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Tonight
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Tomorrow
30 Sept - 1 Oct
This weekend
2 Oct - 4 Oct
Next weekend
9 Oct - 11 Oct

Our top choices for Essen family-friendly hotels

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.
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 bathroom with a shower, sink, and toilet.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
  • A modern family hideaway with complimentary breakfast and cots, just steps from Stadtgarten park and minutes from Messe Essen.
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A conference room with a whiteboard, a projector, and various stationery items on a table.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.
A modern interior with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

2. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Stadtbezirke I
  • Adventure-filled family escapes with cots available near Stadtgarten Park and the historic Zollverein Coal Mine site.
NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
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.
A modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."

3. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Stadtbezirke I
  • Explore thrilling family adventures with cots, TVs, and blackout drapes just steps from Stadtgarten's green spaces.
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.
A modern living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.
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.

4. Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel One Essen
A buffet with various food items and drinks.
A modern bathroom with a white toilet, a bathtub, and a shower.
A hotel lobby with two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.

5. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
A modern lounge area with a wooden wall, a sofa, two chairs, a foosball table, and a wall-mounted display.
A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.
A cozy seating area with a fireplace, a table with a pitcher of beer, and a jacket on a chair.
A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.

6. Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
  • Family-friendly stay with cots and garden walks steps from Stadtgarten park.
NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Moxy Essen City
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and overhead lighting.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a large plant wall, and pendant lighting.
A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a conference room.

7. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
Ruettenscheid
NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted picture of a bridge.
A showerhead with a circular spray pattern and a chrome finish.
A metallic door handle with a modern design.
A long, narrow hotel corridor with red carpet flooring and doors numbered 134 and 133 on either side.

8. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City
Stadtbezirke I
  • Family fun awaits with a cot for your little one and Stadtgarten park just a quick 4-minute drive from this convenient hotel.
NZ$97
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a covered entrance.
Breakfast area
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a visible reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

9. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.
A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a sink, and a mirror.
A hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, a large lion mural, and a number '316' on the wall.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a decorative wall.

10. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Stadtbezirk III
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
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Choose what matters most at family-friendly hotels in Essen

Breakfast included
Pool
All-inclusive
4 stars
5 stars

Family-friendly hotels with free breakfast in Essen

A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.
A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a sports game.
A modern interior with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$126
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.
A modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."
A bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
A buffet with various food items and drinks.
A hotel lobby with two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.
A bar area with wooden bar stools, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.
A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$137
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.
A modern living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.
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.

Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$150
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Motel One Essen
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 modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.
A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.

Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Moxy Essen City
A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.
A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.
A modern hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a bathroom with a mirror.

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$196
includes taxes & fees
9 Oct - 10 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.
A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat facade.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a decorative wall.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and various amenities including a shop, lift, water, self-check-in, and photo booth.

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
Stadtbezirk III
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG
A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a covered entrance.
Breakfast area
A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a visible reception desk.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and overhead lighting.
A modern lobby with a seating area, a large plant wall, and pendant lighting.
A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.
A modern interior with leather seating, a bar area, and decorative lighting.

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
Ruettenscheid
NZ$251
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite
A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and artwork on the wall.
A modern building with a 'spark' sign, a parking lot, and a clear sky.
A gym with treadmills, stationary bikes, and exercise equipment.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, covered by yellow umbrellas, and surrounded by greenery.

Spark by Hilton Essen City Centre

Spark by Hilton Essen City Centre
Stadtbezirke I
NZ$115
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Spark by Hilton Essen City Centre
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Top Essen Hotel Reviews

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

10/10 Excellent
"Near city center, with parking garage"
Haakon 1-night trip
Posted 2 hours ago
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
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 3 weeks ago
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good
"Was an ok stay. Will recommend"
STEPHEN 3-night trip
Posted 2 months ago
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
FOUR Essen City Centre

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!"
Denise 4-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
FOUR Essen City Centre

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. 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?
McDreams Hotel Essen-City is a hotel with free WiFi and soundproofed rooms, and it's a top choice on Expedia for families. Other good choices to stay with the children include Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen and Moxy Essen City.
How many family hotels will I find in Essen?
Expedia has 13 family-friendly hotels and other accommodation options in Essen.
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 Grugahalle and Red Dot Design Museum.
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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