Westviertel Travel Guide
Essen
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Popular places to visit
Colosseum Theater
Get tickets for a show at Colosseum Theater, a popular theatre in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Top hotels in Westviertel
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
“Pre-checkin” a bit cumbersome, as needs to be done online in advance… but for the rest was pretty easy!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
FOUR Essen City Centre
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
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Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Great it had a bath tube to sooth the body after a 15 h flight
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Clean, correct hotel with good breakfast and convenient for train station
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Lindner Hotel Dusseldorf Seestern, part of JdV by Hyatt
Excellent breakfast, best I've had for some time. Room was spacious and light. Very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Westviertel
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz 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 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 Folkwang Museum and Stadtgarten, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Holsterhausen
When in Holsterhausen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Folkwang Museum or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hobeisenbruecke U-Bahn or Holsterhauser Platz U-Bahn.
Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are just a few notable stops.
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.
