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A guest favorite is Holiday Inn Express Mulheim - Ruhr, an IHG Hotel. Soak up the scenery at this 3-star hotel with a view, which also comes with WiFi and a pillow menu. IntercityHotel Essen is another top-rated escape to look into. Unpack your suitcase at this 3.5-star option and you'll have access to conveniences including a terrace and complimentary use of a nearby fitness center. You can choose from multiple hotels with views in Essen that have a total average guest review rating of 8.4.
Essen has 369 hotels with a view. To help you locate the perfect stay, make use of our handy filters to search for other amenities or perks you want.
Vacationing with the fam in Essen is a cinch at Holiday Inn Express Mulheim - Ruhr, an IHG Hotel. Offering amenities such as complimentary breakfast and laundry facilities, your entire crew can make themselves comfortable at this 3-star getaway. Sheraton Essen Hotel is another popular family-friendly escape with a view. It has a 4-star rating and conveniences including a sauna and housekeeping services. Once you've checked in and unpacked, there's a host of family-friendly attractions to see around Essen. Seaside Beach Baldeney and Duisburg Zoo promise fun for young and old.
Essen unfortunately doesn't have any 5-star hotels with views — but you can still vacation here in style! Have a look at Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western. Located approximately 0.3 miles from the downtown area, this 4-star favorite has a view and offers conveniences like concierge services and a pillow menu. Another excellent choice with a view is Parkhotel Oberhausen. Also with a 4-star rating, it's only 7 miles from the center of Essen and comes with a terrace and dining romance packages.
Expedia makes it easy to find your ideal hotel with views in Essen. Want to base yourself in a particular area? Make your way to the filters to search for properties in specific locations and neighborhoods. If you need to stick to a budget, click on how much you want to spend and your preferred hotel star rating. We'll help you find the right stay whatever your escape looks like.
There are plenty of fantastic things to do and see in Essen. Discover leading attractions like Seaside Beach Baldeney, Folkwang Museum and Philharmonie Essen. Ruhr Museum, Aalto-Musiktheater and Colosseum Theater are other highlights.