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  • Aerial view of the Essen Youth Hostel, surrounded by lush natural scenery.
  • Aerial view of the Essen Youth Hostel, separated from the nearby village by a small wooded area.
  • View of the Essen Youth Hostel from the outdoor area, where several trees stand on a grassy meadow. A clear blue sky stretches above the scene.
  • View of the entrance area of the Essen Youth Hostel, with a furnished terrace in front of the building, trees surrounding it, and a clear blue sky above.
  • View of the Essen Youth Hostel with its modern wooden façade.
  • View of the garden area of the Essen Youth Hostel, featuring a large tree and a seating area with outdoor furniture and sun umbrellas.
  • View of the garden area of the Essen Youth Hostel, featuring a large tree and a seating area with outdoor furniture and sun umbrellas.
  • Three girls balancing on a slackline in the green garden of the Essen Youth Hostel.
  • Outdoor area of the Essen Youth Hostel featuring two pallet lounges, a large grassy lawn, and numerous trees.
  • Rear view of the Essen Youth Hostel with a picturesque garden area, trees, and a bench.
  • A girl wearing a bike helmet kneels next to her bicycle and smiles at the camera.
  • Dining room of the Essen Youth Hostel with rows of set tables and a Rhineland silhouette on the wall.
  • Area of the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen, featuring its striking industrial backdrop and surrounding bushes.

Youth Hostel Essen

7 Ratings
Aerial view of the Essen Youth Hostel, surrounded by lush natural scenery.
Aerial view of the Essen Youth Hostel, separated from the nearby village by a small wooded area.
View of the Essen Youth Hostel from the outdoor area, where several trees stand on a grassy meadow. A clear blue sky stretches above the scene.
View of the entrance area of the Essen Youth Hostel, with a furnished terrace in front of the building, trees surrounding it, and a clear blue sky above.
  • Aerial view of the Essen Youth Hostel, surrounded by lush natural scenery.
  • Aerial view of the Essen Youth Hostel, separated from the nearby village by a small wooded area.
  • View of the Essen Youth Hostel from the outdoor area, where several trees stand on a grassy meadow. A clear blue sky stretches above the scene.
  • View of the entrance area of the Essen Youth Hostel, with a furnished terrace in front of the building, trees surrounding it, and a clear blue sky above.
  • View of the Essen Youth Hostel with its modern wooden façade.
  • View of the garden area of the Essen Youth Hostel, featuring a large tree and a seating area with outdoor furniture and sun umbrellas.
  • View of the garden area of the Essen Youth Hostel, featuring a large tree and a seating area with outdoor furniture and sun umbrellas.
  • Three girls balancing on a slackline in the green garden of the Essen Youth Hostel.
  • Outdoor area of the Essen Youth Hostel featuring two pallet lounges, a large grassy lawn, and numerous trees.
  • Rear view of the Essen Youth Hostel with a picturesque garden area, trees, and a bench.
  • A girl wearing a bike helmet kneels next to her bicycle and smiles at the camera.
  • Dining room of the Essen Youth Hostel with rows of set tables and a Rhineland silhouette on the wall.
  • Area of the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen, featuring its striking industrial backdrop and surrounding bushes.

Portrait

Highlights

  • bed&bike accommodation
  • bistro
  • opportunities for sports and games

Equipment

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certified for families
certified for sports groups
bicycle-friendly accommodation Bett+Bike

  • Guest services

    • board game rental
    • community-TV
    • dogs are welcome
    • Spoken languages:
      english, german
    • free parking on premises: 15
    • indoor table tennis
    • kicker
    • luggage storage

    Guest services

    • board game rental
    • community-TV
    • dogs are welcome
    • Spoken languages:
      english, german
    • free parking on premises: 15
    • indoor table tennis
    • kicker
    • luggage storage
    • WiFi access in public spaces for free
    • WiFi access in the meeting rooms for free

  • Food & Drinks

    • breakfast buffet from 7.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
    • lunch from 12.00 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
    • packed lunch
    • dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
    • half board
    • full board
    • gluten free food on request
    • other catering requests on request

    Food & Drinks

    • breakfast buffet from 7.00 a.m. to 9.30 a.m.
    • lunch from 12.00 p.m. to 1.30 p.m.
    • packed lunch
    • dinner from 6.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
    • half board
    • full board
    • gluten free food on request
    • other catering requests on request
    • barbecue evening
    • BBQ package to grill yourself
    • food / dining events on request
    • bistro / cafeteria
    • bar / lounge
    • vegan dishes on request

  • For cyclists

    • bike rental (1,5 km)
    • drying room
    • maps
    • repair service

  • For families

    • (baby) bottle warmer
    • baby changing
    • babyphone
    • craft room
    • high chair for children
    • play room / play corner
    • toddler beds

  • For wheelchair users

    • stepless access to the building
    • wheelchair friendly community area
    • wheelchair friendly meeting rooms
    • wheelchair friendly rooms with suitable shower/WC on the floor: 6

