The Best Hotels Closest to Red Dot Design Museum in Essen - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white bathtub, and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a pizza and a bottle, two chairs, and a view of the outside through a window.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table with books and a candle, and a bookshelf with framed pictures.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, two glass jars with candies, and a sign reading "Bereitschaftsstelle".

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

0.5 km from Red Dot Design Museum

DAVID

฿5,242

฿5,889 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A staircase with black railings and a window at the top.

A modern building with a flat roof covered in a variety of colorful plants.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Pereira

฿2,429

฿2,729 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Emma

฿2,376

฿2,661 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern interior with a seating area featuring two brown armchairs and a tall decorative plant near a large window.

4. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Hannes

฿3,631

฿4,079 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a sofa, and a dining area.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, a bathtub, and a shelf with folded towels.

5. Aparts House Essen

1.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

฿3,145

฿3,533 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

A bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 4.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

฿2,118

฿2,380 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a blue sofa, a white table, and a herringbone wood floor.

An elevator with a sign that reads "WHAT GOES UP" and a digital display showing "0".

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with curtains.

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

7. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

11.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Dennis

฿2,351

฿2,516 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern office space with a large wooden table, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern interior with a large window, a brick wall, and a hanging orange light fixture.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, exposed brick walls, and a large potted plant.

A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a counter with bottles and glasses.

8. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Georgia

฿2,071

฿2,327 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating and a small garden.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV, a bedside table, and a small seating area.

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a chess table, and a bookshelf.

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, chairs, and candlelit centerpieces.

9. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

9.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Rudolf

฿3,327

฿3,737 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, a TV, a kitchen area, and a bathroom with a mirror.

A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.

A modern office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Binnur

฿3,530

฿3,966 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with plants, and a large wall with gear designs.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent tower, and a view of the sea.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, minibar, and a television.

11. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 3.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Nice

฿2,400

฿2,697 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a coffee station, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a white shelf with a red phone, a kettle, and two white mugs.

A modern building with a glass facade, a small kiosk, and a paved area with bollards.

12. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

11.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Ashlee

฿2,644

฿2,829 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

A hotel lobby with two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a television, and a mirror on the wall.

13. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Zainab Elebaye

฿2,895

฿3,252 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, a bedside table, a wall clock, and a carpeted hallway.

A tall hotel building with a prominent 'Premier Inn' sign, multiple floors, and a parking area in front.

A modern interior with a long table, chairs, and a view of the city through large windows.

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Romina

฿2,224

฿2,499 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a yellow armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A compact kitchen with a sink, a kettle, a toaster, and a bread loaf on the counter.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, dining table, chairs, and a lamp.

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

15. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection® by Best Western

Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

STEPHEN

฿2,189

฿2,459 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.

A modern living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.

A modern lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.

16. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Wayne

฿2,506

฿2,816 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A gym with black walls, a large mirror, and exercise equipment including a kettlebell, dumbbells, and a medicine ball.

A room with a foosball table, a large screen TV, and a Spider-Man statue.

17. JustStay Mülheim/Oberhausen Hotel & Apartments

11.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Cody

฿2,351

฿2,641 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a contemporary art piece on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a waiter attending to guests, and large windows providing natural light.

18. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Lori A

฿4,219

฿4,741 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating areas, and a bar.

A modern dining area with wooden tables and red chairs, large windows, and a wall-mounted TV.

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, seating area, and a TV.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows.

19. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

4.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Simon

฿2,545

฿2,859 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A stone building with a wooden door, two potted plants, and a sign indicating the building's historical significance.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, leading to a landing with a desk, a vase of flowers, and a small glass of water.

A terrace with a table and chairs, a door, and windows.

A staircase with a white railing, a stained glass window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

20. Hotel Rathaus 1910

12.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Randy

฿3,601

฿4,045 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

10/10 Excellent

"JUst lovely in every way, except no bar or restaurant on a Sunday"

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Near city center, with parking garage"

Moxy Essen City

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. Very, very clean and quiet. Great breakfast. Very close to the train station."

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

8/10 Good

"- solid stay - great dining area with lots of natural lighting - delicious breakfast with high quality options - fantastic hot beverage station"

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

8/10 Good

"All information we needed to check in available in good time, centrally located so easy to get to, a bit loud at times due to location and an event happening during our stay, but earplugs are provided as a bonus. Really quick to respond when we had a faulty appliance"

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Right overlooking essen hbf so super convenient. Friendly staff with easy check in. Nice and quiet which surprised me considering how close to train station. Well maintained room and property. One of the best premier inns stayed in."

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

8/10 Good

"Was an ok stay. Will recommend"

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

8/10 Good

"Excellent location right opposite the main train station. Helpful, friendly staff even by German standards. Basic room but more than adequate"

Other attractions near Red Dot Design Museum

A modern building with a glass facade and a red-brick structure in the background.

Ruhr Museum

8.6/10 (39 reviews)

Discover the rich cultural and natural history of the Ruhr region when you peruse the exhibits in this repurposed building in the former Zollverein coal mine.

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A large industrial building with a prominent red tower structure.

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

9.0/10 (217 reviews)

Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.

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Collegiate Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

Collegiate Church is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

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Zeche Carl

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Zeche Carl during your stay in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

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GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Get tickets for a show at GOP Variety Theatre Essen, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.

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Nordsternpark

Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

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Rathaus Galerie Essen

You can do some window-shopping at Rathaus Galerie Essen during your trip to Essen.

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Old Synagogue

4.0/10 (1 review)

Old Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Red Dot Design Museum?

Red Dot Design Museum is located in a historic area of Essen that travellers like for its theatre scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Red Dot Design Museum?

Adjacent to Red Dot Design Museum, hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Another good choice is Petul Hotel An der Zeche, located just 0.9 mi (1.5 km) away.

How many hotels are there near Red Dot Design Museum?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Red Dot Design Museum.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Red Dot Design Museum, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Red Dot Design Museum.

What can I see and do near Red Dot Design Museum?

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Folkwang Museum and Ruhr Museum feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Learn about local history at Essen Cathedral and Old Synagogue. You can catch a show at Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Musiktheater and Grugahalle.

How can I get to Red Dot Design Museum?

If you're taking a train into town, Essen Zollverein North Station is the closest station to Stadtbezirke VI. There may not be many public transport options to choose from near Red Dot Design Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Red Dot Design Museum hotels

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

4. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

5. Aparts House Essen

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

7. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

8. Flowers Hotel Essen

9. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

10. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

11. NH Essen

12. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

13. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

15. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection® by Best Western

16. Motel One Essen

17. JustStay Mülheim/Oberhausen Hotel & Apartments

18. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

19. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

20. Hotel Rathaus 1910

Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Moxy Essen City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Other attractions near Red Dot Design Museum

Ruhr Museum

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

Collegiate Church

Zeche Carl

GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Nordsternpark

Rathaus Galerie Essen

Old Synagogue

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