Suedviertel Travel Guide
Essen
Visit Suedviertel
Popular places to visit
Folkwang Museum
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.
Stadtgarten
Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.
Top hotels in Suedviertel
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
You can check in online in advance of arrival which means you save time by just picking up your keys at reception. Spacious room, clean and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Excellent hotel, great Iocation. Would definitely stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf City
Superb rooms, breakfast was really good Location close to s bahn line to airport was perfect and a nice 25 minute walk to the old town and christmas markets. Staff courteous and helpful. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Leonardo Royal Hotel Düsseldorf Königsallee
Excellent stay at this hotel again, clean room, great staff who are willing to help you if they can, great location 2 minutes walk to the bottom of the avenue which leads to markets and shopping centres. Every all good
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Yes the room was spotless, very clean.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Suedviertel
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, International Christmas Market Essen and Philharmonie Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
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.
Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Holsterhausen
When in Holsterhausen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Folkwang Museum or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hobeisenbruecke U-Bahn or Holsterhauser Platz U-Bahn.
Stadtbezirke II
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Grugapark Botanical Garden and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.
