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Tonight
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Tomorrow
17 Oct - 18 Oct
This weekend
16 Oct - 18 Oct
Next weekend
23 Oct - 25 Oct

Our top choices for Essen cheap hotels

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 interior with a large window, a brick wall, and a hanging orange light fixture.
A modern multi-story building with a central courtyard, featuring balconies with green plants and a pathway leading to the entrance.

1. Flowers Hotel Essen

Flowers Hotel Essen
Stadtbezirke I
United Kingdom
Georgia
NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Flowers Hotel Essen
A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, a wall-mounted mirror, and a small plant.
A white wardrobe with four doors in a corner of a room with beige walls and a black floor.
A modern living room with a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a wooden side table with a white woven basket.
A building entrance with a sign for 'Pott Hostel' and a reception area.

2. Pott Hostel

Pott Hostel
Stadtbezirke VII
United States
Darrell Mark
NZ$122
includes taxes & fees
20 Oct - 21 Oct
Pott Hostel
A hotel with a prominent sign, a covered entrance, and outdoor seating.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, multiple tables, chairs, and a carpeted floor.
A sign for 'Bon Marche Hotels' with an arrow pointing left, and the word 'BOCHUM' in large letters on the ground.
A long, narrow hotel corridor with red doors on both sides and patterned carpet.

3. bon marché hôtel Bochum - Hostel

bon marché hôtel Bochum - Hostel
Bochum Mitte
Sweden
Simon
NZ$100
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
bon marché hôtel Bochum - Hostel
A bedroom with a bed, two hanging lamps, a small stool, and a large window with curtains.
A modern dining area with a round glass table surrounded by six chairs, a tall floor lamp, and sheer curtains on the windows.
A spacious room with a wooden floor, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large wardrobe.
A spacious living area with a dark sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area with a teddy bear on a chair.

4. Emmas Lofts - City center location

Emmas Lofts - City center location
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$291
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Emmas Lofts - City center location
A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white coffee table, and a bed with a striped pillow.
Room
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel sink, a kettle, and a toaster.
Miscellaneous

5. Holiday Apartments Essen - Free Parking - WiFi - Kitchen

Holiday Apartments Essen - Free Parking - WiFi - Kitchen
Stadtbezirke VI
Germany
Martin P.
NZ$245
includes taxes & fees
11 Nov - 12 Nov
Holiday Apartments Essen - Free Parking - WiFi - Kitchen
A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a TV screen displaying a program.
A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and window.
A building with a sign reading "HOSTEL CAFE BISTRO ZIMMER" and a motorcycle parked in front.
A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

6. Duisburger Hostel

Duisburger Hostel
Meiderich-Beeck
Netherlands
Dirkje Elizabeth
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Duisburger Hostel
A modern bar area with wooden stools and a bar counter, featuring a variety of beverages and snacks.
An outdoor seating area with a green sofa, wooden coffee table, and a lamp post.
A modern hotel room with a sofa, a dining table with fruits, a chair, a desk with a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel reception area with a digital information board, a reception desk, and a bar area with stools.

7. DJH Jugendgästehaus Bermuda3Eck Bochum - Hostel

DJH Jugendgästehaus Bermuda3Eck Bochum - Hostel
Bochum Mitte
United Kingdom
Alexander
NZ$193
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
DJH Jugendgästehaus Bermuda3Eck Bochum - Hostel
A staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to an upper floor.
A bed with a floral bedspread, two pillows, a bedside lamp, and a clock on the nightstand.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a colorful rug, and a world map artwork on the wall.
A residential building with a brick facade, a tiled roof, and a small garden area with various plants.

8. Newly renovated 85 sqm near Veltins Arena, Cranger Kirmes, Zeche Zollverein

Newly renovated 85 sqm near Veltins Arena, Cranger Kirmes, Zeche Zollverein
Herten
United States
Anonymous traveller
NZ$274
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Newly renovated 85 sqm near Veltins Arena, Cranger Kirmes, Zeche Zollverein
A modern building with large glass windows, outdoor seating with yellow chairs and white umbrellas, and logos on the walls.
A sauna with wooden benches and two wall-mounted lights.
A modern reception area with a curved counter, a reception desk, and a glass door leading to the outside.
An outdoor seating area with yellow and blue chairs and white umbrellas, in front of a modern building with large windows and a yellow wall.

9. Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark Hostel

Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark Hostel
Duisburg Mitte
United States
Farid
NZ$377
includes taxes & fees
6 Nov - 7 Nov
Jugendherberge Duisburg Sportpark Hostel
A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.
A hotel entrance with a sign reading "HOTEL ALBERGA" and a room number "22".
A hotel room with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wall with multilingual "Good Night" text.
Two individuals standing at a reception desk with a display of name tags and a potted orchid.

10. Hotel Alberga

Hotel Alberga
Mettmann
Canada
Suzanne
NZ$166
includes taxes & fees
7 Nov - 8 Nov
Hotel Alberga
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Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

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"
Mary 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Frequently asked questions

What is Essen like for travellers on a budget?
Essen offers cheap accommodation options and a variety of places to visit, making it a great choice for a budget-friendly getaway. You can find ways to save money while getting to know this destination, which is home to attractions such as Philharmonie Essen, Limbecker Platz and International Christmas Market Essen.
What's the best budget-friendly hotel in Essen?
Based on reviews, Flowers Hotel Essen is a popular hotel for our travellers who want a more economical choice, and features free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Other options for your budget-friendly stay include Pott Hostel and LaOla Living - Hostel.
How many budget hotels will I be able to find in Essen?
Expedia has 5 hotels in Essen that are ideal if you are watching your pennies.
When is the best time for a budget trip to Essen?
Weather is probably a major factor when you plan your trip to Essen, but bear in mind that cheaper options are usually available when the weather isn't as good. The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Essen is 874 mm.
What is there to see and do in Essen?
Essen draws tourists with its major shopping area and theatre scene, and offers plenty to see and do without spending a fortune. You can budget for the top local attractions on your list, and then fill your itinerary with activities that cost little or nothing at all. Explore and snap photos of landmarks like Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and Villa Hugel, or get outdoors at Seaside Beach Baldeney.
How can I get to Essen and get around on a budget?
Looking at these ways to get around Essen is a smart way to keep your trip affordable. The most convenient airport is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), situated 16.3 mi (26.2 km) away. If that doesn't suit your budget, you can arrange flights in and out of Dortmund (DTM), which is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) away. Take advantage of metro transport at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you want to see more of the area, hop on a train from Essen Central Station, Essen Central Station (ESZ) or Essen-Kray Süd Station.

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