Top Hostels in Essen
The Bunk Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The hostel is located merely a 10-minute walk from Stadtgarten Essen, while the nearby cultural attractions include Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, which is 4.7 km from.
The comfortable hostel is located within easy reach of International Christmas Market Essen in the Suedviertel district.
The Bunk Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The Bunk Hostel
The hostel is located merely a 10-minute walk from Stadtgarten Essen, while the nearby cultural attractions include Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, which is 4.7 km from.
The comfortable hostel is located within easy reach of International Christmas Market Essen in the Suedviertel district.
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Ruhrtropolis Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
Located in the Stadtkern district of Essen, the Essen hostel is about a 10-minute ride from the Grugapark Botanical Garden and in the vicinity of various shopping venues such as Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz Mall. The memorial center "Old Synagogue", a nearby place of worship, is 750 m from the hostel.
The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is around 15 minutes' drive from the accommodation.
Ruhrtropolis Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Leisure/ TV room
- Live entertainment
- Entertainment
- Bar/ Lounge area
Ruhrtropolis Hostel
Located in the Stadtkern district of Essen, the Essen hostel is about a 10-minute ride from the Grugapark Botanical Garden and in the vicinity of various shopping venues such as Einkaufszentrum Limbecker Platz Mall. The memorial center "Old Synagogue", a nearby place of worship, is 750 m from the hostel.
The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex is around 15 minutes' drive from the accommodation.
Hostel Wohnzimmer-Essen
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
This Essen hostel is in the Huttrop district of Essen, 2.6 km from Heisinger Ruhraue Nature Reserve.
The hostel boasts 50 rooms, all of which have a kitchenette, as well as views of the garden.
Hostel Wohnzimmer-Essen
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Entertainment
- Sun terrace
Hostel Wohnzimmer-Essen
This Essen hostel is in the Huttrop district of Essen, 2.6 km from Heisinger Ruhraue Nature Reserve.
The hostel boasts 50 rooms, all of which have a kitchenette, as well as views of the garden.
Pott Hostel - Essen Steele
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is about 10 minutes by car from Heisinger Ruhraue Nature Reserve.
The important historical sights include Burg Altendorf Castle, situated 2.6 km from this Essen hostel.
Pott Hostel - Essen Steele
- BBQ facilities
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Sun terrace
Pott Hostel - Essen Steele
Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the hostel is about 10 minutes by car from Heisinger Ruhraue Nature Reserve.
The important historical sights include Burg Altendorf Castle, situated 2.6 km from this Essen hostel.
Monteurzimmer Schoelerpad 24H Self Check In
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Skiing
This hostel is located in the Altendorf district, while entertainment venues in the vicinity include Stratmanns Theater Europahaus, which is 3.3 km away. St.-Fronleichnam-Kirche is in the vicinity of the comfortable hostel.
Guests can visit Legoland Discovery Center Oberhausen, an ideal spot for family time 15 minutes away by car.
Monteurzimmer Schoelerpad 24H Self Check In
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
- Free parking
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Skiing
Monteurzimmer Schoelerpad 24H Self Check In
This hostel is located in the Altendorf district, while entertainment venues in the vicinity include Stratmanns Theater Europahaus, which is 3.3 km away. St.-Fronleichnam-Kirche is in the vicinity of the comfortable hostel.
Guests can visit Legoland Discovery Center Oberhausen, an ideal spot for family time 15 minutes away by car.
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Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Live entertainment
The hostel is right in the centre of Cologne and just moments from the Cologne Synagogue. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Cologne hostel is just 0.8 km from the Hiroshima Nagasaki Park.
The Romanesque church "Basilica of the Holy Apostles", a prominent religious site, is within reach of the Cologne accommodation.
Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft
- Security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Welcome drink
- Heating
- Live entertainment
Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft
The hostel is right in the centre of Cologne and just moments from the Cologne Synagogue. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that the Cologne hostel is just 0.8 km from the Hiroshima Nagasaki Park.
The Romanesque church "Basilica of the Holy Apostles", a prominent religious site, is within reach of the Cologne accommodation.
Stories By Grimm'S
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
The Munster hostel is just 1.5 km from the Münster Castle and 350 metres from such cultural venues as the Dominican Church. Kanonengraben is only steps away from H.Ostel Muenster hostel, while the Museum for Paint Art is around 400 metres away.
This Munster property offers proximity to the Pablo Picasso Graphic Museum, located about 5 minutes' walk away.
Stories By Grimm'S
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
Stories By Grimm'S
The Munster hostel is just 1.5 km from the Münster Castle and 350 metres from such cultural venues as the Dominican Church. Kanonengraben is only steps away from H.Ostel Muenster hostel, while the Museum for Paint Art is around 400 metres away.
This Munster property offers proximity to the Pablo Picasso Graphic Museum, located about 5 minutes' walk away.
Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
This hostel is located in Ehrenfeld, known for the modern, shell-like Central Mosque and the Colonius telecommunications tower, which has sweeping city views, offering quick access to Cologne Central Mosque, located around 5 minutes' walk away. The Cologne hostel is situated 2.3 km from Domplatte.
