Stadtbezirke I Travel Guide
Essen
Visit Stadtbezirke I
Popular places to visit
Folkwang Museum
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.
Stadtgarten
Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.
University of Duisburg-Essen
Walk around the campus at University of Duisburg-Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Philharmonie Essen
Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can enjoy retail therapy at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Things to do
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets
Top hotels in Stadtbezirke I
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Einfach unglaublich! Das Personal ist nachts dreimal in mein Zimmer gekommen – ein absoluter Bruch der Privatsphäre. Ich glaube nicht, dass es ein schlechteres Hotel gibt. Zudem waren die Handtücher alles andere als sauber. Absolut nicht zu empfehlen!
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Fast experience and checkin possible until late at night. Just would be good if website to checkin online was more mobile friendly !
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Good location
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Clean room and amenities
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Moxy Essen City
Perfect hotel, location right by the central station, clean and stylish, bed is comfy. What more could one ask for!
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Nice location, clean rooms. Very good breakfast and nice bar.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtbezirke I
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.
Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are just a few notable stops.
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.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater.
Holsterhausen
When in Holsterhausen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Folkwang Museum or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hobeisenbruecke U-Bahn or Holsterhauser Platz U-Bahn.
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.
