Title: Essen Travel Guide: Best of Essen, Flemish Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Essen](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Hotels.d6280664.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Essen](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Holiday-Rentals.d6280664.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Essen Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Essen.d6280664.Car-Hire-Guide)[Essen Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen.d6280664.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Essen Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Essen Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in Essen ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Schildershof When in Schildershof, you can plan a visit to Bakker Mill Steam Museum and Robotland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Schildershof.dx553248635318225714) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Statievelden Statievelden might not have many top sights, but Rosada Factory Outlet and Bakker Mill Steam Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Statievelden.dx553248635318265222) - Top hotels in Essen - Top Holiday Rentals in Essen ![Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/3600/3538/16dca537_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen Luitenant Lippenslaan 66 Antwerp £110 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Borgerhout Extra Muros and Ring Road are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews) very nice and beautiful as hell and very cost-effective Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=3538&PinnedHotelID=3538&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6280664) ![PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6400/6334/fd02ae75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PREMIER SUITES PLUS Antwerp Appelmansstraat 31 Antwerp Antwerp £65 23 Feb - 24 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (776 reviews) Second time stay at the hotel. The rooms were clean and spacious. The staff were friendly and nice The hotel is well located in the centre city. If you’re driving the car park is next door, very convenient! 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(1,000 reviews) Lovely Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F02%2F2026&endDate=24%2F02%2F2026&selected=65188&PinnedHotelID=65188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6280664) [See all 1,551 properties in Essen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=08%2F02%2F2026&endDate=09%2F02%2F2026®ionId=6280664) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Adagio Antwerp City Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91580000/91578300/91578231/153f71d3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adagio Antwerp City Center 101 Plantin en Moretuslei Antwerp Stay at this aparthotel in Antwerp. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Antwerp Zoo and Cogels Osylei are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (86 reviews) Great value room. 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Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Bird Market and Antwerp Botanical Garden ... 7.2/10 Good! (7 reviews) The apartment was beautiful, we especially liked the balcony. I was worried about noise from the bar, but it was a not an issue. Reviewed on 15 May 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Antwerp-Hotels-SLEEP-INN.h87913989.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Essen](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6280664&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, wander around the forests. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Bakker-Mill-Steam-Museum-Essen.d553248621562590629.Attraction) #### Hondelspeelzone Kraaienberg Enjoy an outing to Hondelspeelzone Kraaienberg during your stay in Essen. Take in the museums while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hondelspeelzone-Kraaienberg-Essen.d906161764895535104.Attraction) #### Robotland You can spend time exploring the galleries in Robotland in Essen. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Robotland-Statievelden.d802136256402235392.Attraction) ## Cities near Essen ![Trying out landscape photography. 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