Stadtbezirke I Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stadtbezirke I
Popular places to visit
Folkwang Museum
Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.
Aalto-Musiktheater
Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.
Stadtgarten
Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.
Philharmonie Essen
Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
University of Duisburg-Essen
Walk around the campus at University of Duisburg-Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can enjoy retail therapy at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Activities
LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Oberhausen Tickets
Our pick of the best Stadtbezirke I Hotel Deals
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
"I asked for a room clean about 9 o’clock one morning so I went out and do some stuff to stay away, but I need to go back to room about 12 o’clock and they had cleaned it then which was around 3 hours but they said book cleaning in morning but it was done by next I came back. Other wise everything ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
McDreams Hotel Essen-City
"It’s a budget hotel, but it’s done well. Everything works as intended, I didn’t have to contact anyone during my entire stay, it was clean, minimalistic, and offered exactly what it should; a cheap and reliable place to stay. The whole process from check in to check out is handled remotely, there ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Moxy Essen City
"This is a great property located near the city center. Excellent place to stay in Essen"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
"Extremely friendly staff (even by German standards), nothing was a problem. Very convenient location for the HBF (main station) - it is directly opposite, however this also means that it is rather noisy at night and attracts all kinds of lowlife."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.
"Amenities are not as advertised. Very difficult to get in contact with the host"
Reviewed on 15 July 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
"Great stay. Nice and quiet and comfortable. Good breakfast"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Stadtbezirke I
Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Red Dot Design Museum are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn to see more of the city.
Kettwig
Historical sites and restaurants are just a few features Kettwig is known for, and you can get around the area by hopping on the metro at Kettwig S-Bahn or Kettwig Stausee S-Bahn.
Suedviertel
Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Stadtbezirke II
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke II, check out sights like Grugahalle or Red Dot Design Museum and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Essen Stadtwald S-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn.
