Gelsenkirchen-Ost Travel Guide
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Veltins-Arena
Catch an event at Veltins-Arena during your trip to Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.
Our pick of the best Gelsenkirchen-Ost Hotel Deals

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
Good
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
The room was quite spacious and clean. The staff was very kind and I had a great rest as the bed was really, really comfy
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Mercure Hotel Bochum City
Spotkess and friendy staff
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Mercure Hotel Duisburg City
Overall this hotel is amazing and great value for money. The beds are clean and soft, the bathroom is great, and the location is right next to the train station and the shops downtown so that’s amazing. Most of the staff were great, and the spa with the pool and sauna is incredible. However, on our ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025

Hotel Unique Majestic
Not bad hotel . Just the plumbing has a bad Oder.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025

H+ Hotel Bochum
An ideal hotel for seeing Starlight Express (the reason for my visit) which was literally on the doorstep of the hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Gelsenkirchen-Ost
Resser Mark
While Resser Mark isn't home to many top sights, ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

Erle
The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area.
Resse
When in Resse, you can plan a visit to ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Buer
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Buer. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Schloss Berge, and jump on the metro at Hugostraße Tram Stop or Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn to get around the city.

Schalke-Nord
Museums and sporting events are just a few things travellers like about Schalke-Nord. A stop by Club Museum is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Bismarck
Though Bismarck may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Cranger Kirmes.








