Budget Hostels from S$70

By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on lodging and save more of your trip funds for sightseeing during your trip. You can check out this destination's cultural highlights, such as its theatres and live music venues.

These dorm-style accommodations come in many different forms, but they have three main qualities in common, including budget-friendly prices, a social atmosphere and shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms).

Ready to book a hostel in town? These ones have the best reviews from our guests and could be a good place to look first: Pott Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Essen Horst S-Bahn. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with towels, showers and bed sheets. LaOla Living - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Hesslerstrasse U-Bahn. You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi and free parking, as well as laundry facilities. Rooms come with TVs, bed sheets and free Wi-Fi. Stadt Hostel Nordstern - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and free newspapers. Rooms come with free Wi-Fi. Goalfever Sports & Guesthouse - Hostel - Close to public transport, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Hesslerstrasse U-Bahn. Property features include free Wi-Fi, free parking and a bar. You'll find towels, showers and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

Good weather's always better when you're experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually August and July, with an average temperature of 18°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 4°C. Average annual precipitation for Essen is 874 mm.

Depending on your interests, you might like to discover these things around Essen. Get out into nature with places such as Seaside Beach Baldeney, Baldeneysee and Grugapark Botanical Garden. Cultural attractions include Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Musiktheater and Folkwang Museum. Visit landmarks such as Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Villa Hugel and Essen Cathedral.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Essen on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), located 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from the city centre. Another option is Dortmund (DTM), which is 26.3 mi (42.3 km) away. When you're out and about, you may want to make use of public transport. Nearby metro stations include Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. To check out more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Essen Central Station, Essen Central Station (ESZ) or Essen-Kray Süd Station.