What is the best budget hotel in Essen?

Ramada by Wyndham Essen (Ostviertel): 8.3/10 · 5,089 reviews · €75 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near shopping streets, the town centre, and public transport links.”

What is the best value hotel in Essen?

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City (Stadtkern): 8.7/10 · 2,111 reviews · €133 / night · Guests say: “Location: Short walk to the main train station and city centre, yet often quiet.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Essen?

NH Essen (Stadtkern): 8.6/10 · 3,015 reviews · €146 / night

Where should I stay in Essen?

Our three picks are in Ostviertel, Stadtkern. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Essen.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 9 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Essen, Germany: Ramada by Wyndham Essen (budget), Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City (best value) and NH Essen (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

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At a glance

BudgetRamada by Wyndham Essen8.3/10 · €75 / night Best ValueResidence Inn by Marriott Essen City8.7/10 · €133 / night Upscale alternativeNH Essen8.6/10 · €146 / night

Budget

8.3€75 / night

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

★★★★Ostviertel

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

8.3/10 from 5,089 guest reviews
≈ 8 min walk to Essen Minster
Chosen from 9 hotels

5,089 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.4Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026

Guests sayLocation: Central setting near shopping streets, the town centre, and public transport links.
Rates: Reasonable room prices, though parking and breakfast fees are considered high.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Great breakfast

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 5,089 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €75.20 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €75.20/night versus a sample median of €121.28/night (38% below the median).
Location: Ostviertel, Essen. Address: Schützenbahn 58. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City, Essen

Best Value★ Our pick

8.7€133 / night

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

★★★★Stadtkern

Best forMost travellers · Sightseeing on foot

8.7/10 from 2,111 guest reviews
≈ 4 min walk to Golden Madonna of Essen
Chosen from 9 hotels

2,111 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026

Guests sayLocation: Short walk to the main train station and city centre, yet often quiet.
Value For Money: Fair rates for spacious studios, though parking fees and breakfast quality disappoint some.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Great breakfast

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 8.7/10 from 2,111 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €133.35/night versus a sample median of €121.28/night.
Location: Stadtkern, Essen. Address: Gildehofstrasse 10, Entrance at Handelshof. Walking times are estimates from map distance.

Upscale alternative

8.6€146 / night

NH Essen

★★★★Stadtkern

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

8.6/10 from 3,015 guest reviews
≈ 4 min walk to Essen Minster
Chosen from 9 hotels

3,015 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

No eligible 5-star hotel came up close to the centre, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star in Stadtkern rated 8.6/10 from 3,015 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Upscale alternative pick

No eligible 5-star hotel came up close to the centre, so this is our upscale alternative: a 4-star in Stadtkern rated 8.6/10 from 3,015 Booking.com reviews.
Guest score 8.6/10 from 3,015 Booking.com reviews.

Compare the three hotels side by side · Hotels near: Museum Folkwang, Essen Minster, Golden Madonna of Essen

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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Where to stay in Essen

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Ostviertel

Ramada by Wyndham Essen · ≈ 8 min walk to Essen Minster

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Stadtkern

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City · ≈ 4 min walk to Golden Madonna of Essen

Best for: Most travellers, Sightseeing on foot

Upscale alternative

Stadtkern

NH Essen · ≈ 4 min walk to Essen Minster

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeMuseum Folkwang · Essen Minster · Golden Madonna of Essen

Essen hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Ramada by Wyndham Essen	Ostviertel	4	8.3 (5,089)	€75
Best Value	Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City	Stadtkern	4	8.7 (2,111)	€133
Upscale alternative	NH Essen	Stadtkern	4	8.6 (3,015)	€146

Questions about hotels in Essen

What is the best budget hotel in Essen?: Ramada by Wyndham Essen (Ostviertel): 8.3/10 · 5,089 reviews · €75 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting near shopping streets, the town centre, and public transport links.”
What is the best value hotel in Essen?: Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City (Stadtkern): 8.7/10 · 2,111 reviews · €133 / night · Guests say: “Location: Short walk to the main train station and city centre, yet often quiet.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Essen?: NH Essen (Stadtkern): 8.6/10 · 3,015 reviews · €146 / night
Where should I stay in Essen?: Our three picks are in Ostviertel, Stadtkern. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on October 27, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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