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Cozy studio
The studio is located in the attic of our house in the south of the city of Mülheim an der Ruhr, in the district of Holthausen/Raadt. The quiet location right by the conservation area does not exclude a very good transport connection. Public transport to the city center and the main train station can be reached in a few minutes on foot. By car, you can reach the A52 in 3 minutes. Essen trade fair: about 10 minutes; Düsseldorf trade fair: about 30 minutes Düsseldorf Airport: about 20 minutes; CentrO: about 25 minutes (each by car)

Small loft on Lake Baldeney
A special accommodation in loft character. A stable converted with a lot of love for detail with double bed & sofa bed for 3 -4 people/couples. A spacious bathroom with a bathtub./shower. Open space with kitchen for self-catering. Private outdoor space with table and garden couch. Despite shared property with a historic house, complete independence and privacy. For nature lovers, a perfect retreat on the edge of the forest. 8 minutes to Lake Baldeney. Public transport (5 min to the bus/14 min to the S-Bahn)

Fancy 70's studio near fair & university hospital
Back to the roots - life like in the 70s! This stylish studio in the center of Essen leaves nothing to be desired. Centrally located in the district of Holsterhausen, you can walk to both the main station, the trendy district of Rüttenscheid or the Essen exhibition center. The 45 m² apartment has a large, light-flooded living room with sofa-bed and separate sleeping area with a queen-size bed. In addition to the large kitchen and daylight bathroom, the absolute highlight is the small loggia.

Apartment Alfred
Willkommen in deiner stilvollen, gemütlichen Wohnung im Herzen von Rüttenscheid! Top Lage - nur eine Minute zu Fuß zur beliebten "Rü" mit ihren vielen Cafés, Bars und Restaurants. Auch die Messe Essen, das Klinikum und der Hauptbahnhof sind schnell erreicht (ca. 1,5km entfernt). Die Wohnung ist voll ausgestattet: ein bequemes Kingsize Bett, einen eigenen Netflix-Account, ein großzügiges Wohnzimmer mit Essbereich und einen Balkon mit Blick in den Garten. Perfekt zum Entspannen!

Bright, quiet and centrally located in the heart of Rüttenscheid
The bright and friendly apartment is quietly located in the beautiful Rüttenscheider Mädchenviertel. The Messe Essen and the Folkwang Museum are within 5 minutes' walking distance. In the immediate vicinity, the "Rü" beckons with its diverse range of restaurants, bars and clubs – there is something for everyone. Despite the late evening hustle and bustle on the weekend on the "Rü", the studio is very quiet and you can hardly believe that you are in the middle of the action.

Small attic apartment
Small attic apartment, great for staying overnight. Simple basic equipment is available. Fresh towels, soap, and fresh bed linens are provided. No dishwasher No washing machine No Wi-Fi. The bus station is about 500 meters from the house. In 12 minutes by bus to Essen city center. 20 minutes to Essen central train station. Netto and Aldi are right at your doorstep. Laundromat, DM, Rewe, Edeka, hairdresser, post office/DHL are 2 km away.

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 its own bathroom and entrance. The room has a bed 80x200 cm, which can be quickly widened to 160x200 cm. The room is "only" about 13 sqm (plus bathroom), but otherwise everything you need for a short stay: a wardrobe, 2 chairs, a table, fridge, the possibility to make coffee and tea... cups, plates, cutlery ...

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.

Bright studio attic
Bright attic studio with nice views in Essen-Rellinghausen. Living space approx. 36 square meters. Restaurants, shopping, pubs are within walking distance. The forest area is a 2-minute walk. The bus stop and tram stop are a 3-minute walk. By public transport, the city center can be reached in 15 minutes, Messe Essen and Essen-Rüttenscheid in 20 minutes. Near Lake Baldeney.

Studio in the center of Essen
The apartment is located in a quiet and well-kept apartment building close to the University of Essen. Its central location on the edge of the proximity to Essen city center and the direct connection to local public transport enable every guest to move around quickly and individually. The apartment is equipped with everything needed for a short or long stay.

Small room, near RUB
From this charming little place to stay, it is not far to the shops of the suburban district or to the Ruhr University Bochum. Fast bus to the city center, bus to RUB. Location on the first floor, private entrance, quiet*, in the countryside; private parking. The large arenas in Bochum, Dortmund and Gelsenkirchen are easily accessible by bus and train.

Cozy - well-equipped apartment near fairground
You will find a comfortable attic flat new equipped with a microwave, dishwasher, coffee machine, led-tv, wifi and everything you need for a comfortable stay at a top location. The apartment is located on the 2nd floor in a listed building (KRUPP-Altenhof), rebuilt in 1998 renovated in 2017 and contineously maintained.
Popular amenities for Essen family-friendly rentals
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Airport-2-Zi: Whirlpool & Sauna

Wellness Suite

Luxury loft + hot tub + designer kitchen & bathroom ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The white house with wellness

Lovely, non-smoking apartment with hot tub

5* pure relaxation! Private cinema room+jacuzzi

Bochum - Quiet and yet so close
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Penthouse with green view. Near the Philharmonie

Friendly and quiet guestrooms

Excellence Deluxe Suite • Messe • City • Netflix+

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House Besenökel, log cabin with fantastic views

House in the house on Lake Baldeney

Apartment in Rüttenscheid
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Modern 3-room apartment located close to the city center

Farm vacation

Delightful tiny house -true nature escape.

SUITE DREAMS - Luxus-Apartment, 12. Etage, Pool

Relax OASE

Holiday Villa Forstwald

Historic barn

Lakefront house - Meerbusch
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