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Discover well-known properties in Essen that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 450 hotels in Essen and price data was last updated on 22 October 2025. The average price for a hotel in Essen is C$ 180/night.
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Huyssenallee 55, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Located in the heart of Essen and within a green park, Sheraton Essen Hotel welcomes you to the center of the Ruhr metropolis. Not only is it an ideal business hotel, located near the train station and city center, it is also a pet-friendly Essen hotel. Thanks to the convenient location in a park, you can enjoy green views of the city skyline from your room or suite. Spoil yourself with facilities such as the gym and wellness area, or savor culinary highlights at our top-rated restaurant. In summer, enjoy your drink or meal on our terrace. Those looking for nearby bars and restaurants will find vibrant Rüttenscheider Straße only moments away. For conferences and events on-site, this business hotel in Essen offers four bright meeting rooms for up to 100 guests. Events for up to 1,900 guests can be realized in cooperation with the adjacent Philharmonie Essen Conference Center. As a "LiYu" certified hotel, we also provide a variety of amenities and services tailored for our Chinese guests.
Airport shuttle
8.0
Excellent
1001 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
C$ 119
Am Porscheplatz 9, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Close to the main shopping street and public transport, and within a few kilometers of Essen’s largest companies, the NH Essen enjoys a super-convenient location. The Rathaus Galerie shopping mall is also on the doorstep and the Messe Essen exhibition center is easily accessible by public transport. The hotel, which opened in September 2018, has 182 stylish, spacious junior suites, standard, superior XL and superior rooms. There are also accessible rooms for guests with disabilities, and connecting rooms, which are ideal for families. Relax in front of flat-screen TVs, stay connected with free Wi-Fi and enjoy coffee whenever you want it with your own Nespresso machine. A choice of pillows and super-comfortable mattresses ensure a good night’s sleep. Guests can start the day with the generous buffet breakfast – and there’s the chance to sleep in on Sunday, with breakfast served until noon. Cocktails, local drinks and snacks are on the menu at the bar, and there are plenty of restaurants close by for lunch and dinner. The hotel’s compact gym is great for enjoying a morning work-out or unwind at the end of the day. Its central location makes the hotel ideal for business meetings – it has 2 meeting rooms, the largest of which has capacity for up to 60 people.
8.5
Excellent
2195 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
C$ 104
Schuetzenbahn 58, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The Ramada by Wyndham Essen is located right in the heart of the Ruhr area. With our Shonen red decoration and 24/7 reception, our staff will give you the opportunity to feel at home.
Free Wi-Fi
8.0
Excellent
2562 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
C$ 102
Rubensstraße 4, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hotel in Essen with a bar This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a business center, and concierge services. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a lobby fireplace, and multilingual staff assistance are onsite. Trip Inn Boutique Rubens Essen offers 21 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 32-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
290 reviews
Location
2.4 km from city centre
C$ 131
Steeler Strasse 261, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hotel in Essen with a fitness center and a 24-hour business center A fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen offers 48 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
8.7
Excellent
1069 reviews
Location
2.2 km from city centre
C$ 173
Theodor-Althoff-Straße 5, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hotel with 2 restaurants, near Messe Essen 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor pool are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a sauna are onsite. Hotel Bredeney offers 293 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily. Recreational amenities at the hotel include an indoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center.
Pool
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
7.5
Good
2559 reviews
Location
4.7 km from city centre
C$ 121
Am Handelshof,5, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The hotel rooms are distinctive rooms for sleeping and relaxing. After a strenuous day, we long for peace and quiet. Our hotel has 114 single and double rooms in addition to four suites for long-term stays, thus satisfying very diverse requirements. You will enjoy relaxing here. All rooms have the following features: shower/bath, toilet, room safe, media connectors, free Sky TV, free DSL high-speed–WLAN, make-up mirror, hair dryer, telephone (ISDN), LED flat screens, satellite TV, tea & coffee facilities. We address the individual wishes of our customers and offer hotel rooms with the following additional features: smoker/non-smoker/allergy sufferers, wellness with steam sauna, shower. Suitable for use by accessible people, family room, minibar, air conditioning system. The Hotel Essener Hof, Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western, offers an evening restaurant with international and regional dishes a la carte. The Moonlight-Express bar offers cocktails and exquisite whiskeys in a special ambience. Start your day with a relaxed breakfast buffet. From two – 160 persons – we organize everything. The Hotel Essener Hof offers a wide range of rooms for a large variety of special occasions. It goes without saying that all rooms are equipped with modern communication and presentation devices to ensure the smooth and successful running of the event. We know how time-consuming planning an event can be. It is a matter of course for us to provide you with professional service to ease your workload and give you space for creativity and reflection. Use our experience to set the right scene for your event. We cater for your requirements in an individual manner and design an offer to suit you. The city of Essen levies an additional tax of 5% of the accommodation (max. 9 EUR per Person and Night), which is not included in your room rate.
8.6
Excellent
2457 reviews
Location
0.4 km from city centre
C$ 108
Hoffnungstr. 19, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hotel in Essen with a 24-hour front desk Self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and tour/ticket assistance are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a front-desk safe and multilingual staff assistance. Boutique Essen City offers 66 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.
7.6
Good
2487 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
C$ 105
Hachestrasse 63, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
We are happy to welcome you either for an exciting weekend trip or a business trip. At our place you can combine exciting daytime activities, cultural events, shopping and nature. You have quick access to many highlights in an attractive major city. All rooms are modern and consistent in design. The hotel reflects a warm, modern and friendly atmosphere. All rooms have a high-quality double bed, a functional workplace, air conditioning, wardrobe, mirror, shower/toilet, hairdryer, safe and flat screen TV. You can also reach the main train station or the city center in no time.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
2273 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
C$ 107
Kennedyplatz 3, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Hotel in Essen with a 24-hour front desk and a bar This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a meeting room. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour front desk, free newspapers, and a front-desk safe. Motel One Essen offers 217 air-conditioned accommodations with designer toiletries and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
8.7
Excellent
1825 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
C$ 132

