The Best Hotels Closest to Red Dot Design Museum in Essen for 2026

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Business-Doppelzimmer | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Business-Doppelzimmer | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils

1. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Pereira

AED 271

AED 305 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Business Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

2. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Hannes

AED 332

AED 373 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Emma

AED 283

AED 317 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

JOYCE

AED 378

AED 425 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

5. Heiner's Parkhotel

4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Anonymous traveler

AED 629

AED 673 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Sep - 26 Sep

Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

6. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 7.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marion

AED 559

AED 628 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sep - 27 Sep

Junior Suite Himmelstürmer | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

7. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

9.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Rudolf

AED 346

AED 388 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Superior Studio, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Coffee/tea maker, fridge, stovetop, dishwasher

8. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 7.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

AED 360

AED 405 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

9. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

11.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Ashlee

AED 295

AED 316 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, laptop workspace

10. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Lori A

AED 427

AED 480 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar (free items), desk

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar (free items), desk

Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar (free items), desk

11. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 7.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jui

AED 238

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Design Apartment mit Kingsize Bett | Living area | 30-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

12. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

11.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Dennis

AED 255

AED 273 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Junior Suite | Living area | 40-inch TV with cable channels

13. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

7.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Bojan

AED 356

AED 400 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

Superior XL | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

14. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 3.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Nice

AED 272

AED 306 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

15. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 4.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

AED 231

AED 260 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

16. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 5.5 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Dean

AED 248

AED 279 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

17. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 7.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

AED 267

AED 300 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Living Room) | Private kitchen

18. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

STEPHEN

AED 268

AED 301 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sep - 28 Sep

19. Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG

11.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Ali

AED 292

AED 354 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

20. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Wayne

AED 288

AED 323 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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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"

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"

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."

StayBaran XL - 6 Betten I 3 Schlafzimmer I Parkplatz I

10/10 Excellent

"Top Unterkunft. Sauber, Ausstattung auf hohem Niveau, Parkmöglichkeiten neben Haus, ruhig. Schnelles Internet Wir kommen wieder."

Quiet living near Zollverein, restaurant medallion in the house

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic flat in a great location. Our host, Peter, was very friendly and welcoming. We arrived two hours earlier than we expected but nothing was too much trouble. Would love to come back again."

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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)

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

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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 theater 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 theater 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 theater 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 theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater 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 theater scene or attend a football game.

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Rathaus Galerie Essen

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home 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 theater 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 travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 20 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place 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 traveler 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 will I find near Red Dot Design Museum?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodations 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, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals available near Red Dot Design Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Red Dot Design Museum?

For additional details about changing or cancelling your stay near Red Dot Design Museum, head over to our customer service page.

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 Grugahalle, GOP Variety Theatre Essen, and Colosseum Theater.

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 transit stops close to Red Dot Design Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Red Dot Design Museum hotels

1. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

2. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

4. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

5. Heiner's Parkhotel

6. Hotel Das Lola

7. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

8. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

9. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

10. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

11. DORMERO Hotel Essen

12. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

13. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

14. NH Essen

15. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

16. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

17. Hotel An der Gruga

18. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

19. Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG

20. Motel One Essen

Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

StayBaran XL - 6 Betten I 3 Schlafzimmer I Parkplatz I

Quiet living near Zollverein, restaurant medallion in the house

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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