Family-friendly vacation rentals in Essen

Small loft on Lake Baldeney

Special loft character, but lower ceiling height. A lot of attention to detail! Double bed & sofa bed for 3/4 people, each 140 cm, & single foldable bed, 1 sleeping cube, Spacious bathroom/tub/shower. Open space with self-catering kitchen. Private outdoor areas with table / sofa / sun loungers, small pond. Complete independence and privacy despite the shared property. 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.

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 :)

Cozy apartment for 2 guests in Essen Süd

Bright, 33 sqm apartment, consisting of a combined living room/bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and hallway. Fully equipped and with lots of extras. For example, walk-in shower, coffee maker, dishwasher, etc. In the living-sleeping area, there is a 200 × 140 bed for 2 people. The apartment is centrally located in Essen and is also very easy to reach by public transport. It is also located directly at the A52 highway entrance and is only 20 minutes from Düsseldorf Airport.

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, modern 110 sqm apartment near Messe Essen

The centrally located 110 sqm apartment offers an ideal location, just a 10-minute walk from Messe Essen and a 5-minute walk from the shopping street and the gastronomic district of Rüttenscheid. The Gruga is also within a 5-minute walk. The apartment is spacious and all rooms are spacious, which offers plenty of space and comfort. The open kitchen-living room invites you to spend evenings together, whether cooking, eating or just relaxing and hanging out.

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.

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.