Gelsenkirchen Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Where to stay in Gelsenkirchen

Buer

Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Buer. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Schloss Berge, and jump on the metro at Hugostraße Tram Stop or Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn to get around the city.

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Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark.

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Erle

The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area.

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Gelsenkirchen-Ost

While you're in Gelsenkirchen-Ost, take in top sights like Veltins-Arena and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to see more of the city.

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Schalke

The live music and zoo are a few reasons travellers visit Schalke. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena, a few notable attractions nearby.

Schalke

Gelsenkirchen-Nord

When in Gelsenkirchen-Nord and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Beck Castle or Veltins-Arena and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn or Gelsenkirchen Hassel S-Bahn.

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ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen

ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen

3 out of 5
Ringstr. 1-3, Gelsenkirchen, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.610.098 ₫ per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
1.610.098 ₫
1.722.805 ₫ total
29 Aug - 30 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Zollverein ...
8/10 Very Good! (282 reviews)
"The staff was really friendly. The rooms were clean and we enjoyed it being so close to the train station and the pedestrian zone. One of the elevators was broken and we were there with a large group so that was a tiny bit unpleasant."

Reviewed on 23 May 2025

ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen, NW
The price is 2.384.104 ₫ per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
2.384.104 ₫
2.551.143 ₫ total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"Leider ist in der Umgebung nix was man besuchen könnte🙈"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
McDreams Hotel Essen-City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Altendorfer Str. 220, Essen
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a pillow menu. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Colosseum Theater are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (539 reviews)
"Super nice hotel. Easy check in and out. Everything you need. In a nice area with transportation at the doorstep. The showerhead and soapdispenser needs fixing. But these are just small things. Great place to stay."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

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.
Nena Apartments Bochum City

Nena Apartments Bochum City

Alleestraße 34, Bochum, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bochum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (172 reviews)
Very nice value hotel in a good location
"Nice little hotel. The front staff were friendly and helpful. The room is small but functional and comfortable. It’s a good location if you want to enjoy central Bochum. We would stay again if we were ever to return to this area."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Nena Apartments Bochum City
limehome Bochum Kortumstr.

limehome Bochum Kortumstr.

Kortumstraße 46-48, Bochum, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Bochum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Starlight Express Theater and Anneliese Brost ...
limehome Bochum Kortumstr.
limehome Oberhausen Paul-Reusch-Str.

limehome Oberhausen Paul-Reusch-Str.

Paul-Reusch-Straße 45, Oberhausen, NRW
Stay at this aparthotel in Oberhausen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Oberhausen Christmas ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
"Lovely hotel no faults walking distance for train and shops"

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2025

limehome Oberhausen Paul-Reusch-Str.
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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