Stadtkern
Essen





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Popular places to visit

Grillo-Theater
Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.

Old Synagogue
Old Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Philharmonie Essen
Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can enjoy retail therapy at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
International Christmas Market Essen
You can enjoy retail therapy at International Christmas Market Essen during your trip to Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Essen Cathedral
After visiting Essen Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Top hotels in Stadtkern

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
The room was quite spacious and clean. The staff was very kind and I had a great rest as the bed was really, really comfy
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Hotel Ambassador Essen
Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025

Moxy Essen City
Great location and value for money, friendly staff and would stay here again
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025

NH Essen
Nice room, clean and quiet hotel, convenient location for public transportation, and walkable to many dining options.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Very friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast was good although of the two days I had breakfast I was only asked once for my room number to confirm I'd paid for it. I could have had it for free on the first day. I liked the option of getting a voucher at the bar if I opted not to have my room cleaned. ...
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Hotel en de kamers waren prima. Netjes en lekkere bedden, ook genoeg handdoeken. Is maar 2 minuten lopen van het centrum wat perfect is! Het ontbijt was niet heel uitgebreid en weinig plekken om te zitten tijdens het ontbijt. Personeel is wel heel vriendelijk.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtkern

Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or International Christmas Market Essen, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are just a few notable stops.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater.

Suedviertel
Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, International Christmas Market Essen and Aalto-Musiktheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

Huttrop
While Huttrop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aalto-Musiktheater and International Christmas Market Essen.


