Essen Hotel Guide - Family Friendly Hotels in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia

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Check availability on Essen Family Friendly Hotels

Tonight
26 Dec - 27 Dec
Tomorrow
27 Dec - 28 Dec
This weekend
26 Dec - 28 Dec
Next weekend
2 Jan - 4 Jan

Our top choices for Essen family-friendly hotels

Standard Double or Twin Room
Vivotel Buerer Hof

Vivotel Buerer Hof

Vivotel Buerer Hof
Buer
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (21)
"All fine and i come back "
Germany
Gerald
The price is €96
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Vivotel Buerer Hof
Reception
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtkern
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"Excelente hotel"
Mexico
Ramon
The price is €56
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Exterior
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Stadtbezirke I
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (23)
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Germany
Thorsten
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
25 Jan - 26 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Restaurant
Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtkern
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (301)
"Great location and value for money, friendly staff and would stay here again"
United Kingdom
David
The price is €62
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Moxy Essen City
Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains
Mercure Hotel Bochum City

Mercure Hotel Bochum City

Mercure Hotel Bochum City
Innenstadt Bochum
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (736)
"Nice staff, convenient to transportation and city center. "
United States
Kathy
The price is €85
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan 2026
Mercure Hotel Bochum City
Exterior
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Holsterhausen
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (376)
"Great hotel, provided everything we need at a reasonable cost"
United Kingdom
Nicola
The price is €61
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Lobby sitting area
Parkhotel Oberhausen

Parkhotel Oberhausen

Parkhotel Oberhausen
4.5 star property
Oberhausen
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (585)
"Fantastic hotel."
United Kingdom
Geoff
The price is €88
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Parkhotel Oberhausen
Outdoor dining
Parkhotel Herne

Parkhotel Herne

Parkhotel Herne
4.0 star property
Herne
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (128)
"Nice hotel in the park. "
United States
Frank
The price is €117
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
Parkhotel Herne
Meeting facility
IntercityHotel Duisburg

IntercityHotel Duisburg

IntercityHotel Duisburg
Duisburg Mitte
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (785)
"Staff was great "
Canada
Michael
The price is €60
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
IntercityHotel Duisburg
Serves lunch and dinner
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
4.5 star property
Erle
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (45)
"It was okay, but there seemed to be some renovation work going on at the hotel. Because of that, not all services were available. Also, breakfast wasn’t served at 7:30 – nobody was there yet. It was set up later, which made us almost late for an appointment."
United Kingdom
Stanko
The price is €81
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
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Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Sheraton Essen Hotel

10/10 Excellent
"Quick smooth check in, nice late 1pm checkout "
Justin 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
Sheraton Essen Hotel

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. Take to the air and 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?
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG is a hotel with free WiFi and free cots, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Moxy Essen City and Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG.
How many family hotels will I find in Essen?
Expedia has 15 hotels in Essen that are rated for being family-friendly.
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 Aalto-Musiktheater and Grugahalle.
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.