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Situated in Essen in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, Stadtteil Steele- Einkaufsparadies 2min zu Fuß features a balcony. It is set 4.7 km from Railway Museum Bochum and features a lift. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kunsthaus Essen is 3.9 km away.

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8.6
Fabulous
9 reviews

The holiday home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.

Castel Ruin Burgaltendorf is 6.7 km from the holiday home, while Kunsthaus Essen is 7.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Düsseldorf Airport, 33 km from Historisches Designer Loft.

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9.3
Superb
4 reviews
Price from
£295
per night

In the Stadtkern district of Essen, close to Essen Cathedral, check-inn hotels - Essen features free WiFi and a washing machine. Popular points of interest nearby include Limbecker Platz, Aalto Theatre and Grillo Theatre. The property is 200 metres from Old Synagogue Essen, and within 500 metres of the city centre.

Was great value for money with all the convenience

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7.4
Good
1,725 reviews
Price from
£57
per night

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Straße provides accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Essen, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a toaster and a fridge. It is located 100 metres from Grillo Theatre and offers a lift. The aparthotel features family rooms.

The place was amazing and very tidy! It was one of the cleanest places I have stayed at.

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8.2
Very good
779 reviews
Price from
£65
per night

3 Zimmer Mietwohnung nähe HBF is located in the Stadtkern district of Essen, less than 1 km from Colosseum Theater, a 8-minute walk from The Unperfecthouse and 600 metres from Limbecker Platz. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 100 metres from Grillo Theatre.

Cheap apartment in Essen centre, good base for the trips to surrounding cities. Overall it was clean, and comfortable.

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5.6
Review score
25 reviews
Price from
£85
per night

Featuring city views, Alpha Apartments is situated in the Ostviertel district of Essen, 600 metres from Old Synagogue Essen and 800 metres from Essen Cathedral. During your time staying in this recently renovated apartment, dating back to 1959, you will have access to free WiFi. The apartment has private entrance.

Everything was great! Clean, warm, cozy. The only thing is that there would be a bigger blanket in the room with the TV)

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8.4
Very good
47 reviews
Price from
£120
per night

Lofts V26 provides accommodation within 300 metres of the centre of Essen, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The apartment features family rooms.

Really spacious and clean. Very helpful and polite host. At the heart of high street. Convenient for food and shopping.

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8.6
Fabulous
171 reviews
Price from
£105
per night

Located in Essen in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, with GOP Variety Theatre Essen and Essen Cathedral nearby, Klassen Stay - Exklusives Apartment - Zentral und 4km zur Messe -Kingsizebett provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.2 km from Colosseum Theater, 1 km from Essen Central Station and 1.6 km from Aalto Theatre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Old Synagogue Essen.

We really appreciated the hospitality of the owners and the facilities which made our stay a very pleasant one.

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9
Superb
41 reviews
Price from
£179
per night

Situated in Essen and only 400 metres from GOP Variety Theatre Essen, Klassen Stay - Exklusives Loft - XXL Leinwand - 4 km Messe, 1,5 km HBF features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 400 metres from Old Synagogue Essen and offers private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Essen Cathedral.

Decoration of appartment and beamer/set up

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9.3
Superb
17 reviews
Price from
£233
per night

Golden-Loft 92qm, zentral & ruhig, Messe I HBF nah is a recently renovated apartment in the centre of Essen, 400 metres from Grillo Theatre and 500 metres from Essen Central Station. Among the facilities at this property are a lift and an ATM, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation features private check-in and check-out and a minimarket for guests.

Excellent location and exceptional value as it had the potential to sleep up to 6

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9.5
Exceptional
37 reviews
Price from
£262
per night

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  • Hotel Landhaus Knappmann
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 575 reviews

    This country hotel in Kettwig offers free Wi-Fi internet and free parking. It lies just a 10-minute walk from the train station and a 15-minute train ride from Essen.

    lovely staff, very clean, felt like home from home

  • Hotel am Schlosspark Essen
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,532 reviews

    I welcome you to the Hotel Am Schlosspark in Essen- Borbeck since 25 Sept 2009.

