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5* Pure relaxation! Private cinema + hot tub
Welcome to our beautiful apartment! -Central location (Shopping center 800 meters, Aldi 900 meters, restaurants 600-900 meters, trade fair 7 km, Zeche Zollverein 5.8 km, city center 5.9 km) -Subway station 500 meters -Comfortable king-size bed -Sofa bed -70-inch Smart TV -Wi-Fi -Fully equipped kitchen -Complimentary coffee and tea products -Bed linens, bath towels, hand towels -Dining area -4 stadiums near the accommodation (Gelsenkirchen 11 km, Düsseldorf 37 km, Dortmund 39 km, Cologne 80 km)

Best feeling in the centre of Werden/own Entrance
Das neue Appartement (inkl. sep. Eingang) liegt im Herzen Essens schönstem Stadtteil: Werden. Es erwartet Dich: Eine große, stilvolle Wohnküche inkl. Esstisch und gemütlichem Sofa in einem sonnigen Wintergarten (Blick ins Grüne). Ein geräumiges Schlafzimmer mit großem Doppelbett und Einbauschrank. Ein heller Flur und ein stilvolles Badezimmer mit Regendusche/Sitz. Dazu: neues Parkett/Fliesen, WLAN, Bettwäsche, Handtücher, Espressomaschine u.m. Fussweg zu Cafés, Restaurants, Baldeneysee 2 min.

Small loft on Lake Baldeney
A special accommodation with a loft character. A loft designed with great attention to detail with a double bed and sofa bed for 3 - 4 people. A spacious bathroom with bath/shower. Open space with self-catering kitchen. Private outdoor area with table and garden couch. Despite a shared property with a historic house, complete independence and privacy. A perfect retreat on the edge of the forest for nature lovers. 8 min to Lake Baldeney. Public transport (5 min to the bus/14 min to the S-Bahn)

Top location - Top amenities
It is a beautiful apartment in the middle of the girls' quarter (Seitenstrasse). Restaurants, supermarkets, etc. are a few minutes' walk away. It doesn't get any more central than this. Local transport, highway and city center are also within easy reach. Free parking is available in front of the door. The apartment is perfectly equipped and nothing is missing. I live here most of the time myself and love my home. All things are of very high quality and should be treated well.

Cozy apartment for 2 guests in Essen Süd
Bright, 33 sqm apartment, consisting of a combined living room/bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and hallway. Fully equipped and with lots of extras. For example, walk-in shower, coffee maker, dishwasher, etc. In the living-sleeping area, there is a 200 × 140 bed for 2 people. The apartment is centrally located in Essen and is also very easy to reach by public transport. It is also located directly at the A52 highway entrance and is only 20 minutes from Düsseldorf Airport.

Quiet room in the south of Essen, cooking facilities
Quiet room with separate entrance, bathroom with shower, cooking facilities, microwave, kettle, TV and fridge in a well-kept residential area. For energy-saving reasons, it is NOT possible to bathe. Guests can use the washing machine and dryer. The entrance through the garden is steep and not suitable for people with walking difficulties. Shopping is within walking distance. Central places are accessible by public transport. There is a private small terrace.

Quiet guest room - private entrance, private bathroom
We rent our small guest room (... it is ONE room, even if Airbnb lists the living room and bedroom separately in the pictures) with private bathroom and entrance. The room has a bed 80 x 200 cm, which can be quickly widened to 160 x 200 cm. The room is "only" about 13 square meters (plus bathroom), but otherwise has everything you need for a short stay: a closet, 2 chairs, a table, fridge, the possibility to make coffee and tea... cups, plates, cutlery ...

Spacious 2-room apartment in quiet neighborhood
This modern two room apartment in Essen-Bergerhausen is located in a quiet neighborhood close to the Siepental park and only 15 minutes walking distance from the Ruhr river. Perfect for bicycle trips in nature. The next bus stop that takes you to the city center in roughly 10 minutes and to the Gruga in 25 min is just 4 minutes away. In this peaceful location you have everything you need, making this the perfect place for you to enjoy a relaxing holiday.

Attic apartment in the artists' quarter
Enjoy a stylish experience in this centrally located accommodation on Isenbergplatz. Renovated in 2021, this 42 sqm apartment on the top floor of a 1930s building sleeps 3 people in 1 room. It is modern and comfortably furnished and surrounded by numerous bars and restaurants of the local student and artist scene. Within a few minutes' walk you can reach the Rüttenscheider nightlife as well as the Philharmonic and Aalto Theater

Apartment in the countryside near the city
In our house in a small cul-de-sac (insofar as the address "Hauptstrasse" is misleading), we rent a closed 2-room apartment (sleeping/living area) on the first floor with a small kitchen and bathroom. The location is ideal for tourists, business people and trade fair visitors. Since 08/01/2025, the city of Essen has levied an accommodation tax of 5% and a maximum of €9 per night. This is included in the nightly rate.

Apartment in Bredeney
Welcome to our stylish apartment in Essen! Ideal for business travelers, it offers a central location. The fair is a 10-minute walk, and the Rü with supermarkets and restaurants is only 5 minutes away. Düsseldorf Old Town is just 25 minutes away by car. The apartment is equipped with a comfortable 140 cm bed, a cozy couch, a fully equipped kitchen, a desk and Wi-Fi – perfect for working or relaxing.

Cozy attic apartment
Enjoy a cozy experience at this centrally-located place in the heart of Essen. A variety of gastronomic offers are within walking distance. A supermarket with a large assortment is also close by. The apartment is centrally located between the main train station and Messe Essen. The transport connection (public transport, highway, e-scooter) is excellent and yet you are in a quiet residential area.
Popular amenities for Essen apartment rentals
Weekly apartment rentals

Spacious Apt at Limbecker Platz – Central & Cafés

Central modern city apartment

Apartment on the Kettwiger Bögel

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Apartment with balcony, good parking for long stay

NEW Life&Work at the University Hospital

Stilvolles Apartment Top-Lage

Stylish studio with balcony & workstation
Private apartment rentals

H-Apart-10 | Top-Level-Apartment

InnSaarn - Cozy living & flexible cancellation

Copper Loft - Rüttenscheid, trade fair, central

Beautiful old building apartment in Essen

New quiet apartment in Essen, with private entrance

Quiet south balcony near main train station

City apartment near Messe Essen / Long-term rental

Apartment 58. Good for 2
Apartment rentals with a hot tub

Briller Palais

Luxury Forest Retreat near Cologne | Sauna Hot Tub

Classic Wellnessoase Außen-Whirlpool & Sauna

SPA loft in a former power plant (Schallzentrale)

Bochum - Quiet and yet so close

McMaggie's Studio in a quiet location with a whirlpool

My happy place - Apartment mit Sauna & Whirlpool

Historic vintage suite with hot tub & sauna
When is the best time to visit Essen?
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| Avg. price | £61 | £66 | £63 | £57 | £58 | £62 | £64 | £60 | £65 | £72 | £64 | £65 |
| Avg. temp | 3°C | 3°C | 7°C | 10°C | 14°C | 17°C | 19°C | 19°C | 15°C | 11°C | 7°C | 4°C |
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1,300 of Essen holiday rentals include wifi access

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4.6 Average rating
Essen stays receive an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 from guests

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