Suedviertel
Essen





Visit Suedviertel
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.
Top hotels in Suedviertel

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Maritim Hotel Düsseldorf
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Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Düsseldorf – Hauptbahnhof by IHG
Clean, correct hotel with good breakfast and convenient for train station
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026

Sheraton Duesseldorf Airport Hotel
Great it had a bath tube to sooth the body after a 15 h flight
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf City Centre
Don't be fooled by the parking - the underground parking signed 'Hotel Parking' is not affiliated with the hotel and costs a fortune. Although the staff will tell you this at check-in, there is every chance you won't use the check-in as you're warned by text message that 'time is running out' to ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026

Hotel Kö59 Düsseldorf - Member of Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection
The best city hotel I have ever stayed!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Suedviertel

Südostviertel
While Südostviertel isn't home to many top sights, Philharmonie Essen and Aalto-Musiktheater are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Stadtbezirke I
While you're in Stadtbezirke I, take in top sights like Philharmonie Essen or Limbecker Platz, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.

Ruettenscheid
Ruettenscheid is well liked for its bars and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Grugahalle and Grugapark Botanical Garden are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn or Martinstrasse U-Bahn to get around.

Ostviertel
You might appreciate the shopping and restaurants in Ostviertel, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Philharmonie Essen and Limbecker Platz are just a few notable stops.

Holsterhausen
When in Holsterhausen and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Folkwang Museum or Grugahalle and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Hobeisenbruecke U-Bahn or Holsterhauser Platz U-Bahn.
