The Best Hotels Closest to Ruhr Museum in Essen - 2026 Updated Prices

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

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and storage shelves.

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.

1. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1 mi from Ruhr Museum

Pereira

£62

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

2. Petul Apart Hotel City

1.7 mi from Ruhr 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 hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a desk lamp.

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

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

3. Petul Hotel An der Zeche

0.9 mi from Ruhr 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.

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

4. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

1.8 mi from Ruhr Museum

Hannes

£76

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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 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.

5. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

7 mi from Ruhr Museum

Ashlee

£64

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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.

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

6. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 2.4 mi from Ruhr Museum

Nice

£63

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.

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

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 2.6 mi from Ruhr 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 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 bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 3 mi from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

£53

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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.

9. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 2.7 mi from Ruhr Museum

STEPHEN

£61

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 2.7 mi from Ruhr Museum

Zainab Elebaye

£59

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

11. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 2.6 mi from Ruhr Museum

Wayne

£64

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.

12. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 2.7 mi from Ruhr Museum

Romina

£57

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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 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.

13. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 2.6 mi from Ruhr Museum

Rahim

£55

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

14. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

2.9 mi from Ruhr Museum

Lori A

£105

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 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, 2.8 mi from Ruhr Museum

Georgia

£57

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

A modern bar area with a long counter, multiple stools, and a television screen displaying a sports game.

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

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

16. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Stadtkern, 2.2 mi from Ruhr Museum

Kaming

£54

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 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".

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

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

17. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 3.4 mi from Ruhr Museum

Dean

£54

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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.

18. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 4.7 mi from Ruhr Museum

Jui

£55

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

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.

19. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 4.4 mi from Ruhr Museum

paul

£77

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

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

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.

20. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 2.9 mi from Ruhr Museum

Jasmin

£65

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Top Ruhr 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 Ruhr Museum

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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A museum corridor with industrial exhibits and a central display case.

Red Dot Design Museum

8.6/10 (45 reviews)

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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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.

Where is the best place to stay near Ruhr 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. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Ruhr Museum. Another good choice is Petul Hotel An der Zeche, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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 GOP Variety Theatre Essen, Philharmonie Essen 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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Our top choices for Ruhr Museum hotels

1. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

2. Petul Apart Hotel City

3. Petul Hotel An der Zeche

4. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

5. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

6. NH Essen

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

8. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

9. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

11. Motel One Essen

12. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

13. Moxy Essen City

14. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

15. Flowers Hotel Essen

16. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

17. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

18. DORMERO Hotel Essen

19. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

20. Art Hotel Körschen

Top Ruhr 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 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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