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Explore 1,340 holiday rentals in Essen

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Essen holiday rentals start at $14 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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Family-friendly holiday rentals
450 properties offer extra space and kid-friendly amenities

Pet-friendly accommodation
Find 260 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
720 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wi-Fi availability
1,300 of Essen holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

Popular amenities for guests
Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Essen rentals

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

Nearby attractions
Essen's top spots, include Baldeneysee, Museum Folkwang, and Sportpark am Hallo
Top-rated apartment rentals in Essen
Guests agree: These apartments are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

Small loft on Lake Baldeney
A unique loft-style accommodation. A loft designed with great attention to detail, featuring a double bed and sofa bed for 3–4 people. A spacious bathroom with a bathtub/shower. Open-plan space with self-catering kitchen. Private outdoor area with table and garden couch. Despite sharing a property with a historic house, you have complete independence and privacy. For nature lovers, this is a perfect retreat on the edge of the forest. 8 minutes to Lake Baldeney. Public transport (5 mins to the bus / 14 mins to the S-Bahn)

Science meets Hereos @CordisSky
The absolute highlight, in addition to the quiet and central location, is our stylish furnishings, which are themed around the scientists and heroes of the city of Essen. In this apartment, which we have renovated to a high standard, you can expect a unique experience about the hidden heroes of the city with 2 beds and space for 4 people. No matter whether you are in the city on business or exploring Essen as a tourist - our apartment offers the perfect starting point for all your activities!

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.

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.

Apartment Alfred
Willkommen in deiner stilvollen, gemütlichen Wohnung im Herzen von Rüttenscheid! Top Lage - nur eine Minute zu Fuß zur beliebten "Rü" mit ihren vielen Cafés, Bars und Restaurants. Auch die Messe Essen, das Klinikum und der Hauptbahnhof sind schnell erreicht (ca. 1,5km entfernt). Die Wohnung ist voll ausgestattet: ein bequemes Kingsize Bett, einen eigenen Netflix-Account, ein großzügiges Wohnzimmer mit Essbereich und einen Balkon mit Blick in den Garten. Perfekt zum Entspannen!

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.

Beautiful bright 50 sqm suite with large kitchen
Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. There are 1.5 rooms including a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom with a bathtub and shower. The apartment is on the 2nd floor in a quiet cul-de-sac street that leads to an allotment garden. There are 2 queen size beds in the size 1.60 m x 2.00 m available. Shopping and public transport connections are within 5 minutes' walking distance.

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.

Luxurious first floor apartment near the fair
Whether as a vacation home for the family trip or for trade fair guests, you will be invited to stay in a fantastic 110 sqm apartment. Enjoy the special interior: fine materials for high standards. The high-quality furnishings have been carefully selected to guarantee your well-being. The dining area and kitchen are open-plan and seamlessly connect to the light-flooded living area.
Popular amenities for Essen apartment rentals
Weekly apartment rentals

PrimeTimeSuites | Near the trade fair & central station

Spacious Apt at Limbecker Platz, cafés & transit

Beautiful old building apartment in Essen

Quiet and comfort - best location in the studio apartment

Alpha Apartments: Attic Studio - Style & Elegance, 2br

Apartment with balcony, good parking for long stay

Excellence Deluxe Suite, Messe, Center, Netflix+

London -up to 3 Pers. - Netflix WLAN
Private apartment rentals

Copper Loft - Rüttenscheid, trade fair, central

Central | 5 people | Parking

Fairytale apartment "Ponystall"

Schmidt's guest apartment

Quiet south balcony near main train station

Modern, completely renovated, central city center

Lunas Appartements App Montreal

Helbings Apartments | Maisonette Essen Hbf
Apartment rentals with a hot tub

Canoe Welcome

Briller Palais

Classic Wellnessoase Außen-Whirlpool & Sauna

SPA loft in a former power plant (Schallzentrale)

5* Pure relaxation! Private cinema + hot tub

Bochum - Quiet and yet so close

McMaggie's Studio in a quiet location with a whirlpool

Lovely apartment with hot tub
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| Avg. price | $114 AUD | $123 AUD | $117 AUD | $107 AUD | $109 AUD | $116 AUD | $120 AUD | $113 AUD | $121 AUD | $134 AUD | $120 AUD | $121 AUD |
| 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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