Stadtbezirke I
Essen
Visit Stadtbezirke I
Popular places to visit
Folkwang Museum
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.
Stadtgarten
Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.
University of Duisburg-Essen
Walk around the campus at University of Duisburg-Essen during your stay in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Philharmonie Essen
Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Stadtbezirke I Hotel Deals
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
parking is offsite
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
“Pre-checkin” a bit cumbersome, as needs to be done online in advance… but for the rest was pretty easy!
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
FOUR Essen City Centre
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
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Reviewed on Mar 13, 2026
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Great it had a bath tube to sooth the body after a 15 h flight
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Clean, correct hotel with good breakfast and convenient for train station
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Stadtbezirke I
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Ostviertel
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz while you're exploring Ostviertel and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Südostviertel
While there might not be top attractions in Südostviertel, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Philharmonie Essen and Aalto-Musiktheater.
Suedviertel
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Folkwang Museum and Stadtgarten are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater.
Huttrop
Though Huttrop might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Folkwang Museum.
