Stadtbezirke I Travel Guide

Essen

A modern building with a glass tower and a flat-roofed structure in a green park.
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A cityscape with modern buildings and a highway.
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A modern Sheraton hotel with a glass facade and a brick-paved entrance.
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A cityscape with multiple high-rise buildings, a railway track, and greenery.
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A cityscape with modern high-rise buildings, including a prominent 'EVONIK' sign.
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Stay near popular Stadtbezirke I attractions

An art gallery with large windows, wooden floors, and several paintings on display.

Folkwang Museum

9.2/10 (45 reviews)
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
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Top hotels in Stadtbezirke I

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Am Hauptbahnhof 3 Essen
The price is ฿2,219 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,219
฿2,493 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 ฿1,959 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿1,959
฿2,201 total
22 Nov - 23 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
McDreams Hotel Essen-City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Altendorfer Str. 220 Essen
The price is ฿1,309 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿1,309
฿1,470 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a pillow menu. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Rudolf Weber-Arena are located ...
8.2/10 Very good! (644 reviews)
"Rooms were clean. Staff was very attentive and friendly through WhatsApp. Location was great."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2 Essen NW
The price is ฿2,290 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿2,290
฿2,573 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Breakfast was great, room cleaning every day was a bonus & its in a great location."

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Thea Leymann Strasse 11 Essen
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,219 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,219
฿2,493 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Rudolf Weber-Arena are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (84 reviews)
"Overall not happy with service"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

4 out of 5
AM HANDELSHOF,5 Essen North Rhine-Westphalia
The price is ฿2,246 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,246
฿2,524 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection
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Where to stay in Stadtbezirke I

Find the best Stadtbezirke I areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A colorful building with a golden dome, surrounded by lush greenery and a winding path.

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.

A Grillo-Theater with illuminated spherical decorations and a tree in front.
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Stadtkern

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

A park with a tall tower and lush green trees.

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.

A cobblestone street, historic buildings, a church steeple, and a calm water canal.

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.

A modern building with a curved facade, large windows, and a covered entrance area.

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.

Stadtbezirke I Travel Guide