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Explore 30 holiday rentals in Essen

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Essen holiday rentals start at $71 AUD per night before taxes and fees

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20 properties have a dedicated workspace

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30 of Essen holiday rentals include Wi-Fi access

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Guests love Kitchen, Wifi and Pool across Essen rentals

4.8 Average rating
Essen stays are highly rated by guests—averaging 4.8 out of 5!

Nearby attractions
Essen's top spots, include Baldeneysee, Museum Folkwang, and Sportpark am Hallo
Top-rated waterfront accommodation in Essen
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LöwenTAL Ruhr location in the east-south, historic & central
Old building apartment, 1.5 room, 55 sqm, plank floor in the Art Nouveau house Essen-Werden. Bed 1.60 for 2 people and pull-out sofa for 2 people in the same room. On the Ruhr, 200 m to the S-Bahn station and bus stop to Essen and Düsseldorf, Gruga and Volkwangmuseum can be reached in 10 minutes, the old town and Folkwang University of the Arts in 3 minutes on foot. Cycling and hiking to Lake Baldeney, Cafe/Restaurant Dolcinella next door, bicycle cellar available. Suitable for working commuters, trade fair visitors and vacationers and families.

Suite with kitchen, bathroom and roof terrace on Lake Phönix
This is a studio with two guest rooms, daylight bathroom, kitchen and dining area as well as a roof terrace with gas barbecue. The studio is in our house, you have your own privacy. More information on request. Fresh towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper as well as coffee capsules and etc. Fresh flowers, chocolate, mineral water and fruit are available to welcome you. It can accommodate up to a maximum of 3-4 people can be accommodated. 2 additional single beds are possible No parties.

Fantastic by the lake
Cozy holiday cottage with 4 double bedrooms for up to 8 people. Perfect retreat located directly by the 6-Lake Plateau. Reach the first bathing spot within a 2-minute walk. Tastefully decorated rooms, 2 terraces, fully equipped kitchen, ideal for nature lovers and active vacationers. Enjoy walks, water skiing, bike tours, high ropes courses, and much more. Explore the surrounding area with excellent transport connections and experience unforgettable moments in a particularly tranquil location.

central | coffee/tee | queen bed | 65"TV | Balcony
Welcome to my caringly & modernisticly furnished apartment in Gelsenkirchen in which up to 2 people can spend a comfortable stay. The location is very central in Gelsenkirchen, so you can reach your destinations in no time, including the Veltins Arena with public transport in under 30 min or the city center on foot in 5 min. Enjoy the stunning view over the Ruhr area or explore the adjacent park. If you arrive by car, parking in the nearby surroundings is free. I look forward to your visit!

The Duisburg houseboat Lore in the heart of the city
Our small 13 meter long houseboat Lore is located in the inner harbor of Duisburg, 3 minutes from the city center in one of the trendiest areas of the city: the inner harbour. The Lore has two spacious bedrooms, a roof terrace with lounge furniture, a small covered terrace, a living room with a direct view of the water, a kitchen and of course a bathroom with shower and toilet. The Lore is winter festival and can be booked 365 days a year. We have had three boats in the harbor since 2025.

Panoramic view of Lake Baldeney - Seaside apartment
Welcome to your waterfront retreat! The stylish, light-flooded apartment impresses with a fantastic view of Lake Baldeney and the surrounding nature. The location? Perfect! Directly in the local recreation area and on the Ruhr Valley cycle path – ideal for cycling tours, walks, hikes and water sports. Optimal access to public transport. Plus: A canoe rental and a first-class restaurant with lake views are right on the property. Pure relaxation awaits you here! ☀️

Luxury loft + hot tub + designer kitchen & bathroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Luxury loft Herdecke TOP Reviews⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoy a stylish ambience prepared with attention 💘 to detail, let your soul wander like a 👑 king. A unique experience awaits you in this centrally located luxury accommodation. Whether from the hot tub, kitchen or sleeping area, a TV is available everywhere with HD TV and Netflix, Magenta, Disney, Prime and YouTube. You want to surprise someone? No problem, we will help you make this day even more special.

🌸Chez Marguerite🌸 A small apartment with heart
Hospitality is very important to us! Our cozy and personal apartment is ideal for a short or longer stay in our diverse Mülheim and the surrounding area. Very good infrastructure due to the central location in the Ruhr area. Düsseldorf Airport and the trade fair city of Essen can be reached in 15/20 minutes! The Max Planck Institute is a 5-minute walk, as is the forest and the Ruhr! There are many excursion destinations for all ages!

Bright single Apartment 40sqm, fully furbished
single apartment, Düsseldorf-Kalkum, 40sqm, fully furbished QUOTE Apt. (Souterrain) with separate and contactless entrance, in total 40sqm, recently renovated, fully furnished (incl. washing machine and dish washer). parking in front of house (street) possible. Free and strong internet . By walking • next bus stop: 2min • next Subway Station (U79, Klemensplatz) 15min Area 40489, Düsseldorf-Kalkum (Kaiserswerth), near Rhine

Modern apartment in the ♡ of the Ruhr area by the lake
Just a minute's walk from Lake Phönix in a 100-year-old house in a traditional working-class neighborhood is our apartment "Trallafitti." It was recently renovated and is modernly furnished. The apartment offers everything to spend a few relaxing days. You will have a private bathroom and a small kitchenette. If you want to do something in the evening, the nearby Phönixsee offers a lot of restaurants and bars.

Homefy Studio Oldtown | Top Location| Rhine View
Welcome to the beautiful city of Düsseldorf and to my light-flooded studio with a view of the Maxkirche and the Rhine. It offers business travelers and tourists the perfect retreat, as well as a comfortable and temporary home. The apartment is located in the middle of the charming old town and offers you a range of shopping opportunities in the neighborhood due to its central location.

Apartment 58. Spacious and close to the Ruhr.
Our apartment is in the heart of Essen, within walking distance of the Ruhr. Enjoy nature with walks or bike tours along the river or explore the city's sights such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site Zollverein, Essen city center or Lake Baldeney. Shopping, restaurants and cafes are also easy to reach.
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Listed former farm -stay in two guest houses

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Landhaus Bechhausen

Monument-protected barn - living on 120sqm

The blue house just for you!

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House Regatta on the lake with wallbox, parking & garden

A guest on the Bergischer Weg
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Luxury apartment – 200 m to the fair (flower district)

Apartment on the Niederfeldsee

Rheinblick7 Apartment Neuss Düsseldorf

Apartment @ Baldeneysee with bedroom & sofa bed

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Beautiful whole apartment near Rhine/A40/A42

Quiet, high-quality 83 m² apartment.

Bright&Spacious Lower-Level Escape, garden&parking
When is the best time to visit Essen?
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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| Avg. price | $152 AUD | $150 AUD | $136 AUD | $138 AUD | $138 AUD | $160 AUD | $145 AUD | $146 AUD | $153 AUD | $158 AUD | $149 AUD | $155 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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- Cologne Cathedral
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- Düsseldorf Central Station
- Lanxess Arena
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- De Maasduinen National Park
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