Essen Holidays
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Where to stay in Essen
Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Top hotels in Essen
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel Bredeney
Would definitely stay again. Parking was easy and great location to get to multiple destinations! Bathroom was a bit tight, but very functional and clean. Spa facilities are excellent! Would book again (but need car)!
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Hotel is on a perfect location with easy access and loads of food/drink options around. Pros: Breakfast, location, spacious room Cons: Bartender (old tall man) from the hotel bar was extremely rude and shouting at guests once he couldn't handle couple of drink orders. Really shocking behavior and ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Popular places to visit
Folkwang Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Folkwang Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Grugapark Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Grugapark Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Red Dot Design Museum
You can study the exhibits at Red Dot Design Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
