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Our top choices for Essen holiday rentals

A two-story building with a symmetrical facade, featuring a central entrance with a dark-colored door, flanked by two windows on each side.

1. Aparthotel TU-TU

Aparthotel TU-TU
Stadtbezirke I
7.8 out of 10, Good, (62 reviews)
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Germany
Ezgi
The price is €75
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Aparthotel TU-TU
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

2. Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
Stadtkern
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (26 reviews)
"In the city centre where all the shops and the nice area are. Small, cozy, with all the necessities, super."
Italy
Angela
The price is €70
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
A multi-story building with large windows, a central entrance with glass doors, and a parking garage to the right.

3. Limehome Gelsenkirchen Hochstr.

Limehome Gelsenkirchen Hochstr.
Buer
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (8 reviews)
"Ideale zelf check in. Mooie ruime kamers met prima 2 persoons bed. Mooie schone badkamer.Makkelijk bereikbaar en de voorzieningen met lift, wasserette zijn Ideaal. Handige keuken met basis gemakken. Prima om een paar dagen te slapen."
Netherlands
Roel
The price is €64
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Limehome Gelsenkirchen Hochstr.
A modern multi-story building with a grid of windows, a parking lot with cars, and a clear sky.

4. Apartments Skyreach

Apartments Skyreach
Stadtbezirke I
6.0 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Apartment war nicht sauber (Boden, Bad Wandfliesen, Waschmecken). Zimmer mit Doppelbett gebucht und ein Zimmer mit Einzelbett erhalten. Ansprechpartner konnte nur Englisch aber war bemüht und freundlich. „Hotel“ ist vermutlich auf Langzeitmiete ausgelegt und nicht für einzelne Übernachtungen. "
Germany
Michael
The price is €78
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Apartments Skyreach
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

5. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

Petul Apart Hotel Residenz
Stadtbezirke VI
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (50 reviews)
"Bett und Zimmer an sich super, Bad jedoch eine Katastrophe und bedarf dringend einer Sanierung. In 2025 ist ein Duschvorhang nicht mehr zeitgemäß. Allerdings alles sauber und sehr freundliches Personal machen den Zustand wieder gut"
Germany
Jan
The price is €67
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

6. Bed & Breakfast 'Studio Mel' with Balcony and Air Conditioning

Bed & Breakfast 'Studio Mel' with Balcony and Air Conditioning
Menden-Holthausen
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Bed & Breakfast 'Studio Mel' with Balcony and Air Conditioning
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining area, and a view of the city.

7. Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.

Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.
Bochum Mitte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (43 reviews)
"Outstanding facilities and location would definitely book again"
United Kingdom
Kenny
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Limehome Bochum Kortumstr.
A room with a wooden floor, a desk with a chair, a vase with flowers, and a painting on the wall.

8. Suite-Apartement-Essen

Suite-Apartement-Essen
Stadtbezirke I
7.6 out of 10, Good, (21 reviews)
"Really clean spacious apartment in Essen. Convenient for the train station and a supermarket round the corner. Perfect for a week during the Euros."
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is €131
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Suite-Apartement-Essen
A patio area with a stone floor, two potted plants, a wooden bench, and a table with chairs.

9. Schacht34

Schacht34
Alt-Oberhausen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (34 reviews)
"Staff was great! Location near the shopping streets and wonderful!"
United Kingdom
Susan Carol
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Schacht34
A modern living room with a sofa, a round dining table with chairs, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.

10. Limehome Oberhausen Paul-Reusch-Str.

Limehome Oberhausen Paul-Reusch-Str.
Alt-Oberhausen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (74 reviews)
"Good to stay here with nice accommodation and comfortable as well. "
Sweden
Mohammad
The price is €63
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Limehome Oberhausen Paul-Reusch-Str.

11. Alpha Apartments: Central 1BR, Maritime Touches

Alpha Apartments: Central 1BR, Maritime Touches
Stadtbezirke I
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Die Wohnung war freundlich, hell und zufriedenstellend. Bezüglich der Sauberkeit gab es nichts zu meckern. Leichte Abzüge für die etwas veraltete Dusche, aber an sich kein Problem."
Germany
Martin T.
The price is €113
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Alpha Apartments: Central 1BR, Maritime Touches
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a potted plant, and a view of the city.

12. Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße

Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
Stadtbezirke I
7.6 out of 10, Good, (24 reviews)
"Die Couch war kaputt und schmutzig. Der TV funktionierte nicht. "
Germany
Tanja
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
27 Aug - 28 Aug
Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
A modern living room with a television, two chairs, a sofa, a small table, and a window with a view.

13. 2.5 room apartment in central forest location Essen-Bredeney/Rüttenscheid

2.5 room apartment in central forest location Essen-Bredeney/Rüttenscheid
Bredeney
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (58 reviews)
"Great place! Spacious, clean, quiet and Sabine is super helpful and very responsive. Would definitely stay there again and highly recommend!"
Canada
Kim P.
The price is €142
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
2.5 room apartment in central forest location Essen-Bredeney/Rüttenscheid
A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and TV stand. There is a bookshelf and a desk with a chair. Large windows provide natural light.

