Stadtkern Travel Guide
Essen
Visit Stadtkern
Stay near popular Stadtkern attractions
Things to do
Top hotels in Stadtkern
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
"There was a really foul smell of sewage in the room. Ivan was on reception and it was quite late but I didn’t find the staff that helpful. It took ages to check in. Would not be returning."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
"Excellent location right opposite the main train station. Helpful, friendly staff even by German standards. Basic room but more than adequate"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Moxy Essen City
"The Moxy is very close to the centre which makes life easy in terms of food and travel. The hotel itself could do with some updating and a big disappointment was them not providing a kettle and tea cups ! Literally absolutely nothing wanted a cup of tea late in the night no way of getting hot water/ ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
"Was an ok stay. Will recommend"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
"The room is similar to what shown on picture online, everything is perfect, I enjoyed the service. Thank you."
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Stadtkern
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 Limbecker Platz, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
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.
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.
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.
