City Hotel Essen, located in Stadtbezirke I, offers a modern retreat with amenities like dry cleaning and laundry services. Unwind at the bar or catch up on your favorite show in the lobby's TV area. With free WiFi and luggage storage, this hotel is perfect for travelers looking for convenience.
University of Duisburg-Essen - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
GOP Variety Theatre Essen - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Limbecker Platz - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Essen Cathedral - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Philharmonie Essen - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Getting around
Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 36 min drive
Düsseldorf (MGL-Düsseldorf - Mönchengladbach) - 53 min drive
Dortmund (DTM) - 58 min drive
Essen-Kray Süd Station - 7 min drive
Essen Central Station - 15 min walk
Essen Central Station (ESZ) - 17 min walk
Berliner Platz U-Bahn - 8 min walk
Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn - 12 min walk
Universitaet Essen U-Bahn - 12 min walk
Restaurants
Pluto Sauna - 4 min walk
Takumi Essen Sapporo Ramen Kitchen - 4 min walk
Panoptikum - 6 min walk
Perfekt - 4 min walk
Cafe Nord - 2 min walk
About this property
City Hotel Essen
City Hotel Essen puts you within a 15-minute drive of Messe Essen and Westfield Centro. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and buffet breakfast is available daily. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Starlight Express Theater. Public transportation is just a short walk: Berliner Platz U-Bahn is 8 minutes and Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn is 12 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
45 rooms
Arranged over 7 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
One child (10 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Restrictions apply*
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Uncovered onsite self parking (EUR 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Reception hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Heating
Minibar
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Soundproofed rooms
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
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Daily housekeeping (surcharge)
In-room safe
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 12 per person
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs EUR 10 per night with in/out privileges
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 stars.
Also known as
City Hotel Essen
City Hotel Essen Hotel
City Hotel Essen Essen
City Hotel Essen Hotel Essen
Frequently asked questions
Does City Hotel Essen offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, City Hotel Essen does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at City Hotel Essen?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at City Hotel Essen?
Yes. Self parking costs EUR 10 per night. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at City Hotel Essen?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. There's a charge of EUR 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of EUR 30 (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at City Hotel Essen?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mercatorhalle Duisburg (18-min drive) is nearby.
What's the area around City Hotel Essen like?
City Hotel Essen is a short 8-minute walk from Berliner Platz U-Bahn and 11 minutes' walk from Philharmonie Essen.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.6
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.8
Staff & service
7.6
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was well taken care of with a sufficiently extensive buffet. (5 reviews)
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
May 22, 2024
A very nice hotel overall. Staff was helpful getting us around the metro. A decent buffet breakfast. Owner/manager was very attentive.
STEVE
STEVE, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2024
Location was a short 10 minute walk via a lengthy pedestrian walk thru. Lots of restaurants and shops along the way. Transportation is right outside of hotel. Staff is friendly, especially housekeeping.
Louis
Louis, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 20, 2024
The property is very clean inside but the building itself and the lobby area could use a facelift. It looks rundown from the street. Since it is at a busy intersection in the city, it is not possible to keep the windows open at night. They did provide a fan which was so appreciated and necessary, but having air conditioning and black out shades would help tremendously since we stayed in the summer and it was hot.
Laurie
Laurie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 11, 2022
Pricing and service were excellent.
Gentil
Gentil, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2023
It is a good accommodation. Very close to the center of Essen
Santiago
Santiago, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2022
The room I had was very large. Lady at the reception was very friendly.
Erik
Erik, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 17, 2025
I liked this hotel
I liked this hotel, but you should not have too high expectations. It is a fairly stnadard hotel, not fancy in any way. The essentials were there, wifi worked ok, I had a large room, free parking just outside the door. No restaurant though but there were plenty nearby. Didn´t use the breakfast so cannot comment.
Reasonably priced.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 29, 2022
An old apartment building converted into a hotel, the furniture and fixtures feel like they haven't been updated since the 1970s. There grimy roughness befits this tough city - a post-industrial wasteland (think Bridgeport, CT).
Ken
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Es un hotel tradicional, limpio, bien cuidado, aunque no con los lujos de los grandes hoteles, pero la atención y amabilidad con la que nos atendieron durantes los días que estuvimos, bien vale una recomendación. Excelente ubicación.
Roberto
Roberto, 8-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
Ruime kamer, leuk ontbijt en ideale ligging.
Tristan
Tristan, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 24, 2025
Tres bien
Hotel propres on y est bien accueillis chambre tres spacieuses
yannick
yannick, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Für Konzertbesuche zu empfehlen
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 5, 2025
Schmutz in der Hotelumgebung
Jörg
Jörg, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 20, 2025
Nie mehr
Es war laut und das Bett nicht sauber.
Marco
Marco, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 1, 2024
Liebe zum Detail
Es waren nur zwei Nächte, aber das Hotel hat ein sehr gutes Preis- Leistungsverhältnis mit Liebe zum Detail.
Kleine Sachen die zeigen das die Mitarbeiter ihre Gäste schätzen.
Das Zimmer war groß und sehr ruhig.
Wir kommen gerne wieder.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2024
Eenvoudig, maar goed
Heel gunstig gelegen hotel. Een schoon en goed onderhouden hotel. Vriendelijke ontvangst; ruime kamer. De bedden waren goed. Prima badkamer. Het ontbijt is voldoende uitgebreid. De auto kon bij het hotel worden geparkeerd. Echt waar voor je geld!
Herman
Herman, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 10, 2023
Prima hotel, we waren met z'n drieën en hadden 1 enorme grote kamer. Goede bedden. Ontbijt was goed verzorgd, cappuccino werd voor ons gemaakt. Hier komen we zeker weer!
Marina
Marina, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 7, 2023
De ligging is op loopafstand van de kerstmarkt.
Moniek
Moniek, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 15, 2023
Meget venligt personale
Alt er lidt slidt, men ok til prisen. Meget venligt personale
Steen Lykke
Steen Lykke, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2022
Nette locatie met aardige eigenaren, dichtbij het centrum of, zoals in ons geval, de kerstmarkt.
Aanrader!
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Dec 11, 2022
De locatie is top. Het gebouw heeft een renovatie nodig.
Moniek
Moniek, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 4, 2022
Gut gelegen, sodass fußläufig alles zu erreichen war. Der Empfang war sehr freundlich und unkompliziert.
Florian
Florian, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 26, 2022
Komme immer wieder gerne hier her auch wenn es ab und an nur für 1-2 Tage ist
Arno
Arno, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 27, 2022
Für den Preis voll in Ordnung. Beim Frühstück war alles da. Sehr freundliches Personal.
Ralf
Ralf, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2022
Zeer vriendelijk
Erg vriendelijk en goed geholpen, zeer nette en schone kamer