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One of Europe's Culture Capitals

Once a city of steel and coal mining, now one of the cultural capitals of Europe, Essen is one of Germany’s greenest cities and is home to many historical landmarks such as the Cathedral of Essen and Nikolauskirche, along with the charismatic half-timbered medieval quarters of Kettwig.

The botanical garden of Grugapark has a host of plants and flora, whilst Essen’s historical past is on show through landmarks such as Basilica St Ludgerus, Alte Kirche and the Old Synagogue Essen.

The main shopping area is based around Kettwiger Strasse, within the vicinity is Essen’s medieval Dom containing several priceless collections of artwork. Museum Folkwang features 19th and 20th-century art and several cafés, bars and restaurants line the city’s streets.

In summer you can swim, windsurf, take a boat ride or enjoy a picnic on the banks of Lake Baldeney and the Baldeneysee Seaside Beach. Essen has ice-skating rinks in some areas during winter. Movie Park Germany is also a popular attraction.

Essen Central Station offers direct links to Oberhausen, Dortmund, Cologne, Duisburg, and Dusseldorf. Booking.com has several accommodation options in North Rhine-Westphalia and Essen.

What guests said about Essen:

  • 8.0

    Great exhibition halls at Messe Essen, for annual classic...

    Great exhibition halls at Messe Essen, for annual classic car show. Shopping is good with large shopping centre in town. Lots of restuarants and eating places. Dusseldorf within travelling distance and airport easily reached.
    Guest review by
    Hall
  • 10.0

    We visited the Zollverein UNECSO.

    We visited the Zollverein UNECSO. You could easily spend a full day discovery everything. The city is wonderful. Very green. Food portions are big. Great value for money. The Villa Hügel was very interesting. Unfortunately too little to view without a tour which only occurs on certain days / weekends.
    Guest review by
    Damian
    South Africa
  • 6.0

    Unfortunately, due to the horrible accommodation, I left...

    Unfortunately, due to the horrible accommodation, I left Essen too soon. but I give a plus for: Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex Red Dot Design Museum And I give a Minus for the unkempt appearance and the mess in some public areas.
    Guest review by
    ovidiu
    Romania
  • 10.0

    The Folkwang Museum, one of the major museums in North-Rhine...

    The Folkwang Museum, one of the major museums in North-Rhine-Westphalia, is already worth a trip to Essen and will occupy you for half a day. Besides current exhibitions it has 24 large rooms with a permanent exhibition on modern art that can be accessed free of charge. Also worth visiting is the Zeche-Zollverein industrial museum and the Alte Synagogue museum and commemoration centre, only 10 minutes away from the main station. Essen also has many restaurants and is one of the main shopping destinations in the region. In winter, there is a large Christmas market and in January/February the Wintertraum Essen, a large open air ice rink with food outlets.
    Guest review by
    Catherine
    United Kingdom
  • 4.0

    Essen is not a touristic city and there's not a lot to see...

    Essen is not a touristic city and there's not a lot to see around. One can visit the museum of the region which is good, and the Christmas Market -other than that I don't think it's a place to come back.
    Guest review by
    Ana Isabel Pimenta
    Netherlands
  • 8.0

    Since our stay was not a long one, we couldn't have time to...

    Since our stay was not a long one, we couldn't have time to go round the city , but what I can say about the city Essen is, Essen is a calm place to stay during your holidays , we did not have any problems.
    Guest review by
    Owusu

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  • Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

    Suedviertel, Essen
    From US$429.24 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,393 reviews
    We have been on the road for several weeks in England and Germany. This hotel was well above all the other hotels we stayed in. We really appreciated the room service that cleaned our room during our absence during the day. Also, we appreciated that we could extend our stay for a day without having to pay a higher rate.
    Guest review by
    Jochen
    Canada

  • Sheraton Essen Hotel

    Suedviertel, Essen
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,083 reviews
    Staying at the Sheraton in Essen was a delightful experience! Having not visited in years, I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel staff were exceptionally friendly, and the hotel has maintained its sparkling appearance beautifully. Sheraton Essen is definitely my go-to destination in the city.
    Guest review by
    Sven
    Germany

  • Hotel Bredeney

    Bredeney, Essen
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
    Good - What previous guests thought, 4,922 reviews
    Perfectly located at walking distance from the Essen Messe | large payable parking with car charging facilities | friendly staff | excellent breakfast (both choice and quality) | good quality restaurant food | great value for money business hotel
    Guest review by
    Koen
    Belgium

  • Schlosshotel Hugenpoet

    Kettwig, Essen
    From US$440 per night
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 397 reviews
    Fantastic Hotel and Breakfast was extraordinary. The Landscape and the Building itself. Really worth a trip! Quite and well located - very close to Essen.
    Guest review by
    George
    Switzerland

  • Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

    Essen
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.3
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 4,597 reviews
    Excellent location for what we visited Essen for and a very comfortable hotel!
    Guest review by
    Barry
    United Kingdom