Essen Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Essen
Where to stay in Essen
Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Limbecker Platz and Philharmonie Essen 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.
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.
Bredeney
Bredeney is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Villa Hugel and Seaside Beach Baldeney are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station to get around.
Suedviertel
Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Staff was cheerful and helpful.
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Fast experience and checkin possible until late at night. Just would be good if website to checkin online was more mobile friendly !
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sheraton Essen Hotel
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
Amenities are not as advertised. Very difficult to get in contact with the host
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2025
Suite Bizarre SM-Fetish Apartment Apartment
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
Popular places to visit
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
You can browse the exhibits at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Baldeneysee
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baldeneysee during your travels in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Grugapark Botanical Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Grugapark Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Folkwang Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Folkwang Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Ruhr Museum
You can study the exhibits at Ruhr Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Red Dot Design Museum
You can study the exhibits at Red Dot Design Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
