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Our top choices for Essen family-friendly hotels

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a bathroom with a mirror.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
  • A modern family hideaway with complimentary breakfast and cots, just steps from Stadtgarten park and minutes from Messe Essen.
฿3,401
฿3,821 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent tower, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, minibar, and a television.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with plants, and a large wall with gear designs.

2. NH Essen

NH Essen
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,422
฿2,721 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
NH Essen
A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.
A modern building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.
A modern living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.

3. Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,503
฿2,812 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel One Essen
A Sheraton hotel with a modern glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped courtyard.
A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
Bar (on property)
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a round table, and large windows with a view of trees.

4. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Sheraton Essen Hotel
Stadtbezirke I
  • Keep young explorers engaged at this family-centered hotel with premium tv channels, babysitting services, and easy access to the seaside.
฿2,948
฿3,312 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Sheraton Essen Hotel
A modern lounge area with a wooden wall, a sofa, two chairs, a foosball table, and a wall-mounted display.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.
A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.
A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.

5. Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
  • Family-friendly stay with cots and garden walks steps from Stadtgarten park.
฿2,468
฿2,773 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Moxy Essen City
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, blue walls, and a large window providing natural light.

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Stadtbezirke I
  • Explore thrilling family adventures with cots, TVs, and blackout drapes just steps from Stadtgarten's green spaces.
฿2,106
฿2,366 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
A conference room with a whiteboard, a projector, and various stationery items on a table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a sports game.
A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.

7. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Stadtbezirke I
  • Adventure-filled family escapes with cots available near Stadtgarten Park and the historic Zollverein Coal Mine site.
฿1,851
฿2,080 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
A buffet with various food items and drinks.
A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a mirror on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a white toilet, a bathtub, and a shower.

8. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,609
฿2,931 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

9. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
Ruettenscheid
฿3,843
฿4,317 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
A modern building with a reflective pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a suitcase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A reception desk with a digital screen, a green wall, and a large window with a view of a building.
Two people dining at a table with breakfast items, a painting of a gas station on the wall, and a sign reading "ACCOR".

10. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,088
฿2,346 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
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Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Essen

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.
A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent tower, and a view of the sea.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, minibar, and a television.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with plants, and a large wall with gear designs.

NH Essen

NH Essen
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,422
฿2,721 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
NH Essen
A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.
A modern hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
฿3,401
฿3,821 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A modern building with a reflective pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a suitcase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.
A reception desk with a digital screen, a green wall, and a large window with a view of a building.
Two people dining at a table with breakfast items, a painting of a gas station on the wall, and a sign reading "ACCOR".

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,088
฿2,346 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
A hotel room with a yellow armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, dining table, chairs, and a lamp.
A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a bed.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,238
฿2,514 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection
A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.
A modern building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.
A modern living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.

Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,503
฿2,812 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel One Essen
A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a sports game.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.
A modern interior with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Stadtbezirke I
฿1,851
฿2,080 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
Ruettenscheid
฿3,843
฿4,317 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.
A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.
A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.

Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,468
฿2,773 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Moxy Essen City
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,106
฿2,366 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a covered entrance.
A bar area with a mirror, various liquor bottles, and glasses.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a visible reception desk.
Breakfast area

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Stadtbezirke I
฿2,115
฿2,376 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Nov - 9 Nov
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent
"Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und vielseitig."
Stefan 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Sheraton Essen Hotel

Sheraton Essen Hotel

8/10 Good
"The room was excellent. Comfortable bed and large clean bathroom. Choice of TV channels was disappointing for English and Spanish speakers. Breakfast not up to expectations."
Gary 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Sheraton Essen Hotel
Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

10/10 Excellent
"Near city center, with parking garage"
Haakon 1-night trip
Posted 11 days ago
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

8/10 Good
"- solid stay - great dining area with lots of natural lighting - delicious breakfast with high quality options - fantastic hot beverage station"
Mary 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Frequently asked questions

What's Essen like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the culturally rich destination of Essen is a good choice. The museums, sporting events and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive place for families. Fly into Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Essen?
McDreams Hotel Essen-City is a hotel with free WiFi and soundproofed rooms, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Moxy Essen City and Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen.
How many family hotels will I find in Essen?
Expedia has 13 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Essen.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday 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.
What's there to see and do with your family in Essen?
Philharmonie Essen, Limbecker Platz and International Christmas Market Essen are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Essen. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Aalto-Musiktheater and Grugahalle.
What's the best way for us to get around Essen?
Walk to nearby metro stations such as Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Essen Central Station, Essen Central Station (ESZ) or Essen-Kray Süd Station.