Alpha Apartments: Top-Floor 2BR, Terrace & A/C

Summary:

In Essen's central Ostviertel, steps from the Goldschmidtstr. bus stop and a short walk from the city centre — Kennedyplatz, the shops, and the main station are all close. This 78 m² top-floor apartment has two separate bedrooms, each with a king-size bed, an open-plan living area with kitchen and dining space, a full bathroom and a separate guest WC — plus a private roof terrace and air conditioning. Room for four under characterful beamed, sloping ceilings. Self check-in via SmartLock — arrive on your own schedule.



The Space:

# Welcome



You arrive at the top of the building — a bright, characterful top-floor apartment in Essen's central Ostviertel, with sloping beamed ceilings, air conditioning, and a private roof terrace. With the city centre, Kennedyplatz, and the main station all close by, it's an easy, central base for a family, two couples, or a team in town for the Messe or the university hospital.



# The Apartment



78 m² on the top floor, with two separate bedrooms, an open-plan living area, a full bathroom, and a separate guest WC. Each bedroom has a king-size bed, so up to four guests can stay comfortably with real privacy. The living room opens onto the kitchen and a dining area — one bright, sociable space under the eaves — and the roof terrace is yours to sit out on. Air conditioning keeps things cool on warm days.



# Highlights



- Two separate bedrooms, each with a king-size bed — comfortable, private sleeping for up to 4

- A private roof terrace — your own outdoor space at the top of the building

- Air conditioning — a rare comfort for warm Ruhr-area summers

- An open-plan living area with kitchen and dining space, under characterful beamed ceilings

- A full bathroom plus a separate guest WC — practical for a group of four

- Self check-in via SmartLock — arrive on your own schedule



# Amenities



- Sleeping & Living: Two bedrooms, each with a king-size bed and clothing storage, with room-darkening shades for restful sleep. The open-plan living area has a Smart TV and is ready for your own streaming accounts. Fresh bed linen is provided.



- Kitchen & Dining: An open kitchen, fully equipped for cooking at your own pace, with a dining area alongside. A hob, oven, microwave, dishwasher, fridge with freezer, capsule coffee machine, kettle, and toaster are all available, along with wine glasses. We provide an initial supply of coffee capsules. Tea is provided, and salt, pepper, sugar, and milk are there to get you started.



- Bathroom: A full bathroom with a shower and a hair dryer, plus a separate guest WC. Fresh towels and toilet paper are provided.



- Terrace & Air Conditioning: A private roof terrace to sit out on, and air conditioning to keep the apartment cool through the summer.



- Laundry: A washer and dryer are available in the apartment, along with a drying rack, iron, and ironing board.



- Practical: Clothing storage in both bedrooms, and cleaning supplies on hand.



- Building & Access: Self check-in via SmartLock — arrive on your own schedule. Free public parking is available in the surrounding streets.



Guest Access:

The entire apartment is exclusively yours for the duration of your stay.



Shared areas — used together with other residents of the building:

- Main entrance and staircase

- Waste disposal room in the basement



The Neighborhood:

# About the Area



You're in Essen's Ostviertel, the district that borders the city centre directly. It's a genuinely central, everyday part of town — residential and mixed in character, with Kennedyplatz, the town hall, and Essen's pedestrian shopping street all within a short walk, and the cultural highlights of the Ruhr area an easy ride away.



# Shopping & Essentials



A REWE supermarket is about 7–8 minutes on foot at Viehofer Platz, with an in-store bakery counter, and an ALDI and Rossmann drugstores are within roughly a 10-minute walk. For everything else, Essen's pedestrian shopping zone and the Limbecker Platz mall — one of Germany's largest — are a short walk or one U-Bahn stop away.



# Dining



The Ostviertel itself is quiet on restaurants, but neighbouring Viehofer Platz and the city centre offer plenty within a few minutes' walk — from a classic Ruhr-area Gasthaus to Asian kitchens and steakhouses. For the city's liveliest dining, Rüttenscheid ("die Rü") is a quick U-Bahn ride south.



