City Hotel Essen

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Scored 8
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

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This hotel offers free private parking, free Wi-Fi and free use of local transport. It is a 10-minute walk from Limbecker Platz and Essen's main train station. The large rooms of the City Hotel Essen have big windows with city views. A breakfast buffet is available each morning at the City Hotel Essen. The hotel also has a lobby bar. The Rheinischer Platz tram stop is just outside the hotel. It runs to the railway station in 5 minutes and to the exhibition centre in 10 minutes. The University of Duisburg-Essen is a 4-minute walk away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast info

Buffet

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Agata
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Spacious and clean room, friendly and helpful staff, good price and location”
Natty
United States United States
“The team was incredibly accommodating. We reached out to them twice before our arrival with questions, and each time they were friendly and eager to help. Throughout our stay, they remained consistently hospitable and made us feel very welcome.”
Bozhin
Bulgaria Bulgaria
“The hotel is located near the city center. The room was spacious and has all the needed amenities. The breakfast was good and overall everything was all right.”
Rajarshi
France France
“Very customer friendly. I got free public transport in the region, breakfast till 10am on weekdays and 11am of weekends, and a universal adapter that I could borrow.”
Andrew
Ireland Ireland
“Great staff, clean and comfortable room. More dated than most but very clean. Breakfast was limited, but fresh. Overall, very happy with my stay and would certainly use again.”
Anonymous
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The property suited our needs very well. we were 3 motorcyclists on a road trip. We were looking somewhere at short notice that was clean and comfortable. This was it.”
Michael
Netherlands Netherlands
“The personnel was really friendly and helpful. The room was clean. The breakfast was excellent. We even got a free public transport pass to bring us everywhere in Essen and they gave us some great tips.”
Laura
Netherlands Netherlands
“In een goed bed geslapen, goed verzorgd ontbijt en op 10 minuten lopen van het centrum”
Alex
Netherlands Netherlands
“Hotel ziet er gedateerd uit maar is heel erg netjes van binnen en en echt prima zeker voor een korter verblijf van paar dagen. Ontbijt keurig en erg vriendelijke mensen! Makkelijk te bereiken en parkeren en je loopt zo de Altstad in.”
Tatiana
Netherlands Netherlands
“De hotel kamer was hartstikke schoon en groot. De badkamer en WC zijn van elkaar gescheiden. Wij keken uit naar druk kruispunt, maar de ramen waren zo goed geïsoleerd dat wij helemaal geen last van geluid hadden. Personeel is vriendelijk en praat...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

City Hotel Essen takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 23:30 and 07:00
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 7 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
3 - 6 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 20 per child, per night
7+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One child up to 6 years can sleep in the parents' bed free of charge.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform City Hotel Essen in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.