Stadtbezirke I Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Stadtbezirke I
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Grillo-Theater
Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Old Synagogue
Old Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
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.
Activities
Audiobook City Rally through the Landschaftspark Nord in Duisburg
Our pick of the best Stadtbezirke I Hotel Deals
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
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Hope elevators would have been bigger, rest was excellent.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Webers - Das Hotel im RUHRTURM
Easy to get to location and great staff
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Moxy Essen City
Great location and value for money, friendly staff and would stay here again
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Room was available early. Checked in online ahead of time which streamlined process. Very convenient and easy to walk to from Düsseldorf airport.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
H2 Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern
Great stay
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtbezirke I
Stadtkern
Noted for its shopping and bars, there's plenty to explore in Stadtkern. Top attractions like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen 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.
Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen are just a few notable stops.
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, International Christmas Market Essen and Aalto-Musiktheater are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Limbecker Platz or Colosseum Theater.
Huttrop
While Huttrop may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Aalto-Musiktheater and International Christmas Market Essen.
