Title: Visit Esslingen: Best of Esslingen Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Esslingen](https://expedia.ca/Esslingen-Hotels.d6035199.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Esslingen](https://expedia.ca/Esslingen-Vacation-Rentals.d6035199.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Things to do in Esslingen](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Esslingen.d6035199.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Esslingen Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Esslingen.d6035199.Car-Rental-Guide)[Esslingen Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Esslingen.d6035199.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Esslingen ## Travel Guide ![Esslingen featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/36b09d8b-5688-492f-a513-6d4f9e7ae150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esslingen featuring a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/36b09d8b-5688-492f-a513-6d4f9e7ae150.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esslingen featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/e609ea4b-8de2-4b6b-bcdc-09a32a671719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esslingen](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/a3816b15-8967-45af-861e-8f9f8081299d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Esslingen showing a city, outdoor eating and café lifestyle](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035199/ccfd3b38-d48e-483b-b358-4857297b5773.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Esslingen Things to do #### From a medieval old town to open-air jazz concerts and an almost 200-year-old bodega, this riverside city is one of southern Germany’s most captivating destinations. Magnificent architecture, colourful festivals, beautiful parks and a vibrant culinary scene the attractions of Esslingen am Neckar are varied and showcased with civic pride. Esslingen am Neckar straddles the Neckar River in the Baden-Württemberg region, where it has been shaped for over a millennium. Its atmospheric Old Town is an enthralling mix of canals and cobblestone alleys home to hundreds of historical buildings, half-timbered landmarks, cafés, galleries and theatres. The Old Town’s compact layout makes it a great place to explore on foot. Admire monuments, including the 13th-century Schelztor Gate Tower and Wolfstor Gate Tower. Note the contrasting styles of the New Town Hall and Old Town Hall. Visit the Romanesque-Gothic Stadtkirche St. Dionys and St. Paul’s Minster, Germany’s oldest Dominican monastery. Looming over the touristic centre with sweeping city views is Esslingen Castle. Get an insight into the city’s ancient history at the Yellow House Stadtmuseum. Step back in time to the Franconian Empire at the underground Excavations Museum. See collections of centuries-old children’s books at the J.F. Schreiber Museum. Browse exhibitions of contemporary art at Villa Merkel, the municipal art gallery located in riverfront Merkelpark. Spot impressive crypts and mausoleums at Ebershaldenfriedhof. Be sure to delve into the city’s food and wine culture. Sample regional dishes such as maultasche, a filled pasta similar to ravioli. Take a tour of Kessler Sekt, the country’s longest-operating sparkling wine producer. Watch a theatre performance at Württembergische Landesbühne and attend jazz shows at the Jazzkeller. Plan your visit around one of the many colourful festivals. April’s PODIUM Festival welcomes young and upcoming chamber music artists from across Europe. Enjoy some family-friendly fun at the world-famous Esslingen Medieval Market, which takes place for month from late-November. Shop at the stalls of around 200 costumed craftspeople and be entertained by street performers. Reach Esslingen am Neckar by flying to Stuttgart and then catch a train or rent a car from there. It’s a comfortable daytrip from Stuttgart or you can stay overnight at hotels and guesthouses, some set in the city’s medieval houses. - Esslingen Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Esslingen ![GINN Apartment-Hotel Stuttgart Esslingen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90970000/90960100/90960039/f230fae0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### GINN Apartment-Hotel Stuttgart Esslingen Martinstraße 23 Esslingen CA $117 CA $126 total Feb 13 - Feb 14 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Esslingen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Mercedes-Benz Museum and Kessler ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (276 reviews) Such a cozy room with all necessary equipment. Loved it here! Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F02%2F2026&endDate=14%2F02%2F2026&selected=90960039&PinnedHotelID=90960039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6035199) ![Leonardo Hotel Esslingen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96860000/96858800/96858716/62316c0f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Leonardo Hotel Esslingen Grabbrunnenstraße 19 Esslingen Esslingen CA $117 CA $125 total Feb 15 - Feb 16 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this spa hotel in Esslingen. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mercedes-Benz Museum and Esslingen ... 9/10 Wonderful! (202 reviews) The Leonardo Hotel in Esslingen is my go to when visiting Esslingen. The hotel has nice rooms, parking, and is just a short walk from the Altstadt. I just like it and so I stay here. Reviewed on Dec 18, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F02%2F2026&endDate=16%2F02%2F2026&selected=96858716&PinnedHotelID=96858716&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6035199) ![Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37140000/37132700/37132662/b643461e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn - the niu, Timber Esslingen by IHG Otto-Bayer-Strasse, 8 Esslingen Baden-Württemberg CA $96 CA $119 total Feb 1 - Feb 2 includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Esslingen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mercedes-Benz Museum and Villa Merkel are ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (275 reviews) No drinking water available. You have to buy Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F02%2F2026&endDate=02%2F02%2F2026&selected=37132662&PinnedHotelID=37132662&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6035199) [See all 1,425 properties in Esslingen](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=29%2F01%2F2026&endDate=30%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6035199) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Rioca Stuttgart Posto 4](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74650000/74644100/74644021/a15bf336_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rioca Stuttgart Posto 4 Salzwiesenstraße 7 Stuttgart BW Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Stuttgart. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (441 reviews) Perfect location and beautiful accommodations. Amazing staff close to train and Porsche museum. Extremely clean! And affordable. Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Stuttgart-Hotels-Rioca-Stuttgart-Posto-4.h74644021.Hotel-Information) ![Adina Apartment Hotel Stuttgart](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/76000000/75010000/75005400/75005350/001f9320_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Adina Apartment Hotel Stuttgart KOPENHAGENER STRASSE 3 Stuttgart Stay at this aparthotel in Stuttgart. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (252 reviews) Very nice place. But an uphill hike from the HBF. No stairs. Modern. Could use more than 3 dishes. Good for minimum cooking. We enjoyed staying in Adina. Have stayed in others, and have found all good. Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Stuttgart-Hotels-Adina-Apartment-Hotel-Stuttgart.h75005350.Hotel-Information) ![CLOUD No7 LOFTS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44240000/44240000/44239911/68a99570_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### CLOUD No7 LOFTS Strombergstr. 15 Stuttgart Stay at this apartment in Stuttgart. Enjoy free WiFi, dry cleaning or laundry services, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (346 reviews) Room was excellent. We had a 1 bdrm space with a separate living space with table, couch, and kitchenette. The room was spotless and comfortable. Public transportation was right around the corner and easy to use. 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