The Cologne property is situated within a few blocks of Neptunbad.
Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel
This hostel is located in Ehrenfeld, known for the modern, shell-like Central Mosque and the Colonius telecommunications tower, which has sweeping city views, offering quick access to Cologne Central Mosque, located around 5 minutes' walk away. The Cologne hostel is situated 2.3 km from Domplatte.
The Cologne property is situated within a few blocks of Neptunbad.
Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Vending machines
The contemporary hostel is located 450 metres from St. Peter and merely 1.6 km from the City Museum. The hostel is within reach of the 240.5-metre-high concrete Rhine Telecommunications Tower.
Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In hostel boasts location just 8 minutes' walk from the Barnett Newman sculpture.
Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
- Heating
- Vending machines
Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In
The contemporary hostel is located 450 metres from St. Peter and merely 1.6 km from the City Museum. The hostel is within reach of the 240.5-metre-high concrete Rhine Telecommunications Tower.
Backpackers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In hostel boasts location just 8 minutes' walk from the Barnett Newman sculpture.
Station - Hostel For Backpackers
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Der Spiegel Gallery is located around 400 metres from the hostel and Botanical Gardens Flora is around 25 minutes' walk away.
Guests travelling for work will appreciate the location a mere 1.6 km from the prussian fortification Malakoffturm Tower.
Station - Hostel For Backpackers
- Picnic area/ Tables
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
Station - Hostel For Backpackers
Der Spiegel Gallery is located around 400 metres from the hostel and Botanical Gardens Flora is around 25 minutes' walk away.
Guests travelling for work will appreciate the location a mere 1.6 km from the prussian fortification Malakoffturm Tower.
404-Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
Hohenzollern Bridge is 3.4 km from the Cologne hostel, while St. Heinrich und Kunigund is a mere 8 minutes' stroll away.
404-Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Housekeeping
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Terrace
404-Hostel
Hohenzollern Bridge is 3.4 km from the Cologne hostel, while St. Heinrich und Kunigund is a mere 8 minutes' stroll away.
Djh Jugendgaestehaus Adolph Kolping
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 11.62 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
The large public Westfalenpark is located within 25 minutes' walk of the Dortmund hostel, and the municipal Steinwache Memorial and Museum is merely 1 km away.
Among the notable religious landmarks close by is St. Petri Ev. Stadtkirche Evangelical Church, situated a stone's throw from the hostel.
Djh Jugendgaestehaus Adolph Kolping
- BBQ facilities
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Car park
US$ 11.62 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- Billiard tables
- Terrace
Djh Jugendgaestehaus Adolph Kolping
The large public Westfalenpark is located within 25 minutes' walk of the Dortmund hostel, and the municipal Steinwache Memorial and Museum is merely 1 km away.
Among the notable religious landmarks close by is St. Petri Ev. Stadtkirche Evangelical Church, situated a stone's throw from the hostel.
Sleep Station Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Found 15 minutes' walk from the Gothic hall Uberwasserkirche Church, the charming hostel is only 0.7 km from worship locations like St Lambert's Gothic Church. Historical sites in the area include Prince-Bishops' Palace in Munster, situated nearly a 5-minute ride away.
Sleep hostel offers access to the City Museum of Münster, which is merely 350 metres away.
Sleep Station Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
Sleep Station Hostel
Found 15 minutes' walk from the Gothic hall Uberwasserkirche Church, the charming hostel is only 0.7 km from worship locations like St Lambert's Gothic Church. Historical sites in the area include Prince-Bishops' Palace in Munster, situated nearly a 5-minute ride away.
Sleep hostel offers access to the City Museum of Münster, which is merely 350 metres away.
Jugendherberge City-Hostel Koeln-Riehl
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
The youth hostel is located in the the shopping district of Cologne, gives access to such shopping venues as the indoor Koln Arcaden Mall, which is 3 km away.
Among the notable religious landmarks close by is the reliquary tomb "Shrine of the Three Kings", situated about 10 minutes by car from this hostel.
Jugendherberge City-Hostel Koeln-Riehl
- Restaurant
- Free parking
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Sun terrace
Jugendherberge City-Hostel Koeln-Riehl
The youth hostel is located in the the shopping district of Cologne, gives access to such shopping venues as the indoor Koln Arcaden Mall, which is 3 km away.
Among the notable religious landmarks close by is the reliquary tomb "Shrine of the Three Kings", situated about 10 minutes by car from this hostel.
Jugendherberge Koeln-Deutz
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 19.75 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Table tennis
Alt St. Heribert Monastery is located within a 400-metre distance of the youth hostel, while natural sites, such as Botanical Gardens Flora are 2.4 km away.
This hostel is located just a few steps from KolnTriangle Skyscraper.
Jugendherberge Koeln-Deutz
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 19.75 per day
- 24-hour reception
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Table tennis
Jugendherberge Koeln-Deutz
Alt St. Heribert Monastery is located within a 400-metre distance of the youth hostel, while natural sites, such as Botanical Gardens Flora are 2.4 km away.
This hostel is located just a few steps from KolnTriangle Skyscraper.
