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Our top choices for Essen family-friendly hotels

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.
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.
A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.

1. 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.
Rp1.888.075
Rp2.121.253 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.
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 building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

2. Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.345.395
Rp1.511.441 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel One Essen
A buffet with various food items and drinks.
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.
A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.

3. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.321.641
Rp1.484.877 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

4. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
Ruettenscheid
Rp2.058.002
Rp2.312.165 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
A conference room with a whiteboard, a projector, and various stationery items on a table.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a sports game.
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.

5. 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.
Rp1.123.405
Rp1.262.246 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 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 building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.
A cozy seating area with a fireplace, a table with a pitcher of beer, and a jacket on a chair.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.

6. Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
  • Family-friendly stay with cots and garden walks steps from Stadtgarten park.
Rp1.151.726
Rp1.293.964 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Moxy Essen City
A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a decorative wall.
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.

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

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Stadtbezirk III
Rp1.132.749
Rp1.272.752 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
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 office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."
A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, blue walls, and a large window providing natural light.

8. 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.
Rp1.132.845
Rp1.272.751 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted picture of a bridge.
A metallic door handle with a modern design.
A showerhead with a circular spray pattern and a chrome finish.
A long, narrow hotel corridor with red carpet flooring and doors numbered 134 and 133 on either side.

9. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Stadtbezirke I
  • Family fun awaits with a cot for your little one and Stadtgarten park just a quick 4-minute drive from this convenient hotel.
Rp799.066
Rp897.829 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
A B&B hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent cylindrical tower and a flat facade with multiple windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel countertop, and various breakfast items.
A modern bathroom with a sink, mirror, and two grab bars.
A compact hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, and a wooden floor.

10. B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.002.568
Rp1.126.486 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
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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 hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.888.075
Rp2.121.253 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Oct - 1 Nov
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
Ruettenscheid
Rp2.058.002
Rp2.312.165 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.
A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.
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 building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.345.395
Rp1.511.441 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel One 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a mirror on the wall.
A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.321.641
Rp1.484.877 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.
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
Rp1.123.405
Rp1.262.246 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.
A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.
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
Rp1.151.726
Rp1.293.964 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Moxy 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 bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.
A modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.132.845
Rp1.272.751 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and various amenities including a shop, lift, water, self-check-in, and photo booth.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a decorative wall.
A hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, a large lion mural, and a number '316' on the wall.

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Stadtbezirk III
Rp1.132.749
Rp1.272.752 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
A B&B hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent cylindrical tower and a flat facade with multiple windows.
A reception area with wooden shelving displaying magazines, a reception desk, and a large floral mural on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.
A modern restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a counter with kitchen appliances, and a red accent wall.

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.002.568
Rp1.126.486 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a covered entrance.
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a visible reception desk.
Breakfast area
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Stadtbezirke I
Rp1.132.845
Rp1.272.751 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
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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 3 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 3 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 Moxy Essen City and Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen.
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 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.