Family Hotels in Essen

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Family Hotels in Essen

Top landmarks in Essen

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    Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

    You can browse the exhibits at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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    Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
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    Folkwang Museum

    You can browse the exhibits at Folkwang Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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    Folkwang Museum
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    Red Dot Design Museum

    You can study the exhibits at Red Dot Design Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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    Red Dot Design Museum
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    Ruhr Museum

    You can study the exhibits at Ruhr Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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    Ruhr Museum
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    Grugapark Botanical Garden

    Explore the great outdoors at Grugapark Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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    Grugapark Botanical Garden
  • Image for Aalto-Musiktheater

    Aalto-Musiktheater

    Enjoy a show at Aalto-Musiktheater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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    Aalto-Musiktheater

Find out more about Essen

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

    • Museums & Art Galleries
  • Folkwang Museum
  • Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site
  • Ruhr Museum

    • Sights & Landmarks
  • Colosseum Theater
  • Grugahalle
  • Red Dot Design Museum

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