Gelsenkirchen-Ost Travel Guide

Gelsenkirchen

A cityscape with a prominent red tower labeled 'Nordstern' and a statue in the distance.
A large indoor stadium with a soccer field, surrounded by spectator stands.
A lake surrounded by dense forest and a large fallen tree trunk.
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A lush green landscape with a calm pond surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.

Stay near popular Gelsenkirchen-Ost attractions

Veltins-Arena

8.8/10 (260 reviews)
Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.
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Things to do

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

฿784
per adult
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets
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Bochum City Segway Tour

฿3,019
per adult
Bochum City Segway Tour
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Top hotels in Gelsenkirchen-Ost

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

4.5 out of 5
Parkallee 3 Gelsenkirchen NW
The price is ฿3,613 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿3,613
฿3,866 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund

Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund

An der Buschmuehle 1 Dortmund NW
The price is ฿4,278 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿4,278
฿4,920 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Cannot fault it , everyone is friendly and willing to help , no issues"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Radisson Blu Hotel Dortmund
Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Oberstrasse 2 Duisburg
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,552 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿2,552
฿2,731 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Duisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Rudolf Weber-Arena and Schwanentor are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)
"Perfect city break location - very friendly staff - excellent breakfast"

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt
PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund

PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund

Paderborner Str. 79 Dortmund NW
The price is ฿2,421 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,421
฿2,784 total
3 Aug - 4 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! (728 reviews)
"Clean and modern room, ideal for short stay"

Reviewed on 23 May 2026

PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38 Dortmund NW
The price is ฿1,641 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿1,641
฿1,887 total
16 Aug - 17 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 in their reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (655 reviews)
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Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Hollestr. 50 Essen NW
The price is ฿2,078 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿2,078
฿2,334 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (276 reviews)
"Really friendly staff, rooms were clean and comfortable"

Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
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Where to stay in Gelsenkirchen-Ost

Find the best Gelsenkirchen-Ost areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic building with a prominent tower and a large dome, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with outdoor seating.

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.

A river with a white tent-like structure, a red bridge, and lush greenery.

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Club Museum.

A large indoor stadium with a soccer field, surrounded by spectator stands.
Photo by Paul Devall
Open Photo by Paul Devall

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.

A historic building with a large blue truck parked in front.
Photo by Trembich Moving Moments
Open Photo by Trembich Moving Moments

Gelsenkirchen-West

While you're in Gelsenkirchen-West, take in top sights like Golf Club Schloss Horst or Nordsternpark, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Buerer Strasse U-Bahn or Schloss Horst U-Bahn.

Altstadt Gelsenkirchen

Altstadt Gelsenkirchen is noteworthy for its shopping, and you can plan an outing to Alma Park and Red Dot Design Museum while you're in town.

Gelsenkirchen-Ost Travel Guide