Stadtkern
Essen
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Popular places to visit
Grillo-Theater
Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Old Synagogue
Old Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Philharmonie Essen
Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
International Christmas Market Essen
You can search for that perfect souvenir at International Christmas Market Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Limbecker Platz
During your visit to Essen, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Limbecker Platz. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Essen Cathedral
After visiting Essen Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.
Things to do
Oberhausen: HOUSE OF MAGIC - powered by Ehrlich Brothers
Private city rally around the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen
Private Sightseeing Flight above Dusseldorf
Top hotels in Stadtkern
Hotel Ambassador Essen
Small, cheap, and absolutely no issues.
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Good happy hoir
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Hotel is on a perfect location with easy access and loads of food/drink options around. Pros: Breakfast, location, spacious room Cons: Bartender (old tall man) from the hotel bar was extremely rude and shouting at guests once he couldn't handle couple of drink orders. Really shocking behavior and ...
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025
Moxy Essen City
Nice
Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Good overall experience
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
NH Essen
Nice room, clean and quiet hotel, convenient location for public transportation, and walkable to many dining options.
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Stadtkern
Stadtbezirke I
If you're spending time in Stadtbezirke I, check out sights like Philharmonie Essen or Folkwang Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn or Berliner Platz U-Bahn.
Ostviertel
Well-liked for its shopping and restaurants, you might stop by Philharmonie Essen and GOP Variety Theatre Essen while you're exploring Ostviertel and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Suedviertel
The bars and museums are just a few things visitors like about Suedviertel. Folkwang Museum and Aalto-Musiktheater are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Philharmonie U-Bahn or Bismarckplatz U-Bahn to get around the larger area.
Südostviertel
While there might not be top attractions in Südostviertel, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Philharmonie Essen and International Christmas Market Essen.
Westviertel
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in Westviertel. You might want to make time for a stop at Colosseum Theater or Limbecker Platz.
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 the city at Hobeisenbruecke U-Bahn or Holsterhauser Platz U-Bahn.
