Perhaps there exists no sweeter melody than the laughter of children harmonizing with the gentle whispers of nature, and in Essen, Germany, that symphony is ever-present. Picture this: a stunning archipelago of family-friendly hotels, where every corner is adorned with the essence of adventure and every room a treasure chest of memories waiting to be discovered. As you embark on your family getaway, let us trace a path through this vibrant tapestry of hospitality, where every moment becomes a cherished brushstroke on the canvas of your life.
Navigating through the heart of Essen, you’ll find hotels that are much more than mere shelter; they are gateways to exhilarating escapades and lifelong connections. With family rooms spacious enough to accommodate wild imaginations, playgrounds that are miniature kingdoms, and friendly staff who feel like extended family members, each hotel is designed to nurture and celebrate the bonds that bring you together. From serene swimming pools to exhilarating outdoor activities, your days can be filled with the vibrant energy of laughter and play, allowing you to weave a tapestry of unforgettable experiences.
In this welcoming haven, every sunset is an invitation for gathering; evenings filled with stories shared over hearty meals or games that spin out into the night. The essence of family truly comes alive here, with each hotel acting as a vessel, carrying you on a journey that transcends the ordinary. Revel in the warmth of your surroundings, as the enchanting essence of Essen invites you to forge connections, not only with one another but also with the world outside your window.
So, fellow wanderers of life’s adventures, ready your senses for a delightful excursion. Let your hearts be your compass as you choose one of Essen’s family-friendly retreats, where laughter dances through the air like sunlight filtering through the trees. Together, let’s craft a memorable tapestry of moments, stitched together with impulsive joy and endless love, in a city that embraces families like a warm, comforting hug.
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Best Family Hotels in Essen
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Nh Essen Hotel
Featuring Wi-Fi in public areas, Nh Essen Hotel offers accommodation 10 minutes' drive from Red Dot Design Museum. Situated in Stadtkern district, this venue is 5 minutes walk from the centre of Essen.
Rooms at Nh Essen Hotel feature a comfortable decor. A bathtub and a shower are provided.
The hotel is set in the centre of Essen in vicinity of Rathaus. The property is located a few minutes' drive from Glockenspiel am Deiterhaus in Essen.
The venue has a good location in Essen, not far from Cathedral of Essen.
Four Points Flex By Sheraton Essen
Ghotel Hotel & Living Essen is a superior 3-star venue set 550 metres from RWE Tower and 4.6 km from Ruhr Museum. There is a conference space and a catering service at the accommodation.
They are also decorated with a modern furniture.
The property is located 15 minutes' walk from the centre of Essen. A short distance to a train station enables you to get to Stadtgarten Essen in no time.
Ghotel Hotel & Living Essen is a short ride from Botanischer Garten Grugapark.
Four Essen City Centre
Set 10 minutes by car from Botanischer Garten Grugapark, the 4-star Holiday Inn Essen City Centre By Ihg features Wi-Fi in public areas as well as a car park on site. The venue is situated 1 km from Essen city centre and 30 km from Dusseldorf airport.
Rooms at this inn overlook the beach and include a safe, a writing desk, and coffee and tea making facilities as well as bathrooms with a bathtub, a separate toilet, and a shower. Also, the property features carpet flooring.
The accommodation enjoys a central location, a 20-minute walk from Essen Central train station. It is 500 metres from Colosseum Theater and a few steps from Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz.
The hotel is close to The Unperfecthouse.
Luxury Family Hotels in Essen
B&B Hotel Essen-City
B & B Hotel Essen-City is rated 2 stars and is placed 10 minutes by car from Erloserkirche Church. Wi-Fi is offered in public areas and parking is available on site.
The property provides 105 guestrooms appointed with a writing desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and an air conditioner for a pleasant stay in Essen. They feature bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
The venue is situated 2 km from Essen city centre and 30 km from Dusseldorf airport. CinemaxX Essen is 0.6 km from the accommodation in Essen.
B & B Hotel Essen-City is a short ride from Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz.
Hotel Bredeney
Hotel Bredeney Essen, located 2.2 km from Botanischer Garten Grugapark, features Wi-Fi throughout the venue. You will find a swimming pool in this accommodation that offers a central setting based in the very heart of Essen.
These rooms also feature a bath and a shower.
The welcoming hotel is conveniently placed close to an underground station. Kruppsiedlung Margarethenhohe is 1.8 km from the property, while Dusseldorf airport is 25 km from it.
Hotel Bredeney is a short ride from Museum Folkwang.
