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A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a bathroom with a mirror.

A modern hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Light Castle

Binnur

₩140,985

₩158,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

2. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 0.8 km from Light Castle

Adekunle

₩85,733

₩96,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern office space with a large wooden table, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a counter with bottles and glasses.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, exposed brick walls, and a large potted plant.

A modern multi-story building with a central courtyard, featuring balconies with green plants and a pathway leading to the entrance.

3. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 0.8 km from Light Castle

Georgia

₩82,713

₩92,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with plants, and a large wall with gear designs.

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, minibar, and a television.

4. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 0.3 km from Light Castle

Nice

₩95,870

₩107,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.

A modern building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.

5. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Light Castle

Wayne

₩100,107

₩112,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a yellow armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a bed.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, dining table, chairs, and a lamp.

6. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection® by Best Western

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Light Castle

STEPHEN

₩87,228

₩97,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, a bedside table, a wall clock, and a carpeted hallway.

A modern interior with seating, bookshelves, and a bar area.

7. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 0.3 km from Light Castle

Romina

₩88,821

₩99,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.

A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.

A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.

8. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Light Castle

Regina

₩86,001

₩96,622 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

A modern building with a glass entrance, a staircase, and a potted plant in the foreground.

A modern building with glass walls and wooden paneling, featuring outdoor seating and a central pathway.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a vertical wooden panel with integrated lighting.

A modern lounge area with a ceiling light, a wall-mounted green plant, and red seating.

9. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

2 km from Light Castle

Brian

₩173,412

₩194,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A buffet with various food items, including cereals, nuts, and fruits. There are also bowls and plates for serving.

A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL KÖRSCHEIN" in front of a building with multiple windows and a white facade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a large abstract painting on the wall, a vase with flowers on a table, and a newspaper.

10. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 0.5 km from Light Castle

Jasmin

₩98,054

₩115,406 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and red chairs, large windows, and a wall-mounted TV.

11. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

1.9 km from Light Castle

Simon

₩101,636

₩114,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A building entrance with a set of stone steps leading up to a glass door.

A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, wooden bar counter, and stools.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round table, and a wooden bookshelf.

12. Trip Inn Living & Suites

Suedviertel, 1.1 km from Light Castle

Anonymous traveler

₩96,635

₩108,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A Sheraton hotel with a modern glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped courtyard.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a round table, and large windows with a view of trees.

A potted plant, a glass of white wine, and a person’s hand on a wooden table.

13. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Suedviertel, 1.1 km from Light Castle

Muhammad

₩118,428

₩133,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted picture of a bridge.

A small bathroom with a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.

A metallic door handle with a modern design.

A building with a sign that reads "Jmc dreams hotels".

14. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Westviertel, 2 km from Light Castle

Sikke

₩59,667

₩67,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A modern loft apartment with a dining area, a sofa, a small round table, and a wardrobe.

A compact kitchen with a modern design, featuring a black and white patterned chair, a glass-top table, and a blue tiled backsplash.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, and a wooden chest.

15. Trip Inn Boutique Rubens Essen

Holsterhausen, 2.3 km from Light Castle

GLENN

₩87,278

₩98,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

A compact kitchen with modern appliances, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a cozy seating area with a rug.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a potted plant.

16. Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Stadtkern, < 0.1 km from Light Castle

Angela

₩85,014

₩95,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel reception desk with a digital screen displaying text and a 'Premier Inn' sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a visible reception desk.

A bar area with a mirror, various liquor bottles, and glasses.

17. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Westviertel, 1 km from Light Castle

Liliaan

₩85,733

₩96,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A breakfast buffet with bread, fruits, and a coffee station.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a decorative ceiling.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a curved awning, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a wooden desk with a glass of water and a bottle, a white chair, and a coat rack.

18. Boutique Essen City

Westviertel, 0.6 km from Light Castle

Andreas

₩101,622

₩114,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern building with a flat roof covered in a variety of colorful plants.

