Travelers can relax with a drink at the bar or enjoy their favorite shows in the comfortable lobby seating area, with self-parking and luggage storage nearby
City Hotel Essen in Stadtbezirke I offers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests appreciate the dry cleaning, laundry services, and lobby TV area. Free WiFi and convenient luggage storage make it a smart choice for efficient travelers.
Located in Stadtkern, a neighborhood in Essen, City Hotel Essen is near a metro station. Essen Cathedral and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Golf Club Schloss Horst and Golfclub Essen-Heidhausen e. V.. Check out an event or a game at Rudolf Weber-Arena, and consider making time for Movie Park Germany, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Essen travel guide
Viehofer Platz 5, Essen, NW, 45127
What's nearby
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
Berliner Platz U-Bahn
8 min walk
Essen Central Station
15 min walk
Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS)
36 min drive
Restaurants
Pluto Sauna
4 min walk
Takumi Essen Sapporo Ramen Kitchen
4 min walk
Panoptikum
6 min walk
Cafe Nord
2 min walk
Perfekt
4 min walk
About this property
City Hotel Essen
Hotel near Messe Essen
City Hotel Essen provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
Luggage storage, smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
A vending machine, free newspapers, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at City Hotel Essen boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping
Uncovered self parking on site (EUR 10 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Limited onsite self parking
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12 per person
A bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Things to do
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Accessibility
Elevator
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1 building
7 floors
Reception hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Minibar
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Safe
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30
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
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
An effective city/local tax rate of 5.35 percent will be charged
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person
Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 10 per night (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds, rollaway/extra beds, and onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
National rating
Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 stars.
Property is also known as
City Hotel Essen
City Hotel Essen Hotel
City Hotel Essen Essen
City Hotel Essen Hotel Essen
Frequently asked questions
Is City Hotel Essen pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee 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.
How much does it cost to stay at City Hotel Essen?
As of Mar 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at City Hotel Essen on Mar 7, 2026 start from ₩134,316, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 10 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at City Hotel Essen?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.
What time is check-out at City Hotel Essen?
Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).
Where is City Hotel Essen located?
Located in Stadtkern, this hotel is steps from University of Duisburg-Essen and GOP Variety Theatre Essen. Limbecker Platz and Essen Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Berliner Platz U-Bahn is 8 minutes by foot and Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn is 12 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
City Hotel Essen Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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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
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Laurie
Jul 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
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
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
Ken
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).
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.
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.
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!
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
6/10 Okay
Moniek
Dec 7, 2023
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
De ligging is op loopafstand van de kerstmarkt.
Moniek
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Steen Lykke
Jan 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Meget venligt personale
Alt er lidt slidt, men ok til prisen. Meget venligt personale