This hotel offers free private parking, free Wi-Fi and free use of local transport. It is a 10-minute walk from Limbecker Platz and Essen's main train station. The large rooms of the City Hotel Essen have big windows with city views. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at the City Hotel Essen. The hotel also has a lobby bar. The Rheinischer Platz tram stop is just outside the hotel. It runs to the railway station in 5 minutes and to the exhibition center in 10 minutes. The University of Duisburg-Essen is a 4-minute walk away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
or
1 queen bed
3 twin beds
or
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
or
4 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
7.7
Cleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.6
Free Wifi
8.2
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • B
    Barend
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was very good, the staff was exceptionally good.
  • Zheng
    Germany Germany
    The service was very friendly. Great location right next to two tram/U-bahn stations. When I left, I was provided with a hotel ticket that let me use public transport for free in the entire VRR area.
  • Nicolas
    Italy Italy
    Comfortable room, great location and view. Also, breakfast was very good. Very kind staff.
  • Jim
    Germany Germany
    Nice big room. Lots of space. Clean and comfortable. Free parking.
  • Rajarshi
    France France
    Very customer friendly. I got free public transport in the region, breakfast till 10am on weekdays and 11am of weekends, and a universal adapter that I could borrow.
  • Petr
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Very good location in the centre close to highway and tram stop. Parking possible. English speaking staff, very helpful.
  • Andrew
    Ireland Ireland
    Great staff, clean and comfortable room. More dated than most but very clean. Breakfast was limited, but fresh. Overall, very happy with my stay and would certainly use again.
  • Vanalai
    Thailand Thailand
    The hotel and facilities are old but at the same time it was one of the cheaper hotels with parking and breakfast included.
  • Stephen
    Netherlands Netherlands
    On arrival we were met by the lady at the font desk who was very friendly and welcoming. As we had arrived somewhat early they offered to keep our belongings aside while we explored the town center nearby. When we returned to our room later we...
  • Patrick
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Everything was fine. Great people and very helpfull. Would stay there again if on Essen

Hotel area info

Amenities of City Hotel Essen

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
    Additional charge
  • Suit press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Carpeted
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • German
  • English
  • Dutch

House rules
City Hotel Essen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 23:30 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroEC-CardCash

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

FAQs about City Hotel Essen

  • City Hotel Essen is 1,950 feet from the center of Essen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at City Hotel Essen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The prices at City Hotel Essen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, City Hotel Essen is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • City Hotel Essen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at City Hotel Essen include:

      • Single
      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quad