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Other travellers loved these 5-star hotels in Essen

Rated by travellers as the best in the city, these stays are all full marks for cleanliness, customer service and location.
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
7.98 miles from city centre
£736
Per night
Schlosshotel Hugenpoet
7.98 miles from city centre
£736
Per night
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Find a 5-star Essen hotel in the heart of the action

Beat the queues at the top Essen attractions by staying close to them.

Folkwang University of the Arts

Red Dot Design Museum

Aalto Theatre

Folkwang University of the Arts

Red Dot Design Museum

Aalto Theatre

5-star hotels in Essen: FAQs

In Essen, the expected average temperature in September is 16°C. The warmest month is typically July, which averages 23°C. The coolest month is January, with temperatures averaging 2°C. The rainiest month is January, and the driest month is March.

You can always cancel or amend your hotel reservation if you need to, but look out for hotels in Essen with free cancellation or flexible booking options if you want to protect your money. Some hotels allow you to cancel and get your money back if your plans change.

The nearest airport to Essen is Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), which is 16.7 miles from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Dortmund Airport, which is 25.8 miles from the city centre.
Weeze Airport, which is 38.3 miles from the city centre.
Cologne Airport, which is 41.6 miles from the city centre.
Munster Osnabruck Airport, which is 54.7 miles from the city centre.
The average price of a hotel in September is £123 per night, which is around 10% higher than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Hotel Bredeney and Villa Vibes - Luxus & Pool.
If you're planning a trip with the whole family, the best rated hotels for you near Essen are Hotel Das Lola, Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen and Hotel Stay.

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