security event, so it was a fly-in fly-out for four days. I wanted to have time to visit some historical sights, but nothing within walking distance from the city centre. The town is full of shops, restaurants and bars. But that's pretty much it; I wouldn't recommend it as a place to visit.
    Andy
    Germany
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    Historical Essen was destroyed during WWII so vast majority...

    Historical Essen was destroyed during WWII so vast majority of the city is quite new with very modern appearance except from some wonderful churches, still one can also find interesting historical monuments here - e.g. Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex (we enjoyed a guide tour for two hours and had a coffee and went here to open swimming pool!), remarkable medieval old town houses in Kettwig (some parts date back to the 14th century!) and huge botanical garden (Botanischer Garten der Universität Duisburg-Essen). This summer (2022) is 8 Euro month ticket valid for all German local trains, so you can travel as much as you like.
    Lenka
    Czech Republic
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0

    The area around main transit station (HBF) is very...

    The area around main transit station (HBF) is very metropolitan - tiny untidy shops of several cultures to quickly provide food and minor services to a traveller. Very convenient at day, but somewhat uncomfortable during evening and night hours. I was only around there and around Zollverein. Zollverein is an absolutely stunning venue. Consider it as a huge park with decaying remains of an old Gardaland/Disneyland overgrown with vegetation. It's really just remains of a coal processing plant. Note: I was outside only.
    A
    Anonymous
    Slovenia

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  • From £98.20 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 498 reviews
    We have stayed in this hotel around 8 years ago, and today everything looks the same - as it was opened just yesterday. The hotel is made in traditional German style and there you will find all authentic details. Very nice breakfast and very gentle personal. It is located a bit far away from Essen center, but that is only an advantage. It is located in very quite and cosy district, arount you can find the forest to go for a walk, good restourants near by and small cosy “center” where you can find the shops, CAFE and etc.
    Tomas
    Lithuania
  • From £79.42 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,645 reviews
    Namaste! The management went out of their way to help me out, including changing my room to another which I liked more (room nr. 36, the best!), allowing me a very early-check-in about 13:00, and offering me a breakfast plate although I was half an hour late after the closing time. Just a totally customer service-oriented place, the sort of thing that you never get these days at bigger hotels any more. As a frequent visitor to Dortmund/Essen, I can recommend this place very highly.
    Abhijit
    Netherlands
  • From £55.51 per night
    7.0
    Scored 7.0
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,267 reviews
    The hotel is in a slightly old-fashioned style. It is noticeable that certain parts of the rooms and hotel have been renovated. The room was of a decent size, very clean and the bed quite comfortable. The location has a positive and negative side. Positive: it is located quite centrally, easy to reach various places. Negative: it is very loud at night. The staff was nice. The breakfast has decent choices to choose from. Small and cosy area.
    KMilica
    Germany
  • From £65.33 per night
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,650 reviews
    All the staff were so friendly and helpful. The hotel was close to the center, only about 10 min walk with a slow 5 year old. And 15 mins to Essen train station with the 5 year olds little feet. The shower was the world's best shower. It was remarkable. Price. Booked a week in advance and a fantastic price. If you want all the fancy trimmings book somehwhere else. But this ticked every box, for the price it was great!
    Marner
    Ireland
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 92 reviews
    Great Host, clean house, everything was great here. I don't have anything to say TBH. However, we arrived late compared to our check in time, the host waited for us and opened the door and delivered the key and instructions. I recommend this place to anyone else wants to stay at Essen Germany.
    Saeed
    Austria
  • From £69.17 per night
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 605 reviews
    Knew Premier Hotels from the UK and was some time ago a bit surprised it is now also in Germany. Have since stayed in some and all were to same standard and obviously trying hard to woo guests with good service and often low prices. And now even also on booking.
    Theo
    Netherlands
  • 8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,821 reviews
    An all around wonderful hotel! Location is great as it’s a 7 minute walk from the Essen HBF. The hotel is clean and modern. The staff were extremely friendly. The bar and the lobby area puts the cherry on top
    Vulindhlela
    Germany
  • From £116.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,930 reviews
    everything that i made a membership to stay further in NH hotels , everything was perfect except for the parking that was always full and i had to park in the parking across.
    Ahmed
    Egypt
  • From £116.99 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,930 reviews
    Super modern and new hotel. Staff was very friendly. Breakfast was good and extensive. Very good location, right at the beginning of the Christmas market, in the city centre.
    Rosalievs
    Netherlands
  • From £93.25 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 2,132 reviews
    Very close to Klinik Essen Mitte. Very friendly stuff. I was wondering before my stay whether it is an older type of hotel, but was modern bathroom, top bed and very clean
    Nikolaos
    Germany
  • From £95.44 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,893 reviews
    The Hotel is at a very good location, walking distance from the Essen Central railway station. The facility is neat and clean. The staff is very polite and helpful.
    rohit
    India
  • From £80.70 per night
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,208 reviews
    Nice comfortable hotel , well located close to Essen centre , good on street pay parking available , very helpful reception staff , would stay again
    David
    Ireland
  • From £51.92 per night
    7.2
    Scored 7.2
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,543 reviews
    Cozy hotel, stay for business trips and ease of travel since it's very close to the Essen station
    kishlay
    India
  • From £81.12 per night
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,159 reviews
    Very clean hotel, right next to train station, very good breakfast.
    Andrei
    Romania
  • From £60.63 per night
    7.9
    Scored 7.9
    Good
    Rated good
     · 782 reviews
    Nice location Perfect for essenspiel (they open restaurant for you)
    Peyk
    Turkey
  • From £99.14 per night
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 1,573 reviews
    The hotel was spotless and the staff were very friendly and helpful
    james
    United Kingdom
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 809 reviews
    It is near messe Essen, beautiful area, nice breakfast and staff
    Bita
    Sweden
  • From £95.44 per night
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 3,893 reviews
    This is probably the best hotel of them all i Essen. Super !!!!
    Johan
    Sweden
  • From £105.89 per night
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 290 reviews
    Great apt located 15 minutes walk from Essen Town center.
    Paul
    United States
  • From £84.54 per night
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 867 reviews
    The hotel was nice and the food was good
    Philip
    Germany