Essen accommodation from AU$80

If you don't mind staying 16 kilometres outside of the center of town, check out the neighbourhood of Brasschaat. This area's got 3 hotels available, including Afspanning De Kroon and Hotel Klokkenhof.

For more options, try the Hotel De Witte Lelie and the Hotel 't Sandt Antwerpen. They are located 25 kilometres and 25 kilometres respectively from the main center. If these two aren't the best fit, try the Hotel Julien or the Hampshire Hotel – O Sud Antwerp.

If you'd like to check out some nearby cities, think about Heieinde and Baarle-Hertog. Travel 20 kilometres to the east from Essen and you'll locate Heieinde. Alternatively, Baarle-Hertog is 30 kilometres to the east. Hotels and apartments in Heieinde include the Amrath Hotel Hazeldonk and Bed en Breakfast Galder. The Sporthotel Bruurs and Hotel Brasserie Den Engel are some of the options in Baarle-Hertog.

Antwerpse Kempen is a regional centre positioned 30 kilometres from Essen. It is home to Bakker Mill Steam Museum. This part of Antwerp has a number of hotels, including the Best Western Plus Aldhem Hotel and Priorij Corsendonk.

Why not spend an afternoon cheering along with Antwerp sports fans at a local match? Bosuil Stadium is situated to the south of Essen. To rest your head nearby, secure a room at the Lindner Hotel & City Lounge or the Van der Valk Hotel Antwerpen.

Antwerp International Airport is the most convenient airport, and is 30 kilometres away from the centre of Essen. Conveniently located hotels include the Firean Hotel and the Hyllit Hotel.