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Situated in Essen in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, Stadtteil Steele- Einkaufsparadies 2min zu Fuß features a balcony. It is set 4.7 km from Railway Museum Bochum and features a lift. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Kunsthaus Essen is 3.9 km away.

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8.6
Excellent
9 reviews

The holiday home is composed of 2 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and 1 bathroom. A flat-screen TV is offered.

Castel Ruin Burgaltendorf is 6.7 km from the holiday home, while Kunsthaus Essen is 7.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Düsseldorf Airport, 33 km from Historisches Designer Loft.

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9.3
Wonderful
4 reviews
Price from
$292
per night

In the Stadtkern district of Essen, close to Essen Cathedral, check-inn hotels - Essen features free WiFi and a washing machine. Popular points of interest nearby include Limbecker Platz, Aalto Theatre and Grillo Theatre. The property is 200 metres from Old Synagogue Essen, and within 500 metres of the city centre.

It is very good value for money, comfortable and in an excellent location.

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7.4
Good
1,718 reviews
Price from
$73
per night

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Straße provides accommodation within 200 metres of the centre of Essen, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a toaster and a fridge. It is located 100 metres from Grillo Theatre and offers a lift. The aparthotel features family rooms.

The place was amazing and very tidy! It was one of the cleanest places I have stayed at.

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8.2
Very Good
761 reviews
Price from
$66
per night

3 Zimmer Mietwohnung nähe HBF is located in the Stadtkern district of Essen, less than 1 km from Colosseum Theater, a 8-minute walk from The Unperfecthouse and 600 metres from Limbecker Platz. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The property is 100 metres from the city centre and 100 metres from Grillo Theatre.

Cheap apartment in Essen centre, good base for the trips to surrounding cities. Overall it was clean, and comfortable.

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5.5
Review score
23 reviews
Price from
$65
per night

Featuring city views, Alpha Apartments is situated in the Ostviertel district of Essen, 600 metres from Old Synagogue Essen and 800 metres from Essen Cathedral. During your time staying in this recently renovated apartment, dating back to 1959, you will have access to free WiFi. The apartment has private entrance.

Clean and large with everything we needed

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8.4
Very Good
43 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

Lofts V26 provides accommodation within 300 metres of the centre of Essen, with free WiFi, and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster. Private parking is available on site at this recently renovated property. The apartment features family rooms.

Really spacious and clean. Very helpful and polite host. At the heart of high street. Convenient for food and shopping.

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8.6
Excellent
157 reviews
Price from
$106
per night

Located in Essen in the North Rhine-Westphalia region, with GOP Variety Theatre Essen and Essen Cathedral nearby, Klassen Stay - Exklusives Apartment - Zentral und 4km zur Messe -Kingsizebett provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 1.2 km from Colosseum Theater, 1 km from Essen Central Station and 1.6 km from Aalto Theatre. The property is non-smoking and is situated 400 metres from Old Synagogue Essen.

We really appreciated the hospitality of the owners and the facilities which made our stay a very pleasant one.

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9
Wonderful
39 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Situated in Essen and only 400 metres from GOP Variety Theatre Essen, Klassen Stay - Exklusives Loft - XXL Leinwand - 4 km Messe, 1,5 km HBF features accommodation with inner courtyard views, free WiFi and free private parking. It is located 400 metres from Old Synagogue Essen and offers private check-in and check-out. The property is non-smoking and is set 600 metres from Essen Cathedral.

Decoration of appartment and beamer/set up

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9.3
Wonderful
16 reviews
Price from
$213
per night

Right in the heart of Essen, situated within a short distance of Grillo Theatre and Essen Central Station, Golden-Loft 92qm, zentral & ruhig, Messe I HBF nah offers free WiFi, air conditioning and household amenities such as a microwave and coffee machine. This recently renovated apartment is located less than 1 km from Aalto Theatre and a 12-minute walk from Philharmonic House Essen. The accommodation features a lift and an ATM for guests.

Perfect location and very nice and tidy apartment. Beautifully decorated and with everything you need. Coffee an extra bonus.

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9.6
Exceptional
35 reviews
Price from
$173
per night

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  • Hotel am Schlosspark Essen
    7.3
    Scored 7.3
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,498 reviews

    I welcome you to the Hotel Am Schlosspark in Essen- Borbeck since 25 Sept 2009.

    Good clean room with balcony. Delicious breakfast .

  • Ferienwohnung ganz nah am Förderturm Zeche Zollverein
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 119 reviews

    Ferienwohnung ganz nah am Förderturm Zeche Zollverein is located in Essen, just a 19-minute walk from Stoppenberg Collegiate Church and 2.6 miles from GOP Variety Theater.

    Piękny apartament, czysto, wygodne łóżko. Przepiękne miejsce.

  • Schicht am Bach
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 111 reviews

    Schicht am Bach offers accommodations in Essen, 3 miles from Grugapark and 3.6 miles from Villa Hügel. This apartment provides free private parking, bicycle parking, and free Wifi.

    Very comfortable place and avery good parking place.

  • Lunas Appartements Essen
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 167 reviews

    Featuring inner courtyard views, Lunas Appartements Essen in Essen features accommodations and a terrace. There's a private entrance at the apartment for the convenience of those who stay.

    great location, modern, well maintained - exceptional

  • Glück Auf Appartements Rembrandtstraße Essen
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 118 reviews

    Glück Auf Appartements Rembrandtstraße Essen offers accommodations in Essen, one mile from Museum Folkwang and 1.3 miles from Messe Essen.

    The apartment is equipped with everything you need.

  • Ferienwohnung Veit
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 108 reviews

    Ferienwohnung Veit is located in Essen, just 1.5 miles from Red Dot Design Museum and 1.7 miles from Zeche Zollverein.