  • Outdoor

    • BBQ area
    • campfire site
    • fenced area
    • football ground
    • outdoor table tennis
    • patio
    • playground and lawn
    • soccer field

Prices

Room equipment

182 beds in 48 rooms

  • Multi-bed room at the Essen Youth Hostel: A bunk bed stands on the right, while a table with two chairs and a wardrobe are on the left. Daylight enters the room through the central window.
  • View into a room at the Essen Youth Hostel: Two boys sit at a table playing ‘Connect Four’. Behind them, a man is placing something into the wardrobe. A sink is visible on the right side of the image.
  • Multi-bed room at the Essen Youth Hostel: Two bunk beds are positioned along the left wall, with a chair and a sink visible on the right.
  • Double room at the Essen Youth Hostel: A window is visible on the left, with a chair in the foreground.
  • Bathroom at the Essen Youth Hostel featuring a shower, toilet, and sink.
  • Dining room of the Essen Youth Hostel featuring a salad buffet and several tables.

    catering

    • breakfast buffet
    • barbecue
    • packed lunch on request
    • bar/lounge, bistro/cafeteria
  • Buffet area of the Essen Youth Hostel, where several people are helping themselves.

    catering

    • breakfast buffet
    • barbecue
    • packed lunch on request
    • bar/lounge, bistro/cafeteria
  • Bright dining hall at the Essen Youth Hostel, featuring tables, a large window front, and a Rhineland silhouette on the wall.

    catering

    • breakfast buffet
    • barbecue
    • packed lunch on request
    • bar/lounge, bistro/cafeteria
  • Bright dining hall at the Essen Youth Hostel, featuring tables, a large window front, and a Rhineland silhouette on the wall.

    catering

    • breakfast buffet
    • barbecue
    • packed lunch on request
    • bar/lounge, bistro/cafeteria
  • Bright conference room at the Essen Youth Hostel with large windows, arranged tables and chairs, and a flip chart.

    conferences

    • 5 conference rooms
    • quiet environment
    • wifi at the conference rooms
  • Conference room at the Essen Youth Hostel featuring U-shaped seating, a projection screen, a flip chart, and a large window front.
  • Conference room at the Essen Youth Hostel featuring a circle of chairs and a large window front on the right.
  • Bistro area of the Essen Youth Hostel featuring high tables, regular tables, and armchairs. The back wall is designed in black, red, and grey.
  • Fenced football field at the Essen Youth Hostel, featuring artificial turf and a goal.
  • Outdoor area of the Essen Youth Hostel, with two table tennis tables positioned beneath the trees.

Meetings

Room Floor space Max. number of participants Floor Rent per day off
cinema parliament block U-shaped block circle
Baldeneysee 72 sqm 60 26 18 20 - Ground floor € 190.00
Zollverein 63 sqm 35 24 18 18 - Ground floor € 160.00
Margarethenhöhe 48 sqm 35 24 14 14 - Ground floor € 120.00
Villa Hügel 63 sqm 30 18 18 18 - Ground floor € 170.00
Aquarius 45 sqm 25 16 18 20 - Basement € 80.00

Conference equipment

DVD player, flip chart, metaplan board, overhead projector, projector, screen, stereo system, TV set, video recorder, Piano, fax, photocopier

  • Conference room at the Essen Youth Hostel: Several participants are seated at the tables while a man at the flip chart presents information. hp-meetings--1
  • Conference room at the Essen Youth Hostel: Several participants are seated at the tables while a man at the flip chart presents information. hp-meetings--2
  • Three people sit across from each other at a table, with their heads out of the frame. hp-meetings--3
  • View of a workbook in which a hand is writing. hp-meetings--4

Location and arrival

City center and closest stops
Town centre: 10 km
Regional train station: Essen-Werden (1 km)
Railway station: Essen Werden (1 km)
Airport: Düsseldorf (28 km)
Public transport Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr (VRR) Essener Verkehrs-AG (EVAG)
Opening times

The house is open 7.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.

The reception is open 7.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.

Check-in 2.00 p.m. -

Check-out: until 10 o'clock

Good to know...

Parking facilities

Car parking spaces are available at the hostel.
The hostel has a secure parking space (outside) for 10 bicycles.
Note: there is no turning area for buses at the hostel.

Info for cyclists

The hostel is located on a hill. The last kilometre has a difference in altitude of about 80 metres.
Distance to the "Ruhrtalradweg": 1 km.

Please bring

Sustainability is practised in our youth hostels. Therefore, please bring your own drinking bottles and containers (e.g. lunch boxes) for packed lunches.

contact

Youth Hostel Essen

Pastoratsberg 2 · 45239 Essen

Tel. +49 201 125832-0 ·

Management: Markus Fischer

Agency: LVB Rheinland

Service-Center

Service-Team der Jugendherbergen im Rheinland

Düsseldorfer Str. 1a

40545 Düsseldorf

Phone +49 211 30263026

Fax +49 211 30263027

service@djh-rheinland.de

Ratings from our guests

4.3 of 5 (7 Customer ratings)
4.7 Service
3.7 Catering
4 Facilities
4.7 Tidiness

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