The Best Hotels Closest to Essen Cathedral in Essen for 2026

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A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.

A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a bathroom with a mirror.

A modern hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 0.3 km from Essen Cathedral

JOYCE

￥15,512

￥17,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring various food items and a large screen displaying a hotel interior.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a view.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the balcony, and a painting on the wall.

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

2. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 3.1 km from Essen Cathedral

paul

￥14,520

￥16,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with plants, and a large wall with gear designs.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, minibar, and a television.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent tower, and a view of the sea.

3. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 0.3 km from Essen Cathedral

Nice

￥11,720

￥13,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 0.8 km from Essen Cathedral

Adekunle

￥10,046

￥11,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.

A modern living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.

A modern building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

5. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 0.2 km from Essen Cathedral

Wayne

￥11,889

￥13,356 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a yellow armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A breakfast setting with plates of food, a bowl of fruit, a glass of orange juice, and a sugar dispenser.

A conference room with tables, chairs, a chandelier, and windows with curtains.

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a seated exercise machine.

6. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 0.4 km from Essen Cathedral

STEPHEN

￥11,386

￥12,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern office space with a large wooden table, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a counter with bottles and glasses.

A modern multi-story building with a central courtyard, featuring balconies with green plants and a pathway leading to the entrance.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, exposed brick walls, and a large potted plant.

7. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 0.8 km from Essen Cathedral

Georgia

￥10,509

￥11,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a reflective pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

Two people dining at a table with breakfast items, a painting of a gas station on the wall, and a sign reading "ACCOR".

A reception desk with a digital screen, a green wall, and a large window with a view of a building.

The exterior of the Mercure Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered area with a glass facade.

8. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 1.4 km from Essen Cathedral

Dean

￥10,389

￥11,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A two-story building with a pond in front, illuminated windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel dining area with tables set for service, a large cushioned bench, and a view through the windows.

A patio with a red umbrella, wooden furniture, and a small garden area with a pond.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, and a painting on the wall.

9. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 3.1 km from Essen Cathedral

Richard

￥11,568

￥12,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a glass entrance, a staircase, and a potted plant in the foreground.

A modern reception area with a red seating arrangement, wooden paneling, and a ceiling with a natural light feature.

A modern building with glass walls and wooden paneling, featuring outdoor seating and a central pathway.

A modern lounge area with a ceiling light, a wall-mounted green plant, and red seating.

10. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

Huttrop, 2.1 km from Essen Cathedral

Brian

￥18,478

￥20,761 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a mirror on the wall.

A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.

11. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 0.4 km from Essen Cathedral

Zainab Elebaye

￥10,883

￥12,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.

A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.

12. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 0.3 km from Essen Cathedral

Rahim

￥10,213

￥11,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, a bedside table, a wall clock, and a carpeted hallway.

A modern interior with seating, bookshelves, and a bar area.

A tall hotel building with a prominent 'Premier Inn' sign, multiple floors, and a parking area in front.

A modern interior with a long table, chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

13. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 0.4 km from Essen Cathedral

Romina

￥10,548

￥11,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern kitchen with a coffee maker, a kettle, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A modern loft bedroom with a sloped ceiling, skylights, a bed, a desk, and a wardrobe.

A modern loft apartment with a kitchen, dining area, and living space.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a built-in oven, and a dining area with a white table and chairs.

14. Meine Zeitwohnung

3.2 km from Essen Cathedral

Erica

￥12,206

￥21,262 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and overhead lighting.

A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern interior with leather seating, a bar area, and decorative lighting.

The exterior of the Atlantic Congress Hotel with a modern glass facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit entrance.

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 2.9 km from Essen Cathedral

Steve

￥19,924

￥22,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a sports game.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.

16. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Stadtkern, 0.5 km from Essen Cathedral

Kaming

￥9,962

￥11,194 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.

A hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, a large lion mural, and a number '316' on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and various amenities including a shop, lift, water, self-check-in, and photo booth.

