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Check availability on Essen Family Friendly Hotels

Tonight
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Tomorrow
24 Sept - 25 Sept
This weekend
25 Sept - 27 Sept
Next weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct

Our top choices for Essen family-friendly hotels

A conference room with a whiteboard, a projector, and various stationery items on a table.
A modern interior with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.

1. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Stadtbezirke I
  • Adventure-filled family escapes with cots available near Stadtgarten Park and the historic Zollverein Coal Mine site.
€62
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
A modern lounge area with a wooden wall, a sofa, two chairs, a foosball table, and a wall-mounted display.
A cozy seating area with a fireplace, a table with a pitcher of beer, and a jacket on a chair.
A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.

2. Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
  • Family-friendly stay with cots and garden walks steps from Stadtgarten park.
€64
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Moxy Essen City
A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.
A modern building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

3. Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtbezirke I
€77
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Motel One Essen
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, blue walls, and a large window providing natural light.
A modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Stadtbezirke I
  • Explore thrilling family adventures with cots, TVs, and blackout drapes just steps from Stadtgarten's green spaces.
€62
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
A buffet with various food items and drinks.
A hotel lobby with two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a white toilet, a bathtub, and a shower.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a mirror on the wall.

5. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtbezirke I
€68
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.
A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.
A modern bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
  • A modern family hideaway with complimentary breakfast and cots, just steps from Stadtgarten park and minutes from Messe Essen.
€97
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.
A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat facade.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a mirror.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a decorative wall.

7. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Stadtbezirk III
€63
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and overhead lighting.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a large plant wall, and pendant lighting.
A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.
The exterior of the Atlantic Congress Hotel with a modern glass facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit entrance.

8. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
Ruettenscheid
€125
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
A breakfast buffet with bread, fruits, and a coffee station.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bathroom with a shower, and a white sink.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a decorative ceiling.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a curved awning, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

9. Boutique Essen City

Boutique Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
€76
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Boutique Essen City
A modern bedroom with a large bed, a side table, a chair, and artwork on the walls.
A room with a large abstract painting on the wall, a vase with flowers on a table, and a newspaper.
A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL KÖRSCHEIN" in front of a building with multiple windows and a white facade.
A buffet with various food items, including cereals, nuts, and fruits. There are also bowls and plates for serving.

10. Art Hotel Körschen

Art Hotel Körschen
Stadtbezirke I
€75
includes taxes & fees
15 Oct - 16 Oct
Art Hotel Körschen
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Essen

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Essen

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.
A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a bathroom with a mirror.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
€97
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Stadtbezirke I
€62
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.

Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
€64
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Moxy Essen City
A buffet with various food items and drinks.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.
A hotel lobby with two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a mirror on the wall.

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtbezirke I
€68
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and overhead lighting.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a large plant wall, and pendant lighting.
A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.
The exterior of the Atlantic Congress Hotel with a modern glass facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit entrance.

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
Ruettenscheid
€125
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a sports game.
A modern interior with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Stadtbezirke I
€62
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.
A hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, a large lion mural, and a number '316' on the wall.
A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat facade.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and various amenities including a shop, lift, water, self-check-in, and photo booth.

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Stadtbezirk III
€63
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
A breakfast buffet with bread, fruits, and a coffee station.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a decorative ceiling.
A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a curved awning, and a staircase leading to the entrance.
A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a glass of water and a bottle, a white chair, and a coat rack.

Boutique Essen City

Boutique Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
€76
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Boutique Essen City
A bay window with a view of a parking lot and trees.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and lamps.
A room with two black chairs, a small table with a menu, and a TV on a stand. Flags are displayed on the windowsill.
A buffet with various food items and beverages, including a large bowl of pink dessert, a pitcher of orange juice, and several containers of yogurt.

City Hotel Essen

City Hotel Essen
Stadtbezirke I
€98
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
City Hotel Essen
A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.
A modern lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.
A modern building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtbezirke I
€77
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Motel One Essen
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Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

8/10 Good
"- solid stay - great dining area with lots of natural lighting - delicious breakfast with high quality options - fantastic hot beverage station"
Mary 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good
"Was an ok stay. Will recommend"
STEPHEN 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
FOUR Essen City Centre

FOUR Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at Four Essen City Centre was great! Check in was quick and easy. The front desk was very helpful and available for any requests. We will definitely stay here again!"
Denise 4-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
FOUR Essen City Centre

Frequently asked questions

What's Essen like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the culturally rich destination of Essen is a good choice. The museums, sporting events and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive place for families. Fly into Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Essen?
McDreams Hotel Essen-City is a hotel with free WiFi and soundproofed rooms, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen and Moxy Essen City.
How many family hotels will I find in Essen?
Expedia has 13 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Essen.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Essen?
The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Essen is 874 mm.
What's there to see and do with your family in Essen?
Philharmonie Essen, Limbecker Platz and International Christmas Market Essen are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Essen. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Grugahalle and Red Dot Design Museum.
What's the best way for us to get around Essen?
Walk to nearby metro stations such as Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Essen Central Station, Essen Central Station (ESZ) or Essen-Kray Süd Station.