The largest international airport nearby is located in [wiki=5f22adea9df0d30bf784d08b57acc88e]Düsseldorf[/wiki]: Düsseldorf-International (IATA:DUS) [url=http://www.duesseldorf-airport.de]](30 km, ca. 30 mins by train).
Smaller airports in the vicinity are Dortmund Airport (IATA:DTM) [url=http://www.flughafen-dortmund.de[/url]](45 km) and Flughafen Münster-Osnabrück (IATA:FMO) [url=http://www.flughafen-fmo.de[/url]](ca. 100 km). Of these two, the airport in [[Dortmund[/url]] is faster to reach by public transport and is used by some no-frills airlines.
Essen is located on Autobahn A40.
*From [wiki=e170433cb576a0b45fb493990df50393]Hanover[/wiki] take Autobahn A2 to A40.
*Autobahn A45 from [wiki=4312d5c8cdda027420c474e2221abc34]Frankfurt[/wiki].
*Autobahn A52 from [wiki=5f22adea9df0d30bf784d08b57acc88e]Düsseldorf[/wiki].
Essen is part of the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr [url=http://efa.vrr.de/vrr/XSLT_TRIP_REQUEST2?language=en]]bus and train system. In addition, Hespertalbahn [http://www.hespertalbahn.de[/url] operates historic trains between Haus Scheppen and Kupferdreh.
The Rhine river transportation system can be reached via the Herne Kanal. Weiße Flotte Baldeney [url=http://www.flotte-essen.de]]and Mülheimer Verkehrsgesellschaft [http://www.muelheimer-verkehrsgesellschaft.de/weisse_flotte4.html[/url] operate ships on the Ruhr river.
Alte Badeanstalt' [url=http://www.sgz-altenessen.de/]]sauna, swimming pool, massages, fitness, wellness.
*Visage & Body [url=http://www.visage-body.de/[/url]]massage, wellness, cosmetic treatments.
*Baldeneysee in Essen [http://www.baldeneysee.de[/url], Gastronomie und Natur im essener Süden.
Fährmann am See, Lanfermannfähre 118, +49-201-846080, fax +49-201-8460819. W-M 11:30AM-10PM. Regional home cooking (accepts ECcard).
*Wohnraum im Unperfekthaus, Friedrich-Ebert-Str. 20, +49-201-847350, fax +49-201-8536605 [mailto:info@unperfekthaus.de] [http://www.unperfekthaus.de]. 10AM-10:30PM. Mediterranean/nouveau cuisine/vegetarian (no credit cards).
*Tablo, Huyssenallee 5, +49-201-8119585. Turkish. Reservations recommended.
Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe - Restaurant M, Steile Str. 46 (U-17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860, fax +49-201-4386100, 12AM-2:30PM and 6:00PM-10:30PM. Asian.
*Gummersbach, Fürstenbergstr. 2 (Tram 105: Heißener Str), +49-201-676464. W-M 5PM-10:30PM. French; reservations recommended (ECcard accepted).
*Capobianco, Rottstr. 7, +49-201-226603. Mon-Sat 12AM-3PM and 5:30PM-midnight, Sun 12AM-midnight. Classic/Italian. Vegetarian options. Reservations recommended.
*Hülsmannshof, Lehnsgrund 14 a(U 17: Laubenweg), +49-201-871250. 11:30AM-2:30PM and 5:30-10PM. Home cooking.
*Stop-Club vis à vis, Schmiedestr. 5, +49-201-235453. Mon-Sat 5-11:30PM. Reservation recommended. International. Vegetarian options.
*Lukas, Prinz-Friedrich-Str. 1, +49-201-848353. Daily 6-11PM. Indian (accepts ECcard).
*Ange d'Or Junior, Ruhrtalstr. 326 (S6: Kettwig), +49-2054-2307. Wed-Sun 6:30-10:30PM. Italian. Vegetarian options.
*La Cena, Haumannplatz 32 (Tram 106: Landgericht), +49-201-2790269. Mon-Sat 12AM-3PM, 6-11PM. Italian.
*Landhaus Schnitzler, Nöckersberg 65, +49-201-848140. W-F 12AM-3PM, 6-10:30PM, Sat 6-10:30PM, Sun 12AM-9PM. Italian, German, International.
*L'Opera, Theaterpassage/Hirschlandplatz (U11/17/18: Hirschlandplatz), +49-201-239124. Daily 12AM-11PM. Italian.
*Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe - Restaurant M, Steile Str. 46 (U 17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860. Daily 12AM-2:30PM, 6-10:30PM. Italian.
*Oase Due, Rüttenscheider Str. 189 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr.), +49-201-790640, Mon-Sat 12AM-2:30PM, 5:30-11:30PM. Italian.
*Cavallino Rosso, Velberter Str. 126, +49-201-404977. Daily 12AM-2:30PM, 5:30-11PM. Mediterranean.