Center Hotel Essen
Center Hotel Essen, located 4.7 km from Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, features Wi-Fi in the lobby. It is a mere 10 minutes on foot from Essen Central station and at a distance of 500 metres from Light Castle.
The rooms feature a writing table and a multi-channel TV together with wooden furniture. They include a separate toilet and a shower in the bathrooms.
The venue is situated in a cultural part of Essen close to RWE Tower. Marktkirche Protestant Church is 1.1 km from the accommodation, while Dusseldorf airport is 30 km from it.
Center Hotel Essen is a short ride from Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz.
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Moxy Essen City
The 3-star Moxy Essen City Hotel is located a mere 1 km from Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz Mall. Boasting location next to Stadtgarten Essen, the venue offers 176 rooms together with a lounge bar onsite.
The rooms have private bathrooms with a separate toilet and a shower.
Situated in Stadtkern district, the accommodation is set just a minute's drive from Philharmonie Essen. The centre of Essen is 10 minutes' walk away.
Moxy Essen City Hotel is a short ride from Botanischer Garten Grugapark.
Garner Hotel Essen - Messe By Ihg
A 9-minute walk from Grugahalle, the 3-star Garner Hotel Essen - Messe By Ihg offers comfortable accommodation with 88 rooms. Wi-Fi is available in public areas as well as a safety deposit box and a lift are available on site.
The hotel offers a balcony, high-speed internet, and a flat screen TV in rooms with cosy furniture. The guestrooms look out on the city. Also, the property features carpeted flooring.
The venue is situated 3 km from Essen city centre and 30 km from Dusseldorf airport. Aalto Theatre is 2.1 km from the in Essen.
Garner Hotel Essen - Messe By Ihg is a short ride from Botanischer Garten Grugapark.
Hotel Zur Flora
Featuring bicycles for rent as well as Wi-Fi in public areas, Hotel Zur Flora is set in Essen, merely 13 minutes' stroll from Old Town Kettwig. Naturschutzgebiet Untere Kettwiger Ruhraue is less than 2.2 km away.
In addition, bathrooms include a separate toilet and a shower.
This venue lies in Kettwig district, 20 minutes by car from Essen Central station.
You can get to Schloss Linnep Castle in a few minutes by car.
Kid-Friendly Resotrs in Essen
Hotel Fabritz
Hotel Fabritz Essen, set next to Reformationskirche, is 30 km from Dusseldorf airport. Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue, so that you can stay connected.
A writing desk, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a radio as well as a separate toilet and a shower are featured at the rooms. Also, the property features carpeted flooring.
Located in Ruettenscheid district, the guest house is 250 metres away from Dynamik. Botanischer Garten Grugapark is 2.3 km from the accommodation, while Caecilienstrasse bus station is 250 metres away.
Staying at Hotel Fabritz, guests get quick access to Soul of Africa Museum.
Mintrops Concierge Hotel
Mintrops Concierge Hotel is situated in business district of Essen, a mere 14 minutes' walk from Oktorail Model Train Store. Guests can enjoy Wi-Fi throughout the venue, as well as a tour desk and a restaurant on site.
The accommodation has 52 rooms with views of the city, an individual safe, coffee/tea making facilities, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A roll-in shower and a separate toilet are in the bathroom.
Essen Motorshow is located near the hotel, and Dusseldorf airport is approximately a 19-minute drive away. Ronald McDonald Haus is 14 minutes on foot from the property.
Mintrops Concierge Hotel is a short ride from Museum Folkwang.
Hotel Franz
Set about a 10-minute drive from Botanischer Garten Grugapark, this 4-star Hotel Franz Essen is located near Alter Friedhof Huttrop Cemetery. Wi-Fi is available throughout the venue as well as complimentary newspapers and a lobby area are available on site.
The accommodation has 48 rooms with views of the garden, a personal safe, tea and coffee making equipment, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. A roll-in shower and a separate toilet are featured in bathrooms.
The hotel is conveniently placed in the very heart of Essen. Stadtgarten Essen is 2 km from the property, while Dusseldorf airport is 30 km from it.
Hotel Franz is a short ride from Cathedral of Essen.
Family Friendly Hotels Downtown Essen
Hotel Rutherbach
Offering a picnic area and barbecue grills, Hotel Rutherbach Essen is 8 minutes' walk from Schloss Oefte. Situated in Werden district, the venue is set 4.9 km from Regattastrecke Essen.
The property is a hotel in Essen that comes with 11 rooms and provides a writing table, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and a radio. Certain units offer views of the garden. You will find a walk-in shower and a separate toilet in the bathrooms.
