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Ideally located in the Suedviertel district of Essen, The Bunk Hostel is located 200 metres from Aalto Theatre, less than 1 km from Grillo Theatre and a 4-minute walk from Philharmonic House Essen. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Essen Central Station.

great location, clean, friendly staff

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8.1
Very good
853 reviews
Price from
US$28
per night

Ruhrtropolis Hostel is conveniently set in the centre of Essen, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This property is located a short distance from attractions such as Essen Cathedral, Colosseum Theater, and University of Duisburg-Essen. Old Synagogue Essen is 800 metres away and Grillo Theatre is 800 metres from the hostel.

Neat and clean! Highly recommend!

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7.6
Good
735 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Hostel WohnZimmer-Essen has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Essen. Located around 1.8 km from Old Synagogue Essen, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.8 km away from Essen Central Station. The accommodation offers nightclub and a shared kitchen.

It was very clean both the rooms and the bathrooms, it was very easy to access, fast check-in, nice staff, great location (with supermarkets and restaurants just across the street, transportation routes). The rooms or at least the one I stayed in, had an iron, hairdryer and a little space that could be used as a kitchen (without oven).

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8.1
Very good
936 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

Attractively set in the Altendorf district of Essen, Hostel am Niederfeldsee is situated 2.4 km from Colosseum Theater, 2.4 km from University of Duisburg-Essen and 2.9 km from The Unperfecthouse. The property is around 2.9 km from Limbecker Platz, 3.2 km from GOP Variety Theatre Essen and 3.4 km from Grillo Theatre. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

The rooms are very clean including the small shared kitchen and the shared bathroom. The lake near the hostel is a good place for a walk.

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8.3
Very good
271 reviews
Price from
US$53
per night

Situated in Essen, 2.6 km from Railway Museum Bochum, Pott Hostel - Zimmervermietung features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a terrace and barbecue facilities. The property is around 5.6 km from Kunsthaus Essen, 7.5 km from Old Synagogue Essen and 7.6 km from Stoppenberg Collegiate Church. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$60
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Hostels that guests love in Essen

  • Avg. price/night: US$148.16
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 853 reviews
    The best stay ever,everything was clean, comfortable and perfect.. the hostel is close to the central station.. the staff is incredible friendly and helpful… I feel like my home.. I will choose it again absolutely… thanks for everything
    Therese
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$67.12
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 936 reviews
    I want money back I didn't go to hostel he didn't let me in
    A
    Asem
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$148.16
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 853 reviews
    The bedroom is very nice. There is a huge kitchen super confortable for all the hostel's guests. Also the common spaces are good and clean. The location is perfect because is close to the central station and to the Ubahn but also 10 min walk to the center. I stayed for 5 nights to visit other close cities, I recommend for short and long stays.
    Nicole
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$69.29
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 735 reviews
    The staff were enthusiastic and really helpful. Good lounge and vivid vibe in the hostel. Worth staying for travellers.
    Bolin
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$67.12
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 936 reviews
    Everything was so clean and well put together. The bathroom was exceptional for being a hostel. The rooms were fresh and bright. The kitchen was well-equipped and very nice.
    Nathalie
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$70.37
    5.9
    Scored 5.9
    Above average
    Rated okay
     · 1,401 reviews
    It was more like a hostel rather than a hotel or we can say it was a 2-star or 3-star hotel. You should not expect the services that you usually are getting in 4 or 5-star hotels. The breakfast was simple but fair and sufficient.
    Gagik
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$148.16
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 853 reviews
    Reception man was very friendly.staff was very kind.Hostel was very clean specially toilet and bathroom .near the central station (hauptbanhof)
    mehdi
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$67.12
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 936 reviews
    Everything. Beginning with the staff, both workers here were exceptional, kind, helpful, really good people. The rooms were very comfortable and clean, also the toilets, I've met some people there that i will take for life, really. The shower was good, the bar, the garden, the kitchen, all the facilities. The price was really honest for what you get, for the time that i was staying there it felt like home. If i ever have to come back around the region of Düsseldorf I'm pretty sure that I'm coming to this hostel.
    Leonardo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$69.29
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 735 reviews
    Good value hostel in a central location. At this moment was a bit quiet, but its bar seems to have a good atmosphere at other moments of the year.
    Arlobe
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: US$69.29
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 735 reviews
    A very pleasant stay in a quiet and clean hostel. Easy check in and check out. Friendly staff. Perfect for a budget stay at Essen
    Prasiddha
    Solo traveller