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By choosing a hostel you can reduce your spending on lodging and save more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your vacation. You can check out this destination’s cultural highlights, such as its theaters and live music venues.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of different forms, but they all have a few qualities in common, including low prices, a social environment, and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These top picks have the best reviews from our travelers and might be a good place to start looking: Pott Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Essen Horst S-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a shared/communal kitchen. Rooms come with towels, showers, and lockers. LaOla Living - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Hesslerstrasse U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with TVs, desks, and bed sheets. Stadt Hostel Nordstern - Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free newspapers. Goalfever Sports & Guesthouse - Hostel - Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Hesslerstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and a bar. Rooms come with towels and showers.

If you’re searching for a low-cost place to stay in Essen, one of Expedia’s 10 hostels might be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Essen is 34 inches.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might appreciate these things around Essen. Get out into nature with places like Grugapark Botanical Garden, Seaside Beach Baldeney, and Baldeneysee. Cultural attractions include Philharmonie Essen, Colosseum Theater, and Aalto-Musiktheater. Visit landmarks like Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Villa Hugel, and Essen Cathedral.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Essen on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city center. Another option is Dortmund (DTM), located 26.3 mi (42.3 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you may want to make use of public transit. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn, and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Essen Central Station, Essen-Kray Süd Station, or Essen Zollverein North Station.