Klarastr. 68, Ruettenscheid, 45130 Essen, Germany
#7 of 26 B&Bs and Inns in Essen
Guests' ChoiceBased on 68 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Free WiFi
7.9
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Reviewed: 24 July 2025
Iain
United KingdomThe singl rooms are facing the main road so a little noisy when the windows are open (as I had veyr alte nights that didnt botehr me as no traffic. Would have been nice to hae small fan in roomas the weather was very warm
I usually wake late and never eat breakfast ! The owner organised an iron and ironing board for me as I pre-requested and the single room was adequate for my three night stay (asked for extra pillow and got it staraighatway) The shower and bathroom were small but clean and functional - - the bed large single was super comfy.. No complaits at all / and the pub they have below the rooms didnt botehr me at all! It was a lively place to have a beer and a snack from 5pm onwards and open Sat from 11am )closed Sunday) very local and great beer
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 15 July 2025
De-graft
GhanaNoises in the night at the hotel because of the bar, but good place
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Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 5 June 2025
Annette
Australian/a
Quiet and peaceful
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Emre
GermanyLocation is good. In front of the hotel, there is a tram stop goes to the central station. Stuff was nice, there is no check dest. The lady who serves breakfast, was so nice and friendly. Good for short time staying!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 15 July 2024
Jack
CanadaIt would have been so nice to have air conditioning in the middle of July...
Fine location. Clean and reasonably spacious bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 4 July 2024
Taylor
CanadaDue to the humid summer weather and there not being air conditioning, room was a bit warm (also being on the third floor). Air conditioning isn’t all that common in Europe compared to North America. There was a large window in the bedroom as well as in the bathroom.
Clean, comfortable, good space for 1 person, would have been roomy with 2 people as well. Had a charming B&B vibe. Large bathroom, desk, good natural light. Relatively central, walkable to train station (15-20 mins), little grocery store at the end of the block, pub in bottom of hotel, there was transport to downtown Essen outside on the street as well. Nice park around 5 minute walk away. If you’re looking for Asian cuisine, go to
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Tom
United KingdomI was woken once the tram service started but that isn’t really the hotels fault.
I was allowed to leave my luggage and have the key even though it was long before check in time, breakfast in the morning was great and the room has everything you need. Staff were very friendly and welcoming too
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Martin
GermanyNoisy in the evenings.
Breakfast was quite nice. The rooms were reasonably cosy and clean. Tram right in front.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Nana
GermanyBreakfast
Nice accommodation but never book with breakfast. The breakfast was 🤮🤮
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 2 December 2023
Lennart
GermanyTram in Front of hotel.
Free WiFi, close to Center/bakery and friendly staff.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 May 2023
Uwe
United StatesRooms toward the street can be noisy. There is a bar in the hotel that closes late.
Good central location. Easy access to trolley and subway. Good breakfast buffet and very friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
Anton
HungaryBecause of the pub, which seems to be quite popular, there was a bit loud in the evening.
Nice place relatively close to Essen Messe, right next to a supermarket and other facilities. There is a very cozy bar right below the hotel. The hosts were very friendly and nice.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 11 March 2025
Leah
SpainDifficult to park nearby
Location and clean
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 13 October 2024
Renaud
Belgiumno coffee in bedroom
great staff great location great space room. friendly and open minded peopla
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 26 September 2024
Dylan
United KingdomGreat breakfast and extremely friendly staff. The stay was pleasant and enjoyable. Hotel Fabritz is very conveniently located close to the centre of the city.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 2 August 2024
Agnes
PolandUnfortunately no lift to higher levels. Electric sockets loose, could be fixed.
Very nice staff! Very quiet place and neighbourhood. To get to the hotel needs only a few bus or tram stops from the main station. The room was very spacious, the same as bathroom. Cleaning service, refreshed room, clean bedsheets and towels noticed every day! :) Grocery store and bakery next to hotel. They also have a restaurant, but we had no chance to try it.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 22 July 2024
Petra
FinlandThere was no elevator and I had heavy luggage :/ And when I signed out there was no one there and I couldn’t reach the reception with my foreign phone number
The location was beautiful and calm
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 2 July 2024
Mayne
United Kingdomnice pub,lovely clean rooms and everything you need.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 22 June 2024
Hrvoje
CroatiaValue for money, location right next to tram station, 4 stops away from town centre.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 17 June 2024
Paul
United KingdomN/A
Simple room but exactly what I needed. Stayed on a Sunday after football at Veltins Arena. Shutter on the window served as a black out blind and bed was comfortable. Breakfast was outstanding and the lady serving was lovely!
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 11 June 2024
Sabrina
GermanyComfy bed
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Maria
GermanyOn the first floor there is bar and it was very loud... the music went till 4 Am in the Morning, I could here every bit and people singing and shouting... I almost could not sleep and there is no reception, so I could not really complain or ask for help.
The stuff was friendly and the place was simple, but very clean
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 24 October 2023
Paul
IrelandAround 2am and for the next few hours the room filled with the smell of strong cigarette smoke. Even with the window open it stunk so bad and made it hard to sleep. I am presuming it came from the bar below
For the price everything was good except one thing
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Ioannis
GreeceI do not recommend this accommodation. very old rooms without facilities and cleanliness is insufficient. below there is a beer bar that until 3 in the morning was very noisy and I couldn't sleep. in general this accommodation is not even worth 20 euros
Stayed in October 2023
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