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Garden
H+ Hotel Bochum

H+ Hotel Bochum

H+ Hotel Bochum
Bochum Mitte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (617)
Stay at this contemporary spot with a full-service spa just 15 minutes from Starlight Express Theatre. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, unwind with a drink at the bar, or grab a quick bite at the deli. The garden offers a peaceful retreat amid positive guest reviews.
"Excellent stay as we always enjoy staying with H Hotels in Germany. "
United Kingdom
Edgar
The price is 2.368.728 ₫
2.534.539 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
H+ Hotel Bochum
Lounge
Twins Hotel

Twins Hotel

Twins Hotel
Duisburg Mitte
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (52)
Just steps from Steinsche Gasse U-Bahn station, this Duisburg hotel offers free WiFi and complimentary parking. Enjoy morning buffet breakfast and evening refreshments at the bar/lounge, with Theatre am Marientor and Schwanentor attractions nearby.
"It was a good stay. The location of the hotel is perfect "
United Kingdom
Tina
The price is 1.943.736 ₫
2.079.933 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
Twins Hotel
Standard Triple Room | Free WiFi
Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt
Duisburg Mitte
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (3)
"Sehr gut und sauber "
Germany
Dilek
The price is 1.756.676 ₫
1.879.643 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 19 per person)
Garner Hotel Oberhausen by IHG

Garner Hotel Oberhausen by IHG

Garner Hotel Oberhausen by IHG
Alt-Oberhausen
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (45)
"Pretty good hotel breakfast good cleanliness "
United Kingdom
Mateusz
The price is 1.267.064 ₫
1.663.946 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Garner Hotel Oberhausen by IHG
Superior Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
Serways Hotel Hösel

Serways Hotel Hösel

Serways Hotel Hösel
Ratingen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (115)
Located in Ratingen, this convenient hotel offers free WiFi and parking. Just a 15-minute drive from Messe Essen, with Blue Lake and Dusseldorfer Golfclub nearby. Hösel S-Bahn station is only a 5-minute drive away, and Düsseldorf Airport is 24 minutes by car.
"Excellent value for price, clean and quiet. Easy parking available in the front."
United Kingdom
Oguzcan
Serways Hotel Hösel
Spa
Vitalounge Hotel

Vitalounge Hotel

Vitalounge Hotel
Gelsenkirchen-Ost
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (146)
Relax at this spa hotel offering full-service treatments, sauna, and health club facilities. Located in Gelsenkirchen with easy access to ZOOM Erlebniswelt, enjoy complimentary WiFi and parking after exploring nearby attractions.
"Great little hotel next to a large gym and sauna. "
United Kingdom
Aran
Vitalounge Hotel
Premium Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets
B&B Hotel Bochum-City

B&B Hotel Bochum-City

B&B Hotel Bochum-City
Innenstadt Bochum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (140)
Located within walking distance of Bochum Ehrenfeld S-Bahn and Bochum West Station, this hotel offers easy access to popular attractions. Travellers praise the helpful staff and convenient location near Starlight Express Theatre and Jahrhunderthalle.
"Was a nice place to stay."
Germany
Stefan Markus Klaus
The price is 1.645.225 ₫
1.760.391 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
B&B Hotel Bochum-City
Lobby sitting area
JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments
Ruettenscheid
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
Just steps from Martinstrasse U-Bahn station, this hotel offers modern apartments and a 24-hour fitness centre. Explore nearby attractions like Grugahalle and Red Dot Design Museum, with convenient WiFi throughout your stay in the heart of Essen.
"The property was excellent in all ways, however the 5th floor elevator door didn't close forcing us to walk up and down to ad from the 4th floor from the 6th floor with my 83 year old mother. I hope maintenance fixes this."
Canada
Karuna
The price is 2.045.925 ₫
2.189.140 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2026
JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments
Lobby
Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck

Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck

Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck
Gladbeck
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (643)
Discover this German hotel with a convenient restaurant and bar/lounge just 15 minutes from Westfield Centro shopping. Guests praise the attentive staff. Wittringen Castle is nearby, and the property offers free WiFi and parking for added convenience.
"staff helpful and friendly, couldn't fault anything."
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is 2.283.562 ₫
2.443.411 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck
Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG
3.5 star property
Alt-Oberhausen
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (700)
Discover comfort in Oberhausen, just a short walk from Westfield Centro and Metronom Theatre. This hotel offers free breakfast, WiFi, and access to hiking trails. Guests love the helpful staff, clean rooms, and convenient bar/lounge.
"Would stay again"
Netherlands
Inge
The price is 1.929.463 ₫
2.526.733 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG
Restaurant
ACHAT Hotel Bochum Dortmund

ACHAT Hotel Bochum Dortmund

ACHAT Hotel Bochum Dortmund
4.0 star property
Bochum Nord
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (468)
This business-friendly hotel in Bochum offers free WiFi and parking, just a short drive from Starlight Express Theatre and Signal Iduna Park. Unwind at the bar or sauna after exploring nearby attractions like Meditherme Ruhrpark.
"Another excellent stay, polite and friendly staff"
United Kingdom
Alexander
The price is 1.740.405 ₫
1.862.233 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
ACHAT Hotel Bochum Dortmund
Garden
Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
4.0 star property
Stadtbezirke VIII
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (190)
Escape to this serene hotel with free WiFi and parking, plus a full-service spa with massage treatments. Enjoy the indoor pool and sauna after exploring nearby Railway Museum Bochum or relaxing with drinks at the on-site bar.
"restaurant was excellent "
Canada
Rudolf
Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
Exterior
Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Stadtkern
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (130)
"Clean room and nice breakfast "
United Kingdom
Chawki
The price is 1.785.474 ₫
2.005.980 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Restaurant
Garner Hotel Bochum by IHG

