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Discover well-known properties in Essen that are favoured by visitors more than others. There are 522 hotels in Essen and price data was last updated on 18 July 2025. The average price for a hotel in Essen is ₹ 10,918/night.
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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.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
2089 reviews
Location
0.3 km from city centre
₹ 6,448
Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
The 4 star Mercure Plaza Essen is located in the immediate vicinity of the Philharmonie, the Aalto Theatre & the Folkwang Museum. The Essen Fair and Gruga-Halle are just a few min. drive away. Our hotel has 132 rooms with free WIFI. The station is just 1 km away and can be reached quickly by U-Bahn. Dusseldorf Airport is 27 km away. You can reach us via the A40, A42 and A52, park your car parking garage.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
1408 reviews
Location
1.5 km from city centre
₹ 6,287
Friedrichstraße 43, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Welcome to Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen, where the city's rich history meets modern design. Once a coal-mining hub, Essen is now a vibrant metropolis, reflected in our hotel's urban, colorful, and casual aesthetic. Perfect for short breaks, family vacations, and business trips, our centrally located hotel offers easy access to the city by foot or bike. Park your car in our lot for a fee (subject to availability) and explore with ease. The lobby is the heart of our hotel: open, stylish, and welcoming. It's the perfect spot to meet, chat, or relax. Enjoy 24/7 service at our bar, offering food and drinks around the clock. Our reception is also open 24/7 for your convenience. Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet and end it with evening delicacies at our bar. Plus, enjoy free high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel, including your room. Our rooms offer modern comforts, including flat-screen TVs, Teufel Boomsters, screen mirroring, and USB ports. We have 146 rooms, including two that are handicapped accessible. All rooms feature double or twin beds, air conditioning, soundproof windows that open, and a safe. Discover the perfect blend of history and modernity at Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen.
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
8.5
Excellent
2295 reviews
Location
1.2 km from city centre
₹ 5,932
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 in Essen, 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, the hotel 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.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.0
Excellent
961 reviews
Location
1.3 km from city centre
₹ 8,964
Hachestrasse 63, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Suburban hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a bar Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has self parking and conference space. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe. Change of towels is available on request. GHOTEL hotel & living Essen offers 174 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
8.5
Excellent
2199 reviews
Location
0.8 km from city centre
₹ 6,029
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
7.6
Good
2439 reviews
Location
4.7 km from city centre
₹ 6,029
Hachestrasse 10, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Stop at InterCityHotel Essen to discover the wonders of Essen. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, 24-hour front desk, facilities for disabled guests, express check-in/check-out, luggage storage are there for guest's enjoyment. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, internet access – wireless (complimentary), air conditioning, heating, wake-up service. The hotel offers various recreational opportunities. No matter what your reasons are for visiting Essen, InterCityHotel Essen will make you feel instantly at home.
Free Wi-Fi
8.1
Excellent
1290 reviews
Location
0.5 km from city centre
₹ 6,631
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
1058 reviews
Location
2.2 km from city centre
₹ 11,129
August-Thyssen-Straße 51, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Luxury Essen hotel in Kettwig with 2 restaurants This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, a bar/lounge, and a coffee shop/cafe. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Additionally, 24-hour room service, a business center, and conference space are onsite. Schlosshotel Hugenpoet offers 36 air-conditioned accommodations with DVD players and minibars. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters. A pillow menu is available. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. This Essen hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
8.7
Excellent
524 reviews
Location
12.5 km from city centre
₹ 29,840
Kennedyplatz 3, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Eco-certified Essen hotel in Stadtbezirke I with a 24-hour front desk 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
1782 reviews
Location
0.2 km from city centre
₹ 8,182

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 most affordable month to stay at hotel in Essen is February, with an average price of ₹ 578,461.

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

The cheapest day to stay in Essen is Thursday (₹ 578,461). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is ₹ 1,798,874.

