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A large, multi-story building with a prominent corner tower and a covered outdoor area with glass walls.

A hallway with three wall-mounted mirrors, a marble floor, and a small table with a vase and decorative items.

A hallway with marble flooring, wooden doors, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

A room with a patterned armchair, a table with a lamp, and a view of trees through a glass door.

1. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 1.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marion

AED 522

AED 587 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 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 office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.

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

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Binnur

AED 373

AED 419 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 with a curved facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

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

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 0.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

AED 339

AED 381 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and curtains.

4. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 0.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jui

AED 230

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A cheese and meat display with various cheeses, meats, and fruits.

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area with chairs.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with traditional houses and parked cars.

A historic building with a large sign reading "Gasthof zur Margaritenschnecke." It features outdoor seating with umbrellas and a balcony with railings.

5. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

1.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Bojan

AED 357

AED 401 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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

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

A reception desk with a digital screen, a green wall, and a large window with a view of a building.

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

6. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Dean

AED 229

AED 257 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

A hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a bed.

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

7. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Stadtkern, 3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

STEPHEN

AED 245

AED 275 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."

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.

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 2.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

AED 231

AED 259 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A modern building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

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.

9. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Wayne

AED 281

AED 315 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 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.

10. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Georgia

AED 221

AED 248 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a brick wall, a large mirror, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a bar counter with stools.

11. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

maayan

AED 238

AED 268 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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 lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with a view of the street.

12. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Christopher

AED 311

AED 350 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.

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

13. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Regina

AED 269

AED 302 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a wooden bench, and potted plants.

A dining table with a cup, salt and pepper shakers, and a glass container of nuts.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a vase and candle, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A bay window with white shutters, a wooden table, two chairs, and a chandelier.

14. Parkhaus Hügel

Bredeney, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

AED 472

AED 531 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Nov - 12 Nov

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

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

A reception desk with a sign above it, a computer, and a vase with yellow flowers.

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

15. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 2.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jasmin

AED 284

AED 334 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

16. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Steve

AED 377

AED 424 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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.

17. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Simon

AED 277

AED 311 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

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

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat facade.

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

Holsterhausen, 2.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marcos

AED 258

AED 289 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

19. Boutique-Hotel Georges

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jose

AED 436

AED 490 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed painting of a bull, and a black speaker.

A modern living room with a white coffee table, black leather sofas, and a red patterned wallpaper.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a towel rack.

20. Hotel Stay

Stadtkern, 2.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

FARIBORZ

AED 331

AED 389 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent

"Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und vielseitig."

Sheraton Essen Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was excellent. Comfortable bed and large clean bathroom. Choice of TV channels was disappointing for English and Spanish speakers. Breakfast not up to expectations."

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"It was perfect for my 2 nights stay."

Parkhotel Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was Top. A big Tha k you to the team."

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Middle section hotel, next to the art museum, nearby cozy street with restaurants"

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 An der Gruga

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a short business trip and close to local bars and restaurants. Comfortable and a good breakfast choice."

Other attractions near Red Dot Design Museum

A greenhouse with a glass pyramid roof, various potted plants, and a stone pathway.

Grugapark Botanical Garden

8.8/10 (17 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grugapark Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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An art gallery with large windows, wooden floors, and several paintings on display.

Folkwang Museum

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Folkwang Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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A park with a pond, trees, and a fountain.

Stadtgarten

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Stadtgarten, a lovely green space in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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A modern building with a curved facade and a covered entrance.

Aalto-Musiktheater

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Aalto-Musiktheater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Messe Essen

8.6/10 (324 reviews)

Learn about the events happening at Messe Essen during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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Grugahalle

8.6/10 (87 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Grugahalle during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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Irrgarten

Enjoy an outing to Irrgarten during your stay in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and festivals.

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Ruhr Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ruhr Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Essen. 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 an 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 53 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, Mintrops Concierge Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and in-room kitchens. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Bredeney and Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Red Dot Design Museum?

Expedia has 53 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 if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Red Dot Design Museum.

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

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Red Dot Design Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

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

You'll want to browse the collections at Folkwang Museum, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, and Red Dot Design Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Villa Hugel, Essen Cathedral, and Old Synagogue. You can catch a show at Grugahalle, Aalto-Musiktheater, and Philharmonie Essen.

How can I get to Red Dot Design Museum?

You can access metro transit at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn, Martinstrasse U-Bahn, and Ruettenscheider Stern U-Bahn. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Red Dot Design Museum hotels

1. Hotel Das Lola

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

4. DORMERO Hotel Essen

5. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

6. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

7. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

9. Motel One Essen

10. Flowers Hotel Essen

11. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

12. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

13. Moxy Essen City

14. Parkhaus Hügel

15. Art Hotel Körschen

16. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

17. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

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

19. Boutique-Hotel Georges

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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Parkhotel Essen

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Hotel An der Gruga

Other attractions near Red Dot Design Museum

Grugapark Botanical Garden

Folkwang Museum

Stadtgarten

Aalto-Musiktheater

Messe Essen

Grugahalle

Irrgarten

Ruhr Museum

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