Stadtbezirke II Travel Guide
Essen





Visit Stadtbezirke II
Popular places to visit

Grugapark Botanical Garden
Go on a botanical tour of the world and indulge your senses in the beautifully maintained displays of this garden in Essen’s large municipal park.
Messe Essen
Learn about the events happening in Messe Essen during your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Grugahalle
You can enjoy a show at Grugahalle on your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Red Dot Design Museum
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Red Dot Design Museum in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Kunsthaus Essen
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Kunsthaus Essen during your travels in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.
Dog Park
After visiting Dog Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Amble around the area's parks or experience its theatre scene.
Top hotels in Stadtbezirke II

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Amazing hotel with amazing and very helpful staff.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
No airport Shutle available
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Friedrichstadt
We had a great stay, the location was perfect, the stuff very friendly!
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Premier Inn Düsseldorf City Centre
Clean room, friendly staff, comfy bed.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn - the niu, Tab Dusseldorf Main Station by IHG
Great hotel. Close to tram to old town. Parking on street very difficult, there is a free parking close but full during working time, then spaces available. Breakfast great.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026

Adina Apartment Hotel Dusseldorf
Great room, layout and size. Really comfy bed. Very well equipped with cooker, oven, toaster, dishwasher and washing machine. Missing cutlery and vital corkscrew. Superb pool and sauna (with gym) on the 7th floor. Great location right next to the main train station.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtbezirke II

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.

Stadtwald
Even though there aren't top sights in Stadtwald, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Seaside Beach Baldeney. Jump on the metro at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn to see more of the city.

Suedviertel
Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater, 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, Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bredeney
Bredeney is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Villa Hugel and Seaside Beach Baldeney are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Essen-Hügel S-Bahn or Kruppallee Essen Station 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.
