Steeped in art and history, Essen is a city in western Germany renowned for its classic tradition of coal mining and steel production. The city also features art museums, churches, botanical gardens, theatres, classic castles, and more! What is a better way to experience their culture, than to stay in a local homestay? We all know Airbnb offers ample amenities to make their guests feel at home, such as a kitchenette, dining area, multiple bedrooms for large families/groups, patio, etc. The city houses luxurious home rentals for its tourists, out of which the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Essen are listed below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Lovely home from a relaxing stay (from USD 94)
This apartment in Essen offers you all the modern comforts such as a smart TV, a fully functional kitchen, dining area with dining table, a complete bathroom, locker, and complimentary Wi-Fi. The kitchenette is equipped with an oven, toaster, stove, necessary utensils, and refrigerator. It is ideally situated in this town of Germany and is in close proximity to the Essen city centre accessible via public transport. Here you will find a direct connection to the main stations of Limbecker-Platz and Essen. Guess what, the fair Essen can be reached within 15 minutes. This is a complete space for those looking for a homely stay in Essen.
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very clean and decorated with nice detailsRead more reviewsHost:
christina is a very nice host and she were very helpful with during all our stay
2. Perfect accommodation with a patio (from USD 46)
Flooded with ample daylight, this city apartment offers a fresh vibe and stylish stay. Be it your business trip, a city tour, or a family vacation in Essen, this vibrant house offers perfect urban accommodation. It can accommodate up to three guests in its large bedroom. Here you will find a wide range of upscale facilities such as a smart TV, work desk, couch, kitchen, free Wi-Fi, and a patio. An outdoor patio is a place where you can enjoy your evening drinks. The cherry on the cake is the complimentary Netflix and Amazon Prime access.
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everything was very cleanthe apartment is very clean modern and stylishvery clean space with all amenities neededkatharina and marcel's appartment is spacious clean and perfect for a vacation with little childrenHost:
great hosts and a great apartmenti've asked for a save childbed and they were so kind to arrange this for usamazing hosts extremely proffesional our stay was much better than expectedcommunication with hosts was perfectRead more reviewsLocation:
and i am satisfied with it everything is convenient and it is close to the station
3. Modest stay with a simplistic decor
Imagine a spacious and cosy house waiting for you with a range of facilities. It is located centrally in Essen; Essen City Centre and the central station are situated within 15 minutes from this house. It is a modern house equipped with a TV, washing machine, plush bedding, and a dining area. The kitchen has everything you need to cook during your stay. Whether for a week or a few months, this can be your ideal abode in this quaint town.
Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
3.63 km (2.3 mi) from UNESCO-Welterbe ZollvereinAccommodates: 3
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clean and with great facilitiesmaksym's place is very comfortable clean and warmit was really clean and cosy and the flat had everything i neededflat was sparkling clean bright and cosywell-equipped home with everything you needed very clean and beautifully furnishedHost:
amazing and maksym is a super hostdefinitely do recommend max and his place friendly and very helpfulhost is great and he even gave me a lift to the train station at 5 in the morningRead more reviewsLocation:
place is good spacious well equipped and in a great location near down townwe could park the car nearby and for freesuper location very clean good value for the moneynear the central station and very clean
4. Best bet for a budget stay (from USD 35)
A home with budget awaits you at Essen. It doesn’t just save a few pounds but also offer a cosy accommodation. It is an ultra-luxurious apartment furnished with modern facilities such as a spacious couch facing the TV, a dining area that invites you to have meals with your fellow travellers, and a fully fitted bedroom that offers you the utmost comfort. The in-house kitchen is fully equipped and also has a coffee machine. Not just this, there is a high-speed WLAN hotspot available for you.
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the apartment is beautifully designed and furnished with all the amenities that you could ever needthe extractor fan above the stove does not work and did not for the duration i was therethe check in is easy and you have some food shops in the area around the apartmentCleanliness:
it's clean comfortable and looks greatRead more reviewsLocation:
great location beautiful place to stay and great communication with the host
5. Gorgeous abode for a family (from USD 33)
This ravishing apartment has a calm and composed ambience. It is located close to Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and is easily approachable to the city centre by car and/or public transport. The apartment has the capacity to accommodate four guests. Two persons can use the bedroom, whereas the couch-cum-bed in the living room is enough for two more guests. Its bathroom and kitchen are fully equipped with all the essential items you may require. You need not park your car far away as there is a private parking space right in front of the house.
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location is great for the large industrial museum which you can see from the window of the roomfriendly host clean apartment with wifi and coffee and a great location if you're planning on visiting the zollvereini have had a pleasant stay at the francesco and michela apartmentCleanliness:
always clean organized and quietis very clean and comfortablethe apartment was clean and calmthe apartment was very clean and very comfortablefrancesco's place was beautiful super clean and stylishHost:
francesco was a fantastic hostfrancesco is a perfect hostfrancesco is a really friendly hostthe hosts are very friendly and welcominghis entire family was very helpful and made sure we were comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
the perfect place right near where i needed to beclose to food parking available quiet and great spot while you're in essenmy stay at francesco's place was more than excellent
6. A flat in the central area of the city
This conveniently located apartment is spacious enough to accommodate up to four guests. Lighting is kept really warm and bright to exude a cosy vibe. You can use the cushy couch, TV, fully equipped kitchen, the bedroom with a king-size bed, and a living area. The in-house bathroom comes with a bathtub and other necessities. It is not very far from the university. Limbecker Platz and the main station are around 3 km (1.9 mi) from here.
Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
5.87 km (3.7 mi) from UNESCO-Welterbe ZollvereinSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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nice and clean appartment with a lot of spacesafe well equipped and clean apartmentvery clean and roomy apartment with bright designeasy access nice and clean and good communication with the hostthe apartment is fully equipped and very cleanHost:
also our guest was very responsive to our questionsdefinitely would come back here again awesome and friendly host nice and cozy apartmentandrej was very responsivethis place is so clean and spacious the hosts are wonderful peopleRead more reviewsLocation:
located close to train station easy to findclose to tram station so in a good place to move around the city (10minutes from berliner platz)it's close to essen central station and limbecker platz most importantlyalso location is pretty quiet so your sleep will be perfectthe location is okay generally the place is much more worth the price
7. Stylish business apartment with plush arrangements (from USD 73)
Its location in the close vicinity of the University of Duisburg-Essen, the trade fair, the city centre, and the train station, makes this apartment a perfect choice. It is also in proximity to supermarkets, and restaurants that serving lip-smacking food. The hosts of this apartment, Falk & Niklas, make sure that you receive refreshments on your arrival, such as coffee, milk, cereals, spaghetti with tomato sauce, etc. Self-check-in is accessible with a key safe. This apartment also features a king-sized bed, a wardrobe, a flat-screen with access to Netflix and Amazon Prime, a laptop-friendly workspace, free Wi-Fi, and a bar table. It’s also equipped with a modern sofa, two lounge chairs, and room darkening shades for some privacy and relaxation.
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a very nice room with good viewa very stylish apartment with a number of thoughtful little touches - not least the pasta and breakfastwe just found a great apartment like a luxury hotel for not that much moneyCleanliness:
very clean and niceclean spacious and well equippedapartment very clean beautiful and confortableclean beautiful apartment with everything you needvery clean apartment nice locationHost:
the hosts were very responsive and helpfulthank you very much for hostingvery nice apartment and great location the communication with the host was very easy and fastvery clean und claire the owner was very friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing host good location near to the uni and to city center and trams modern room and cleanvery good location sparkling clean apartament have all what you needtotally recommend the placeamazing place to stay in really amazing guys definitely gonna to it again
8. Attractive residence for a couple
This apartment has everything you may need on a holiday, right from a flat-screen television, a central heater, bathroom essentials, coffee maker, refrigerator, and dishes and silverware. It has a private entrance and is situated close to the city centre and all the major sites of the city, including Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and the Folkwang Museum. The apartment also features a smoke alarm, a queen bed in the bedroom, a desk for your laptop and a chair to make you comfortable enough to sit and work on. They also provide you with constant access to WiFi. Its spacious kitchen, stove, utensils, and spices allow you to cook your meals the way you want.
Essen, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
3.12 km (2.0 mi) from UNESCO-Welterbe ZollvereinAccommodates: 2
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everything is perfect: very clean nicely decorated and quite placevery nice and clean apartment with great locationher house was very well maintained with all you need and very cleanthis is an amazing apartment; spacious thoughtful and clean with everything that you might need and moreelke is a really friendly host the apartment was clean and cozyRead more reviewsLocation:
easy and nearby metro station and lot moreeverything was great elke welcomed us warmly great locationwe were pleased the metro station is so close you can easily get to everywhere in essenwe'd recommend the italian restaurant two minutes walk from the apartment for tasty pizzaa lovely place which we enjoyed a lot
9. Awesome home with a fabulous view
This 2019 construction is only 6 minutes away by car from the renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site Zeche Zollverein. It has a hassle-free self-check-in process and two bedrooms with five beds that can accommodate five guests. Its crystal clean bedrooms are comfortably large, each occupying two single beds with bedside table and drawers. The living room features a large comfy sofa bed, a television, and a coffee table. Marvel at the sensational view of a part of the Ruhr area. Meanwhile, prepare a meal in its fully equipped kitchen and enjoy dining on its extendable dining table. A free internet facility is available too. However, in the absence of an elevator, you have to be fit enough to access the flight of stairs to reach the apartment.
2.22 km (1.4 mi) from UNESCO-Welterbe ZollvereinAccommodates: 4
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very clean place and great view good quality beds and very comfortable couchbeds were very comfortablethe apartment was an easy drive into essen and to various local attractions and there were supermarkets nearbyCleanliness:
nice apartment all necessities available very clean fast and accurate communicationgood clean apartment very close to touristic hotspotsRead more reviewsHost:
the owners are very friendly and if you need anything they are there to helpflorian was an excellent host responding very quickly to messages and on hand for a very friendly check-in
Plan an enjoyable holiday
There are a number of apartments in Essen that offer different amenities, each suited to different kinds of requirement. Based on your travel group and itinerary, choose the best space that will allow you more access and heightened comfort.
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