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Explore 1,340 holiday rentals in Essen

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Essen holiday rentals start at $17 NZD 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.

Best feeling in the centre of Werden/own Entrance
The new apartment (including separate entrance) is in the heart of Essen's most beautiful district: Werden. It awaits you: A large, stylish kitchen-living room incl. dining table and cozy sofa in a sunny conservatory (view of the countryside). A spacious bedroom with a large double bed and built-in closet. A bright hallway and a stylish bathroom with rain shower/seat. In addition: new parquet/tiles, Wi-Fi, bed linens, towels, espresso machine and more. Walking distance to cafes, restaurants, Lake Baldeney 2 min.

5* Pure relaxation! Private cinema + hot tub
Welcome to our beautiful apartment! -Central location (Shopping center 800 meters, Aldi 900 meters, restaurants 600-900 meters, trade fair 7 km, Zeche Zollverein 5.8 km, city center 5.9 km) -Subway station 500 meters -Comfortable king-size bed -Sofa bed -70-inch Smart TV -Wi-Fi -Fully equipped kitchen -Complimentary coffee and tea products -Bed linens, bath towels, hand towels -Dining area -4 stadiums near the accommodation (Gelsenkirchen 11 km, Düsseldorf 37 km, Dortmund 39 km, Cologne 80 km)

Fancy 70's studio near fair & university hospital
Back to the roots - life like in the 70s! This stylish studio in the center of Essen leaves nothing to be desired. Centrally located in the district of Holsterhausen, you can walk to both the main station, the trendy district of Rüttenscheid or the Essen exhibition center. The 45 m² apartment has a large, light-flooded living room with sofa-bed and separate sleeping area with a queen-size bed. In addition to the large kitchen and daylight bathroom, the absolute highlight is the small loggia.

Small loft on Lake Baldeney
Eine besondere Unterkunft im Loftcharakter. Ein mit viel Liebe zum Detail gestaltetes Loft mit Doppelbett&Schlafcouch für 3 -4 Personen. Ein großzügiges Badezimmer mit Badewanne/Dusche. Offener Raum mit Küche zur Selbstversorgung. Privater Außenbereich mit Tisch und Gartencouch. Trotz geteilten Grundstück mit einem historischen Haus komplette Unabhängigkeit und Privatsphäre. Für Naturliebhaber ein perfekter Rückzugsort am Waldrand. 8 min zum Baldeneysee. ÖV (5 min zum Bus/14 min S-Bahn)

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!

Vacation feeling on the green edge of the Ruhr area
Living room overlooking the countryside, small work area. Bedroom with a French bed (140 × 200). Bed linen is provided. Wi-Fi Built-in kitchen with fridge (with freezer compartment**), induction range, microwave/hot air oven. Dishwasher. Senseo coffee maker. Bathroom with shower and toilet, towels, hair dryer, Underfloor heating Storage and loading of wheels on request Short laundry, dryer on request and for a fee in the main house Terrace with simple grill

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.

Small attic apartment
Small attic apartment, great for staying overnight. Simple basic equipment is available. Fresh towels, soap, and fresh bed linens are provided. No dishwasher No washing machine No Wi-Fi. The bus station is about 500 meters from the house. In 12 minutes by bus to Essen city center. 20 minutes to Essen central train station. Netto and Aldi are right at your doorstep. Laundromat, DM, Rewe, Edeka, hairdresser, post office/DHL are 2 km away.

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.

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.
Popular amenities for Essen apartment rentals
Weekly apartment rentals

Life&Work am Uni-Klinikum Fitness + AmbilightTV

EssenFusion Water Tower

Central modern city apartment

Apartment mit Balkon, gutes Parken für Long Stay

New quiet apartment in Essen, with private entrance

Schmidt's guest apartment

Modern 2BR Apartment by Stadtwald, 10 Min to Messe

Stylish apartment near fair & university hospital
Private apartment rentals

Copper Loft - Rüttenscheid, trade fair, central

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

Beautiful old building apartment in Essen

Beautiful attic apartment in Essen on Lake Baldeney

Half-timbered stay, clear design on cozy 50 m²

Excellence Deluxe Suite, Messe, Center, Netflix+

Cozy apartment in Essen – with garden view

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Apartment rentals with a hot tub

Canoe Welcome

Briller Palais

Apartment in the white house

Classic Wellnessoase Außen-Whirlpool & Sauna

SPA loft in a former power plant (Schallzentrale)

Bochum - Quiet and yet so close

Lovely apartment with hot tub

Historic vintage suite with hot tub & sauna
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| 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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