Stadtkern Travel Guide
Essen
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can enjoy retail therapy at Limbecker Platz. 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
great place for holidays
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Hotel was fine. Very conveniemt just across from main Essen station. Bit dated and the area surrounding it isn't great but staff very friendly and helpful. Main shopping area is just a few yards away
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2025
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Great hotel
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Fantastic hotel Great friendly hard working staff Lovely dinner and breakfast Very clean Huge rooms Great parking and electric charging Thank you - would stay again
Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025
NH Essen
Excellent staff. Spacious room. Perfect for a solo traveler. Well located. And very grateful for the complimentary treat sent by the hotel desk to my room.
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Great modern hotel with large comfortable rooms. Breakfast was good despite being busy. The hotel is 5-10 min walk from the main station.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtkern
Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Folkwang Museum, 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 GOP Variety Theatre Essen are just a few notable stops.
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.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Colosseum Theater or Limbecker Platz.
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.
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 Philharmonie Essen and Folkwang Museum.
