What's it like in Gelsenkirchen-West?

You'll be sure to have fun exploring Gelsenkirchen's Gelsenkirchen-West neighbourhood. Are you looking for Gelsenkirchen-West travel tips? Make sure that you visit Golf Club Schloss Horst and Nordsternpark while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Gelsenkirchen-West?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Heiner's Parkhotel is the highest ranked property in Gelsenkirchen-West. This hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Gelsenkirchen-West?

With 10 Expedia hotels and other accommodation options in Gelsenkirchen-West to choose from, this is a good starting point for exploring the greater Gelsenkirchen area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Gelsenkirchen-West, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Gelsenkirchen-West.

What can I see and do in this Gelsenkirchen neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Gelsenkirchen-West are Golf Club Schloss Horst and Nordsternpark. While you're out sightseeing, Veltins-Arena and Schloss Berge are a couple of additional sights to visit in Gelsenkirchen.

How can I get around Gelsenkirchen-West and the greater Gelsenkirchen area?

If you want to see more of the city, Buerer Strasse U-Bahn is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Schloss Horst U-Bahn and Fischerstrasse U-Bahn. To venture out of town, take a train from Gelsenkirchen Buer Süd Station.

Top 10 Gelsenkirchen-West Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for Gelsenkirchen-West hotels

A balcony with wicker furniture, potted plants, and a view of a bridge and water.

1. Heiner's Parkhotel

Gelsenkirchen-West

Tamara

RM725 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a large chandelier.

2. Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Erle, 2.6 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Edwin

RM416 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window offering a city view.

3. PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, 5.1 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Peter

RM458 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Nov - 24 Nov

A spacious living room with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

4. Van der Valk Hotel Gladbeck

4.9 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Kurt

RM518 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Nov - 30 Nov

A modern bar area with a wooden counter, red and black bar stools, and a wall with artistic sketches.

5. Good Morning Gelsenkirchen City

Altstadt Gelsenkirchen, 5.9 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

david

RM236 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

10.1 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Binnur

RM477 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

7. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

12.4 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Ashlee

RM415 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

8. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10.3 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

maayan

RM301 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with plants, and a large wall with gear designs.

9. NH Essen

9.7 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Rafael

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent corner tower.

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10.3 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Christopher

RM310 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern bar area with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a wooden bar counter.

11. Hotel Bochum Wattenscheid Affiliated by Meliá

9.2 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Gregory

RM290 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.

12. Moxy Essen City

10.2 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Regina

RM334 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A Sheraton hotel with a modern glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped courtyard.

13. Sheraton Essen Hotel

11.2 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Audrey

RM401 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchair, desk, and a flat-screen TV.

14. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

9.4 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Kaming

RM304 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a bed, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

12.8 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Steve

RM520 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a decorative wall.

16. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

10.9 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Marcos

RM336 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern cafe with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

17. Holiday Inn Express Recklinghausen by IHG

13.6 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Gaetano

RM427 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs by a reflective water feature, surrounded by palm trees and a building with large windows.

18. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

11.3 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Adam

RM304 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted picture of a bridge.

19. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

10 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Sikke

RM188 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern living room with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.

20. Parkhotel Oberhausen

11.8 km from Gelsenkirchen-West

Marcel

RM361 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Nov - 16 Nov

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Where to stay in Gelsenkirchen-West

Find the best Gelsenkirchen-West areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A historic stone church with a prominent central tower and arched windows.

Schalke

The live music and zoo are a few reasons travellers visit Schalke. Though there aren't many top sights in the neighbourhood, you can visit ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Veltins-Arena, a few notable attractions nearby.

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A historic church with a prominent clock tower and a smaller tower with a green roof.

Buer

Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Buer. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Schloss Berge, and jump on the metro at Hugostraße Tram Stop or Gelsenkirchen Buer Nord S-Bahn to get around the city.

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Gelsenkirchen-Mitte

While visiting Gelsenkirchen-Mitte, you might make a stop by sights like ZOOM Erlebniswelt and Nordsternpark.

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A large indoor stadium with a soccer field, surrounded by spectator stands.

Erle

The restaurants and sporting events make Erle worth a stop. Make a stop by Veltins-Arena, and jump on the metro at VELTINS-Arena Station to get around the area.

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