Travel insights for hotels in Essen

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Essen including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Essen?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Essen is September (C$ 114). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Essen is October (C$ 257).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Essen?

The cheapest day to stay in Essen is Monday (C$ 134). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Tuesday, when the average nightly price is C$ 317.

How much is a hotel in Essen tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Essen tonight starting as low as C$ 88, rising to an average cost of C$ 225, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from C$ 120 for a 4-star hotel in Essen for tonight.

How much is a Essen hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Essen this weekend for as little as C$ 83/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as C$ 83/night. For a 4-star hotel in Essen, the cheapest rate recently found was C$ 87/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Essen?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 49 days before your trip to Essen. The lowest price found when booking 49 days ahead was C$ 80 per night.

Top-rated Essen hotels

Browse through properties in Essen that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 450 properties in Essen and data was last updated on 22 October 2025.
Our users rated these hotels as some of the best places to stay in Essen. Make sure to read hotel descriptions and reviews to find the right property right for you.
Hindenburgstrasse 6, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.6 km from city centre
C$ 109
Avg. per night
Almastrae 7-9, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 111
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Essen, Germany

Discover affordable stays in Essen that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Essen can be found for as low as C$ 79 per night. There is currently one property in Essen that can be booked for this price. Hotel Ambassador Essen is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Essen. Price data was last updated on 22 October 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Essen we've come across for the dates selected. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
Viehofer Str. 22, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 79
Avg. per night
Altendorfer Str. 220, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 80
Avg. per night
Hollestr. 50, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 80
Avg. per night
Am Lichtbogen 1, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 81
Avg. per night
Eppinghoferstrasse 31, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 83
Avg. per night
262 Steeler Straße, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.9 km from city centre
C$ 83
Avg. per night
Borbecker Str. 180, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
4.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 87
Avg. per night
Friedrichstraße 43, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 91
Avg. per night
Hachestr. 30, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 93
Avg. per night
Huttropstrasse 60, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
C$ 94
Avg. per night
Frohnhauser Str. 6, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 95
Avg. per night
Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 97
Avg. per night
Helmut-Käutner-Straße 4, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air Conditioning
C$ 98
Avg. per night
Rüttenscheider Straße, 149, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 100
Avg. per night
Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.5 km from city centre
C$ 102
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Essen

