The Surroundings
Esslingen’s charm reveals itself in its unique historic old town and, at the same time, in its modernity and cosmopolitan outlook.
Quite unlike the proverbially thrifty Swabians, the town is generous with its attractions: Germany’s oldest sparkling wine cellar (Kessler-Sekt), its world-renowned engineering university and its state-of-the-art industry, which is increasingly dedicated to sustainable production. Esslingen is the perfect symbiosis of living tradition on the one hand and forward-looking modernity on the other.
And right in the middle lies the ECOINN, a modern, climate-neutral hotel within historic walls and a genuine part of Esslingen.
A colourful range of small, sometimes extravagant and high-quality shops, boutiques and department stores offers first-class shopping.
Culture and Excursions around Esslingen
Culturally and culinarily, the town offers a modern, international variety of theatres, cabaret stages, music venues, restaurants, cafés and bars.
The annual Esslingen Christmas Market with its Medieval Market, a unique combination, attracts crowds of visitors from all over the world.
Discover the old imperial city of Esslingen with its oldest row of half-timbered houses and beautiful old town houses. The idyllic old town, vineyards and cycle paths invite you to stroll, hike and cycle. Near the hotel there is even a canoe hire, which lets you experience the Neckar actively and up close.
Well-known hiking and cycling routes along the Neckar and the Swabian Jura pass through Esslingen. Romantic vineyards, Esslingen Castle and excellent day trips, for example to Stuttgart (including the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums, the Wasen and the Spring Festival) or to the baroque town of Ludwigsburg with its “Blühendes Barock” gardens, make your stay an unforgettable experience.
Culinary Perks for ECOINN Guests!
As an ECOINN guest, you receive a discount or an extra at selected restaurants in Esslingen’s old town. We will be happy to reserve a table for you!
Central Location
From the hotel you can reach Stuttgart Airport and the modern Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre (15 km) in no time, and getting there and back by bus and train is easy too. From the nearby “Hochschule” stop, bus line 122 takes you to the Stuttgart Trade Fair Centre and Stuttgart Airport in just 35 minutes.
Our reception will also be happy to order a taxi for you.
Wellness at the Merkel’sche Bad
Just around the corner you will find the renowned swimming and wellness temple “Merkel’sches Bad”, with a beautiful Art Nouveau swimming pool and a modern wellness centre. As an ECOINN guest, you receive a 10 % discount on admission. Bathrobes and sauna towels can be borrowed at reception against a deposit.
Esslingen Medieval Market & Christmas Market
The Medieval Christmas Market in Esslingen’s old town, which always opens about four weeks before Christmas Eve, attracts large numbers of visitors from all over the world. Craftspeople in medieval dress, jugglers and fire-eaters all show off their skills and arts in the medieval Christmas atmosphere of Esslingen’s old town!
As guests of the ECOINN Hotel am Campus, you are in “pole position”, so to speak: a few steps and you are right in the middle of the pre-Christmas bustle, full of delicious scents and traditional crafts.
Traders offer their wares, while spicy mulled wine and freshly made treats leave nothing to be desired. The many half-timbered houses are artfully decorated and lit, transporting the old town back to the days of the medieval Christmas market.
So immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Esslingen Christmas Market and let yourself be enchanted. Book your room at the ECOINN Hotel am Campus in Esslingen town centre today!
