Essen: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 49 - 135 Hotel Schmidt garni
 The hotel is only 3.5 km from Essen exhibition centre and 22 km from Düsseldorf exhibition centre.
It enjoys a central location between the popular … MoreEUR 59 - 180 Hotel Rheinischer Hof
 This 3-star, family-run hotel lies in the tranquil Rüttenscheid district of Essen, and is centrally located within easy reach of the Essen exhibition… MoreEUR 95 - 185 Hotel Waldhaus-Langenbrahm
 Boasting excellent transport connections, this privately run, 4-star hotel enjoys a woodland location in Bredeney, in south Essen. Shops, tennis court… MoreEUR 50 - 80 Hotel Zur Flora
This family-run hotel is set on the Ruhrtalradweg bicycle route in the quiet Essen district of Kettwig. It offers daily breakfast buffets, a free car… MoreEUR 40 - 285 InterCityHotel Essen
 This 4-star hotel in the heart of Essen offers modern accommodation and excellent links with the A40 motorway, just a short walk away from the main ra… MoreEUR 57 - 119 Ibis Essen
 This 2-star Superior hotel in Essen is a 2-minute walk from the main train station. It offers Wi-Fi via hotspot, breakfast until 12:00, and easy conne… MoreEUR 95 - 199 Hotel Residence
 Situated among idyllic woodlands south of Essen, this Art Nouveau villa enjoys easy access to the cities of Essen and Düsseldorf.
The Hotel Residenc… MoreEUR 69 - 139 Hotel Petul Residenz
 Offering spacious rooms with free WLAN, this hotel in Essen enjoys quick public transport connections to the city centre. The trade fair is a 15-minut… MoreEUR 68 - 128 Hotel Petul am Zollverein
 This hotel is located in the Stoppenberg district of Essen, just 2.5 km from the city centre. It provides Mediterranean-style rooms, free parking and … MoreEUR 40 - 675 Hotel Palla
 This 3-star hotel in the quiet Altendorf district of Essen offers rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi, a garden terrace, and easy access to the A40 m… MoreEUR 39 - 128 Hotel Petul City
 This 3-star hotel offers large and modern rooms with a kitchenette and flat-screen TV. It lies in the Stoppenberg district, a direct tram ride from Es… More
 This colourful hotel is 2.5 km north of Essen city centre. Hotel Petul offers modern rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV and a chic… MoreEUR 39 - 128 Hotel Petul Ernestine
 This hotel in Essen´s Stoppenberg district, 1 km from the Zeche Zollverein (UNESCO historic coal mine) and 6 km from the exhibition centre, offe… MoreEUR 67 - 79 KCH Hotel Astoria
This 3-star hotel offers comfortable accommodation in Essen, a short stroll from the nearest U-Bahn (underground) station, which can bring you into t… MoreEUR 56 - 285 Mövenpick Hotel Essen
 This 4-star hotel opposite Essen Central Station offers discounted parking, Wi-Fi, and free use of the nearby Fitness First´s gym and sauna. The… MoreEUR 65 - 145 Rutherbacher Hof
 Located in the beautiful Ruhr Valley, this hotel offers a free shuttle to Düsseldorf Airport, quick links to Essen, and breakfast buffets. It stands … MoreEUR 69 - 145 Ruhr Hotel
 Our quiet hotel with 40 beds is located in the museum district of the vibrant shopping area of Essen-Ruettenscheid. Despite the absolute peaceful loca… MoreEUR 190 - 465 Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
 This 5-star Superior hotel is a 17th century castle offering luxury accommodation, award-winning cuisine, free Wi-Fi internet and free parking. It is … MoreEUR 119 - 459 Sheraton Essen Hotel
 Offering a 24-hour spa with free fitness centre, creative cuisine, and soundproofed rooms with high-speed internet, this 5-star hotel in Essen lies di… MoreEUR 54 - 314 Welcome Hotel Essen
 This 4-star hotel is next to Viehofer Platz Tram Stop in the centre of Essen, 300 metres from Porscheplatz square. It offers modern rooms and a stylis… MoreEUR 65 - 180 TOP CCL Hotel Essener Hof
 Ideally situated beside the pedestrian zone and main railway station in Essen, this traditional 4-star hotel is a direct underground ride from the exh… MoreEUR 48 - 79 Rüttenscheider Hof
 Situated in the pretty Rüttenscheid district just south of Essen city centre, this hotel offers cosy rooms, traditional cuisine and easy access to th… MoreEUR 42 - 350 Pension am Zollverein
 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 a… MoreEUR 99 - 140 Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
 This 4-star hotel offers modern accommodation, spa facilities and free parking in Burgaltendorf. It lies a short walk from the old castle ruins and 11… MoreEUR 62 - 305 Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
 This 4-star hotel is directly south of Essen city centre. It offers modern rooms, a sauna, swimming pool, good public transport links and private park… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Essen: Guide
Essen is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia in Germany.
