Essen Holiday Rentals, North Rhine-Westphalia: Private House Rentals

Our top choices for Essen hotels

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Duisburg Mitte

Monika

฿2,660 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

Twins Hotel

Duisburg Mitte

Tina

฿2,627 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Feb - 2 Feb

H+ Hotel Bochum

Bochum Mitte

Edgar

฿2,605 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 19 per person)

Garner Hotel Oberhausen by IHG

Alt-Oberhausen

Mateusz

฿2,180 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

Superior Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, free WiFi, bed sheets

Serways Hotel Hösel

Ratingen

Oguzcan

B&B Hotel Bochum-City

Innenstadt Bochum

Stefan Markus Klaus

฿2,294 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

JustStay Mülheim Hotel & Apartments

Dümpten

Andrea

฿3,375 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holsterhausen

Nicola

฿2,250 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Jan - 10 Jan

Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck

Gladbeck

Anonymous traveller

฿2,798 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

Comfort Double Room | Rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Haven - Hotel Bochum

Bochum Süd

"I was at Haven, formerly Hotel Schmidt-Monique in Bochum for 8-days. I arrived 25-minutes before the “official” check-in time and was told I could check-in early for €20. Needless to say I waited the 25 minutes. The new owners are focussing on the hotel so the restaurant that was originally part of the hotel complex is currently closed. There are very few options for eating in the area of the hotel. There is a great bakery for coffee and something to eat in the morning, but it’s a little...

Anonymous traveller

฿2,571 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern

Chawki

฿2,405 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Feb - 3 Feb

Vitalounge Hotel

Gelsenkirchen-Ost

Aran

Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG

Innenstadt Bochum

Norihiko

฿2,623 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Jan - 19 Jan

Garner Hotel Bochum by IHG

Innenstadt Bochum

Yen-Tang

฿1,995 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

Superior Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Welcome Parkhotel Bochum

Innenstadt Bochum

ismail

฿2,996 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Erle

Stanko

฿2,996 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

Parkhotel Oberhausen

Oberhausen

Piers

฿3,258 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

Stuckhotel Fettehenne

Ratingen

Erwin

฿2,409 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Jan - 9 Jan

Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, cots/infant beds

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Stadtbezirke I

Joshua

ACHAT Hotel Bochum Dortmund

Bochum Nord

Alexander

฿2,233 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jan - 26 Jan

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Holiday Rentals in Essen

Aparthotel

Comfort Suite, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, laptop workspace

Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.

Innenstadt Bochum

"Great location near to the Main Railway Station. In the shopping centre of Bochum"

Condo resort

Business Apartment, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchen | Living area | 43-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services

Hotel Essen

Stadtkern

" Tivemos uma ótima experiência no apartamento. A comunicação com o proprietário foi excelente desde o início, com informações claras e fáceis para o acesso ao imóvel. O apartamento oferece ótimo custo-benefício e está muito bem localizado, próximo a uma estação, o que facilita bastante a locomoção. Em frente ao prédio há um shopping com estacionamento e boas opções de mercado, farmácia, panificadora e outros serviços, o que torna a estadia ainda mais prática. Também é possível chegar ao centro...

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Nena Apartments Bochum City

Innenstadt Bochum

"Nice little hotel. The front staff were friendly and helpful. The room is small but functional and comfortable. It’s a good location if you want to enjoy central Bochum. We would stay again if we were ever to return to this area. "

Aparthotel

Comfort Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, individually decorated, desk, blackout curtains

Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

Stoppenberg

"Bett und Zimmer an sich super, Bad jedoch eine Katastrophe und bedarf dringend einer Sanierung. In 2025 ist ein Duschvorhang nicht mehr zeitgemäß. Allerdings alles sauber und sehr freundliches Personal machen den Zustand wieder gut"

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Aparts Oberhausen

Oberhausen

"Perfect place for a stopover (epsecially when travelling with a baby and you want some space to hang out somewhere while the baby sleep, as you could close the doors between kitchen/bedroom). Would definitely stay again!"

Aparthotel

Suite | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, espresso maker, electric kettle

Limehome Oberhausen Paul-Reusch-Str.

Alt-Oberhausen

"Great place to stay at - close to the city center, very clean and well equipped, quiet. "

Aparthotel

Petul Apart Hotel Am Ruhrbogen

Bochum-Südwest

"Nice area found it strange no microwave in kitchen plus noisy below because of supermarket at very early times frying pan and other pans need renewed in kitchen plus first night got smaller room because of mix-up then had to move next day staff working there helpful."

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Where to stay in Essen

Find the best Essen areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Essen

Stadtkern

Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz 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.

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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.

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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.

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Stadtbezirke II

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.

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Suedviertel

Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.

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Stay near popular Essen attractions

The Zollverein XII Coal Mine Industrial Complex is an important example of a European primary industry of great economic significance in the 19th and 20th centuries. It consists of the complete installations of a historical coal-mining site: the pits, coking plants, railway lines, pit heaps, miner’s housing and consumer and welfare facilities. The mine is especially noteworthy of the high architectural quality of its buildings of the Modern Movement.

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

4.5/5 (84 reviews)

Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.

