Title: Gelsenkirchen-Ost Travel Guide: Best of Gelsenkirchen-Ost, Gelsenkirchen Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Gelsenkirchen-Ost](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Ost-Hotels.d553248635976388649.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gelsenkirchen](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Gelsenkirchen.d5413.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gelsenkirchen-Ost Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Gelsenkirchen-Ost.d553248635976388649.Car-Hire-Guide)[Gelsenkirchen-Ost Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Ost.d553248635976388649.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Gelsenkirchen-Ost Travel Guide ## Gelsenkirchen ![Nordsternpark Gelsenkirchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976388649/1e245d5b-c047-44b1-901b-b6a54c8a568c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Nordsternpark Gelsenkirchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976388649/1e245d5b-c047-44b1-901b-b6a54c8a568c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/a5be970b-2def-4470-9c9e-785389c6531f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Ewaldsee, Gelsenkirchen Herten, nahe Zeche Ewald !](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635213072370/a8675dd8-4185-4ebc-bfa7-663025784ee4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Resser See im Emscherbruch mit Graugans, nahe dem Holzbach in Gelsenkirchen-Resse](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635213115690/b8585401-6966-4eb1-af34-6ec643558b1e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Gelsenkirchen-Ost Things to do Hotels Where to stay --- ### Popular places to visit ![Rural landscape near Schalke training grounds and stadium in Gelsenkirchen, Germany](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6107386/003f8466-445f-4cdd-84fa-1cc1bab861b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Veltins-Arena Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Veltins-Arena-Gelsenkirchen-Ost.d6107386.Attraction) --- ## Top hotels in Gelsenkirchen-Ost ![Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1440000/1438800/1438765/74d34abc_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen Parkallee 3 Gelsenkirchen NW £78 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (51 reviews) Good Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=1438765&PinnedHotelID=1438765&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388649) ![Mercure Hotel Duisburg City](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/2400/2398/f3e745f8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Hotel Duisburg City Landfermannstr. 20 Duisburg NW £70 6 Mar - 7 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Duisburg. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ... 8/10 Very Good! (958 reviews) Overall this hotel is amazing and great value for money. The beds are clean and soft, the bathroom is great, and the location is right next to the train station and the shops downtown so that’s amazing. Most of the staff were great, and the spa with the pool and sauna is incredible. However, on our ... Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=07%2F03%2F2026&selected=2398&PinnedHotelID=2398&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388649) ![Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2940000/2935900/2935892/ebe848da_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof Hoher Wall 38 Dortmund NW £49 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (572 reviews) Very nice oldfashioned style, everything fine, good location Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=2935892&PinnedHotelID=2935892&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388649) ![Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7450000/7440300/7440235/0d8d5e19_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe Steile Str. 46 Essen NW Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Grugapark Botanical ... 9/10 Wonderful! (165 reviews) Excellent! Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=7440235&PinnedHotelID=7440235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388649) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=25%2F02%2F2026&endDate=26%2F02%2F2026&selected=7440235&PinnedHotelID=7440235&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388649) ![Hotel Ambassador Essen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7260000/7253200/7253199/38f6c938_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Ambassador Essen Viehofer Str. 22 Essen NW £51 1 Mar - 2 Mar 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 and the clean rooms in their ... 7.2/10 Good! (505 reviews) Clean room . Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=7253199&PinnedHotelID=7253199&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976388649) ![Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/13600/13513/60143a35_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Hotel Dortmund Centrum Olpe 2 Dortmund NW £64 8 Mar - 9 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the property condition in their ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (631 reviews) Great spacious room, very comfortable beds. Hotel is in a great spot in the centre. Breakfast as always fully stocked with good selection. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Resser-Mark.dx553248635213072370) ![Superb stadium. Good team and no segregation between the home Schalke 04 supporters and those of us that support Arsenal.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/a5be970b-2def-4470-9c9e-785389c6531f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Erle The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Erle.dx553248635213075063) ![Standesamt im Schloss Horst, Gelsenkirchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976386723/cc082ebd-df60-42df-8825-fa5f32ac7bd0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Buer Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Buer. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Schloss Berge, and jump on the metro at Hugostraße Tram Stop or Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn to get around the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gelsenkirchen-Buer.dx553248634859586221) ![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) ### Schalke-Nord Museums and sporting events are just a few things travellers like about Schalke-Nord. A stop by Club Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Essen-Schalke-Nord.dx553248635213037572) ![Zoom Erlebniswelt](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5413/ca7171ce-3000-4624-8a25-a85573bc3e2f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bismarck Though Bismarck may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Cranger Kirmes. 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