Essen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Essen
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.
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
Kettwig
Historical sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn.
Stadtbezirke II
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.
Bredeney
Bredeney is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Villa Hugel and Seaside Beach Baldeney are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station to get around.
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Einfach unglaublich! Das Personal ist nachts dreimal in mein Zimmer gekommen – ein absoluter Bruch der Privatsphäre. Ich glaube nicht, dass es ein schlechteres Hotel gibt. Zudem waren die Handtücher alles andere als sauber. Absolut nicht zu empfehlen!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Fast experience and checkin possible until late at night. Just would be good if website to checkin online was more mobile friendly !
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Good location
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
Amenities are not as advertised. Very difficult to get in contact with the host
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
Apartments Skyreach
Popular places to visit
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
You can browse the exhibits at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Baldeneysee
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baldeneysee during your travels in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
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.
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.
Ruhr Museum
You can study the exhibits at Ruhr Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a show at Aalto-Musiktheater, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Other places like Essen
- Messe Essen
- University of Duisburg-Essen
- Grugapark Botanical Garden
- Villa Hugel
- Philharmonie Essen
- Ruhrlandklinik
- Limbecker Platz
- Folkwang Museum
- Ruhr Museum
- GOP Variety Theatre Essen
- Schloss Borbeck
- Essen Cathedral
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Colosseum Theater
- Folkwang Uni Der Künste
- Ruhr Museum
- Red Dot Design Museum
- Stadtgarten
- Old Synagogue
- Essen Luciuskirche
- Castel Ruin Burgaltendorf
