Stadtkern
Essen
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Popular places to visit
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.
International Christmas Market Essen
You can enjoy retail therapy at International Christmas Market Essen during your trip to Essen. 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.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can enjoy retail therapy at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Essen Cathedral
After visiting Essen Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.
Top hotels in Stadtkern
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Small, cheap, and absolutely no issues.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Hotel is on a perfect location with easy access and loads of food/drink options around. Pros: Breakfast, location, spacious room Cons: Bartender (old tall man) from the hotel bar was extremely rude and shouting at guests once he couldn't handle couple of drink orders. Really shocking behavior and ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Clean room and nice breakfast
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Moxy Essen City
Nice
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
Excellent stay
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Excellent location. Quiet.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtkern
Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or International Christmas Market Essen, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
Nordviertel
While you're strolling through Nordviertel, you may want to check out the restaurants and shopping. If you want to see more of the area, hop on the metro at Universitaet Essen U-Bahn or Bamlerstrasse U-Bahn.
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.
Suedviertel
Get to know Suedviertel and its many features like its bars and museums. You might want to explore sights like Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater, and you can jump on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the city.
Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, International Christmas Market Essen and Philharmonie Essen are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
