Ostviertel Travel Guide
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Top hotels in Ostviertel
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
"Basic but comfortable and very quiet (avoid the rooms over the courtyard). Basic breakfast and forget about eating dinner there but it was my second stay at this hotel so it clearly has my vote. Worth booking especially if you on on business"
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Premier Inn Duisburg City Altstadt
"Perfectly fine budget hotel. Convenient clean and comfy."
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station by IHG
"Clean modern and with excellent facilities. Great value for money stay hear felt fae from budget"
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
"Right overlooking essen hbf so super convenient. Friendly staff with easy check in. Nice and quiet which surprised me considering how close to train station. Well maintained room and property. One of the best premier inns stayed in."
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Ostviertel
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.
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Limbecker Platz and Dom 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 Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater, 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.
Suedviertel
Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
