Title: Gelsenkirchen-West Travel Guide: Best of Gelsenkirchen-West, Gelsenkirchen Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gelsenkirchen-West](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-West-Gelsenkirchen-Hotels.0-n553248635976386723-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Gelsenkirchen](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gelsenkirchen.d5413.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gelsenkirchen-West Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gelsenkirchen-West.d553248635976386723.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gelsenkirchen-West Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-West.d553248635976386723.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gelsenkirchen-West Travel Guide ## Gelsenkirchen ![Schloss Horst is a well-known wedding location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/40622bca-0457-44fb-bd26-7f7513225a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Schloss Horst is a well-known wedding location in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/40622bca-0457-44fb-bd26-7f7513225a4c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Standesamt im Schloss Horst, Gelsenkirchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976386723/cc082ebd-df60-42df-8825-fa5f32ac7bd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gelsenkirchen-West Things to do Hotels Where to stay --- ### Popular places to visit #### Golf Club Schloss Horst Enjoy a round of golf in Gelsenkirchen at Golf Club Schloss Horst. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Golf-Club-Schloss-Horst-Gelsenkirchen-West.d6310891.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Gelsenkirchen-West ![Leonardo Hotel Düsseldorf Airport Ratingen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6900/6900/b8b86341_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Düsseldorf Airport Ratingen Broichhofstrasse 3 Ratingen NW £66 15 Feb - 16 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ratingen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (710 reviews) Friendly staff Good location for the airport Clean albiet dated rooms Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=6900&PinnedHotelID=6900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976386723) ![Mercure Hotel Duisburg City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2400/2398/f3e745f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Hotel Duisburg City Landfermannstr. 20 Duisburg NW Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £70 27 Feb - 28 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Duisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (958 reviews) Overall this hotel is amazing and great value for money. The beds are clean and soft, the bathroom is great, and the location is right next to the train station and the shops downtown so that’s amazing. Most of the staff were great, and the spa with the pool and sauna is incredible. However, on our ... Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=2398&PinnedHotelID=2398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976386723) ![Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7450000/7440300/7440235/0d8d5e19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe Steile Str. 46 Essen NW Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Grugapark Botanical ... 9/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews) Excellent! Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=7440235&PinnedHotelID=7440235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976386723) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=7440235&PinnedHotelID=7440235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976386723) ![Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2935900/2935892/ebe848da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof Hoher Wall 38 Dortmund NW £45 15 Feb - 16 Feb 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 ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (572 reviews) Very nice oldfashioned style, everything fine, good location Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=2935892&PinnedHotelID=2935892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976386723) ![Hotel Ambassador Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7260000/7253200/7253199/38f6c938_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ambassador Essen Viehofer Str. 22 Essen NW £51 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 and the clean rooms in their ... 7.2/10 Good! (505 reviews) Clean room . Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=7253199&PinnedHotelID=7253199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976386723) ![Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13513/60143a35_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum Olpe 2 Dortmund NW £64 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (631 reviews) Great spacious room, very comfortable beds. Hotel is in a great spot in the centre. Breakfast as always fully stocked with good selection. Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=08%2F03%2F2026&endDate=09%2F03%2F2026&selected=13513&PinnedHotelID=13513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976386723) [See all 1,557 properties in Gelsenkirchen-West](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F02%2F2026&endDate=11%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635976386723) 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. ## Check Gelsenkirchen-West hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976386723&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10)[9 Feb - 10 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976386723&startDate=2026-02-09&endDate=2026-02-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976386723&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11)[10 Feb - 11 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976386723&startDate=2026-02-10&endDate=2026-02-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976386723&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026)[13 Feb - 15 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976386723&startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=15%2F02%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976386723&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026)[20 Feb - 22 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635976386723&startDate=20%2F02%2F2026&endDate=22%2F02%2F2026) --- ### Other neighbourhoods around Gelsenkirchen-West ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Beckhausen Though Beckhausen may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Veltins-Arena and Golf Club Schloss Horst. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Beckhausen.dx553248635213080980) ![Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen direkt am Rhein-Herne-Kanal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635213046122/37156dbb-abb6-4189-9828-e91251d79b4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Heßler Heßler might not have many top sights, but Nordsternpark and Golf Club Schloss Horst are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Heler.dx553248635213046122) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Schalke-Nord Museums and sporting events are just a few things travellers like about Schalke-Nord. A stop by Club Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Schalke-Nord.dx553248635213037572) ![Standesamt im Schloss Horst, Gelsenkirchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976386723/cc082ebd-df60-42df-8825-fa5f32ac7bd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Buer.dx553248634859586221) ![Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/a5be970b-2def-4470-9c9e-785389c6531f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Erle.dx553248635213075063) ![Zoom Erlebniswelt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/ca7171ce-3000-4624-8a25-a85573bc3e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gelsenkirchen-Mitte While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Gelsenkirchen-Mitte.dx553248635976383958) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Gelsenkirchen-West Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app