Minutes from the exhibition centre

Holiday Apartments near Messe Essen & Grugahalle

Travelling to Messe Essen and don't want a long commute? Our holiday apartments are just a few minutes from the exhibition grounds and the Grugahalle. After a long day at the fair you are "home" quickly, cook something in your own kitchen and sleep in a proper bed – instead of an anonymous hotel room.

Especially during the big fairs, accommodation in Essen sells out early. Booking directly with us saves the platform fees and gives you a personal contact. Self-check-in around the clock makes even a late arrival after the evening event stress-free.

Messe Essen hosts public and trade fairs such as SPIEL, the Essen Motor Show, E-world and IPM. During these dates the city fills up – so plan your accommodation in good time. On our site you can see current availability for every major fair date.

For exhibitor teams, having your own apartment is especially practical: several units close to each other, space for materials, a kitchen for shared breakfasts before the halls open and, on request, an invoice with VAT for your company. Just tell us your fair dates – we take care of the rest.

Best price guarantee: Found it cheaper on Airbnb or Booking? We refund the difference + a 20 € credit.

Matching apartments

Our matching apartments

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Living and sleeping area of the NewYork Suite with sofa, chandelier and pop art Close to Messe Essen

Haskenstraße · 45143 Essen

NewYork Suite near Messe Essen

Manhattan flair with an industrial-chic kitchen island, four elegant beds and two smart TVs – plus Nespresso & filter coffee, a dishwasher and a backyard with garden furniture.

70 m²1 bath4 bedsUp to 4 guestsParking space

from 80 € per night

Bedroom with king-size box-spring bed in the period apartment Up to 8 guests

Mülheimer Straße · Essen

Charming Period Apartment near Messe Essen

Charming 100 m² period apartment for up to 8 guests – central, close to Messe Essen, with parking and everything families & work crews need.

100 m²2.5 baths6 bedsUp to 8 guests

from 120 € per night

Living area of the Paris Suite with chandelier, sofa and Audrey Hepburn gallery Self-check-in

Haskenstraße · Essen

Elegant Parisian-Style Apartment

Parisian elegance with chandelier, Audrey Hepburn gallery and shower panel – four beds, two smart TVs, Nespresso & filter coffee and a backyard with garden furniture.

60 m²1 bath4 bedsUp to 4 guests
Modern black kitchen with set dining table and Netflix smart TV in the Katernberg apartment Next to Zeche Zollverein

Heibauerfeld · Essen-Katernberg

Cosy Apartment in Essen-Katernberg

Quietly located by Zollverein: modern apartment with a black designer kitchen, three smart TVs and four comfortable beds – parking right outside.

60 m²1 bath4 bedsUp to 4 guestsParking space
Bedroom of the London Suite in Essen with two single beds and London wall pictures British flair

Haskenstraße · 45143 Essen

London Suite – quiet, central & superbly connected

London flair in the heart of Essen: elegant British design, two coffee machines and two smart TVs – quietly located and superbly connected.

70 m²1 bath4 bedsUp to 4 guests
Bright living and sleeping area with box-spring beds, sofa and smart TV near Essen main station 2 min to main station

Opernplatz · 45128 Essen

Apartment at Essen Central Station – Lift & Parking

Just a 2-minute walk from the main station: stylish city apartment with two bedrooms, lift, underground parking space and EV charging station – 5–10 min to the trade fair on the U11.

70 m²1 bath3 bedsUp to 4 guestsParking
Living area of the renovated studio with couch, dining table and modern wood-look wall Guest favourite

Mülheimer Straße · 45145 Essen

Modern Apartment – central & close to the fair

Guest favourite on Airbnb (4.9 out of 5): freshly renovated studio for two with a separate living area, Senseo coffee machine and washing machine – minutes from the trade fair & city centre.

25 m²1 bath2 bedsUp to 2 guests
Studio apartment with desk, smart TV and mirrored wardrobe Ideal for 2

Mülheimer Straße · 45145 Essen (Frohnhausen)

Modern Studio Apartment near Messe Essen

Individually designed studio for 1–2 guests with a cosy 1.40 m bed, smart TV with streaming and Senseo coffee machine – in the middle of Essen, parking included.

25 m²1 bath1 bedUp to 2 guestsParking space
Messe-Zentral – 3 Bedrooms and Roof Terrace Near Messe Essen

Kepler Str. · 45147 Essen

Messe-Zentral – 3 Bedrooms and Roof Terrace

Spacious 100 m² apartment with 3 bedrooms, a roof terrace and high-speed Wi-Fi – centrally located in Essen, ideal for families, groups and trade fair teams of up to 6 guests.

100 m²1 bath6 bedsUp to 6 guestsRoof terrace
Bright bedroom with two single beds, smart TV and balcony door in the apartment for 6 in Essen 3 bedrooms

Keplerstraße · 45147 Essen

Central Apartment for 6 – Balcony, Near Messe & Main Station

Three bedrooms with six comfortable single beds, a balcony and a washing machine – bright, modern apartment near Messe Essen and the main station, ideal for teams, families and trade fair guests.

1 bath6 bedsUp to 6 guestsBalcony

from 100 € per night

Dining area with round table and modern kitchen in the 3-bedroom apartment in Essen Free parking

Hausackerstraße · 45147 Essen

Stylish 3-Bedroom Apartment – 5 Min to Trade Fair, Free Parking

Three separate bedrooms, a balcony and free on-site parking – spotless apartment with dishwasher and washing machine, just minutes from Messe Essen.