A staircase with black railings and a window at the top.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.

19. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

2.5 km from Light Castle

Pereira

₩97,012

₩108,992 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A bay window with a view of a parking lot and trees.

A room with two black chairs, a small table with a menu, and a TV on a stand. Flags are displayed on the windowsill.

A City Hotel Essen building with a yellow facade, large windows with decorative glass, and a brick base.

A buffet with various food items and beverages, including a large bowl of pink dessert, a pitcher of orange juice, and several containers of yogurt.

20. City Hotel Essen

Stadtkern, 0.8 km from Light Castle

Gentil

₩110,229

₩123,836 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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Top Light Castle Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Near city center, with parking garage"

Moxy Essen City

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. Very, very clean and quiet. Great breakfast. Very close to the train station."

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

8/10 Good

"- solid stay - great dining area with lots of natural lighting - delicious breakfast with high quality options - fantastic hot beverage station"

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

8/10 Good

"All information we needed to check in available in good time, centrally located so easy to get to, a bit loud at times due to location and an event happening during our stay, but earplugs are provided as a bonus. Really quick to respond when we had a faulty appliance"

Flowers Hotel Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location. Staff were lovely. We did have an issue a few times with our card key not working which was a bit annoying. Especially when the front desk was not staffed for 15-20 minutes when we got back to the hotel. However we were offered breakfast as compensation which was a nice..The rooms are huge! And we loved the balcony. Great value overall despite minor glitches. Would definitely book again. Oh and fantastic roof top bar!!!"

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Right overlooking essen hbf so super convenient. Friendly staff with easy check in. Nice and quiet which surprised me considering how close to train station. Well maintained room and property. One of the best premier inns stayed in."

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good

"Was an ok stay. Will recommend"

FOUR Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Four Essen City Centre was great! Check in was quick and easy. The front desk was very helpful and available for any requests. We will definitely stay here again!"

Other attractions near Light Castle

Grillo-Theater

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Dom

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Essen when you take a trip to Dom. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Essen Cathedral

8.0/10 (1 review)

After visiting Essen Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Philharmonie Essen

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Stratmanns Theater Europahaus

Get tickets for a show at Stratmanns Theater Europahaus, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Old Synagogue

4.0/10 (1 review)

Old Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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International Christmas Market Essen

You can search for that perfect souvenir at International Christmas Market Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Rathaus Galerie Essen

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rathaus Galerie Essen during your trip to Essen.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Light Castle?

Light Castle is located in a historic area of Essen that travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 86 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Light Castle?

Adjacent to Light Castle, Premier Inn Essen City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western and B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf.

How many hotels are there close to Light Castle?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Light Castle.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Light Castle, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view top deals close to Light Castle.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Light Castle?

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What can I see and do near Light Castle?

Folkwang Museum, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, and Red Dot Design Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. While you're exploring, swing by Villa Hugel, Essen Cathedral, and Old Synagogue to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Musiktheater, and Grugahalle if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Light Castle?

With so many transportation options, exploring the area around Light Castle is simple. Take advantage of metro transit at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn, and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you're taking a train into town, Essen Central Station and Essen Central Station (ESZ) are the closest stops to Stadtbezirke I.

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Our top choices for Light Castle hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

2. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

3. Flowers Hotel Essen

4. NH Essen

5. Motel One Essen

6. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection® by Best Western

7. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

8. Moxy Essen City

9. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

10. Art Hotel Körschen

11. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

12. Trip Inn Living & Suites

13. Sheraton Essen Hotel

14. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

15. Trip Inn Boutique Rubens Essen

16. Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

17. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

18. Boutique Essen City

19. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

20. City Hotel Essen

Top Light Castle Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Moxy Essen City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Flowers Hotel Essen

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

FOUR Essen City Centre

Other attractions near Light Castle

Grillo-Theater

Dom

Essen Cathedral

Philharmonie Essen

Stratmanns Theater Europahaus

Old Synagogue

International Christmas Market Essen

Rathaus Galerie Essen

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