    Good clean room with balcony. Delicious breakfast .

  • Hotel Fabritz
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 518 reviews

    Located in the Rüttenscheid district, on the southern outskirts of Essen, this family-run hotel offers excellent road and public transport access to the city centre and exhibition grounds.

    Free WiFi, close to Center/bakery and friendly staff.

  • Hotel Hoffmann
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 473 reviews

    This family-run hotel is in a quiet side street, between Essen Main Station and the exhibition centre. It offers a daily buffet breakfast and good public transport connections.

    Sehr gute und ruhige Lage. Sehr schönes Frühstück.

  • Ferienwohnung ganz nah am Förderturm Zeche Zollverein
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 125 reviews

    Ferienwohnung ganz nah am Förderturm Zeche Zollverein has a terrace and is situated in Essen, within just 300 metres of Red Dot Design Museum and 400 metres of Ruhr Museum.

    Piękny apartament, czysto, wygodne łóżko. Przepiękne miejsce.

  • Schicht am Bach
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 111 reviews

    Schicht am Bach is situated in the Haarzopf district of Essen, 5.8 km from Villa Hügel, 6.9 km from Basilica St. Ludgerus and 6.9 km from Museum Folkwang.

    Very comfortable place and avery good parking place.

  • Lunas Appartements Essen
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 170 reviews

    Featuring inner courtyard views and a terrace, Lunas Appartements Essen features accommodation ideally set in Essen, within a short distance of Colosseum Theater, The Unperfecthouse and University of...

    great location, modern, well maintained - exceptional

  • Glück Auf Appartements Rembrandtstraße Essen
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 117 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Glück Auf Appartements Rembrandtstraße Essen is set in the Holsterhausen district of Essen, 2.1 km from Fair Essen and 2.5 km from Philharmonic House Essen.

    The apartment is equipped with everything you need.

These holiday rentals have options with FREE cancellation

  • Apartment 58- Essen
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 101 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Apartment 58- Essen offers accommodation with water sports facilities and free WiFi.

    It was very spacious, clean, well equipped. All good

  • Ferienapartment Essen
    Free cancellation options available
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 12 reviews

    Located 1.7 km from Schloss Borbeck, 3.2 km from Colosseum Theater and 3.7 km from The Unperfecthouse, Ferienapartment Essen provides accommodation set in Essen.

  • limehome Essen Kettwiger Straße
    Free cancellation options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 779 reviews

    Limehome Essen Kettwiger Straße provides accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Essen, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a toaster and a fridge.

    Most of it. Centrally located, modern, cleaned.well.

  • limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
    Free cancellation options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 509 reviews

    Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße provides accommodation within 300 metres of the centre of Essen, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a toaster, a stovetop and kitchenware.

    Cleanliness, quiet location ,size, the fridge was quiet

  • Historisch übernachten Brinkerplatz 3
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 480 reviews

    Situated in Essen, 4.6 km from Kunsthaus Essen and 4.8 km from Old Synagogue Essen, Historisch übernachten Brinkerplatz 3 features accommodation with free WiFi in a historic building.

    Vielen Dank für das Upgrade. Das Appartment war toll!

  • Gruga Apartment an der Messe
    Free cancellation options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 222 reviews

    Gruga Apartment an der Messe is a self-catering accommodation located in Essen, only 300 metres from Messe Trade Fair Essen.

    nearby restauranst and Epo Messe. parking Free on the street

  • Sali - E12 - WLAN, TV, Waschmaschine
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 9 reviews

    Situated in Essen, Sali - E12 - WLAN, TV, Waschmaschine is a recently renovated accommodation, 1.7 km from Fair Essen and 1.9 km from Museum Folkwang.

  • Alpha Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 47 reviews

    Featuring city views, Alpha Apartments is situated in the Ostviertel district of Essen, 600 metres from Old Synagogue Essen and 800 metres from Essen Cathedral.

    Locatie, dicht bij het centrum en een ruime woning.