1 bath6 bedsUp to 6 guestsBalcony
Modern room with two single beds, wall art and dining table in the city apartment in Essen For 2 guests

Osnabrücker Straße · 45145 Essen

Modern City Apartment for 2 – near Trade Fair & University Hospital

Two premium single beds (combinable into a double), a workspace and your own kitchen – modern studio apartment with great connections to the trade fair, university hospital and city centre.

1 bath2 bedsUp to 2 guests

from 50 € per night

Bright bedroom with two box-spring beds and a large-format artwork in the Prime Art Gallery Apartment Spotlessly clean

Zentral in Essen

Prime Art Gallery Apartment – Art & Design in Central Essen

Living in a gallery: exclusive artworks by various artists, premium box-spring beds and a fully equipped kitchen – perfect A40 access, close to Messe Essen & the university hospital.

1 bath4 bedsUp to 4 guestsArtistic ambience

from 80 € per night

Furnished single room with bed, clothes rail and workspace Rooms rented individually

Essen-Frohnhausen · 45145 Essen

Room in a Flat-Share in Essen-Frohnhausen – Furnished, 4-Person Flat

Four furnished single rooms with a shared kitchen and bathroom in Essen-Frohnhausen – from €450 per room per month, all utilities and Wi-Fi included.

1 Gemeinschaftsbad4 bedsUp to 4 guestsfrom €450/month
Bright furnished room with box-spring bed and bedside table Co-living

Essen-Frohnhausen · 45145 Essen

Furnished Flat-Share Room Essen-Frohnhausen – 4-Person Flat with Kitchen

Furnished room in a four-person flat-share in Essen-Frohnhausen from €450 per month: your own room, shared kitchen and bathroom, utilities and high-speed Wi-Fi already included.

1 Gemeinschaftsbad4 bedsUp to 4 guestsfrom €450/month
Furnished room with single bed, desk and window Whole flat available

Essen-Frohnhausen · 45145 Essen

Co-Living Essen-Frohnhausen – 4-Person Flat, All-Inclusive

Four furnished rooms from €450 per month – bookable individually or as a whole flat. Ideal for work crews who want to stay together.

1 Gemeinschaftsbad4 bedsUp to 4 guestsfrom €450/month
Furnished room with single bed and side table Rooms rented individually

45136 Essen

Flat-Share Room in Essen – 4-Person Flat, Central Location

Furnished room in a four-person flat-share in a central Essen location – from €450 per month, shared kitchen and bathroom, utilities and Wi-Fi included.

1 Gemeinschaftsbad4 bedsUp to 4 guestsfrom €450/month
Furnished room with box-spring bed and modern wall art 5 rooms + terrace

Essen-Kray · 45309 Essen

Co-Living Essen-Kray – 5-Person Flat with Large Terrace

Five furnished rooms from €450 per month, a shared kitchen, bathroom and a large terrace in Essen-Kray – each room rented individually.

1 Gemeinschaftsbad5 bedsUp to 5 guestsfrom €450/month

All dates at a glance

Trade fair calendar: Messe Essen 2026/2027

  • security essen 2026 – 22–25 September 2026
    The world's leading trade fair for civil security in Essen: 4 days, thousands of trade visitors from …
  • SPIEL Essen 2026 – 22–25 October 2026
    The world's biggest board game fair – over 190,000 visitors, hotels booked out early.
  • MHH Erlebniswelten (Mode Heim Handwerk) 2026 – 5–8 November 2026
    NRW's largest consumer fair in Essen: four days of fashion, home, craftsmanship and culinary delight …
  • Internationaler Weihnachtsmarkt Essen 2026 – 13 November – 23 December 2026
    Over 200 stalls around Kennedyplatz, Willy-Brandt-Platz, Kettwiger Straße, Burgplatz and the medieva …
  • Essen Motor Show 2026 – 27 November – 6 December 2026
    Horsepower festival with sporty production cars, tuning & motorsport – more than a week of fair acti …
  • JOBMEDI NRW 2026 – 12–12 December 2026
    Careers fair for healthcare, nursing and social professions at the Grugahalle Essen.
  • Baumesse Essen 2027 – 8–10 January 2027
    Public trade fair all about building, living, renovating and saving energy at Messe Essen.
  • Hochzeitsmesse Essen 2027 – 9–10 January 2027
    Public trade fair for couples getting married, showcasing the latest wedding trends at Messe Essen.
  • IPM Essen 2027 – 26–29 January 2027
    The world's leading horticulture trade fair – four fair days, international trade visitors.
  • E-world energy & water 2027 – 9–11 February 2027
    Europe's leading energy industry trade fair – three packed days in Essen.

What our guests say

Real reviews from real guests.

★★★★★

Es war alles super! Eine sehr schöne Unterkunft – würde es immer wieder buchen. Vielen lieben Dank nochmal für den tollen Service!

Diana – via Airbnb
★★★★★

Super Wohnung, sehr gemütlich mit eigenem Stellplatz. Würde ich gerne nochmal buchen.

Sacha – via Airbnb
★★★★★

Wir waren als 4-köpfige Familie vor Ort. Die Wohnung ist klein aber fein. Ein Supermarkt ist fußläufig gut erreichbar. Die Lage zur Zeche Zollverein ist super (25 Minuten zu Fuß). Der Stellplatz vor der Tür ist perfekt.

Stephan – via Airbnb

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from the apartment to Messe Essen?

Our apartments near the fair are only a few minutes from the exhibition grounds and the Grugahalle – quick to reach by car or public transport.

Can I book several apartments as an exhibitor?

Yes, for teams we gladly coordinate several apartments close to each other – including an invoice with VAT made out to your company.

When should I book for a fair?

As early as possible. For major fairs like SPIEL or the Motor Show, accommodation in Essen is scarce months in advance.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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