Family-friendly holiday rentals in Essen

Small loft on Lake Baldeney

Special loft character. Designed with a lot of love for detail. Double bed & sofa bed for 3/4 people, each 140 cm, & a single folding bed, as well as 1 sleeping cube, Spacious bathroom/tub/shower. Open space with self-catering kitchen. Private outdoor areas with table / sofa / sun loungers, small pond. Despite the shared property with the main house, there is complete independence and privacy. Perfect retreat for nature lovers on the edge of the forest. 8 minutes to Lake Baldeney. Public transportation (5 min to the bus/145, 14 min S-6 train)

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.

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.

Bright, quiet and centrally located in the heart of Rüttenscheid

The bright and friendly apartment is quietly located in the beautiful Rüttenscheider Mädchenviertel. The Messe Essen and the Folkwang Museum are within 5 minutes' walking distance. In the immediate vicinity, the "Rü" beckons with its diverse range of restaurants, bars and clubs – there is something for everyone. Despite the late evening hustle and bustle on the weekend on the "Rü", the studio is very quiet and you can hardly believe that you are in the middle of the action.

Apartment Bertha

When you stay at this centrally located property, you'll have all the important points of interest close by. It is only 1.8 km to the main train station, the clinic & the Messe Essen are within walking distance (about 15 minutes) & lots of shopping, restaurants & cafes are right by the property. We attach great importance to comfortable amenities, so you can feel completely at home with us! Netflix, Amazon prime, a coffee maker & lots of other things for big and small :)

Vacation feeling on the green edge of the Ruhr area

The 60 m² vacation apartment is centrally located yet in a green area in popular Heisingen. Thanks to a separate entrance and check-in, you can organize your stay independently and enjoy the personal atmosphere of our home instead of a hotel room. We like the original Airbnb idea: welcoming people to our home with personality and history. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will of course respect your privacy. Feel warmly welcomed.

Quiet guest room - private entrance, private bathroom

We rent our small guest room (... it is ONE room, even if Airbnb lists the living room and bedroom separately in the pictures) with private bathroom and entrance. The room has a bed 80 x 200 cm, which can be quickly widened to 160 x 200 cm. The room is "only" about 13 square meters (plus bathroom), but otherwise has everything you need for a short stay: a closet, 2 chairs, a table, fridge, the possibility to make coffee and tea... cups, plates, cutlery ...

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.

Living World Heritage Site Zollverein

The newly renovated centrally located apartment in Essen Katernberg with free Wi-Fi is a 5-minute walk from the Zollverein World Heritage Site (9 km from Grugahalle). It has a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, dryer and cozy sitting area. The apartment also has two bedrooms with sleeping accommodations for 4 people and a bathroom with a bathtub. Yep towels and linen all included. Private terraces and garden area.

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.

Cozy apartment in Holsterhausen

Cozy attic apartment in the middle of Holsterhausen. Keep it simple at this peaceful and centrally-located place. The small apartment is a 5-minute walk from Gemarkenplatz. From there you can reach the bus and train connections in all directions. The university hospital and the vibrant "Rü" with all cafes, bars and shops are about 15 minutes' walk away. You can reach the Folkwang Museum in 5 minutes.

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.