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?

Schlosshotel Hugenpoet (Kettwig): 8.5/10 · 408 reviews · €580 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Served at the table with a wide selection of tasty, regional products.”

Where should I stay in Essen?

Our three picks are in Ostviertel, Stadtkern, Kettwig. 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 September 20, 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.

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BudgetRamada by Wyndham Essen8.3/10 · €75 / night Best ValueResidence Inn by Marriott Essen City8.7/10 · €133 / night LuxurySchlosshotel Hugenpoet8.5/10 · €580 / night

Budget

8.3€75 / night

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

★★★★Ostviertel

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Travelling with a dog

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 19 days ago

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

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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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 and distances to attractions have not been verified.

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 · Families · Travelling with a dog

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 19 days ago

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

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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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 and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Luxury

8.5€580 / night

Schlosshotel Hugenpoet

★★★★★Kettwig

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

8.5/10 from 408 guest reviews
10.8 km to Museum Folkwang
Chosen from 9 hotels

408 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.9Price checked 19 days ago

Guests sayBreakfast: Served at the table with a wide selection of tasty, regional products.
Value For Money: High prices are justified for some, though others cite worn rooms as poor value.

Pets allowed
Family rooms
Spa
Free parking
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 408 guest reviews; joint review-score position 5 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €579.60/night versus a sample median of €121.28/night.
Location: Kettwig, Essen. Address: August-Thyssen-Strasse 51. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 19 days ago.

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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, Families, Travelling with a dog

Best Value

Stadtkern

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

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Travelling with a dog

Luxury

Kettwig

Schlosshotel Hugenpoet · 10.8 km to Museum Folkwang

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

Map

BudgetBest ValueLuxuryMuseum 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
Luxury	Schlosshotel Hugenpoet	Kettwig	5	8.5 (408)	€580

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?: Schlosshotel Hugenpoet (Kettwig): 8.5/10 · 408 reviews · €580 / night · Guests say: “Breakfast: Served at the table with a wide selection of tasty, regional products.”
Where should I stay in Essen?: Our three picks are in Ostviertel, Stadtkern, Kettwig. 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 September 20, 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 19 days ago.

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The 3 best hotels in Essen.

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

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Where to stay in Essen

Ostviertel

Stadtkern

Kettwig

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