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Essen to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Essen at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 22 October 2025.
Hotels located in the Essen area sorted by price and hotel class. Change the dates at the top of the page to see more options in Essen.
4 stars +
Huyssenallee 55, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 119
Am Porscheplatz 9, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 104
Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 97
Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 102
Frohnhauser Str. 6, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 95
3 stars
Friedrichstraße 43, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 91
Maxstraße 15, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 125
Humboldtstrasse 211, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 149
Viehofer Str. 22, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 79
2 stars and under
Hollestr. 50, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 80
Kennedyplatz 3, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 132
Hachestr. 30, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 93
Altendorfer Str. 220, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 80
Am Lichtbogen 1, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
C$ 81

Other accommodations in Essen

Find the perfect hostel, theme hotel, or vacation rental for your stay in Essen. There are 450 hotels in Essen and price data was last updated on 22 October 2025. The average price for a stay in Essen is C$ 180/night.
Rüttenscheider Straße, 149, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
C$ 100
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Essen

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Essen to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 22 October 2025.
Whether you're visiting Essen for leisure or business, utilize the map to find hotels close to your ideal location. Users can click on a hotel's name to find more information about it, such as price, reviews, and amenities, and also find different deals for the property.

About Essen

Essen is the metropolitan heart of the Ruhr area of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. This densely populated city is ranked seventh-largest in the country and is located primarily north of the River Ruhr encompassing more than fifty boroughs. This former industrial power has been tempered to embrace a desirable theme of commerce and culture.

One of the reigning tourist attractions in Essen is the Zollverein Coal Mining Site and Museum which is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and referred to as the most beautiful coal mine in the world. Popular activities in the region include sightseeing throughout the abundance of architectural landmarks, eating at the Schloss Hugenpoet, and shopping around the downtown area. Gruga Park serves as the predominant natural attraction with its Japanese garden and brilliant array of flower beds.

Essen’s local Essener Verkehrs-AG carrier provides for three railways, seven trams, and over fifty buses throughout the region. There are also InterCity Express high-speed train transportation options as well as the nearby Essen/Mülheim Airport. Essen is the central city of the area and is well connected via roadways and Autobahns and heavily used cycling paths.

The history of Essen dates back to before 3,000 BC, with one of the most important findings being a Megalithic tomb. The tomb is considered one of the city’s original architectural samples.

Facts about staying in Essen

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Essen to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 22 October 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Essen?

    Essen is home to many highly-rated hotels, one of which is Premier Inn Essen City Centre, which has a current rating of 8.0. For other potential stays, consider Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz Hotel and Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen, which can also be great places to stay in Essen.

  • What is a good hotel near Messe Essen?

    A good hotel close to Messe Essen is Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen (rated 8.5/10 from 1,451 reviews).

  • What is a good hotel in Essen near Essener Dom?

    NH Essen is the most recommended hotel near Essener Dom on HotelsCombined (scoring 8.5 over 2,195 reviews).

  • Is there a good hotel near Philharmonie Essen?

    Close to Philharmonie Essen you will find NH Essen, which has a rating of 8.5 over 2,195 HotelsCombined reviews.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Essen?

    HotelsCombined users have found cheap hotels in Essen starting from C$ 53 per night in the last 3 days.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting North Rhine-Westphalia?

    In addition to Essen, travellers opt to visit Dortmund when visiting North Rhine-Westphalia. Cologne is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Essen?

    In total, there are 450 hotels to choose from in Essen, compared to 20,732 properties in North Rhine-Westphalia.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Essen?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 4 hostels, 3 apartments, and 56 vacation rentals in Essen.

  • What are the most popular landmarks to visit in Essen?

    The top three landmarks in Essen are:
    • Messe Essen, which you can visit while staying in Essen
    • Essener Dom, which you can visit while staying in Essen
    • Philharmonie Essen, which you can visit while staying in Essen

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