
Family-friendly holiday rentals in Essen
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Explore 550 holiday rentals in Essen

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Essen holiday rentals start at $25 SGD per night before taxes and fees

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Pet-friendly holiday rentals
Find 90 rentals that welcome pets

Rentals with dedicated workspaces
310 properties have a dedicated workspace

Wifi availability
530 of Essen holiday rentals include wifi 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
Top-rated family-friendly rentals in Essen
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Apartment Alfred
This spacious, fully equipped 2-room apartment is located in the heart of Rüttenscheid in a multi-family house on the first floor. Beside a modern shower bath, a fully equipped kitchen (coffee machine incl. coffee capsules, electric kettle, toaster, microwave, spices, oil, pasta etc. all inclusive) and a bright living and sleeping area, the apartment convinces by its perfect layout. In the bedroom you have access to a balcony where you can start or end the day with a view into the community garden :) Whether for business, Messe Essen, family visits or city trips: this accommodation offers the right choice for everyone!
FamilyIndoor spacesLaundry
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 640 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.
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4.94 out of 5 average rating, 183 reviews
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.
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 105 reviews
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.
Indoor spacesFamilyWifi
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 225 reviews
Quiet room in the south of Essen, cooking facilities
Quiet room with separate entrance, bathroom with shower, cooking facilities, microwave, kettle, TV and fridge in a well-kept residential area. For energy-saving reasons, it is NOT possible to bathe. Guests can use the washing machine and dryer. The entrance through the garden is steep and not suitable for people with walking difficulties. Shopping is within walking distance. Central places are accessible by public transport. There is a private small terrace.
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4.85 out of 5 average rating, 235 reviews
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 ...
Indoor spacesKitchenCheck-in
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 249 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.
KitchenIndoor spacesGetting around
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 199 reviews
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.
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4.91 out of 5 average rating, 129 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
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4.84 out of 5 average rating, 122 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.
KitchenIndoor spacesDecor
4.96 out of 5 average rating, 188 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.
Indoor spacesFamilyCheckout
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 156 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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4.98 out of 5 average rating, 135 reviewsPopular amenities for Essen family-friendly rentals
Family-friendly home rentals with a hot tub

5* Pure relaxation! Private cinema + hot tub
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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 142 reviews
Lovely apartment with hot tub
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4.9 out of 5 average rating, 106 reviews
Luxury loft + hot tub + designer kitchen & bathroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
FamilyIndoor spacesLong stay
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 519 reviews
Property with sauna, whirlpool, and fireplace
Indoor spacesLocationGrill
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 18 reviews
Four-Bedroom Luxury Apartment No.3
FamilyIndoor spacesSleep quality
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews
Canoe Welcome
KitchenFamilyPool
4.68 out of 5 average rating, 371 reviews
Briller Palais
Indoor spacesKitchenLong stay
5.0 out of 5 average rating, 21 reviews
Relax-Suite Gelsenkirchen
Indoor spacesQuietHospitality
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 40 reviewsFamily- and pet-friendly home rentals

Spacious, modern 110 sqm apartment near Messe Essen
KitchenIndoor spacesView
4.9 out of 5 average rating, 111 reviews
Family-friendly green oasis near Lake Baldeney
KitchenIndoor spacesWalkability
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
Very cozy rooms
Indoor spacesFamilyAccuracy
4.8 out of 5 average rating, 107 reviews
Cozy Mediterranean Fairgrounds / Ferienwohnung Karin
FamilyIndoor spacesHeating
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 154 reviews
Lovely apartment.Hell and quiet
KitchenIndoor spacesComfort
4.89 out of 5 average rating, 131 reviews
Ruhr Valley Retreat Close to the action
Indoor spacesFamilyBathroom
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 119 reviews
Large apartment in Bochum-Wattenscheid
Indoor spacesFamilyQuiet
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 193 reviews
Year 1894 Old building, fully air-conditioned apartment 1
Indoor spacesKitchenQuiet
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 160 reviewsFamily-friendly home rentals with a pool

Casa Iallonardo Guest House Wi-Fi and Netflix
Indoor spacesKitchenCondition
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 100 reviews
Lakefront house - Meerbusch
KitchenIndoor spacesLong stay
4.93 out of 5 average rating, 169 reviews
Fantastic garden house in a green oasis
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4.88 out of 5 average rating, 112 reviews
Vacation home with hot tub and sauna
FamilyKitchenCleanliness
4.86 out of 5 average rating, 339 reviews
Stylish apartment with large pool
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4.89 out of 5 average rating, 19 reviews
Casa Monica
KitchenIndoor spacesAccuracy
4.88 out of 5 average rating, 33 reviews
Rooftop & Whirlpool Loft in CityCenter
FamilyKitchenCheck-in
4.82 out of 5 average rating, 79 reviews
Farm vacation
FamilyIndoor spacesBiking
4.95 out of 5 average rating, 91 reviewsWhen is the best time to visit Essen?
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