Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Hotels
8.2 (4751 reviews)
3 Am Hauptbahnhof , Essen , de

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Luggage storage
Private parking
Daily housekeeping
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms reported by many guests
Friendly and helpful staff
Very convenient central location near train station
Good value / budget-friendly pricing
Positive breakfast experiences
Fast/late check-in and smooth service in many cases
Cons:
Immediate area can feel unsafe/noisy (people drinking, broken bottles, train/ambulance noise)
Air conditioning failures and high room temperatures reported
Pull-out couch is uncomfortable/poor mattress
Limited amenities (no toiletries replenished, no coffee/tea replenishment, toothbrushes missing)
Occasional housekeeping issues (room not serviced, stains) and parking discrepancies

Categories

Cleanliness
8.1
Generally reported as clean in multiple reviews ("La habitación limpia", "Sauberes Zimmer", "nice clean rooms"), but some reports of stains, missed room service and occasional smudges on floors/walls reduce score.
Service
8.8
Staff repeatedly praised for friendliness, helpfulness and smooth check-in ("Front desk staff were so lovely", "Sehr freundliches Personal", "personeel behulpzaam", "late-night checkin without problems"), with a few complaints about responses to AC/temperature issues.
Location
8.4
Very convenient and central, close to the train station and walking distance to many sights (many mentions). Some guests noted the immediate area can feel rough/noisy (people drinking, broken bottles, train/ambulance noise, 'a little scary' at night).
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms generally described as clean and modern by many guests, but multiple issues reported: uncomfortable/ sunken pull-out couches, thin pillows, low water pressure and recurring air conditioning failures leading to very hot rooms for some stays.
Amenities
7.2
Amenities are limited for some guests (explicit complaints: 'Sin amenities', no coffee/tea replenishment, requested toothbrushes), and there was at least one parking/advertising discrepancy; a few mentions of covered parking available mitigate slightly.
Value for Money
9
Multiple guests called it a great budget experience with good price and discounts ("Great budget experience", "Good price!", happy hour discount), indicating high perceived value despite some shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast received several positive mentions ("Frühstück", "Velmi dobrá snídaně", "Langes Frühstück", "Ontbijt was prima"), supporting a strong score; no major negatives about food service were raised.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall stays are recommended by many ("Klare Empfehlung!", 'Great hotel'), with praise for cleanliness, price and staff; recurring issues (noise, AC, limited amenities) temper the final impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-07-01 07:24

Property Description

Central & Convenient Location
Premier Inn Essen City Centre is ideally located near major attractions and transport hubs, making it a perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of Essen.

Comfortable Accommodation
Guests can enjoy air-conditioned rooms with modern amenities such as free WiFi, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom, ensuring a comfortable stay for every guest.

Excellent Hospitality
The friendly multilingual staff at the reception are always available to assist guests, while the buffet breakfast offers a great start to the day.

Book your stay at Premier Inn Essen City Centre now and experience a delightful blend of convenience and comfort during your travels.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: FRA

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 4751 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.1
Service: 8.8
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 9
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Muhamad • solo_traveller • my
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Anita • solo_traveller • pl
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Josef • couple • de
10
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • de
9
Gutes Hotel für Lage und Preis.
Pros:

Lage. preiswert

Cons:

Betten, zwei Einzelbetten etwas schmal und zu weich. An einem Bett keine Steckdose im Bereich des Lichtes, Nachttisch um ggf, Smartphone, Tablett am Ladegerät zu haben.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Marina • couple • md
9
Pros:

Micul dejun a fost foarte bun, produse proaspete. Camera a fost curata si dotată cu tot necesarul.

Cons:

Achitasem micul dejun pentru 2 zile. Insă trebuia să plec prea devreme in a doua zi și receptionerul a refuzat categoric sa il dea la pachet. După insistență a decis să ne ofere doar o cafea si o banană (pentru 34 euro). Noroc ca am dat de un român la receptie care ne-a dat fi cate un măr. Oricum prea scump ne-a costat.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Volker • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Alles super, trotz "Bahnhofviertel" 😁😉

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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John • extended_group • gb
6
Clean and convenient but noisy
Pros:

Clean and well positioned

Cons:

Our room’s window did not seal, so people shouting outside kept us awake until 4 or 4 am, and then noisy construction work woke us at 7.30. Because of this we barely slept at this hotel.

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Jonas • couple • ch
7
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Vivian • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Net en goede locatie

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Ladomenou • solo_traveller • gr
9
Pros:

Περιοχη, κρεβαττι, ησυχια

Cons:

Καθαριορητα, που δεν ειχε ψυγειακι για κρυο νερο,

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Angelika • solo_traveller • de
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Riemar • solo_traveller • de
9
Sehr zu empfehlen
Pros:

Die Lage neben dem Hbf ist hervorragend, die Fenster und Türen sind geschlossen absolut schalldicht, man hört nichts vom bhf, das Hotel mit seinen Zimmern und Betten sehr angenehm und das Personal sehr nett. Ganz große Klasse fanden wir zudem die Möglichkeit der Gepäckaufbewahrung bis weit in den Nachmittag, da unser Zug erst spätnachmittags fuhr und wir mittags einen familiären Termin hatten.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Karl-Michael • solo_traveller • de
5
Pros:

Mitarbeiter war bemüht.

Cons:

Check-In dauerte extrem lang aufgrund eines fehlerhaften Computersystems zur Kodierung der Zimmerkarten.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Holger • family_with_children • de
8
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • de
9
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Hans • couple • de
9
Unbedingt vormerken für den nächsten FRA-Trip
Pros:

Exzellente Lage, Bahnhof, Innenstadt, Museumsmeile - alles leicht erreichbar. Parken im Haus super. Zimmer mit Klimaanlage (leicht regulierbar!). Bar und Frühstück: sehr bequem und sehr gut.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Judith • solo_traveller • au
8
Lovely hotel in great location. Great breakfast.
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Very close to main train station and tram. Room was very clean. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

There was nothing I didn't like.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Karen • extended_group • ie
10
Pros:

It was excellent. Had everything we needed. Air conditioners super! Beds incredibly comfortable

Cons:

Nothing. It was great

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Stefan • family_with_children • de
10
Pros:

Wir waren zum IRONMAN Frankfurt dort (als Teilnehmer) - die Lage und die Ausstattung des Zimmer war dafür perfekt!

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Petra • solo_traveller • de
7
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee