Title: Refuge - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# Refuge

Travelers feel right at home with thoughtful touches that make a difference - from complimentary breakfast to convenient laundry facilities

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Refuge guesthouse in Steele offers practical comforts and welcoming hospitality. Guests enjoy a free breakfast before exploring. The property features WiFi, self-parking, and elevator access for easy movement.

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Pet friendly
- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Laundry
- Housekeeping

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## Room options

### Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Number #1)

- 538 sq ft
- 2 bedrooms
- Sleeps 5
- 5 Twin Beds

### Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (#2)

- 807 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 9
- 9 Twin Beds

### Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (#3)

- 807 sq ft
- 3 bedrooms
- Sleeps 8
- 8 Twin Beds

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## About the area

Steele, a neighborhood in Essen, is home to Refuge. Starlight Express Theater and Railway Museum Bochum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and Old Synagogue. Check out an event or a game at Rudolf Weber-Arena, and consider making time for Movie Park Germany, a top attraction not to be missed. [Visit our Essen travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Essen.dx6056625)

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Krayer Str. 45, Essen, 45276

### What's nearby

- ![Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162938/c11ae6d0-ec9a-4df3-87b8-dc0571dbcec6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site  
9 min drive \- 5.8 km
- Alfried Krupp Hospital Steele  
18 min walk \- 1.5 km
- Messe Essen  
9 min drive \- 9.9 km
- Grugahalle  
9 min drive \- 8.6 km
- Seaside Beach Baldeney  
12 min drive \- 10.5 km

### Getting around

- Essen-Steele S-Bahn  
5 min walk
- Essen-Kray Süd Station  
10 min walk
- Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS)  
33 min drive

### Restaurants

- McDonald's  
16 min walk
- KulturForum Steele  
12 min walk
- Freakshow  
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- Ypsilon  
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- Bootshaus Ruhreck  
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## About this property

### Refuge

Guesthouse near Messe Essen

 Refuge provides amenities like free breakfast and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

Other perks include:

- Free self parking
- Smoke-free premises and an elevator

Room features

All guestrooms at Refuge offer amenities such as free WiFi. 

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site

### Food and drink

- Free breakfast available daily

### Family friendly

- Laundry facilities

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities

### Guest services

- Housekeeping (daily)

### Accessibility

- Elevator

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Towels provided

## Policies

### Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Up to 11 lbs per pet

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

- A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 9.63 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### Optional extras

- Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

### Property is also known as

Refuge Apartment Essen

Refuge Essen

Refuge Essen

Refuge Guesthouse

Refuge Guesthouse Essen

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