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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 August is 18°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 December, and the driest month is April.

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.

Of course - the cheapest hotel deal we found within the next seven days is $51 per night. If you need somewhere in the next 24 hours, we've found you somewhere to stay for $58 per night.
The average price of a hotel during the week is $172 per night, and the average price on weekends is $173. Overall, it looks like the cheapest day to stay in Essen could be Tuesday.
The nearest airport to Essen is Dusseldorf International Airport (DUS), which is 26.9km from the city centre.

Other airports include:

Dortmund Airport, which is 41.5km from the city centre.
Weeze Airport, which is 61.7km from the city centre.
Cologne Airport, which is 66.9km from the city centre.
Munster Osnabruck Airport, which is 88.0km from the city centre.
We crunched some numbers on our calendar and found that Tuesday is the cheapest day to stay in Essen. And the most expensive day seems to be Monday
The average price of a 3-star hotel in Essen is currently around $120 per night. And the cheapest 3-star hotel we found is $51 per night.
The average price of a 4-star hotel in Essen is currently around $136 per night. And the cheapest 4-star hotel we found is $66 per night.
The average price of a 5-star hotel in Essen is currently around $416 per night. And the cheapest 5-star hotel we found is $236 per night.
The cheapest month to stay in a hotel in Essen is August, with an average price of $99 per night. The most expensive month is May, when the average room rate can rise to $439 per night. These average prices are based on all the hotels we found – from hostels through to fancy 5-star hotels.
The average price of a hotel in August is $99 per night, which is around 81% lower than the rest of the year.
Get your morning laps in at Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf and Hotel Bredeney.

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