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
Top hotels in Stadtbezirke I
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
Extremely friendly staff (even by German standards), nothing was a problem. Very convenient location for the HBF (main station) - it is directly opposite, however this also means that it is rather noisy at night and attracts all kinds of lowlife.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Nice hotel and good staff!
Reviewed on 28 Apr 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
