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Our top choices for Essen family-friendly hotels

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Radisson Blu Media Harbour Hotel, Düsseldorf

Radisson Blu Media Harbour Hotel, Düsseldorf

Radisson Blu Media Harbour Hotel, Düsseldorf
4.5 star property
Stadtbezirk 3
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (43)
"Clean nice room , friendly staff"
Canada
Anna
The price is NZ$213
includes taxes & fees
4 Jan - 5 Jan 2026
Radisson Blu Media Harbour Hotel, Düsseldorf
Children’s play area – outdoor
Schacht34

Schacht34

Schacht34
Alt-Oberhausen
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (31)
"Very sweet staff, nice bed and space in the room, walking distance to shops and restaurants "
Netherlands
Sanne
Schacht34
Children’s play area – outdoor
Hotel Rathaus 1910

Hotel Rathaus 1910

Hotel Rathaus 1910
Stadtbezirke IX
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (77)
"Our second time at Rathaus 1910 and just as happy as the first time! Room was nice and facilities such as the shared kitchen are very nice to use."
United Kingdom
Randy
The price is NZ$217
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Hotel Rathaus 1910
Garden
Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
4.0 star property
Stadtbezirke VIII
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (190)
"restaurant was excellent "
Canada
Rudolf
Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
Property amenity
Stage47

Stage47

Stage47
4.0 star property
Friedrichstadt
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (731)
"Great location, and comfortable room. This was my second stay here and I would stay here again on future trips. "
United States
Benita
Stage47
Room amenity
Suite-Apartement-Essen

Suite-Apartement-Essen

Suite-Apartement-Essen
Stadtbezirke I
7.6 out of 10, Good, (21)
"Really clean spacious apartment in Essen. Convenient for the train station and a supermarket round the corner. Perfect for a week during the Euros."
United Kingdom
Paul
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
Suite-Apartement-Essen
Deluxe Double Room
Boutique-Hotel Georges

Boutique-Hotel Georges

Boutique-Hotel Georges
Ruettenscheid
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (134)
"Gorgeous room, salts for your bathtub, waking up to wonderful smell of fresh baked breads. Convenient location to train station and perfect walking distance to Messe "
United States
Jose
The price is NZ$241
includes taxes & fees
10 Jan - 11 Jan 2026
Boutique-Hotel Georges
Outdoor dining
Hotel Alt Westerholt

Hotel Alt Westerholt

Hotel Alt Westerholt
Herten
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (56)
"Great hotel. My second visit and just as good as I remembered. Clean room and nice bed. "
Denmark
Kenneth
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Alt Westerholt
Garden
Hotel Friederike

Hotel Friederike

Hotel Friederike
Altstadt I
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (150)
"Breakfast was not great. For the price they are charging, it can be much, much better. Wifi was really bad. You have to sit in a cornor of the room to get all bars. "
United States
Anonymous traveller
Hotel Friederike
Junior Suite | Living area
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
4.0 star property
Stadtbezirk III
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (165)
"Love the hotel and very quiet neighbourhood. "
Denmark
Anonymous traveller
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Hotel Ambassador Essen

Hotel Ambassador Essen

10/10 Excellent
"Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent. "
Ashok 1-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Hotel Ambassador Essen

Frequently asked questions

What's Essen like for family-friendly holidays?
If you've been thinking about a trip with your children, the culturally rich destination of Essen is a good choice. The museums, sporting events and art scene are just a few things that make this an attractive place for families. Take to the air and fly into Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), which is located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city centre.
What's the best family accommodation in Essen?
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG is a hotel with free WiFi and free cots, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Moxy Essen City and Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG.
How many family hotels will I find in Essen?
Expedia has 15 hotels in Essen that are rated for being family-friendly.
When's the best time to book a family-friendly holiday in Essen?
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's there to see and do with your family in Essen?
Philharmonie Essen, Limbecker Platz and International Christmas Market Essen are interesting attractions that you and your family will enjoy exploring while you are staying in Essen. Make sure that you have lots of time for activities such as Aalto-Musiktheater and Grugahalle.
What's the best way for us to get around Essen?
Walk to nearby metro stations such as 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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