Understand
Essen Tourism Office Im Handelshof. Am Hauptbahnhof 2, Tel. +49-201-19433 .
Mon-Fri 9AM-5:30PM, Sat 10AM-1PM. Closed on Sundays and bank holiday.
Get in
By plane
The largest international airport nearby is located in Düsseldorf: (30 km, ca. 30 mins by train).
Smaller airports in the vicinity are (45 km) and (ca. 100 km). Of these two the airport in Dortmund is faster to reach by public transport and is used by some no-frills airlines.
By car
Essen is located on autoroute 40.
From Hanover take autoroute 2 to 40.
Wohnraum im Unperfekthaus, Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 20, +49-201-847350, fax +49-201-8536605 . 10AM-10:30PM. Mediterranean / nouveau cuisine / vegetarian. (no credit cards).
Tablo, Huyssenallee 5, +49-201-8119585. Turkish. Reservation recommended.
Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe - Restaurant M, Steile Str. 46 (U-17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860, fax +49-201-4386100, 12AM-2:30PM and 6:00PM-10:30PM. Asian.
Gummersbach, Fürstenbergstr. 2 (Tram 105: Heißener Str), +49-201-676464. W-M 5PM-10:30PM. French; reservations recommended. (ECcard accepted).
Capobianco, Rottstr. 7, +49-201-226603. Mon-Sat 12AM-3PM and 5:30PM-midnight, Sun 12AM-midnight. Classic/Italian. Vegetarian options. Reservations recommended.
Hülsmannshof, Lehnsgrund 14 a(U 17: Laubenweg), +49-201-871250. 11:30AM-2:30PM and 5:30-10PM. Home cooking.
Stop-Club vis à vis, Schmiedestr. 5, +49-201-235453. Mon-Sat 5-11:30PM. Reservation recommended. International. Vegetarian options.
Lukas, Prinz-Friedrich-Str. 1, +49-201-848353. Daily 6-11PM. Indian. (Accepts ECcard).
Ange d'Or Junior, Ruhrtalstr. 326 (S6: Kettwig), +49-2054-2307. Wed-Sun 6:30-10:30PM. Italian. Vegetarian options.
La Cena, Haumannplatz 32 (Tram 106: Landgericht), +49-201-2790269. Mon-Sat 12AM-3PM, 6-11PM. Italian.
Landhaus Schnitzler, Nöckersberg 65, +49-201-848140. W-F 12AM-3PM, 6-10:30PM, Sat 6-10:30PM, Sun 12AM-9PM. Italian.
L'Opera, Theaterpassage/Hirschlandplatz (U11/17/18: Hirschlandplatz), +49-201-239124. Daily 12AM-11PM. Italian.
Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe - Restaurant M, Steile Str. 46 (U 17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860. Daily 12AM-2:30PM, 6-10:30PM. Italian.