Highly rated holiday rentals

  • Ferienwohnung Zollverein
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 94 reviews

    Situated in Essen and only 300 metres from Stoppenberg Collegiate Church, Ferienwohnung Zollverein features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    alles was dichtbij het huis is erg mooi groot en schoon

  • private Wellness Suiten mit Whirlpool
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 74 reviews

    Datingsuite offers modern accommodation in Essen with a hot tub and free WiFi throughout the property. The beach on Baldeney Lake is only a 15-minute drive away.

    Hier war alles einfach nur Top, und jedes Detail durchdacht.

  • 3 Äpfel Design Apartments
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 297 reviews

    Located central Essen, these self-catering apartments boast traditional high ceilings and wooden floors, and are just 1 km from the Old Synagogue Essen and the GOP Variety Theatre Essen.

    Conforto, muito aconchegante e atendimento muito cordial

  • Pension am Zollverein
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 116 reviews

    This family-run guest house is situated in Essen, just a 10-minute drive from the city centre. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and stylish rooms and apartments with a TV.

    Super sauber, sehr schöne und gemütliche Ausstattung.

  • Premium Studio Johanna - Rüttenscheid/Messe
    8.6
    Scored 8.6
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 5 reviews

    Premium Studio Johanna - Rüttenscheid/Messe is situated in the Ruettenscheid district of Essen, 1.3 km from Philharmonic House Essen, 1.4 km from Museum Folkwang and 1.8 km from Essen Central Station.

  • Modern~5*Location~Home Office~Netflix~Free Parking
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 29 reviews

    Located in Essen and only 1.9 km from Fair Essen, Modern~5*Location~Home Office~Netflix~Free Parking provides accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Super schöne Ferienwohnung mit allem was benötigt werden könnte.

  • Riesen Bett, Straßenbahn vor der Tür, beste Lage, nah zur Messe, keine Rechnungen
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 26 reviews

    Set in Essen in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, with Philharmonic House Essen and Museum Folkwang nearby, Riesen Bett, Straßenbahn vor der Tür, beste Lage, nah zur Messe, keine Rechnungen offers...

    Top Kommunikation innert kürzester Zeit, bekam man auf Fragen Antwort.

  • Kleine Oase in Essen-Süd
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 59 reviews

    Situated within 3 km of Aalto Theatre and 3.1 km of Essen Central Station in Essen, Kleine Oase in Essen-Süd features accommodation with seating area.

    Sehr schöne kleine Wohnung, alles sauber,alles prima.

Holiday rentals that guests love in Essen

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 11 reviews
    Excellent location at the walking distance from downtown (Innerstadt), Ruttensheider Strasse (with restaurants and cafes), Folkwang Museum and city park. Quite place, full kitchen, functional bathroom + Netflix account made our stay very comfortable. A visit to Folkwang Museum and VIlla Hügel is recommended.
    Nenad
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £108.85
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 180 reviews
    Nice old building in village centre
    PM
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £122.35
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 575 reviews
    Breakfast was very Good and location was also ok, also the Owner was very nice and Staff very Kind and helpfull, the Rooms very Clean and Spacious , the hotel is is a Small Village and was very easy to find.
    Khalid
    Young couple
  • 6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 163 reviews
    Close to be able to visit the imposing Villa Hügel (formerly the Krupp family home). Pleasant town (suburb of Essen) in easy walking time of the hotel.
    RichAt
    Young couple
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 111 reviews
    Facilities just as advertised. Unusually for holiday rentals was larger in actuality than the photos would have suggested Easy off street parking in a quiet residential area. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, quiet, with helpful and very pleasant hosts. Supermarkets and bakeries within 5 minute drive. Top of our list when we return to Essen.
    Mike & Amanda
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 74 reviews
    The apartment was clean, very comfortable and at a great location. It has all the amenities one would like in a vacation home. The hosts were gracious and helpful. Would highly recommend for short stay in Essen.
    Rajesh
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £116.14
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 921 reviews
    Beautiful small old style “village” in the middle of a city.
    Caroline
    Young couple
  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 269 reviews
    excellent location, friendly staff, good breakfast, wonderful village
    Despina
    Family with young children
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