*Gummersbach, Fürstenbergstr. 2 (Tram 105: Heißener Str.) +49-201-676464, accepts ECcard, W-M 5-10:30PM. Reservation recommended. Mediterranean.
*Hannappel, Dahlhauser Str. 173, +49-201-534506, accepts ECcard, W-M 5:30-10PM, (S1: Essen-Eiberg or RE 14 / S 3 / S 9 / Tram 103 / 109: Essen-Steele, then Bus 164: Breloher Steig). Mediterranean.
*Jagdhaus Schellenberg, Heisinger Str. 170a, +49-201-437870, Mediterranean.
*Casino Zollverein, Gelsenkirchener Str. 181 (Tram 107: Zollverein), +49-201-830240, Tue-Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30-10:30PM, Sat-Sun 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30PM-midnight. Nouveau cuisine.
*Mintrops Landhotel - Mumm, Schwarzensteinweg 81 (SB 15: Burgaltendorf Burgruine.), +49-201-571710. 12AM-2PM, 6-11PM. Nouveau/international cuisine. Vegetarian options.
*Parkhaus Hügel, Freiherr-vom-Stein-Str. 209 (S6: Essen-Hügel), +49-201-471091. 11:30AM-10:30PM. Nouveau/International cuisine.
*raum.eins, Rüttenscheider Str. 154, +49-201-4553747. Mon-Thu 12AM-2:30PM, 6-10:30PM, Fri 12AM-2:30PM, 6-11PM, Sat 6-11PM. Nouveau/International cuisine.
*Résidence - Püree, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590. Tue-Fri 6:3010PM. Nouveau/International cuisine.
*Schloss Hugenpoet - Hugenpöttchen, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040. 12AM-11:30PM. Nouveau/International cuisine.
*Kockshusen, Pilgrimsteig 51, +49-201-3601166. W-M 11:30AM-10PM. Regional. (Accepts ECcard).
*Kölner Hof, Duisburger Str. 20, +49-201-763430, accepts ECcard, dogs not welcome. Wed-Sun 12AM-2PM, 6-10PM. Regional. (Accepts ECcard).
*Landhaus-Knappmann - Frankenheim-Brauhaus, Ringstr. 198, +49-2054-7809. M-F 4-12PM; Sat/Sun 11AM-midnight. Regional.
*Schote, Emmastr. 25 (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr.), +49-201-780107. Tue-Sun 6-11PM. Regional.
*Landhaus Schnitzler, Nöckersberg 65, +49-201-848140. W-F 12AM-3PM, 6-10:30PM; Sat 6-10:30PM; Sun 12AM-9PM. Seasonal.
*Der Löwe, [url=http://www.loewe-essen.de/]]Kopstadtplatz. Bavarian-style restaurant.
*Gastronomie Katalog, [http://www.gastro.mybigcity.de/[/url]
La Grappa, Rellinghauser Str. 4 (Tram 105/106: Aalto Theater), +49-201-231766. M-F 11:30AM-2:30PM; 5:30- 11:30PM; Sa 5:30-11:30PM. Italian/nouveau cuisine.
*Schloss Hugenpoet, Nesselrode, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040. Th-M 6:30-10PM. International food. Dogs not welcome.
*Résidence, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590. Tu-Sa 6:30-10PM. Nouveau cuisine.
*Schloss Hugenpoet-Nesselrode, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040, Th-M 6:30-10PM. Nouveau cuisine. Dogs not welcome.
Completely automated concrete drain tubes with beds inside, you book and you're given a code for the door. Honour based system; contribute as many € as you wish to the project.
*Hotel am Schlosspark[url=http://www.hotelamschlosspark.com],]Borbecker Str. 183 (RE14/S9/Tram 103: Essen-Borbeck Bf), +49-201-675001, fax +49-201-687762, [mailto:service@hotelamschlosspark.com[/url].
*Ibis, Hollestr. 50 (SB15,16/Tram 103,109: Hollestr.), +49-201-24280, fax +49-201-2428600.
*Landhaus Knappmann, Ringstr. 198, +49-2054-7809, fax +49-201-6789, [mailto:hotel-knappmann@kettwig.de], [http://www.hotel-landhaus-knappmann.de].
*Schmachtenbergshof, Schmachtenbergstr. 157, +49-2054-12130, fax +49-2054-121313, [mailto:info@hotel-schmachtenbergshof.de] [http://www.hotel-schmachtenbergshof.de].
*Sengelmannshof, Sengelmannsweg 35, +49-2054-95970, fax +49-2054-83200.
*Zimmervermietung Ruth Schläger, Am Wildbach 7, +49-2054-971648, fax +49-2054-971649, [mailto:info@messezimmer-essen.com], [http://www.messezimmer-essen.com].
An der Gruga[url=http://www.grugahotel.de]](U11, stop: Messe Ost/Gruga), Eduard-Lucas-Str. 17, +49-201-841180, fax +49-201-8411869, [mailto:info@grugahotel.de[/url].