Oase Due, Rüttenscheider Str. 189 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr.), +49-201-790640, Mon-Sat 12AM-2:30PM, 5:30-11:30PM. Italian.
Cavallino Rosso, Velberter Str. 126, +49-201-404977. Daily 12AM-2:30PM, 5:30-11PM. Mediterranean.
Gummersbach, Fürstenbergstr. 2 (Tram 105: Heißener Str.) +49-201-676464, accepts ECcard, W-M 5-10:30PM. Reservation recommended. Mediterranean.
Hannappel, Dahlhauser Str. 173, +49-201-534506, accepts ECcard, W-M 5:30-10PM, (S1: Essen-Eiberg or RE 14 / S 3 / S 9 / Tram 103 / 109: Essen-Steele, then Bus 164: Breloher Steig). Mediterranean.
Jagdhaus Schellenberg, Heisinger Str. 170a, +49-201-437870, Mediterranean.
Casino Zollverein, Gelsenkirchener Str. 181 (Tram 107: Zollverein), +49-201-830240, Tue-Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30-10:30PM, Sat-Sun 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-midnight. Nouveau cuisine.
Kölner Hof, Duisburger Str. 20, +49-201-763430, accepts ECcard, dogs not welcome, Wed-Sun 12AM-2PM, 6-10PM. Nouveau cuisine with vegetarian options.
Mintrops Landhotel - Mumm, Schwarzensteinweg 81 (SB 15: Burgaltendorf Burgruine.), +49-201-571710. 12AM-2PM, 6-11PM. Nouveau/International cuisine. Vegetarian options.
Parkhaus Hügel, Freiherr-vom-Stein-Str. 209 (S6: Essen-Hügel), +49-201-471091. 11:30AM-10:30PM. Nouveau/International cuisine.
raum.eins, Rüttenscheider Str. 154, +49-201-4553747. Mon-Thu 12AM-2:30PM, 6-10:30PM, Fri 12AM-2:30PM, 6-11PM, Sat 6-11PM. Nouveau/International cuisine.
Résidence - Püree, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590. Tue-Fri 6:3010PM. Nouveau/International cuisine.
Schloss Hugenpoet - Hugenpöttchen, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040. 12AM-11:30PM. Nouveau/International cuisine.
Kockshusen, Pilgrimsteig 51, +49-201-3601166. W-M 11:30AM-10PM. Regional. (Accepts ECcard).
Kölner Hof, Duisburger Str. 20, +49-201-763430, accepts ECcard, dogs not welcome. Wed-Sun 12AM-2PM, 6-10PM. Regional. (Accepts ECcard).
Landhaus-Knappmann - Frankenheim-Brauhaus, Ringstr. 198, +49-2054-7809. M-F 4-12PM; Sat/Sun 11AM-midnight. Regional.
Schote, Emmastr. 25 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr.), +49-201-780107. Tue-Sun 6-11PM. Regional.
Landhaus Schnitzler, Nöckersberg 65, +49-201-848140. W-F 12AM-3PM, 6-10:30PM; Sat 6-10:30PM; Sun 12AM-9PM. Seasonal.
Der Löwe, Kopstadtplatz. Bavarian-style restaurant.
Schloss Hugenpoet, Nesselrode, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040. Th-M 6:30-10PM. International food. Dogs not welcome.
Résidence, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590. Tu-Sa 6:30-10PM. Nouveau cuisine.
Schloss Hugenpoet-Nesselrode, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040, Th-M 6:30-10PM. Nouveau cuisine. Dogs not welcome.
Daktari, Juliusstraße 2, +49-201-2698595. Small Cocktail-Bar with big cocktails, located 5 miutes away from main station. 7PM-4AM.
Hotel am Schlosspark, Borbecker Str. 183 (RE14/S9/Tram 103: Essen-Borbeck Bf), +49-201-675001, fax +49-201-687762, .
Ibis, Hollestr. 50 (SB15,16/Tram 103,109: Hollestr.), +49-201-24280, fax +49-201-2428600.
