Gelsenkirchen-Ost Travel Guide

Gelsenkirchen

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Photo by Paul Devall
Photo "Gelsenkirchen-Ost" by HansPeter (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by HansPeter (CC BY)
Photo "Gelsenkirchen-Ost" by HansPeter (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by HansPeter (CC BY)
Photo "Gelsenkirchen-Ost" by Franz Stellbrink (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Franz Stellbrink (CC BY)
Photo "Gelsenkirchen-Ost" by Franz Stellbrink (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Franz Stellbrink (CC BY)

Popular places to visit

Veltins-Arena

Veltins-Arena

Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

Veltins-Arena

Things to do

Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee

Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee

£68
per adult
Essen: Segway Tour Along the Baldeneysee
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Top hotels in Gelsenkirchen-Ost

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Parkallee 3, Gelsenkirchen, NW
The price is £76 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£76
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Gelsenkirchen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews)
"Seit der Eröffnung 2005 buche ich dieses Hotel immer mal wieder, um Veranstaltungen in der Veltins Arena zu besuchen. Mittlerweile gab es ja schon einige Eigentümerwechsel. Und jetzt ist es unter der Führung von "Welcome Hotels". Die Nähe zur Arena macht es für mich perfekt. In 3 Minuten ist man ..."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2025

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
acora Bochum Living the City

acora Bochum Living the City

Nordring 44, Bochum, NW
The price is £50 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
£50
22 Aug - 23 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bochum. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (694 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2025

acora Bochum Living the City
PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund

PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund

Paderborner Str. 79, Dortmund, NW
The price is £46 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£46
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (609 reviews)
Good Budget Stay for Family!
"Nice budget stay! Everything was perfect as described"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

PLAZA INN stays design Dortmund
Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

4 out of 5
Hoher Wall 38, Dortmund, NW
The price is £42 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£42
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Dortmund. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (365 reviews)
"Staff were excellent—friendly and efficient. The room was bright and airy, the bathroom sparkling, and check-in took less than five minutes."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Unique Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

4 out of 5
Steile Str. 46, Essen, NW
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Essen. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Westfield Centro and Grugapark ...
9/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
"Excellent!"

Reviewed on 10 Dec 2024

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Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Schuetzenbahn 58, Essen, NW
The price is £63 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
£63
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (759 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel Great friendly hard working staff Lovely dinner and breakfast Very clean Huge rooms Great parking and electric charging Thank you - would stay again"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
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Other neighbourhoods around Gelsenkirchen-Ost

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Resser Mark

While Resser Mark isn't home to many top sights, ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

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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.

Erle
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Resse

When in Resse, you can plan a visit to ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Resse
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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.

Buer
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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.

Schalke-Nord
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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.

Bismarck

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