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

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1. Petul Apart Hotel City

2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Emma

2.000.151 ₫

2.240.169 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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

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.

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

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Pereira

1.918.488 ₫

2.155.421 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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

3. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Hannes

2.345.615 ₫

2.635.403 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a shower area.

A breakfast plate with eggs, sausages, beans, and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wooden table.

4. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Romina

1.728.618 ₫

1.942.102 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern office space with a round table, chairs, and a TV on a desk.

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.

5. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

11.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Ashlee

2.088.283 ₫

2.234.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

JOYCE

2.676.570 ₫

3.007.127 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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 modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."

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

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 4.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

1.635.217 ₫

1.837.092 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.

A modern interior with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

8. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Stadtkern, 3.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Kaming

1.658.916 ₫

1.863.941 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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 bar area with wooden bar stools, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

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

9. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Zainab Elebaye

1.812.261 ₫

2.036.076 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern interior with a wooden desk, a potted plant, a black lantern, and a wall clock.

A kitchenette with a metal samovar, stacked plates, and a display of tea boxes.

A modern restaurant with a long communal dining table, individual tables, and a bar area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

10. ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen

4.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Janne

1.635.217 ₫

1.749.682 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.

A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.

A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.

11. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Rahim

1.812.540 ₫

2.036.374 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

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 hotel reception area with a counter, a clock, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

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

12. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Lori A

3.763.927 ₫

4.228.771 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A buffet with various food items, including cereals, nuts, and fruits. There are also bowls and plates for serving.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and artwork on the walls.

A room with a large abstract painting on the wall, a vase with flowers on a table, and a newspaper.

A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL KÖRSCHEIN" in front of a building with multiple windows and a white facade.

13. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jasmin

1.913.274 ₫

2.251.855 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A bar area with a mirror, various liquor bottles, and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a visible reception desk.

14. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Westviertel, 4.5 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Liliaan

1.728.618 ₫

1.942.102 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

A modern multi-story building with a central courtyard, featuring balconies with green plants and a pathway leading to the entrance.

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

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

15. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Georgia

1.749.981 ₫

1.966.267 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring various food items and a large screen displaying a hotel interior.

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and red chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the balcony, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a large island, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area with a view.

16. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 7.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

2.599.842 ₫

2.920.851 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A bakery display with various baked goods and a refrigerated section.

A hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, a large lion mural, and a number '316' on the wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and various amenities including a shop, lift, water, self-check-in, and photo booth.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a decorative wall.

17. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

Holsterhausen, 5.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marcos

1.672.714 ₫

1.879.454 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A building entrance with a set of stone steps leading up to a glass door.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, wooden bar counter, and stools.

A modern dining area with a large wooden table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

18. Trip Inn Living & Suites

Suedviertel, 5.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Anonymous traveller

1.914.993 ₫

2.151.537 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A modern building with a reflective pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

Two people dining at a table with breakfast items, a painting of a gas station on the wall, and a sign reading "ACCOR".

The exterior of the Mercure Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered area with a glass facade.

A building with multiple windows and balconies, featuring a purple sign with 'Mercure Hotel' written on it.

19. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 5.5 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Dean

1.658.637 ₫

1.863.344 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and overhead lighting.

A rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.

A modern interior with leather seating, a bar area, and decorative lighting.

The exterior of the Atlantic Congress Hotel with a modern glass facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit entrance.

20. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Steve

3.317.684 ₫

3.727.584 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sept - 26 Sept

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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

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"

FOUR Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Four Essen City Centre was great! Check in was quick and easy. The front desk was very helpful and available for any requests. We will definitely stay here again!"

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"

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing stay, great room (though ’window’ into the bathroom should have an option to cover it), very clean, helpful staff. Highly recommended."

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

10/10 Excellent

"Fine."

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

Ruhr Museum

8.6/10 (39 reviews)

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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)

You can browse the exhibits at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

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Collegiate Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

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Zeche Carl

10.0/10 (1 review)

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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

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Rathaus Galerie Essen

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Old Synagogue

4.0/10 (1 review)

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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.

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 GOP Variety Theatre Essen, Philharmonie Essen 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. Petul Apart Hotel City

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

3. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

4. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

5. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

8. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

9. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10. ibis Styles Gelsenkirchen

11. Moxy Essen City

12. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

13. Art Hotel Körschen

14. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

15. Flowers Hotel Essen

16. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

17. Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

18. Trip Inn Living & Suites

19. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

20. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

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

FOUR Essen City Centre

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

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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