Blk Hostel
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Car park
US$ 15.10 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
The comfortable hostel is situated 4.8 km from the free Wildpark Grafenberger Wald and 2.2 km from the 240.5 - metre - high concrete Rhine Telecommunications Tower, catering to the needs of business guests. Blk hostel is located 20 minutes' stroll from NRW-Forum Dusseldorf Rhine-Ruhr-Region.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Festwiese Relaxed Riverside Park, which is 2.7 km away.
Blk Hostel
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Car park
US$ 15.10 per day
- Express check-in/ -out
- Flat-screen TV
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Heating
- Soundproofed rooms
Blk Hostel
The comfortable hostel is situated 4.8 km from the free Wildpark Grafenberger Wald and 2.2 km from the 240.5 - metre - high concrete Rhine Telecommunications Tower, catering to the needs of business guests. Blk hostel is located 20 minutes' stroll from NRW-Forum Dusseldorf Rhine-Ruhr-Region.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to Festwiese Relaxed Riverside Park, which is 2.7 km away.
Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark
- Free parking
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
This youth hostel is located only 350 metres from Landscape Park and 4.3 km from Duisburg Inner Harbour. Parkplatz am Haupteingang is not far from the accommodation.
The comfortable Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark hostel boasts location a mere 5 minutes on foot from the public Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord.
Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark
- Free parking
- Luggage storage
- Heating
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Terrace
Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark
This youth hostel is located only 350 metres from Landscape Park and 4.3 km from Duisburg Inner Harbour. Parkplatz am Haupteingang is not far from the accommodation.
The comfortable Jugendherberge Duisburg Landschaftspark hostel boasts location a mere 5 minutes on foot from the public Landschaftspark Duisburg-Nord.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Essen, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| The Bunk Hostel |
8.0 / 10 (1056 Reviews) |
From 27$ | |
| Ruhrtropolis Hostel |
7.1 / 10 (715 Reviews) |
From 20$ | |
| Hostel Wohnzimmer-Essen |
7.2 / 10 (933 Reviews) |
From 25$ | |
| Pott Hostel - Essen Steele |
8.4 / 10 (83 Reviews) |
From 64$ | |
| Monteurzimmer Schoelerpad 24H Self Check In |
5.3 / 10 (22 Reviews) |
From 37$ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which hostels in Essen are best located near the city center?
Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft and Blk Hostel are centrally located. They offer easy access to Essen's main attractions like the Aalto Theatre and the Grugahalle.
Walk to the city center in under 15 minutes by taking Altendorfer Strasse, which has many shops and cafes on the way.
Where can I find affordable hostels in Essen with breakfast included?
The Ruhrtropolis Hostel and the Pott Hostel - Essen Steele offer budget rates with breakfast options. This is ideal for a solid start to your day without extra costs.
Choose the breakfast option when booking; it's typically under €5, making mornings less stressful.
Which hostels in Essen are near the train station for easy travel?
Station - Hostel For Backpackers and H.Ostel Muenster are conveniently located near the train station. They allow easy travel to nearby cities and attractions.
Buy a special day ticket for public transport at the station; it costs around €9 and allows unlimited travel for the day.
Which hostels are best for backpackers visiting Essen?
Weltempfaenger Backpacker Hostel and Backpakers Duesseldorf - Self Check-In cater specifically to backpackers. They offer communal spaces for socializing and meet fellow travelers.
Join the hostel's social events in the evenings to connect with other guests and share travel tips.
What are some family-friendly hostels in Essen?
Hostel Wohnzimmer-Essen and Djh Jugendgaestehaus Adolph Kolping are great options for families. They provide family rooms and nearby parks for kids to play.
Check for family room deals; they often come with discounts and additional space for your comfort.
Are there hostels in Essen with parking facilities?
Monteurzimmer Schoelerpad and the Bunk Hostel offer on-site parking. This is handy for those traveling by car throughout their stay.
Book parking in advance to secure a spot, especially during weekends when demand increases.
Which hostels have unique themes or designs in Essen?
404-Hostel and Hostel Die Wohngemeinschaft feature creative and quirky designs. They stand out for their artistic atmosphere and social vibes.
Explore the communal areas; they often showcase local art and are fun places to relax and meet others.
What unique cultural experiences can I enjoy while staying in Essen?
Essen is home to the Folkwang Museum, known for its art collections. You can also immerse in the culture at the Philharmonie, which hosts various concerts.
Visit during First Friday of the month; many museums offer free entry in the evening, making it perfect for art lovers.
How can I enjoy local food while staying in Essen?
Try local dishes at eateries like Cafe Blum and Pfefferkorn. They offer traditional German meals that reflect Essen's culinary heritage.
Visit these restaurants during lunchtime for daily specials; they often have affordable set menus under €10.
How can I get around Essen efficiently during my visit?
Essen's public transport system includes trams and buses that connect major areas. Purchasing a day pass allows unlimited rides within the city.
Get the ruhrgebiet ticket; it covers multiple cities for €8.80, making it ideal for exploring nearby destinations.
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