Stadtkern Travel Guide

Essen

A Grillo-Theater with illuminated spherical decorations and a tree in front.
A large stone building with a green roof and arched windows.
A modern building with glass windows, surrounded by well-maintained greenery and outdoor seating areas.
A pedestrian bridge with metal railings and a concrete walkway surrounded by lush green trees.
A pedestrian bridge with metal railings and a concrete walkway.

Stay near popular Stadtkern attractions


Top hotels in Stadtkern

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Am Hauptbahnhof 3 Essen
The price is £62 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£62
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
"I asked for a room clean about 9 o’clock one morning so I went out and do some stuff to stay away, but I need to go back to room about 12 o’clock and they had cleaned it then which was around 3 hours but they said book cleaning in morning but it was done by next I came back. Other wise everything ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City

GILDEHOFSTRASSE 10 Essen
The price is £62 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£62
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (329 reviews)
"This is a great property located near the city center. Excellent place to stay in Essen"

Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026

Moxy Essen City
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Am Hauptbahnhof 2 Essen NW
The price is £54 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£54
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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)
"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

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Kettwiger Str. 27 Essen NRW
The price is £54 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£54
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site ...
8/10 Very good! (25 reviews)
"Amenities are not as advertised. Very difficult to get in contact with the host"

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Gildehofstraße 10 Essen North Rhine-Westphalia
The price is £83 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
£83
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essen. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (322 reviews)
"Keep up the good work"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

4 out of 5
Schuetzenbahn 58 Essen NW
The price is £49 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£49
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (823 reviews)
"Great stay. Nice and quiet and comfortable. Good breakfast"

Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
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Where to stay in Stadtkern

Find the best Stadtkern areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Ruettenscheid

Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Red Dot Design Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

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.

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.

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 II

If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Red Dot Design Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.



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