1 Twin bed
Single Room
15 m²
Bright room featuring satellite TV, a seating area, and a mini-bar. A hairdryer is provided in the private bathroom.
Overview
Highlights, description and the facilities guests use most.
- Great food & dining
- Free Parking
- Located in heart of Essen
- Great for activities
About City Hotel Essen
This hotel offers free private parking, free Wi-Fi and free use of local transport. It is a 10-minute walk from Limbecker Platz and Essen's main train station.
The large rooms of the City Hotel Essen have big windows with city views.
A breakfast bu...
Top Amenities
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Bar
- Breakfast
- Pet-friendly
Rooms at City Hotel Essen
Stay in Essen - Rooms for Every Budget
In every room: TV · Safe · Shower · Bathtub or shower
1 Twin bed
2 Twin beds
Double Room
25 m²
Bright room featuring satellite TV, a seating area, and a mini-bar. A hairdryer is provided in the private bathroom.
3 Twin beds
Triple Room
30 m²
Bright room featuring satellite TV, a seating area, and a mini-bar. A hairdryer is provided in the private bathroom.
2 Twin beds
Quadruple Room
30 m²
Bright room featuring satellite TV, a seating area, and a mini-bar. A hairdryer is provided in the private bathroom.
City Hotel Essen at a glance
Location, travel times, listing details and guest feedback
City Hotel Essen is in Stadtkern on Viehofer Platz 5. Düsseldorf Airport is under an hour by car without traffic, and Berliner Platz subway station is a short walk away. Das Kleine Theater Essen and Colosseum Theater are an easy walk, and Krupp Stammhaus takes a longer walk. Families and groups can choose rooms with three single beds or two single beds.
What guests say
Summary of recent guest reviews
Most guests at City Hotel Essen praise the spacious rooms, clean spaces and helpful staff. Many guests like the breakfast and the central location, and several praise the value. Guests also mention comfortable beds, free parking and nearby public transport.
Often praised
- Spacious, clean rooms
- Helpful, friendly staff
- Breakfast and coffee
- Central location
- Good value
- Nearby public transport
Quick facts
- Airport
- Düsseldorf Airport (DUS): 32.7 km by road, about 47 min by car without traffic (route computed 28 Oct 2026)
- Station nearby
- Berliner Platz (subway station): 0.8 km, about 10 min walk (route computed 28 Oct 2026)
- Das Kleine Theater Essen
- 0.7 km, about 9 min walk (route computed 28 Oct 2026)
- Colosseum Theater
- 1.0 km, about 12 min walk (route computed 28 Oct 2026)
- Krupp Stammhaus
- 1.7 km, about 20 min walk (route computed 28 Oct 2026)
Services & Facilities
45 amenities in 14 categories.
Business Facilities
1 item
- Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
5 items
- Dry cleaning
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing service
- Suit press
- Laundry
Cleanliness & disinfection
5 items
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Linens, towels, and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Guest accommodation disinfected between stays
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against coronavirus
Common Areas
1 item
- Shared lounge/TV area
Food & Drink
5 items
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Vending machine (snacks)
- Snack bar
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Wine/champagne
Food & drink safety
1 item
- Breakfast to-go containers
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Front Desk Services
3 items
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Invoice provided
General
5 items
- Parking on site
- Pet friendly
- Private Parking
- WiFi in all areas
- Parking
Miscellaneous
5 items
- Soundproof rooms
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Heating
Physical distancing
3 items
- Screens or physical barriers between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Cashless payment available
- Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
3 items
- Smoke alarms
- Fire extinguishers
- Safe
Safety features
3 items
- Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and common areas
- Face masks for guests available
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Services
3 items
- Internet
- WiFi
- Free WiFi
Transportation
2 items
- Street parking
- Public transport tickets
Policies
Check-in, check-out and house rules.
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Check-in15:00:00
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Check-out11:00:00
FAQs about City Hotel Essen
How can I get to the hotel from Düsseldorf Airport?
Düsseldorf Airport is under an hour away by car without traffic. Berliner Platz subway station is a short walk from the hotel.
What can I walk to near Das Kleine Theater Essen?
Colosseum Theater is an easy walk from the hotel. Krupp Stammhaus takes a longer walk, under half an hour.
Which bed setups does City Hotel Essen have for families or groups?
The hotel has rooms with three single beds. It also has rooms with two single beds.
What can I use in the rooms at Essen?
Every room has a desk. The hotel provides free Wi-Fi.
What do guests like about City Hotel Essen?
Guests often praise the spacious, clean rooms and friendly staff. They also like the breakfast and the central location.
Guest Score and Reviews
Loved by Guests, Trusted for Excellence
8.0 /10
V. good
Based on 8 Reviews
E
Superb
Eliza
Jan 12, 2026
The best stuff I've ever seen in the hotels. The rooms were really clean.
M
Wonderful
Michael
Jan 3, 2026
The personnel was really friendly and helpful. The room was clean. The breakfast was excellent. We even got a free public transport pass to bring us everywhere in Essen and they gave us some great tips.
A
Good
Alex
Oct 14, 2025
bus to central station within 2 min walk
B
Superb
Bethany
Oct 6, 2025
Great staff and great hotel
A
V. good
Agata
Sep 14, 2025
Spacious and clean room, friendly and helpful staff, good price and location