Garner Hotel Bochum by IHG

Garner Hotel Bochum by IHG
Innenstadt Bochum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (28)
Wake up refreshed at this modern Bochum hotel, just a 5-minute walk from Deutsches Bergbau-Museum U-Bahn station. Enjoy weekend buffet breakfast, relax in the garden or sip drinks at the bar/lounge after exploring nearby attractions.
"Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und unser Zimmer war auch super ich kann das Hotel nur weiter empfehlen."
Germany
Manja
The price is 1.267.064 ₫
1.663.946 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Garner Hotel Bochum by IHG
Lounge
JustStay Mülheim Hotel & Apartments

JustStay Mülheim Hotel & Apartments

JustStay Mülheim Hotel & Apartments
Dümpten
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (77)
Immerse in comfort at this welcoming hotel near Messe Essen and Theatre Oberhausen. Enjoy a competitive match at the pool table between excursions. U-Bahn transport and Styrum Station provide easy access to regional attractions.
"Easy access and very convenient stay for our family on a long journey. "
United Kingdom
Andrea
The price is 2.630.694 ₫
2.814.843 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
JustStay Mülheim Hotel & Apartments
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)
Located a quick drive from Messe Essen, this hotel offers a stylish bar and café. Just minutes from Planckstrasse U-Bahn station and within walking distance of Essen Central Station, guests can easily visit Westfield Centro and Folkwang Museum.
"Great hotel, provided everything we need at a reasonable cost"
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is 1.555.090 ₫
1.908.916 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen 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, (260)
Modern accommodation near Essen Central Station with easy access to Dom and International Christmas Market. Just 9 minutes from Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, this well-maintained hotel offers free WiFi and 24-hour front desk service.
"Clean room and excellent service."
United Kingdom
Nnamdi
The price is 1.484.604 ₫
1.668.026 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 14.00 per person)
PLAZA INN Recklinghausen

PLAZA INN Recklinghausen

PLAZA INN Recklinghausen
Recklinghausen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (145)
Within walking distance of Recklinghausen Süd Station, this welcoming hotel offers convenient access to Starlight Express Theatre. Comfortable rooms provide a peaceful retreat after exploring nearby Stadthafen attractions.
"Very good hotel i like"
Germany
Mehmet
The price is 2.580.298 ₫
2.760.919 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
PLAZA INN Recklinghausen
Exterior
LivingStation - Essen R4

LivingStation - Essen R4

LivingStation - Essen R4
Stadtbezirke I
6.0 out of 10, (1)
"Bel emplacement ,calme malgre le centte ville L'eau de douche est très lente, he ne sais pas pourquoi ma chambre n'a pas été nettoyée ni le lit fait Une fenêtre entte la sdb et la chambre est mal isolée, du coup la pièce est mal chauffée ..."
France
Moulay
The price is 1.814.256 ₫
2.654.594 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
21 Dec - 22 Dec
LivingStation - Essen R4
Property amenity
B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd
2.5 star property
Innenstadt Bochum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (521)
Situated just a 4-minute walk from Bochum Central Train Station, this convenient hotel offers easy access to Starlight Express Theatre and Bermuda3Eck. The Oskar-Hoffmann-Strasse U-Bahn station is only 6 minutes away by foot.
"This hotel was clean, comfortable, and very easy to check into. The room was small, but in a cozy and adorable way that made it feel just right. The staff was very friendly and helpful, and everything felt modern and well-kept. Plus, the location near the station made getting around super convenient. I’d definitely stay here again! "
United States
Erika
The price is 1.835.870 ₫
1.964.381 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec
B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd
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Holiday Rentals in Essen

Aparthotel
Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace
Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.

Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.

Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.
Innenstadt Bochum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (14)
"Great location near to the Main Railway Station. In the shopping centre of Bochum"
Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.
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Where to stay in Essen

Find the best Essen areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Stadtkern

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stay near popular Essen attractions

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

4.5/5 (84 reviews)
This UNESCO-listed complex showcases stunning Bauhaus industrial architecture from Germany's coal mining heyday. Explore the transformed cultural hub through guided tours and visit the Ruhr Museum for regional insights.
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Autumn walk around the lake. (An ideal place for bird spotting.)
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Baldeneysee

4.6/5 (14 reviews)
Germany's largest Ruhr reservoir offers 14 kilometres of scenic paths for walking and cycling. Take a boat tour with Weisse Flotte Baldeney to admire Villa Hügel and spot kingfishers along the shore.
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Essen and related destinations

Once an industrial powerhouse, Essen now dazzles visitors with the Zollverein Coal Mine's UNESCO-protected architecture and world-class art at Museum Folkwang. Discover Villa Hügel's opulent rooms where the Krupp family once lived, then sample local cuisine at Rüttenscheid's bustling restaurants and cafes.

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Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent location and price. Added bonus happy hour 5-7pm all drinks half price"
Andrew 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Premier Inn Essen City Centre

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B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

Universitaetsstr. 3 Bochum NW
The price is 1.835.870 ₫ per night from 23 Dec to 24 Dec
1.835.870 ₫
1.964.381 ₫ total
23 Dec - 24 Dec
includes taxes & fees
7.8/10 Good! (516 reviews)

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What's the weather like 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.