Landhaus Knappmann, Ringstr. 198, +49-2054-7809, fax +49-201-6789, , .
Schmachtenbergshof, Schmachtenbergstr. 157, +49-2054-12130, fax +49-2054-121313, .
Sengelmannshof, Sengelmannsweg 35, +49-2054-95970, fax +49-2054-83200.
Best Western Hotel Ypsilon, Müller-Breslau-Str. 18-20, +49-201-89690, fax +49-201-8969100, , (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Töpferstr. or Tram 106: Cäcilienstr. or SB15: Huttropstr. or Tram 103/109: Schwanenbuschstr. or RE1/2/6/11/14/16, RB40/42, S1/2/3/6/9, U11/17/18, SB16/19: Essen Hbf or U18: Breslauer Str. or Tram 110: Flughafen Essen/Mülheim, then Bus 145/146/160/161: Paulinenstr.)
Hotel im Girardet Haus, Girardetstr. 2-38, +49-201-878800, fax +49-201-8788088, (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or S6: Kettwig, then Bus 142: Girardet Haus).
Jägerhof, Hauptstr. 23, +49-2054-84011, fax +49-2054-80984, (S6: Kettwig or SB 19: Werdener Markt or Tram 110: Mülheim Wilhelmstr. or Tram 102/104/112/901: Mülheim Stadtmitte or RE1/2/6/11, S1/3, U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf or U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental, then Bus 142/151/190: Kettwiger Markt).
Mintrops Landhotel Burgaltendorf, Schwarzensteinweg 81 (SB15: Burgaltendorf Burgruine), +49-201-571710, fax +49-201-5717147, .
Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe, Steile Str. 46 (U17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860, fax +49-201-4386100.
Mövenpick Hotel Essen, Am Hauptbahnhof 2 (stop: Essen Hbf), +49-201-17080, fax +49-201-1708173.
Résidence, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590, fax +49-2054-82501, , . (S6: Kettwig or SB 19: Werdener Markt or Tram 110: Mülheim Wilhelmstr. or Tram 102/104/112/901: Mülheim Stadtmitte or RE1/2/6/11, S1/3, U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf or U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental, then Bus 142/151/190: Ringstr.) No dogs.
Ruhr-Hotel, Krawehlstr. 42 (Tram 106: Zweigertstr), +49-201-778053, fax +49-201-780283.
Scandic Hotel, Theodor-Althoff-Str. 5, +49-201-7690, fax +49-201-7691143, (U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or U 17: Margarethenhöhe or Tram 101/107: Bredeney or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or S6: Essen-Werden or SB19: Werdener Markt or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or SB66: Velbert Willy-Brandt-Platz, then Bus 142/169: Sommerburgstr).
Top Hotel Essener Hof, Teichstr. 2 (stop: Essen Hbf), +49-201-24250, fax +49-201-2425751, , . No dogs.
Top Rema-Hotel Essen, Viehofer Platz 5 (Tram 101/103/105/109: Rheinischer Platz), +49-201-105610, fax +49-201-236685.
Villa Vogelsang, Antonienallee 1, +49-201-8536600, fax +49-201-8536605, (S1: Essen-Eiberg or RE 14, S3/9, Tram 103/109: Essen-Steele, then Bus 164/184: Carl-Wolf-Str.).
Mercure Plaza, Bismarckstr. 48-50 (U11, Tram 101/107: Philharmonie/Saalbau), +49-201-878580, fax +49-201-87858700,
Schloss Hugenpoet, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040, fax +49-2054-120450, (RE1 / RE2 / RE6 / RE11 / S1 / S3 / U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf, then Bus 132: Am Biestenkamp, then Taxi (should be reserved in advance)).
Sheraton, Huyssenallee 55 (U11, Tram 101/107: Philharmonie/Saalbau), +49-201-10070, fax +49-201-1007777,
Welcome Hotel Ruhr Residenz, Schützenbahn 58 (Tram 106/107: Viehofer Platz), +49-201-17790, fax +49-201-1779199, .