*Best Western Hotel Ypsilon[url=http://www.ypsilon-hotel.de],]Müller-Breslau-Str. 18-20, +49-201-89690, fax +49-201-8969100, [mailto:willkommen@ypsilon-hotel.de[/url], (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Töpferstr. or Tram 106: Cäcilienstr. or SB15: Huttropstr. or Tram 103/109: Schwanenbuschstr. or RE1/2/6/11/14/16, RB40/42, S1/2/3/6/9, U11/17/18, SB16/19: Essen Hbf or U18: Breslauer Str. or Tram 110: Flughafen Essen/Mülheim, then Bus 145/146/160/161: Paulinenstr.)
*Europa, Hindenburgstr. 35, +49-201-232041, fax +49-201-232656. From 70 Euro/night
*Hotel im Girardet Haus[url=http://www.hotel-girardet.de],]Girardetstr. 2-38, +49-201-878800, fax +49-201-8788088, [mailto:info@hotel-girardet.de[/url] (U11, Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or S6: Kettwig, then Bus 142: Girardet Haus).
*Jägerhof, Hauptstr. 23, +49-2054-84011, fax +49-2054-80984, (S6: Kettwig or SB 19: Werdener Markt or Tram 110: Mülheim Wilhelmstr. or Tram 102/104/112/901: Mülheim Stadtmitte or RE1/2/6/11, S1/3, U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf or U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental, then Bus 142/151/190: Kettwiger Markt).
*Mintrops Landhotel Burgaltendorf[url=http://www.hotel-mintrop.de],]Schwarzensteinweg 81 (SB15: Burgaltendorf Burgruine), +49-201-571710, fax +49-201-5717147, [mailto:info@hotel-mintrop.de[/url].
*Mintrops Stadthotel Margarethenhöhe, Steile Str. 46 (U17: Laubenweg), +49-201-43860, fax +49-201-4386100.
*Mövenpick Hotel Essen, Am Hauptbahnhof 2 (stop: Essen Hbf), +49-201-17080, fax +49-201-1708173.
*Résidence, Auf der Forst 1, +49-2054-95590, fax +49-2054-82501, [mailto:info@hotel-residence.de], [url=http://www.hotel-residence.de].](S6: Kettwig or SB 19: Werdener Markt or Tram 110: Mülheim Wilhelmstr. or Tram 102/104/112/901: Mülheim Stadtmitte or RE1/2/6/11, S1/3, U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf or U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental, then Bus 142/151/190: Ringstr.) No dogs.
*Ruhr-Hotel, Krawehlstr. 42 (Tram 106: Zweigertstr), +49-201-778053, fax +49-201-780283.
*Scandic Hotel, Theodor-Althoff-Str. 5, +49-201-7690, fax +49-201-7691143, (U11: Messe West/Süd / Gruga or U 17: Margarethenhöhe or Tram 101/107: Bredeney or Tram 101/107: Martinstr. or S6: Essen-Werden or SB19: Werdener Markt or Tram 105: Rellinghausen Rathaus or SB15: Annental or SB66: Velbert Willy-Brandt-Platz, then Bus 142/169: Sommerburgstr).
*Top Hotel Essener Hof, Teichstr. 2 (stop: Essen Hbf), +49-201-24250, fax +49-201-2425751, [mailto:hotel@essener-hof.com[/url], [url=http://www.essener-hof.com].]No dogs.
*Top Rema-Hotel Essen, Viehofer Platz 5 (Tram 101/103/105/109: Rheinischer Platz), +49-201-105610, fax +49-201-236685.
*Villa Vogelsang, Antonienallee 1, +49-201-8536600, fax +49-201-8536605, [mailto:rezeption@villa-vogelsang.de[/url] [http://www.villa-vogelsang.de] (S1: Essen-Eiberg or RE 14, S3/9, Tram 103/109: Essen-Steele, then Bus 164/184: Carl-Wolf-Str.).
Holiday Inn Essen City Centre, Frohnhauser Str. 6, +49-201-24070, fax +49-201-2407240.
*Mercure Plaza, Bismarckstr. 48-50 (U11, Tram 101/107: Philharmonie/Saalbau), +49-201-878580, fax +49-201-87858700,
*Schloss Hugenpoet, August-Thyssen-Str. 51, +49-2054-12040, fax +49-2054-120450, (RE1 / RE2 / RE6 / RE11 / S1 / S3 / U18: Mülheim Ruhr Hbf, then Bus 132: Am Biestenkamp, then Taxi (should be reserved in advance)).
*Sheraton, Huyssenallee 55 (U11, Tram 101/107: Philharmonie/Saalbau), +49-201-10070, fax +49-201-1007777,
*Welcome Hotel Ruhr Residenz[url=http://www.welcome-to-essen.de],]Schützenbahn 58 (Tram 106/107: Viehofer Platz), +49-201-17790, fax +49-201-1779199, [mailto:info@welcome-to-essen.de[/url].