You can get to Brehminsel River Island in a few minutes by car.
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhoehe
Featuring a lift and a restaurant, Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhoehe Essen is 10 minutes’ drive from RWE Tower. The venue is situated 4 km from Essen city centre and 25 km from Dusseldorf airport.
The accommodation has 42 rooms with views of the garden, a safe box, a writing desk, and coffee and tea making equipment. For your comfort, you will find a walk-in shower and a separate toilet in the bathroom.
Guests will appreciate a charming location in the vicinity of Kruppsiedlung Margarethenhohe. Stadtgarten Essen is 10 minutes by car from the property.
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhoehe is a short ride from Vogelfreiflughalle.
Hotel Essener Hof; Sure Hotel Collection By Best Western
The 4-star Hotel Essener Hof ; Sure Hotel Collection By Best Western is located in historic part of Essen, within a 10-minute drive of Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex. Featuring 114 rooms with views of the courtyard, this venue is set within a short ride from Essen Cathedral Treasury.
Rooms are complete with a safe box, a writing desk, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as fully equipped bathroom with a tub, a separate toilet, and a shower. The rooms are fitted with safe bathrooms.
The accommodation is situated 1 km from Essen city centre and 30 km from Dusseldorf airport. It is 600 metres from Hirschlandplatz and a few steps from Stadtgarten Essen.
Trip Inn Hotel & Suites Essen
Set within a 10-minute walk of Philharmonie Essen, this 4-star Trip Inn Hotel & Suites Essen is located near Folkwang-Museumsverein e.V. The venue provides guests with Wi-Fi in public areas.
The accommodation is a hotel in Essen that comes with 118 rooms and provides a safe box, a mini-fridge-bar, and coffee and tea making facilities. Bathrooms feature a lowered sink, a raised toilet, and a shower.
Stratmanns Theater Europahaus is less than 1.2 km away. It is about 2 km away from the centre of Essen.
Museum Folkwang is located not very far from Trip Inn Hotel & Suites Essen.
Hotel Frohnhauser Hof
Hotel Frohnhauser Hof Essen, located in Holsterhausen district, 2 km from Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz Mall, features views of the garden. Guests will have access to a car park nearby for added convenience.
A writing table and a multi-channel TV are featured in the rooms. For more comfort a separate toilet and a shower are provided.
Essen centre can be reached within 25 minutes' walk. ThyssenKrupp AG Industrial Design Company is 1.1 km from the venue, while Schederhofstrasse bus station is 300 metres away.
Hotel Frohnhauser Hof is a short ride from Museum Folkwang.
Tm Hotel Essen
Featuring hire of bicycles as well as Wi-Fi in the rooms, Tm Hotel Essen is set in Essen, 2.5 km from Schloss Borbeck. Stadtgarten Essen is less than 4 km away.
Coffee/tea making machines and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as a separate toilet and a shower are featured at the rooms. Also, the property features carpet flooring.
The venue is situated 4 km from Essen city centre and 30 km from Dusseldorf airport. The accommodation is located in Altendorf district.
You can get to Krupp-Park in a few minutes by car.
Hotel-Restaurant Schmachtenbergshof
Hotel-Restaurant Schmachtenbergshof Essen is rated 3 stars and is placed 3.2 km from Schloss Landsberg. Wi-Fi is featured throughout the property.
Guests will enjoy a separate toilet and a shower provided in the bathrooms.
Situated in Kettwig district, the hotel is set 1.7 km from Old Town Kettwig.
You can get to Old Town Werden in a few minutes by car.
Self Check In City Hostel Nordstern
Self Check In City Hostel Nordstern is located in a residential area of Essen, just 1.8 km from Steile Lagerung Sculpture. The property provides 11 guestrooms appointed with a writing desk, a sitting area, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels for a pleasant stay in Essen.
The rooms offer views of the garden.
Situated in Nordviertel district, the hotel is set just a short drive from Limbecker Platz. The venue is 10 minutes' walk from Essen city centre and 24 minutes by car from Dusseldorf airport.
You can get to Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in a few minutes by car.
Hotel Landhaus Knappmann
Hotel Landhaus Knappmann Essen lies around 6 km from Old Town Werden, offering 20 rooms and featuring a shared lounge and a garden. Situated in Kettwig district, the guest house is set 0.9 km from Schleuse Kettwig.
Overlooking the garden, rooms include a writing desk, a seating area, and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, and also have features like a separate toilet and a shower. Also, the accommodation features carpet flooring.
You can get to Schloss Linnep Event Management Company in a few minutes by car.