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You may like the nightly rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which has good reviews from our guests: PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen - 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from the heart of Gelsenkirchen. Close to public transit, this property is within a 5-minute walk of Dortmund Central Station and Dortmund (DTZ-Dortmund Central Train Station). You can take advantage of free WiFi, a bar, and a 24-hour front desk at this hostel.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats that may be helpful: The hottest months are usually August and July with an average temp of 64°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 40°F. Average annual precipitation for Gelsenkirchen is 34 inches.

Depending on what you’re interested in, you might appreciate the area around Gelsenkirchen. Get out into nature with places like Nordsternpark, Grugapark Botanical Garden, and Baldeneysee. Cultural attractions include Red Dot Design Museum, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, and Philharmonie Essen. Visit landmarks like Struenkede Castle, Wittringen Castle, and Burg Altendorf.

Keep this information about transit options in Gelsenkirchen in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Düsseldorf Intl. Airport (DUS), 21.4 mi (34.5 km) from the city center. An alternative is Dortmund (DTM), which is 22.4 mi (36.1 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to make use of public transit. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Gelsenkirchen Rotthausen S-Bahn, VELTINS-Arena Station, and Schloss Horst U-Bahn. To explore more of the area, catch a train at Gelsenkirchen (ZEJ-Gelsenkirchen Railway Station), Gelsenkirchen Central Station, or Gelsenkirchen Zoo Station.