You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and GOP Variety Theatre Essen are just a few notable stops.

While Huttrop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Philharmonie Essen and Folkwang Museum.

When in Stadtbezirke VII and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site or Red Dot Design Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen-Steele S-Bahn or Essen-Steele Ost S-Bahn.

While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Folkwang Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

If you're spending some time in Stadtbezirke VI, Red Dot Design Museum and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site are top sights worth seeing.

Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen 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.