How much is a hotel in Essen tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Essen tonight starting as low as ₹ 4,931, rising to an average cost of ₹ 11,953, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from ₹ 5,443 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 ₹ 4,931/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as ₹ 4,931/night. For a 4-star hotel in Essen, the cheapest rate recently found was ₹ 5,443/night for this weekend.

How far ahead should you book a hotel in Essen?

Save money by booking a hotel at least 10 days before your trip to Essen. The lowest price found when booking 10 days ahead was ₹ 4,737 per night.

Top-rated Essen hotels

Browse through properties in Essen that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 522 properties in Essen and data was last updated on 18 July 2025.
Some of the very best Essen hotels as rated by our users. Skim through hotel descriptions and user reviews to find the right one for you.
Hindenburgstrasse 6, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 7,320
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 ₹ 3,445 per night. There is currently one property in Essen that can be booked for this price. Ruhr Hotel Essen is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Essen. Price data was last updated on 18 July 2025
At the moment, these hotels offer the lowest nightly rate out of those we've come across in Essen. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
Krawehlstr. 42, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
₹ 3,445
Avg. per night
Eppinghoferstrasse 31, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
3.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,306
Avg. per night
Altendorfer Str. 220, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,467
Avg. per night
Friederikenstrasse 40, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 4,565
Avg. per night
Am Lichtbogen 1, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
₹ 5,253
Avg. per night
Dreilindenstraße 96, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.2 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,340
Avg. per night
Hachestr. 30, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,426
Avg. per night
Viehofer Str. 22, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,492
Avg. per night
Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,513
Avg. per night
Rüttenscheider Straße, 149, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
2.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,598
Avg. per night
Hollestr. 50, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,598
Avg. per night
Am Handelshof,5, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,698
Avg. per night
Frohnhauser Str. 6, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,770
Avg. per night
Schuetzenbahn 58, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
0.4 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
₹ 5,923
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 18 July 2025.
A breakdown of the average price per hotel class in Essen. As an added layer, we've also marked the most popular and best value properties in each hotel class.
4 stars +
Bismarckstr. 48-50, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 6,287
Huyssenallee 55, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 8,964
Frohnhauser Str. 6, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 5,770
Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 5,513
3 stars
Friedrichstraße 43, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 5,932
Kennedyplatz 3, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 8,182
Viehofer Str. 22, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 5,492
2 stars and under
Hollestr. 50, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 5,598
Hachestr. 30, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 5,426
Am Lichtbogen 1, Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
₹ 5,253

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 18 July 2025.
Utilize the map to find properties close to the Essen area(s) or attractions you plan on visiting. More information on a given hotel can be accessed by clicking the hotel's name within the map.

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 18 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Essen?

    Sheraton Essen Hotel is a very popular hotel in Essen, with a score of 8.0 from 961 reviews. B&b Hotel Essen-hbf (7.4 from 1,643 reviews) and Ramada by Wyndham Essen (8.0 from 2,449 reviews) are also highly rated Essen hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Philharmonie Essen?

    Reviews of Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof recommend it as a good place to stay near Philharmonie Essen, scoring 8.3/10 from 2,835 ratings.

  • What is a good hotel in Essen near Messe Essen?

    Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen is a hotel near Messe Essen that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 8.5 from 1,408 reviews.

  • Is there a good hotel near Essener Dom?

    Close to Essener Dom you will find Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof, which has a rating of 8.3 over 2,835 HotelsCombined reviews.

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

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

  • How many hotels are there in Essen?

    In total, there are 522 hotels to choose from in Essen, compared to 23,452 properties in North Rhine-Westphalia.

  • Are there accommodation options other than hotels in Essen?

    In addition to hotels, consider choosing from 6 hostels, 3 apartments, and 74 holiday rentals in Essen.

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

    The most popular landmarks in Essen are Philharmonie Essen (in Essen), Messe Essen (in Essen), and Essener Dom (in Essen) according to our user data. If you plan to visit any of these, we recommend finding a hotel nearby to cut down on travel time.

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