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.
Photo by HansPeter (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A golf course with a pond, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
Photo by HansPeter (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)
A lush green landscape with a calm pond surrounded by dense vegetation and trees.
Photo by HansPeter (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0)

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.
See properties

Top hotels in Gelsenkirchen-Ost

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

4.5 out of 5
Parkallee 3 Gelsenkirchen NW
The price is ฿3,227 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,227
฿3,454 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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
Hotel Unique Dortmund City

Hotel Unique Dortmund City

4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38 Dortmund NW
The price is ฿1,851 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿1,851
฿2,129 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Hotel Unique Dortmund City
Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund

Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund

Lindemannstr. 88 Dortmund NW
The price is ฿3,016 per night from 30 Oct to 31 Oct
฿3,016
฿3,469 total
30 Oct - 31 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury 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! (487 reviews)
"Great location for the event we attended."

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2026

Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund
Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt

Oberstrasse 2 Duisburg
The price is ฿2,012 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,012
฿2,153 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Duisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Schwanentor and Duisburg Christmas Market ...
Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt
Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Am Hauptbahnhof 3 Essen
The price is ฿2,187 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,187
฿2,457 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions International Christmas Market Essen and Dom ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)
"Very happy with it! We will be staying there again soon!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Hollestr. 50 Essen NW
The price is ฿1,931 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
฿1,931
฿2,170 total
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (291 reviews)
"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
See all 1,566 properties in Gelsenkirchen-Ost
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.

Where to stay in Gelsenkirchen-Ost

Find the best Gelsenkirchen-Ost areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic stone church with a prominent central tower and arched windows.

Schalke

The live music and zoo are a few reasons travellers visit Schalke. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena, a few notable attractions nearby.

A historic church with a prominent clock tower and a smaller tower with a green roof.

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 large blue sphere with yellow polka dots, supported by red pillars, with a red crane structure on top, set in a fenced park area.
Photo by HansPeter
Open Photo by HansPeter

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

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

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.

Gelsenkirchen-Ost Travel Guide