14. Rob's Suite: 2-room. - Panoramic view of Opernplatz and bedroom with bathroom

Rob's Suite: 2-room. - Panoramic view of Opernplatz and bedroom with bathroom
Stadtbezirke I
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Hatten Komplikationen beim Check-In, konnten aber eine gute Lösung mit dem Vermieter finden. Gute Kommunikation am Anreisetag. Gerne wieder"
United States
Thilo G.
The price is €227
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Rob's Suite: 2-room. - Panoramic view of Opernplatz and bedroom with bathroom
A bedroom with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, a bedside table with a lamp, a desk with a chair, and a window with blinds.

15. Petul Apart Hotel Am Ruhrbogen

Petul Apart Hotel Am Ruhrbogen
Bochum-Südwest
7.8 out of 10, Good, (120 reviews)
"Nice area found it strange no microwave in kitchen plus noisy below because of supermarket at very early times frying pan and other pans need renewed in kitchen plus first night got smaller room because of mix-up then had to move next day staff working there helpful."
United Kingdom
Alan
The price is €76
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Petul Apart Hotel Am Ruhrbogen
A modern living room with a brown leather sofa, a round woven coffee table, a wicker chair, and a large window with a view of greenery.

16. Beautiful vacation apartment in Essen- Burgaltendorf

Beautiful vacation apartment in Essen- Burgaltendorf
Stadtbezirke VIII
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (80 reviews)
"This was a fantastic quiet and clean space, would return again."
United States
Meredith L.
The price is €140
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Beautiful vacation apartment in Essen- Burgaltendorf
A bedroom with a bed, two hanging lamps, a small stool, and a large window with curtains.

17. Emmas Lofts - City center location

Emmas Lofts - City center location
Stadtkern
The price is €146
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Emmas Lofts - City center location
A hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall displaying a menu, and two remote controls on a white surface.

18. Freshly renovated City Apartments Essen KITCHEN WIFI near Düsseldorf Airport

Freshly renovated City Apartments Essen KITCHEN WIFI near Düsseldorf Airport
Stadtbezirke I
The price is €106
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Freshly renovated City Apartments Essen KITCHEN WIFI near Düsseldorf Airport
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

19. View of the Ruhr area - lovingly furnished top floor apartment

View of the Ruhr area - lovingly furnished top floor apartment
Wattenscheid
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (28 reviews)
"It was super!"
Netherlands
Yves N.
The price is €150
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
View of the Ruhr area - lovingly furnished top floor apartment
A room with a wooden wardrobe, a window with blinds, a potted plant, and a remote control on the floor.

20. Aparts Oberhausen

Aparts Oberhausen
Oberhausen
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (44 reviews)
"Perfect place for a stopover (epsecially when travelling with a baby and you want some space to hang out somewhere while the baby sleep, as you could close the doors between kitchen/bedroom). Would definitely stay again!"
Sweden
Emelie
The price is €99
includes taxes & fees
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Aparts Oberhausen
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Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

10/10 Excellent
"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The breakfast needs a bit more variety though."
Adekunle 3-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

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Everything you need to know about Essen holiday rentals

Whether you’re excited for the perfect family holiday, a romantic getaway for two, or the ultimate city break, we’ve got the Essen holiday rental for you. At Expedia, you can take your pick from private holiday homes, apartments, cottages, apart-hotels, cabins, villas... The list goes on, and on… and on!

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Whenever you want to travel, a warm welcome awaits you in Essen. If you’re looking for a little peace, consider booking during the quieter months, such as  . For more hustle and bustle, you may prefer to visit in . 

Prices vary throughout the year and depends on the property type. Your chosen location and amenities will impact the cost of your trip, too. A Essen holiday rental often works out to be a fantastic, cost-effective option for groups and families visiting for a few nights or longer. And if a hotel room is just too small, get a holiday rental with multiple bedrooms and shared living spaces to kick back in.  The selection of Essen holiday rentals we have selected for you start as low as €67 per night. Entering your travel dates in the search wizard you might find even better deals!

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Frequently asked questions

Can I find holiday rentals in Essen?

Yes, there are holiday rentals in Essen close to Ruhr Museum, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay. Tourists like the array of shops and theatre scene in Essen. You can also check out the live music while you're visiting.

What are some of the best holiday rentals that Essen has to offer?

Spacious townhouse: This highly rated holiday home rental in Essen offers a fireplace, a BBQ and laundry facilities to help you feel perfectly comfortable in your new surroundings. Kitchen amenities include a dishwasher, a stovetop and a microwave.

How many holiday rentals are there in Essen?

With 16 Expedia holiday rentals, you're guaranteed to find just the right place for your Essen stay.

What’s there to see and do in Essen?

Ruhr Museum and Ruhr Museum are a couple of the family-friendly sights, whereas cultural attractions include Philharmonie Essen and Folkwang Museum. While here, Limbecker Platz and Grugahalle are other places worth a visit.

What’s a holiday rental in Essen like?

Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in Essen. Holiday rentals feature extras like laundry facilities and kitchens so your stay will be comfortable. If you're concerned about a clean environment, holiday rentals can offer a sense of security away from public hotel lifts and lobbies packed with people while still allowing you the experience of travel. You'll also find more space in a holiday rental than in a standard hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is a popular choice for a family trip or a small group gathering.