# Leisure & Attractions



- Zeche Zollverein (approx. 15–20 min by tram) — the UNESCO World Heritage coal mine, the landmark of the Ruhr area

- Museum Folkwang (approx. 20–25 min) — one of Germany's most important art museums

- Grugapark & Messe Essen (U-Bahn, a few minutes from the main station) — a large city park and the trade-fair grounds

- Lake Baldeney (S-Bahn, approx. 15–20 min from the main station) — sailing, walking, and boat trips south of the city



# Host's Insider Tips



- Panoptikum (behind Viehofer Platz, approx. 6–8 min on foot): a Gaststätte going back to 1892 — one of Essen's oldest pubs, all dark wood and local beer, with a genuine regulars' atmosphere most visitors never find

- Feierabendmarkt on Weberplatz (approx. 10 min on foot): a small local evening market on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month (4–8 PM) — regional produce and street food, known mostly to locals because it runs just twice a month

- Rüttenscheider Wochenmarkt (U-Bahn, approx. 10–12 min): one of Essen's biggest weekly markets (Wednesdays and Saturdays) with around 80 stalls — fruit, cheese, fish, and meat straight from the producer, in the heart of the city's best café quarter; everyday Essen, not a tourist stop



Getting Around:

# Parking



Free on-street parking is available directly opposite the building and in the side street — no assigned spaces. This is a popular residential area, so spaces can fill up at busy times; allow a few extra minutes when you arrive, and please observe the local parking signs.



# Public Transport



The Goldschmidtstr. bus stop is about a minute from the door, and the Viehofer Platz stop (U17/U18 light rail and trams 105/107) is around 5 minutes on foot, with direct connections across the city. Essen Hauptbahnhof is about 5–7 minutes away by U-Bahn, or roughly a 15-minute walk.

Tip: download the VRR app to buy single tickets or day passes directly on your phone — no need for cash at the machine.



# By Car



The A40 motorway is close by, and Düsseldorf Airport is around 30 minutes away by car.



# Quick Orientation



| Destination | How | Duration |

|---|---|---|

| Goldschmidtstr. bus stop | on foot | approx. 1 min |

| Viehofer Platz (U17/U18) | on foot | approx. 5 min |

| Essen Hauptbahnhof | U17/U18 from Viehofer Platz | approx. 5–7 min |

| Kennedyplatz / city centre | on foot | approx. 7 min |

| REWE (Viehofer Platz) | on foot | approx. 7–8 min |

| Zeche Zollverein (UNESCO) | tram 107 | approx. 15–20 min |

| Museum Folkwang | U-Bahn + walk | approx. 20–25 min |

| Grugapark / Messe Essen | U11 from main station | approx. 5–10 min |

| Lake Baldeney | S-Bahn from main station | approx. 15–20 min |

| University Hospital (UKE) | U17 + walk | approx. 15–20 min |



Other Things to Note:

Check-in from 3:00 PM / Check-out by 11:00 AM.



The apartment is on the top floor (fourth floor). Access is via staircase — no elevator.



There are currently roadworks on the railway tracks directly in front of the building. Access to the entrance may be redirected by barriers, and there can be some light noise during the daytime. It does not affect the apartment itself.



There are no private or reserved parking spaces for this apartment. Free on-street parking is available in the surrounding streets and can fill up at busy times — please observe the local parking signs.



Stay Over Cleaning is available on request for an additional fee. Just get in touch and we'll arrange it.



Pets are not permitted.



Smoking is not permitted inside the apartment. Smoking on the terrace is permitted.



We kindly ask all guests to be considerate of neighbours and observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM onwards — including on the terrace.



For direct bookings, a refundable security deposit may be required. If applicable, the details will be confirmed before arrival.



A local accommodation tax of 5% applies to overnight stays in the City of Essen and will be taken into account for your booking.



Maximum occupancy: 4 guests.



Interaction with Guests:

Your check-in is completely self-service — a personal door code is sent before arrival, no key handover needed.



Our team is available Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM via phone, and email. You can also reach us anytime by email or through your booking platform — we monitor messages regularly and will get back to you as soon as possible. For urgent matters, don't hesitate to call — we're here to help.



We're happy to help with any questions — before, during, or after your stay.