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Our top choices for Essen family-friendly hotels

Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern

H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern

H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Stadtbezirk 4
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (634)
"Great stay "
United States
Sean
The price is 2.011.012 ₫
2.337.278 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Standard Double or Twin Room | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Vivotel Buerer Hof

Vivotel Buerer Hof

Vivotel Buerer Hof
Buer
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (21)
"All fine and i come back "
Germany
Gerald
The price is 2.731.476 ₫
2.922.679 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Dec - 20 Dec
Vivotel Buerer Hof
Exterior
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)
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Germany
Thorsten
The price is 1.733.597 ₫
1.947.696 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Reception
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtkern
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Excelente hotel"
Mexico
Ramon
The price is 1.502.451 ₫
2.012.620 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Exterior
Holiday Inn Express Krefeld - Dusseldorf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Krefeld - Dusseldorf by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Krefeld - Dusseldorf by IHG
Fischeln
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (241)
"Newer hotel in great condition. If you want to save on parking you can just park on the street and walk a couple hundred meters. Breakfast is basic but good, super helpful and nice personnel "
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is 2.195.890 ₫
2.349.603 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Holiday Inn Express Krefeld - Dusseldorf by IHG
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
Stadtbezirke I
7.8 out of 10, Good, (259)
"Clean room and excellent service."
United Kingdom
Nnamdi
The price is 1.489.518 ₫
1.673.547 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 27 per person)
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Unterrath
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (1041)
"I would totally stay here again. So conveniently located to the airport and amazing services. Gorgeous hotel. "
Canada
Leah
The price is 2.922.556 ₫
3.312.630 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Exterior
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Holsterhausen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (374)
"Great hotel, provided everything we need at a reasonable cost"
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is 1.561.812 ₫
1.917.168 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
B&B HOTEL Essen-Nord

B&B HOTEL Essen-Nord

B&B HOTEL Essen-Nord
Altenessen-Süd
6.6 out of 10, (30)
"Personal sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Alles sehr sauber und gepflegt. Ein Stern weniger, da es noch ungeklärte Abrechnungsprobleme gibt. Zahlungen an Expedia sind nicht entsprechend bei B&B verbucht, dadurch im Moment Nachteile für mich."
Germany
Matthias
The price is 1.589.131 ₫
1.785.388 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
B&B HOTEL Essen-Nord
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed | Blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Ibis Budget Duisburg City

Ibis Budget Duisburg City

Ibis Budget Duisburg City
1.5 star property
Duisburg Mitte
7.4 out of 10, Good, (35)
"Its a simple but clean hotel, bed was comfy, it is a walk of 15 min to the innenhafen area with lots of bars and restaurants. Breakfast is simple but sufficient"
United Kingdom
Stefan
The price is 1.878.136 ₫
2.009.528 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Ibis Budget Duisburg 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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Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Essen

Exterior
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 1.733.597 ₫
1.947.696 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
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4-star family-friendly hotels in Essen

Restaurant
Parkhotel Herne

Parkhotel Herne

Parkhotel Herne
4.0 star property
Herne
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (128)
The price is 3.219.537 ₫
3.617.149 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Parkhotel Herne
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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Frequently asked questions

What's Essen like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the culturally rich destination of Essen is a good choice. The museums, sporting events and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive place for families. Take to the air and fly into Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city centre.
How many family hotels will I find in Essen?
Expedia has 15 hotels in Essen that are rated for being family-friendly.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Essen?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Essen is 874 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Essen?
Philharmonie Essen, Limbecker Platz and International Christmas Market Essen are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Essen. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Grugahalle and Villa Hugel.
What's the best way for us to get around Essen?
Walk to nearby metro stations such as Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Essen Central Station, Essen Central Station (ESZ) or Essen-Kray Süd Station.