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat facade.

17. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holsterhausen, 1.2 km from Essen Cathedral

Marcos

￥10,045

￥11,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, seating area, and a TV.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and red chairs, large windows, and a wall-mounted TV.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows.

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 2.1 km from Essen Cathedral

Simon

￥12,070

￥13,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Sheraton hotel with a modern glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped courtyard.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a round table, and large windows with a view of trees.

19. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Suedviertel, 1.2 km from Essen Cathedral

Muhammad

￥14,064

￥15,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building entrance with a set of stone steps leading up to a glass door.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, wooden bar counter, and stools.

20. Trip Inn Living & Suites

Suedviertel, 1.1 km from Essen Cathedral

Anonymous traveler

￥11,478

￥12,897 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 1 - Oct 2

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Top Essen Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

8/10 Good

"- solid stay - great dining area with lots of natural lighting - delicious breakfast with high quality options - fantastic hot beverage station"

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

8/10 Good

"All information we needed to check in available in good time, centrally located so easy to get to, a bit loud at times due to location and an event happening during our stay, but earplugs are provided as a bonus. Really quick to respond when we had a faulty appliance"

Flowers Hotel Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location. Staff were lovely. We did have an issue a few times with our card key not working which was a bit annoying. Especially when the front desk was not staffed for 15-20 minutes when we got back to the hotel. However we were offered breakfast as compensation which was a nice..The rooms are huge! And we loved the balcony. Great value overall despite minor glitches. Would definitely book again. Oh and fantastic roof top bar!!!"

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Right overlooking essen hbf so super convenient. Friendly staff with easy check in. Nice and quiet which surprised me considering how close to train station. Well maintained room and property. One of the best premier inns stayed in."

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good

"Was an ok stay. Will recommend"

FOUR Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Four Essen City Centre was great! Check in was quick and easy. The front desk was very helpful and available for any requests. We will definitely stay here again!"

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

8/10 Good

"Excellent location right opposite the main train station. Helpful, friendly staff even by German standards. Basic room but more than adequate"

Hotel Ambassador Essen

8/10 Good

"Staff was cheerful and helpful. "

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8.8/10 (3 reviews)

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Grillo-Theater

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

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Philharmonie Essen

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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Old Synagogue

4.0/10 (1 review)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Essen Cathedral?

Essen Cathedral is located in a historic area of Essen that travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 86 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Essen Cathedral?

Adjacent to Essen Cathedral, Premier Inn Essen City Centre is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good choices close by include Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western and B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Essen Cathedral?

Expedia has 86 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Essen Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Essen Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Essen Cathedral.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Essen Cathedral?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Essen Cathedral, click here.

What can I see and do near Essen Cathedral?

Folkwang Museum, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, and Red Dot Design Museum feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Villa Hugel and Old Synagogue highlight some of the local culture. You can catch a show at Grugahalle, Philharmonie Essen, and GOP Variety Theatre Essen.

How can I get to Essen Cathedral?

With so many ways to get around, seeing all of the area near Essen Cathedral is easy. Nearby metro stations include Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn, and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. If you're taking a train into town, Essen Central Station and Essen Central Station (ESZ) are the closest stops to Stadtbezirke I.

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Our top choices for Essen Cathedral hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

2. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

3. NH Essen

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

5. Motel One Essen

6. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

7. Flowers Hotel Essen

8. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

9. Hotel An der Gruga

10. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

11. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

12. Moxy Essen City

13. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

14. Meine Zeitwohnung

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

16. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

17. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

19. Sheraton Essen Hotel

20. Trip Inn Living & Suites

Top Essen Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Flowers Hotel Essen

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

FOUR Essen City Centre

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Hotel Ambassador Essen

Other attractions near Essen Cathedral

Dom

Stratmanns Theater Europahaus

Light Castle

Grillo-Theater

Philharmonie Essen

Rathaus Galerie Essen

Old Synagogue

International Christmas Market Essen

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