Stadtkern Travel Guide
Essen
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
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
The room was clean but the bar area was a mess, there was a lot or rubbish on the floor around the bar/reception area. The area out the front of the hotel also had a lot of rubbish around.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Room was available early. Checked in online ahead of time which streamlined process. Very convenient and easy to walk to from Düsseldorf airport.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 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.
