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Essen Travel Info

Number of reviews
706
Best neighborhoods
Stadtbezirke I, Stadtkern and Westviertel
Accommodation
815 hotels
Highest price
$117
Lowest price
$47
Reasons to visit
Seaside Beach Baldeney, Duisburg Zoo and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Oberhausen
Hotels with bars
74
5-star hotels
2
Hotels with dining
50

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Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Essen?

Hotel Landhaus Knappmann is a favorite with Expedia customers. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices based on reviews include Schlosshotel Hugenpoet and Mintrops Concierge Hotel. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Essen.

Altstadt is a top neighborhood that travelers like for its shops. Other favorite areas in Essen include Ruettenscheid and Kettwig.

What are some of the best vacation home rentals that Essen has to offer?

HOLIDAY HOUSE ZOE 120 M2: You might like this vacation home rental near Essen. It offers a garden, a selection of games, and a barbecue grill to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a fridge, and a stovetop. See all vacation rentals in Essen.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essen, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Essen.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Essen?

To find more details about rescheduling or cancelling your trip to Essen, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Essen?

Based on reviews, Flowers Hotel Essen is a popular hotel for our travelers who want a more economical choice, and features free WiFi and air conditioning. Other good options to stay on the cheap include Pott Hostel and LaOla Living - Hostel. View all budget hotels in Essen.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Ruettenscheid?

With 25 hotels and other accommodations to choose from in this neighborhood, you should find the perfect place for your trip. Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel an der Gruga is the highest ranked property in Ruettenscheid. This 3.5-star hotel offers free WiFi and a fitness center. It is located a short 5-minute walk from Messe Essen. Other top choices in the neighborhood include Georges Hotel and Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen.

What's the best accommodation in Altstadt?

Ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen is a favorite with our customers staying in Altstadt. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi and a bar. Good Morning Gelsenkirchen City is another top choice for your stay in the area.

What's the best hotel for a family vacation to Essen?

Moxy Essen City is a hotel with a restaurant and free WiFi, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options for your family trip include Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City and McDreams Hotel Essen-City. Attractions like Ruhr Museum and Ruhr Museum are also fun for kids of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Essen.

What's the best place to stay for couples in Essen?

Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a favorite 5-star hotel for couples, and features in-room massages and wedding services. See all romantic hotels in Essen.

What is the top LGBTQ-friendly place to stay in Essen?

NH Essen is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free WiFi and free internet. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western and Holiday Inn Essen - City Centre, an IHG Hotel are other good choices for your vacation. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Essen.

What's the best pet-friendly accommodation in Essen?

Flowers Hotel Essen is a top hotel for people traveling with their pets, and offers a restaurant and a fitness center for its human guests. Two other good options to stay with your pet include Moxy Essen City and NH Essen. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Essen.

Where is the best place to stay near Veltins-Arena?

Adjacent to Veltins-Arena, stays by friends Gelsenkirchen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this 4.5-star hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. Another good choice is Schloss Berge, located just 1 mi (1.6 km) away.

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