Is Essen a Good Place to Live? Pros and Cons

Pros of living in Essen

• More than one hospital is available in the wider central area

  Multiple hospitals are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives residents more than one healthcare facility to compare for location and services. Hospital examples include St. Josef Krankenhaus Essen-Werden Map, Evangelisches Klinikum Gelsenkirchen Map and Evangelisches Krankenhaus Oberhausen Notaufnahme Map.

• Multiple libraries can make study routines more flexible

  More than one library is located within about 12 km of the centre, giving students alternatives for quiet study or research outside their main campus. Library examples include Universitätsbibliothek Duisburg Essen Map, Stadtteilbibliothek Überruhr Map and Stadtbibliothek Gelsenkirchen Map.

• There are plenty of cultural and historic places to build a visit around

  Multiple museums, historic places and arts or entertainment venues sit within about 12 km of the centre. That gives visitors enough nearby options to build a fuller itinerary instead of depending on one headline attraction. Nearby examples include Voices Karaokebar Map, Museum Folkwang Map and Am Kreuz Map.

• Several parks or playgrounds add everyday outdoor options

  Several parks or playgrounds are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives residents and families multiple places for walks, play or outdoor breaks. Nearby examples include Grüne Mitte Essen Map, Krupp-Park Map and Spielplatz Siepental Map.

• Several rail or metro stations support car-free journeys

  Multiple rail or metro stations are located around the central area, which can make some everyday journeys possible without a car. Nearby stations include Essen Süd station (~1.4 km), Essen Stadtwald station (~3.2 km) and Essen-Frohnhausen station (~3.4 km). The usefulness still depends on whether the routes connect your actual neighbourhood, campus or workplace.

• There is a broad choice of hotels around the central area

  A substantial number of hotels are located within about 12 km of the centre. That gives visitors more neighbourhood and price-point options when choosing a base for the trip. Hotel examples include Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City Map, Sheraton Essen Hotel Map and Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen Map.

• Several theatres or stadiums create more evening options

  Multiple theatre or stadium venues sit within about 10 km of the centre. That gives visitors more potential evening or event options. Venue examples include Aalto Theatre (~0.4 km), Grillo-Theater (~0.5 km) and Stratmanns Theater Europahaus (~0.6 km). Check the current calendar for what is actually on during your dates.