Ostviertel Travel Guide
Essen
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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
Hotel Unique Dortmund City
Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station by IHG
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
"The hotel had friendly staff, clean rooms, and a very nice lounge. The convenience of it being connected to the airport was it's biggest selling point. It made my early morning flight easy to get to."
Reviewed on 1 Nov 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.
Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or International Christmas Market Essen, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
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.
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.
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.
