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Family-friendly holiday rentals in Essen

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  • Total holiday rentals

    Explore 540 holiday rentals in Essen

  • Nightly prices starting at

    Essen holiday rentals start at $51 NZD per night before taxes and fees

  • Verified guest reviews

    Over 17,950 verified reviews to help you choose

  • Pet-friendly accommodation

    Find 80 rentals that welcome pets

  • Rentals with dedicated workspaces

    290 properties have a dedicated workspace

  • Wi-Fi availability

    520 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 family-friendly rentals in Essen

Guests agree: These family-friendly homes are highly rated for location, cleanliness and more.

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Top Guest favourite
A spacious kitchen area is visible, featuring white cabinetry and a wooden countertop. A modern stove and sink are included. A cozy seating area with a green cushion is in a corner, next to large glass doors leading to a garden view. Light filters in warmly.
Apartment in Werden
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 173 reviews

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.

Superhost
A modern bedroom features a spacious bed with neutral linens and decorative pillows. Soft lighting from bedside lamps illuminates the room, highlighting the light wood floors. A striped blanket is neatly draped over the bed, creating a cozy and inviting sleeping environment.
Condo in Essen
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 457 reviews

Apartment Luise

Dieses 28m2 große Apartment ist NEU saniert & modern ausgestattet. Indirekte Beleuchtung, ein nagelneues Badezimmer, eine komplett ausgestattete Küche und ein gemütlicher Ess-, Arbeitsbereich bietet für Geschäftsreisen, Familienbesuche oder generelle Besuche in Essen den perfekten Übernachtungsort. Innerhalb von 10 Minuten ist man zu Fuß am Hauptbahnhof, in Rüttenscheid, an der Philharmonie & Innenstadt von Essen. Die Wohnung liegt direkt am Stadtgarten von Essen und lädt zum Verweilen ein.

Top Guest favourite
A stone pathway leads through lush greenery and potted plants towards a charming structure. Sunlight filters through the trees, illuminating a cozy outdoor seating area and a tent-like canopy in the background, enhancing the serene and private atmosphere of the space.
Apartment in Bredeney
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 120 reviews

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 Guest favourite
A living area features a black leather sofa positioned beside a wooden coffee table. Large windows allow natural light to fill the room, with potted plants visible on the windowsill. A collage of photographs is pinned to the wall, adding a personal touch.
Apartment in Rüttenscheid
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 118 reviews

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.

Guest favourite
A spacious studio room features a large bed against a bright wall, complemented by two artworks above. Natural light enters through two tall windows, with soft curtains framing the view. A desk with a chair and a decorative vase with flowers adds to the room's functionality.
Condo in Rüttenscheid
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 184 reviews

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.

Top Guest favourite
A charming living area features an angled ceiling with a window allowing natural light to fill the space. A small round table is accompanied by two patterned armchairs, while a potted plant adds a touch of greenery. A rug anchors the seating area.
Apartment in Essen
5 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews

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.

Guest favourite
A spacious living area is illuminated by a green pendant light above a unique table with a marble top. A vibrant vase filled with flowers sits on the table. A decorative mirror is mounted on the wall, and a television rests on a wooden console. Natural light enters through a skylight.
Apartment in Essen
4.84 out of 5 average rating, 117 reviews

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

Top Guest favourite
A gated entrance features a black wrought iron gate set within low stone walls. The path is lined with cobblestones, leading to a brick building adorned with green climbing plants. Large windows are visible behind the gate, suggesting a welcoming home.
Apartment in Kettwig
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 179 reviews

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.

Guest favourite
An open living space features a spacious bed with a blue striped blanket, flanked by two dark cushions. A mounted television is visible on the wall, and a dining area with a table and four chairs is positioned in the foreground. Light-colored walls and wooden flooring create a neutral ambiance.
Apartment in Essen
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 109 reviews

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.

Guest favourite
An open room features a comfortable sleeping area with white bedding. A wooden desk and chair are situated near a television. A clothing rack and mirror provide functionality, while a small table and rug add warmth. The room is well-lit with natural light.
Apartment in Bredeney
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 110 reviews

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.

Top Guest favourite
A cozy sleeping area features a spacious bed with white linens and patterned pillows. Above, shelves display decorative items, while a warm lamp provides soft lighting, creating a welcoming nook against a green accent wall.
Apartment in Rüttenscheid
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 144 reviews

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.

Top Guest favourite
An open-plan living area features two elegant blue sofas and a wooden dining table with colorful chairs. A large television is positioned on a low media console. The space is brightly lit through large windows, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Apartment in Holsterhausen
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 124 reviews

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.

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