Hotels in Essen

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Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
The price is CNY464
CNY521 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
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Business Double Room (Plus) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, blackout drapes

Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

Essen
8.2/10Very Good (47 reviews)
11% off
Price is CNY979
CNY2,200 total
includes taxes & fees
Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

Budget hotels in Essen and vicinity

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cribs/infant beds
McDreams Hotel Essen-City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Stadtbezirke I
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (566)
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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H+ Hotel Bochum

H+ Hotel Bochum

H+ Hotel Bochum
Bochum Mitte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (617)
The price is CNY614
CNY657 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
H+ Hotel Bochum
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Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Stadtbezirke I
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
The price is CNY464
CNY521 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 18 - Jan 19, 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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When is the best time to visit Essen?

Our prices for hotels in Essen are cheapest in April
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Typical weather for Essen
December
Moderate crowds
High 6°C / low 2°C. Cloudy most days.
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December, Moderate crowds, average high temperature 6 degrees Celsius, average low temperature 2 degrees Celsius. Cloudy most days.
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Top neighborhoods in Essen

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Stadtkern

Essen's Stadtkern neighborhood is known for its bars and offers a host of things to see such as Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen.

Ruettenscheid as well as a large group of people

Ruettenscheid

The Ruettenscheid neighborhood has lots to see including Grugahalle and Messe Essen.

Ruettenscheid featuring a park, wildflowers and a statue or sculpture

Stadtbezirke II

The Stadtbezirke II neighborhood offers attractions such as Grugahalle and Messe Essen.

Bredeney

The Bredeney neighborhood has lots to see including Villa Hugel and Seaside Beach Baldeney.

Kettwig

Visitors love Essen's Kettwig neighborhood, known for its restaurants.

Top landmarks in Essen

The Zollverein XII Coal Mine Industrial Complex is an important example of a European primary industry of great economic significance in the 19th and 20th centuries. It consists of the complete installations of a historical coal-mining site: the pits, coking plants, railway lines, pit heaps, miner’s housing and consumer and welfare facilities. The mine is especially noteworthy of the high architectural quality of its buildings of the Modern Movement.
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Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

4.5/5 (84 reviews)
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site is just one of the attractions in Stadtbezirke VI, Essen so you might want to stop by during your trip. If you want to experience more of the culture Essen has to offer, head to University of Duisburg-Essen, Limbecker Platz, and Philharmonie Essen.
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Autumn walk around the lake.
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Baldeneysee

4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Why not relax on the waterfront and snap some great vacation pics at Baldeneysee when visiting Essen.
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Essen and related destinations

Essen is applauded for its theater and opera with such cultural attractions as Philharmonie Essen and Folkwang Museum. Sights include Limbecker Platz and International Christmas Market Essen and visitors speak highly of the city's live music.

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Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

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Webers - Das Hotel im RUHRTURM

Webers - Das Hotel im RUHRTURM

10/10 Excellent
"Easy to get to location and great staff "
Simon 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Webers - Das Hotel im RUHRTURM

Frequently asked questions

How much does a hotel room cost in Essen?
You can choose a great hotel in Essen from CNY510 with properties to suit all budgets and needs. If you're after an affordable hotel in Essen that meets all of your requirements, set your filters and then sort the results by "Price: low to high".
How can I find deals and earn rewards at Essen hotels?
Discover great deals on Essen hotel stays with Hotels.com. Take a look at hotel prices mid-week or during the low season as to find those off-peak deals. If you're up for a spontaneous trip, don't forget to check out our last-minute deals on Essen hotels.
Can I book Essen hotels with free cancellation?
To book a refundable Essen hotel on Hotels.com, just filter hotels by "Property cancellation options" and select "Fully refundable property". The majority of hotels offer free cancellation, so you can receive a refund if you need to cancel. Some hotels do require cancelling more than 24 hours before check-in, so double-check your booking beforehand.
What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Essen?
Some of the most popular luxury hotels in Essen are Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen and Schlosshotel Hugenpoet. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen is a luxury hotel with a high guest rating amongst our travelers, and it offers a full-service spa, plus pillow menus and deep soaking bathtubs in the guestrooms. Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is another popular luxury hotel in a great Essen location.
What are some top pet-friendly hotels in Essen?
Our travelers' top pet-friendly hotels in Essen include:You can check "Pet friendly" on the Hotels.com "Amenities" filter in your search to find even more pet-friendly hotels in Essen.
What are some of the best hotels in Essen for couples?
Stay at a top-rated Essen romantic hotel and make the most of your couple's vacation. Our travelers love Schlosshotel Hugenpoet, a hotel with in-room champagne service and in-room massages. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen. This hotel offers a bar/lounge for a perfect stay. Discover more hotels in Essen on Hotels.com for couples by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Essen?
Some of the best Essen hotels for kids include Schlosshotel Hugenpoet, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen, and Hotel Maximilians. Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 9.4 out of 10 plus family-friendly amenities like an arcade/game room, a garden-view restaurant, and free valet parking. Check out Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen with a guest score of 9. This popular hotel has free cribs in the guestrooms and more. Hotel Maximilians is another good option in Ruettenscheid with free cribs in the guestrooms. Discover more kid-friendly hotels in Essen by using the Hotels.com "Family friendly" filter in your search.
What are the top Essen hotels with a pool?
Discover some of the best Essen hotels with a pool for a little extra luxury on your trip. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf is a great hotel with an indoor pool and a guest rating of 9.2 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its full-service spa and restaurant. Essential by Dorint Essen is a popular hotel in Ruettenscheid that features an outdoor pool and an indoor pool along with a restaurant and a bar/lounge. To find more stays in Essen with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some of the best Essen hotels with free parking?
If you're arriving by car, choosing a great Essen hotel with free parking is a plus. Our travelers' favorites include:
What are the top Essen boutique hotels?
Choose a stylish and luxurious boutique hotel in Essen. Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a popular hotel with our travelers, offering guests a garden-view restaurant and a bar/lounge as well as individually decorated guestrooms with champagne service and 24-hour room service.
What are some popular hotels in central Essen?
For hotels in central Essen, check out Heiner's Parkhotel and Hotel Das Lola. Travelers love Heiner's Parkhotel for its location, as well as the full-service spa, restaurant and bar/lounge this hotel offers. Hotel Das Lola is another popular central hotel with a terrace and free parking, plus free WiFi in the guestrooms. When you stay at one of these central hotels, you'll be in easy reach of top sights including Westfield Centro. Stadtkern and Ruettenscheid are some of the most central neighborhoods for your Essen vacation.
Where can I get free parking with my stay in Essen?
Park your car for free at these properties: TM Hotel Essen, Boutique-Hotel Georges and Hotel Maximilians. There are 9 choices you may want to check out on our site.

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