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

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and cushioned chairs.

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

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.

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

0.6 km from Ruhr Museum

DAVID

4.015.154 ₫

4.510.892 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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

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

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

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

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Pereira

1.860.589 ₫

2.090.371 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 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.

3. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

2.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Hannes

2.385.861 ₫

2.680.463 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

4. Petul Apart Hotel City

2.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Emma

1.825.655 ₫

2.044.734 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

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 Ruhr Museum

2.676.814 ₫

3.007.406 ₫ 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 room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a white shelf with a red phone, a kettle, and two white mugs.

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

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

11.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Ashlee

2.136.070 ₫

2.574.973 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 4.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

1.627.361 ₫

1.828.340 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A modern building with a curved facade and a 'STAYERY' sign.

8. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

11.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Dennis

1.879.602 ₫

2.011.174 ₫ 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 banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, chairs, and candlelit centerpieces.

A house with a large glass window and a stone archway.

9. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

9.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Rudolf

2.630.404 ₫

2.955.143 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 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 bar area with a brick wall, a large mirror, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a bar counter with stools.

10. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

maayan

1.681.607 ₫

1.889.285 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A spacious kitchen with a central island, built-in appliances, and ample counter space.

A building with a café area featuring outdoor seating and umbrellas, a red picket fence, and well-maintained hedges.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a large bookshelf, and a decorative light fixture.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and shelves with plants.

11. Hotel Oberhausen Neue Mitte Affiliated by Meliá

11.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Gísli

1.959.632 ₫

2.096.806 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A modern restaurant with purple chairs, a counter with a menu, and a TV screen displaying a program.

A hotel room with two beds, a painting on the wall, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door.

12. B&B Hotel Oberhausen am Centro

11 km from Ruhr Museum

René

1.630.482 ₫

1.744.616 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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.

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

13. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 7.1 km from Ruhr Museum

paul

2.562.047 ₫

2.878.530 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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

A modern living room with a dark wall, a large window, a sofa, and a motorcycle.

14. JustStay Mülheim/Oberhausen Hotel & Apartments

11.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Cody

1.855.192 ₫

2.084.308 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

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.

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

15. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Christopher

1.952.834 ₫

2.194.010 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a central counter displaying various food items and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, and a large chandelier.

16. Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

8.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Edwin

2.535.879 ₫

2.713.489 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A double bed with white linens, two bedside tables with fans, a wooden wardrobe, and a red curtain.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror.

A living room with two brown leather sofas, a coffee table with decorative flowers, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

17. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 7.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Jui

1.723.768 ₫

1.936.725 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

A courtyard with a covered seating area, surrounded by buildings with multiple windows and a tiled roof.

A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a blue mat.

A modern hotel room with a desk, sofa, and a large mirror.

18. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

STEPHEN

1.723.769 ₫

1.936.727 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

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

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Binnur

2.712.269 ₫

3.047.234 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, black bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a potted plant.

A modern interior with large windows, grey sofas, and potted plants.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a seating area with tables and chairs.

20. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum

10.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Nadine

1.925.711 ₫

2.060.511 ₫ total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Very happy with it! We will be staying there again soon!"

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Convenient location as it is just next to train station"

NH Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel, nice staff, does the job"

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent

"Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und vielseitig."

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."

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

10/10 Excellent

"Great value for the money and free secure parking!! I’ve stayed in much more expensive and not as good. Andrè was very helpful at the desk as it was open when I arrived. The WhatsApp message which the hotel sends gives you access to your room key which is stored on your mobile. Room was clean and functional. No air con but this wasn’t a problem in September."

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"

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

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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A vintage car suspended in a workshop with industrial machinery and a red chair.

Red Dot Design Museum

8.6/10 (45 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Red Dot Design Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ruhr Museum?

Ruhr 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 will I be able to find near Ruhr Museum?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Ruhr Museum.

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

Yes, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Ruhr Museum.

What can I see and do near Ruhr Museum?

Study the collections at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Red Dot Design Museum or Folkwang Museum. Sights like Essen Cathedral and Old Synagogue highlight some of the local culture. You can catch a show at Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Musiktheater and Grugahalle.

How can I get to Ruhr Museum?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Essen Zollverein North Station. There may not be many public transport options close to Ruhr Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

3. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

4. Petul Apart Hotel City

5. Aparts House Essen

6. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

8. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

9. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

10. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

11. Hotel Oberhausen Neue Mitte Affiliated by Meliá

12. B&B Hotel Oberhausen am Centro

13. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

14. JustStay Mülheim/Oberhausen Hotel & Apartments

15. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

16. Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

17. DORMERO Hotel Essen

18. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

19. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

20. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

NH Essen

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Moxy Essen City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

Red Dot Design Museum

Collegiate Church

Zeche Carl

GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Rathaus Galerie Essen

Old Synagogue

Nordsternpark

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