Gelsenkirchen-Ost Travel Guide

Gelsenkirchen

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Photo by Paul Devall
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Photo by HansPeter (CC BY)
Photo "Gelsenkirchen-Ost" by HansPeter (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by HansPeter (CC BY)
Photo "Gelsenkirchen-Ost" by Franz Stellbrink (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Franz Stellbrink (CC BY)
Photo "Gelsenkirchen-Ost" by Franz Stellbrink (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Franz Stellbrink (CC BY)

Popular places to visit

Veltins-Arena

Veltins-Arena

Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Veltins-Arena

Things to do

Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee

Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee

฿2,954
per adult
Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee
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Top hotels in Gelsenkirchen-Ost

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen, NW
The price is ฿2,940 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿2,940
฿3,146 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
"Seit der Eröffnung 2005 buche ich dieses Hotel immer mal wieder, um Veranstaltungen in der Veltins Arena zu besuchen. Mittlerweile gab es ja schon einige Eigentümerwechsel. Und jetzt ist es unter der Führung von "Welcome Hotels". Die Nähe zur Arena macht es für mich perfekt. In 3 Minuten ist man ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund

Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund

An der Buschmuehle 1, Dortmund, NW
The price is ฿3,280 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,280
฿3,773 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (915 reviews)
"Everything"

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund
PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund

PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund

Paderborner Str. 79, Dortmund, NW
The price is ฿1,771 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿1,771
฿2,038 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (598 reviews)
"Unbeatable price to value"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2025

PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund
Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund

Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund

Lindemannstr. 88, Dortmund, NW
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,673 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿2,673
฿3,275 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Westfalenhallen and Signal Iduna Park ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (413 reviews)
"Good hotel Staff not very friendly"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2024

Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund
acora Bochum Living the City

acora Bochum Living the City

Nordring 44, Bochum, NW
The price is ฿1,859 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿1,859
฿1,989 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bochum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (689 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

acora Bochum Living the City
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38, Dortmund, NW
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (326 reviews)
"I was surprised by the comfort of the mattress—it supported my back well. Even the pillows were good quality, and that’s something I usually struggle with in hotels"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Gelsenkirchen-Ost

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Resser Mark

While Resser Mark isn't home to many top sights, ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Resser Mark
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Erle

The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area.

Erle
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Resse

When in Resse, you can plan a visit to ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Resse
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Buer

Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Buer. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Schloss Berge, and jump on the metro at Hugostraße Tram Stop or Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn to get around the city.

Buer
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Schalke-Nord

Museums and sporting events are just a few things travellers like about Schalke-Nord. A stop by Club Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Schalke-Nord
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Bismarck

Though Bismarck may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Cranger Kirmes.

Bismarck

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