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Travel insights for hotels in Gelsenkirchen

Use these up-to-date, data-driven insights about booking a hotel in Gelsenkirchen including ideal times to book, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a hotel in Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest month to book a hotel in Gelsenkirchen is October ($83). Conversely, the most expensive month to stay in Gelsenkirchen is September ($208).

What is the cheapest day to stay in a hotel in Gelsenkirchen?

The cheapest day to stay in Gelsenkirchen is Sunday ($90). On the other hand, travelers can expect to pay the most on Monday, when the average nightly price is $143.

How much is a hotel in Gelsenkirchen tonight?

Users have found prices for hotels in Gelsenkirchen tonight starting as low as $50, rising to an average cost of $91, based on searches in the last 72 hours. Prices start from $93 for a 4-star hotel in Gelsenkirchen for tonight.

How much is a Gelsenkirchen hotel room this weekend?

In the past 72 hours, we’ve seen prices for hotels in Gelsenkirchen this weekend for as little as $60/night. If you’re specifically looking for a 3-star hotel this weekend, our users have found prices as low as $60/night. For a 4-star hotel in Gelsenkirchen, the cheapest rate recently found was $92/night for this weekend.

Cheapest hotels in Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Discover affordable stays in Gelsenkirchen that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Gelsenkirchen can be found for as low as $57 per night. There is currently one property in Gelsenkirchen that can be booked for this price. Good Morning Gelsenkirchen City is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Gelsenkirchen. Price data was last updated on 31 July 2025
Currently, these are the lowest-priced hotels in Gelsenkirchen we've come across for the dates selected. Consider alternative dates if you're able to compare prices.
Bahnhofsvorplatz 12, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$57
Avg. per night
Ringstr. 1-3, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$67
Avg. per night
Hagenstraße 43, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
7.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Airport shuttle
$80
Avg. per night
Springestrasse 9, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
7.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$92
Avg. per night
Hagenstraße 4, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
7.0 km from city centre
Parking
Airport shuttle
$94
Avg. per night
Am Stadtgarten 1, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
1.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$97
Avg. per night
Isoldenstraße 34a, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
7.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$101
Avg. per night
Urbanusstraße 40, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
7.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$115
Avg. per night
Am Bugapark 1d, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
4.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$136
Avg. per night
Adenauerallee 103, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
5.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$157
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Gelsenkirchen

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Gelsenkirchen to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Gelsenkirchen at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 31 July 2025.
Hotels located in the Gelsenkirchen area sorted by price and hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
4 stars +
Am Stadtgarten 1, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
3 stars
Ringstr. 1-3, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Bahnhofsvorplatz 12, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Other accommodations in Gelsenkirchen

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Urbanusstraße 40, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
7.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$115
Avg. per night
Springestrasse 9, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
7.0 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
$92
Avg. per night
Isoldenstraße 34a, Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
7.6 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$101
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Gelsenkirchen

Explore different neighbourhoods and areas within Gelsenkirchen to find the perfect location for your stay. Map data was last updated on 31 July 2025.
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About Gelsenkirchen

Located at the heart of Germany’s largest urban area, Gelsenkirchen is a historic city that flourished during the Industrial Revolution. It was once the most important coal mining town in Europe and known as the “City of 1,000 fires” due to the mine gases that continually flared in its night sky.

Things to do in Gelsenkirchen

Art enthusiasts can visit the Kunstmuseum Gelsenkirchen, which houses one of the largest collections of kinetic art in Europe. Get up close to works by Max Lieberman, Andy Warhol and Victor Vasarely, as well as Rolf Glasmeier and Heinz Mack. The museum also hosts changing exhibitions by local Gelsenkirchen artists in the Alte Villa.

Gelsenkirchen is an ideal base for exploring the Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed destination on the European Route of Industrial Heritage. Marvel at the monumental industrial structures and visit the former coal washery, which is now occupied by the engaging Ruhr Museum. Also forming part of the complex is the Red Dot Design Museum dedicated to award-winning innovations.

On the doorstep of Gelsenkirchen is Movie Park Germany, where you can go behind the scenes of your favourite film and TV series. You can watch Looney Tunes in 4D, go time travelling with John Cleese and ride a Dora the Explorer-inspired log flume. Live entertainment is held throughout the day, including action-packed stunt shows, character meet-and-greets and celebrity impersonations.

Getting around Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen is a 30-minute drive from Dortmund and 45 minutes from Düsseldorf. Düsseldorf International Airport is 35 minutes away and has flights to destinations across the globe. Regular trains connect to the Gelsenkirchen railway station while both buses and trams travel through the city.

Facts about staying in Gelsenkirchen

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Gelsenkirchen to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 31 July 2025.
  • What are the best hotels in Gelsenkirchen?

    Fewo Buer is a very popular hotel in Gelsenkirchen, with a score of 8.8 from 11 reviews. Good Morning Gelsenkirchen City (7.3 from 1,708 reviews) and Plaza Hotel Gelsenkirchen (7.5 from 1,714 reviews) are also highly rated Gelsenkirchen hotels based on recent feedback from HotelsCombined users.

  • What is a good hotel near Veltins-Arena?

    Schloss Berge is a popular hotel near Veltins-Arena that is highly recommended, with a score of 8.0 across 507 reviews.

  • How much is a cheap hotel in Gelsenkirchen?

    $56/night is the cheapest price found for a hotel in Gelsenkirchen by HotelsCombined users over the last 72 hours.

  • What are some other cities to stay in when visiting North Rhine-Westphalia?

    In addition to Gelsenkirchen, travellers opt to visit Cologne when visiting North Rhine-Westphalia. Düsseldorf is also a popular choice to visit.

  • How many hotels are there in Gelsenkirchen?

    In total, there are 267 hotels to choose from in Gelsenkirchen, compared to 24,005 properties in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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