Religious services
Holy mass in catholic churches in the citycenter:
Hohe Domkirche, Münster, An St. Quintin 3 (5-10 min north from central station). Sat 6:30PM; Sun 7:30AM , 10AM, 4PM , 7PM; ( in the Anbetungskirche: Mon-Fri: 7AM, 10AM, 5:30PM (except Sat))
St. Engelbert, Fischerstraße 12 (10 min south from central station) . Sat: 6:15PM; Sun: 9:45AM, 2PM (engl.); Mon 7:30PM; Tue 9AM; Wed 9:15AM; Fri 6PM.
St. Ignatius, An Sankt Ignatius 8 (10 min southwest from central station). Sat 9AM, 5PM; Sun 11:15AM, 6PM; Tue/Thu/Fri 7PM
Index of catholic churches in the diocesis of Essen:
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Autoroute 45 from Frankfurt.
Autoroute 52 from Düsseldorf.By bus
Essen is part of the bus and train system. In addition, operates historic trains between Haus Scheppen and Kupferdreh.By boat
The Rhine river transportation system can be reached via the Herne Kanal. and operate ships on the Ruhr river.Get around
See
Zeche Zollverein Called the most beautiful coal-mine in the world Zollverein nowadays hosts diverse cultural highlights including a outstandig design-center and several museums. It is also famous for its Bauhaus-architecture.
Folkwang Museum Known for the exhibits covering the history of photography as well as paintings from all eras.
Villa Hügel Hügel 15. +49-201-616290, fax +49-201-6162911, . Krupp family historical chateau, art history museum and concert venue.
Aalto Opera-House Interesting piece of architecture by Alvar Aalto (Finnland)
Essener Münster Cathedral 14th century cathedral and treasure museum.
St. Ludgerus Basilica
Kettwig Historical District featuring 17th and 18th century streets and buildings.
'''Kettwig Pictures: http://www.heinzalbers.org/kettwig.htmDo
International Christmas Market from late November to early December the streets and historic allies of the city center are filled with over 200 arts and crafts stalls.
Essen Light Weeks .
Lake Baldeney (Baldeneysee). Essen-Hügel and Essen-Kupferdreh stations. Boat rentals, sailing, canoing.
Enjoy Essen ("Essen genießen", this is a word play since "Essen" translates to "food" as well) Gourment Highlights in autum.Spa and Massage
Alte Badeanstalt' sauna, swimming pool, massages, fitness, wellness.
AYELLA Massages , located in the center of Essen.
Visage & Body massage, wellness, cosmetic treatments.Learn
Work
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Many shops are located in the city center pedestrian zone. Also pay attention to the "Rüttenscheid"-district. A big shopping-mall in the western part of the city-center is in construction and will be opened in 2007.Eat
Budget
Fährmann am See, Lanfermannfähre 118, +49-201-846080, fax +49-201-8460819. W-M 11:30AM-10PM. Regional home cooking. (accepts ECcard).Mid-range
Splurge
La Grappa, Rellinghauser Str. 4 (Tram 105/106: Aalto Theater), +49-201-231766. M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM; 5:30- 11:30PM; Sa 5:30-11:30PM. Italian/nouveau cuisine.Drink
Rüttenscheider Hausbrauerei, Girardetstr. 2 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or S6: Kettwig, then Bus 142: Girardet Haus), +49-201-790060. Reservation recommended.Sleep
Budget
Europa, Hindenburgstr. 35, +49-201-232041, fax +49-201-232656. Mid-range
An der Gruga (U11, stop: Messe Ost/Gruga), Eduard-Lucas-Str. 17, +49-201-841180, fax +49-201-8411869, .Splurge
Holiday Inn Essen City Centre, Frohnhauser Str. 6, +49-201-24070, fax +49-201-2407240.Contact
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