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Baldeneysee

4.6/5 (14 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baldeneysee during your travels in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

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Essen and related destinations

Once an industrial powerhouse, Essen now dazzles visitors with the Zollverein Coal Mine's UNESCO-protected architecture and world-class art at Museum Folkwang. Discover Villa Hügel's opulent rooms where the Krupp family once lived, then sample local cuisine at Rüttenscheid's bustling restaurants and cafes.

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Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent location and price. Added bonus happy hour 5-7pm all drinks half price"

Hotel Bredeney

10/10 Excellent

"Would definitely stay again. Parking was easy and great location to get to multiple destinations! Bathroom was a bit tight, but very functional and clean. Spa facilities are excellent! Would book again (but need car)!"

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B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

Universitaetsstr. 3 Bochum NW

฿2,279

฿2,438 total

5 Jan - 6 Jan

includes taxes & fees

7.8/10 Good! (518 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

Where is the best place to stay in Essen?

Hotel Landhaus Knappmann is a favourite with Expedia customers. This hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices based on reviews include Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City and Schlosshotel Hugenpoet. See all available top hotels, or vacation rentals in Essen.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Essen, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Filter your search by fully refundable to find flexible hotel deals in Essen.

What's the best budget-friendly accommodation in Essen?

Based on reviews, Flowers Hotel Essen is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Other options to stay on the cheap include Pott Hostel and LaOla Living - Hostel. View all budget hotels in Essen.

What's the best family accommodation in Essen?

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG is a hotel with a restaurant and free WiFi, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other options to stay with the children include Ramada by Wyndham Essen and Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG. Also, attractions such as Ruhr Museum and Ruhr Museum are fun for children of all ages. Find more child-friendly accommodations in Essen.

What's the best LGBTQ-friendly hotel in Essen?

NH Essen is a top LGBTQ-friendly hotel, and features free Wi-Fi and free Internet. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG and FOUR Essen City Centre are other good options for your trip. See all available hotels listed as LGBTQ-friendly in Essen.

What's the best dog-friendly hotel in Essen?

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe is a top dog-friendly hotel, and offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge for its human guests. Other good options for you and your pet's trip include Hotel Bredeney and Webers - Das Hotel im RUHRTURM. See more pet-friendly hotel accommodations in Essen.

What's the best luxury hotel in Essen?

Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and free valet parking, and it's a popular choice for Expedia travellers looking for an elegant place to stay. Another upscale option for your holiday is Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen. Find more luxury hotels in Essen.

What's the best boutique accommodation in Essen?

Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a favourite hotel with our travellers looking for stylish accommodation, and features 36 guestrooms, 2 restaurants and free valet parking. If you want to stay at a boutique hotel, you might also want to look at Boutique-Hotel Georges. See all boutique hotels in Essen.

What's the best accommodation for a golf trip to Essen?

Schlosshotel Hugenpoet is a top hotel that has an adjacent golf course and features free WiFi. Another good choice is Hotel Rathaus 1910 if you'd like to be close to a golf course while in town. You can tee off at Golfclub Essen-Heidhausen e. V. during your trip. See more golf hotels in Essen.

What are some accommodation options with pools in Essen?

Hotel Bredeney: Hotel located near Messe Essen. Provides 2 restaurants, an indoor pool and a full-service spa. View all hotels with pools in Essen.

What is the best spa hotel in Essen?

Hotel Bredeney is a top spa hotel featuring a fitness centre, a bar and an indoor pool. Spend an afternoon at the spa where you'll find massage treatments. Other popular spa hotels in Essen include Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen and Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf. See all spa hotels in Essen.

What's it like to stay in Essen?

Visitors give high marks for the shopping in Essen, which is also known for its theatres and live music. This cultural city also attracts tourists with its sporting events. In Essen, there are 351 hotels and other accommodation options to choose from. Find out more about Essen.

What is there to see in Essen?

Cultural venues include Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum. Landmarks like Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Villa Hugel and Essen Cathedral might be worth a visit. Natural beauty is on display at Grugapark Botanical Garden, Seaside Beach Baldeney and Baldeneysee. Take a look at what more there is to see and do in Expedia's Essen guide.

How can I get around Essen?

You can walk to nearby metro stations including 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. If you want to venture out around the area, you may want a rental car in Essen for your journey.

What's the weather like 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.

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Our top choices for Essen hotels

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Twins Hotel

H+ Hotel Bochum

Garner Hotel Oberhausen by IHG

Serways Hotel Hösel

B&B Hotel Bochum-City

JustStay Mülheim Hotel & Apartments

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck

Haven - Hotel Bochum

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Vitalounge Hotel

Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG

Garner Hotel Bochum by IHG

Welcome Parkhotel Bochum

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Parkhotel Oberhausen

Stuckhotel Fettehenne

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

ACHAT Hotel Bochum Dortmund

Holiday Rentals in Essen

Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.

Where to stay in Essen

Stadtkern

Ruettenscheid

Kettwig

Stadtbezirke II

Suedviertel

Stay near popular Essen attractions

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

Baldeneysee

Essen and related destinations

Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Hotel Bredeney

More cheap stays in Essen

B&B HOTEL Bochum Hbf-Süd

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