Stadtbezirke II Travel Guide
Essen





Visit Stadtbezirke II
Popular places to visit

Grugapark Botanical Garden
Go on a botanical tour of the world and indulge your senses in the beautifully maintained displays of this garden in Essen’s large municipal park.
Messe Essen
Learn about the events happening in Messe Essen during your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Grugahalle
You can enjoy a show at Grugahalle on your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Red Dot Design Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Red Dot Design Museum in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Dog Park
After visiting Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Irrgarten
Enjoy an outing to Irrgarten during your stay in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and festivals.
Things to do

LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets

Private audio book city rally around Duisburg’s inner harbour
Top hotels in Stadtbezirke II

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
"A guest of 3 or more will either have to sleep with each other or book multiple rooms. The sofa bed mattress didn't prevent the feeling of the springs. Other than that it was a nice stay."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
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Reviewed on 14 Jun 2026

Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
"Great location - tram right outside and 5 mins walk from main station and Little Tokyo. I'm sensitive to noise but rooms were very soundproof. Staff all very helpful. Only issue was the window was locked and had to get a member of staff to staff to open it, not ideal during a heatwave! Also kept ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
"Air conditioning was not the best"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt
"Great room, slept well very quiet"
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf - Member of Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection
"The bathroom glass window looking into our bedroom was filthy We ordered a drink from the barman in the American bar. He forgot to serve it and we got and ate our meal without a drink . the other three or four staff had disappeared so he was the only one serving. He Acknowledged me twice when I waved ..."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Stadtbezirke II

Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Red Dot Design Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

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.

Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

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.

Bredeney
Bredeney is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Villa Hugel and Seaside Beach Baldeney are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station to get around.













