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 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.

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

0.3 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

DAVID

£150

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 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 compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and storage shelves.

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.1 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Pereira

£61

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

1.8 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Emma

£65

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A buffet with various food items, including cheese, fruits, and meats, displayed in clear containers.

A table with a white tablecloth, red rose petals scattered on it, and a white vase with a red rose and greenery.

A brightly lit hotel with a visible entrance and a large billboard above.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a projector screen.

4. Petul Hotel An der Zeche

0.9 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Philipp

£65

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

5. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

1.8 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Hannes

£76

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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.

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

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 2.6 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

JOYCE

£84

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

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

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.

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 3 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

£53

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

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

8. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 2.4 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Nice

£63

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.

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

9. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 2.6 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Rahim

£55

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating and a small garden.

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

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

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

10. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

5.9 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Rudolf

£78

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 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 living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.

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

11. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 2.6 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Wayne

£64

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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".

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

12. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 3.4 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Dean

£55

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

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.

13. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 4.5 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

£77

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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.

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

14. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

2.9 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Lori A

£105

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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

A gym with exercise equipment, a treadmill, and a mirrored wall.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, staircase, and a large framed picture on the wall.

15. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 2.7 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

STEPHEN

£61

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

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.

16. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 4.7 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Jui

£55

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

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

17. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 2.8 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Zainab Elebaye

£59

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

18. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 2.7 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Romina

£57

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. The room has patterned wallpaper and a large window.

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

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

19. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 4.9 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Marion

£127

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

20. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

7 mi from Red Dot Design Museum

Ashlee

£64

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."

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 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. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

4. Petul Hotel An der Zeche

5. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

7. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

8. NH Essen

9. Moxy Essen City

10. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

11. Motel One Essen

12. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

13. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

14. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

15. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

16. DORMERO Hotel Essen

17. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

18. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

19. Hotel Das Lola

20. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

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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