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 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.
Werden
Check out the monuments during your time in Werden. Hop around the Essen area on the metro at Essen-Werden S-Bahn to see top sights like Ruhr and Essen Luciuskirche.
Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or International Christmas Market Essen, 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.
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
"Very happy with it! We will be staying there again soon!"
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026
Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
"All information we needed to check in available in good time, centrally located so easy to get to, a bit loud at times due to location and an event happening during our stay, but earplugs are provided as a bonus. Really quick to respond when we had a faulty appliance"
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
Aparthotel TU-TU
"Super thin walls, you will hear your fellow guests and they will hear you."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024