    Tranquille, bien équipé, parking devant la maison, ...

  • Studio Apartment 8
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 12 reviews

    Studio Apartment 8 is located in Essen, just 1.4 miles from Old Synagogue Essen and 1.4 miles from Essen Central Station.

    Jako cisto i uredno. Stan je jako dobro opremljen.

  • Design Apartment mit Balkon - Küche - Netflix
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 22 reviews

    A recently renovated apartment, Design Apartment mit Balkon - Küche - Netflix offers accommodations in Essen. Guests can benefit from a balcony and a sun terrace.

    Host is just amazing and available all the time to response.

These vacation rentals have options with FREE cancellation

  • Modern City apt. -with 2 TV, Netflix and work desk
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Just a 14-minute walk from Old Synagogue Essen and 0.9 miles from Essen Cathedral, Modern City apt. -with 2 TV, Netflix and work desk features accommodations in Essen with a garden.

  • Apartment 58- Essen
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 94 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Apartment 58- Essen offers accommodations with water sports facilities and free Wifi.

    It was very spacious, clean, well equipped. All good

  • limehome Essen Kettwiger Straße
    Free cancellation options available
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 761 reviews

    Limehome Essen Kettwiger Straße provides accommodations within 200 yards of the center of Essen, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a dishwasher, a toaster, and a fridge.

    Most of it. Centrally located, modern, cleaned.well.

  • limehome Essen Kibbelstraße
    Free cancellation options available
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 509 reviews

    Limehome Essen Kibbelstraße provides accommodations within 300 yards of the center of Essen, with free Wifi and a kitchen with a toaster, a stovetop, and kitchenware.

    Cleanliness, quiet location ,size, the fridge was quiet

  • Historisch übernachten Brinkerplatz 3
    Free cancellation options available
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 471 reviews

    Historisch übernachten Brinkerplatz 3 offers accommodations in Essen, 2.9 miles from Kunsthaus Essen and 3 miles from Old Synagogue Essen.

    Vielen Dank für das Upgrade. Das Appartment war toll!

  • Alpha Apartments
    Free cancellation options available
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 43 reviews

    Alpha Apartments enjoys a location in Essen, a 11-minute walk from Essen Central Station and 0.8 miles from The Unperfecthouse.

    Locatie, dicht bij het centrum en een ruime woning.

  • check-inn hotels - Essen
    Free cancellation options available
    7.4
    Scored 7.4
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,718 reviews

    Check-inn hotels - Essen in Essen provides accommodations with free Wifi a 6-minute walk from Essen Cathedral, 0.6 miles from GOP Variety Theater, and a 9-minute walk from Essen Central Station.

    Was great value for money with all the convenience

  • Hotel Palla
    Free cancellation options available
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 611 reviews

    This 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 motorway and local trams.

    Alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Sehr zu empfehlen!

Highly-rated vacation rentals

  • private Wellness Suiten mit Whirlpool
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 77 reviews

    Datingsuite offers modern accommodations in Essen with a hot tub and free WiFi throughout the property. The beach on Baldeney Lake is only a 15-minute drive away.

    Hier war alles einfach nur Top, und jedes Detail durchdacht.

  • 3 Äpfel Design Apartments
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 295 reviews

    Located central Essen, these self-catering apartments boast traditional high ceilings and wooden floors, and are just 0.6 mi from the Old Synagogue Essen and the GOP Variety Theater Essen.

    Conforto, muito aconchegante e atendimento muito cordial

  • Pension am Zollverein
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 113 reviews

    This family-run guest house is located in Essen, just a 10-minute drive from the city center. It offers free Wi-Fi, free parking, and stylish rooms and apartments with a TV.

    Super sauber, sehr schöne und gemütliche Ausstattung.

  • E&K Apartment Kahrstraße
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 3 reviews

    E&K Apartment Kahrstraße offers accommodations in Essen, 1.6 miles from Colosseum Theater and 1.7 miles from Limbecker Platz. The property is close to Messe Essen, Grillo Theater, and Grugapark.

  • POLAT Apartments 1
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 4 reviews

    POLAT Apartments 1 offers accommodations in Essen, 1.9 miles from GOP Variety Theater and 2.1 miles from Essen Cathedral.

  • Aparthotel Kompass A 301
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 3 reviews

    Aparthotel Kompass A 301 is located in Essen, just 1.6 miles from Colosseum Theater and 1.9 miles from The Unperfecthouse. This apartment offers accommodations with a balcony.

  • Aparthotel Kompass A 204
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews

    Aparthotel Kompass A 204 offers accommodations in Essen, 1.6 miles from Colosseum Theater and 1.9 miles from The Unperfecthouse. This apartment provides accommodations with a balcony.

  • Homefy Wohlfühl-Apartment, mit Parkplatz, Balkon und Garten
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 15 reviews

    Homefy Wohlfühl-Apartment, mit Parkplatz, Balkon und Garten is a recently renovated apartment in Essen where guests can make the most of the garden and shared lounge.

    Very nice and cozy apartment, quite area, parking spot, nice garden view

Vacation Rentals That Guests Love in Essen

  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 9 reviews
    Excellent location at the walking distance from downtown (Innerstadt), Ruttensheider Strasse (with restaurants and cafes), Folkwang Museum and city park. Quite place, full kitchen, functional bathroom + Netflix account made our stay very comfortable. A visit to Folkwang Museum and VIlla Hügel is recommended.
    Nenad
    Family with young children
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 72 reviews
    The apartment was clean, very comfortable and at a great location. It has all the amenities one would like in a vacation home. The hosts were gracious and helpful. Would highly recommend for short stay in Essen.
    Rajesh
    Family with young children