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City Hotel Essen

3.0 star property
Hotel in Essen with free parking

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Exterior
Reception hall
Lobby
Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
City Hotel Essen in Stadtbezirke I offers a practical base with thoughtful amenities. Guests appreciate the dry cleaning, laundry services, and lobby TV area. Free WiFi and convenient luggage storage make it a smart choice for efficient travelers.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Room options

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Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed OR 3 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Viehofer Platz 5, Essen, NW, 45127

What's nearby

  • University of Duisburg-Essen - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Philharmonie Essen - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Grugahalle - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Messe Essen - 7 min drive - 3.5 miles

Getting around

  • Berliner Platz U-Bahn - 8 min walk
  • Essen Central Station - 15 min walk
  • Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Nord - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Rosso - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pluto Sauna - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arabesk - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Don't Panic - ‬2 min walk

About this property

City Hotel Essen

Hotel near Messe Essen
City Hotel Essen provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • A TV in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at City Hotel Essen boast thoughtful touches such as laptop-friendly workspaces and separate sitting areas, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate sitting areas, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 30
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 30

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your passport after booking

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 10 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 9.63 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 per person
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 30 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 3 stars.

Property is also known as

City Hotel Essen
City Hotel Essen Hotel
City Hotel Essen Essen
City Hotel Essen Hotel Essen

Frequently asked questions

Is City Hotel Essen pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at City Hotel Essen?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at City Hotel Essen?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Early check-in is available for a fee of EUR 30 (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at City Hotel Essen?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for EUR 30 (subject to availability).

Where is City Hotel Essen located?

Located in Stadtkern, this hotel is steps from University of Duisburg-Essen and GOP Variety Theatre Essen. Limbecker Platz and Essen Cathedral are also within 10 minutes. Berliner Platz U-Bahn is 8 minutes by foot and Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn is 12 minutes.

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