What is Essen Like for Family-Friendly Vacations?
If you've been trying to find the ideal family-friendly vacation destination, you may want to consider Essen. Here you'll find an intriguing array of family activities sure to appeal to both children and adults alike. From the theater scene to the shopping, Essen has lots of things to see and do that everyone will enjoy. Spend a day checking out attractions like Colosseum Theater, Folkwang Museum and Grugahalle. When you're ready to relax after a day of sightseeing with the family, Essen has a variety of places to stay, such as family hotels with pools and hotels with family suites. No matter what you're looking for, Essen offers different types of accommodations for families so you can take your pick.
What Are Some of the Best Hotels in Essen?
Top hotel picks in and around Essen:
Select Hotel Handelshof Essen
Upscale hotel in city center- Free WiFi • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Central location
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
Upscale hotel in city center in Stadtbezirke I- Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Spacious rooms
Moxy Essen City
3.5-star hotel- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Fitness center • Bar • 24-hour front desk
Flowers Hotel Essen
City-center hotel- Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • 24-hour front desk
GHOTEL hotel & living Essen
City-center hotel within easy reach of Messe Essen- Free WiFi • Bar • 24-hour front desk • Central location
What Should I See and Do with Kids in Essen?
You’ll discover that Essen and the surrounding area offers many interesting things to do while you're visiting the area with the family. Here are some recommendations to make your stay both educational and memorable:
- Parks
- Grugapark Botanical Garden
- Stadtgarten
- Folkwang Museum
- Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
- Ruhr Museum
- Colosseum Theater
- Grugahalle
- Red Dot Design Museum
Museums & Art Galleries
Sights & Landmarks