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Our top choices for Red Dot Design Museum hotels

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1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen
0.5 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (78 reviews)
"Never stayed here before - very chic and modern - big rooms, lots of nooks and sitting areas and nice bar & breakfast service. "
Canada
DAVID
The price is Rp3.189.936
Rp3.583.995 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen
Business Double Room (Plus) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

Petul Apart Hotel Residenz
1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (50 reviews)
"Bett und Zimmer an sich super, Bad jedoch eine Katastrophe und bedarf dringend einer Sanierung. In 2025 ist ein Duschvorhang nicht mehr zeitgemäß. Allerdings alles sauber und sehr freundliches Personal machen den Zustand wieder gut"
Germany
Jan
The price is Rp1.225.203
Rp1.376.515 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Petul Apart Hotel Residenz
Interior

3. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh
3.5 star property
2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum
7.8 out of 10, Good, (9 reviews)
"Als ich das Zimmer betrat, war es furchtbar. Die ganze Nacht war Wasser aus der Toilette getropft, es war ohrenbetäubend laut, ich konnte nicht schlafen. An der Rezeption war niemand, an dem ich das Problem melden konnte. Erst am Morgen kam jemand, um es zu reparieren. Die gesamte Rezeption stand unter Wasser. Ich musste das Hotel verlassen und in ein anderes umziehen."
Germany
Serdo
The price is Rp1.724.270
Rp1.937.218 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Aug - 2 Aug
Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh
Buffet breakfast for a fee on weekends

4. Petul Hotel An der Zeche

Petul Hotel An der Zeche
1.5 km from Red Dot Design Museum
7.4 out of 10, Good, (130 reviews)
"Good breakfast"
Germany
Philipp
The price is Rp1.225.203
Rp1.376.515 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Petul Hotel An der Zeche
Business Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, blackout curtains, soundproofing

5. Petul Apart Hotel City

Petul Apart Hotel City
2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum
7.4 out of 10, Good, (55 reviews)
"El hotel muy bien, la única cosa que no nos gusto fue que no hay recepción, si no dominas bien el idioma es un poco complicado acceder a las llaves."
Spain
Emma
The price is Rp1.374.431
Rp1.539.362 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Petul Apart Hotel City
Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout curtains

6. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG
3.5 star property
11.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (742 reviews)
"Great"
Hong Kong SAR China
Pui Ying
The price is Rp1.332.493
Rp1.425.767 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Aug - 10 Aug
Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG
Reception

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (324 reviews)
"Great location for shopping, eating out and transport. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was clean and spacious."
United Kingdom
MUHAMMAD
The price is Rp1.775.060
Rp1.994.229 total
includes taxes & fees
31 Jul - 1 Aug
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Restaurant

8. NH Essen

NH Essen
4.0 star property
Stadtkern, 3.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (468 reviews)
"Brilliant stay at NH Essen, ideal location, great amenities & very comfortable. "
United Kingdom
Nisha
The price is Rp1.245.320
Rp1.399.117 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Jul - 24 Jul
NH Essen
Daily buffet breakfast for a fee

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
3.5 star property
Westviertel, 4.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (633 reviews)
"Nice breakfast "
United States
Oleg
The price is Rp900.462
Rp1.011.670 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Breakfast served

10. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (214 reviews)
"Good location "
United Kingdom
David
The price is Rp928.243
Rp1.042.830 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
Food and drink

11. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
4.0 star property
Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (483 reviews)
"Great staff, spacious rooms and excellent location "
United Kingdom
Kim
The price is Rp1.160.294
Rp1.303.588 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Restaurant

12. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Stadtkern, 4.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1,003 reviews)
"great place for holidays "
United Kingdom
Zainab Elebaye
The price is Rp1.072.891
Rp1.205.393 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Aug - 6 Aug
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Property amenity

13. Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (330 reviews)
"Perfect hotel, location right by the central station, clean and stylish, bed is comfy. What more could one ask for!"
United Kingdom
Rahim
The price is Rp1.168.685
Rp1.313.018 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Moxy Essen City
Interior

14. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld
11.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Ik heb erg genoten van het verblijf, met name het feit dat de kamers een keuken hebben heeft mij positief verrast. De medewerkers zijn erg vriendelijk en ik kan zeggen dat dit misschien mijn beste verblijf ooit is geweest!"
Netherlands
Dennis
The price is Rp1.362.189
Rp1.457.542 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld
Lobby sitting area

15. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz
4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (37 reviews)
"Helpful staff, good breakfast, clean and well-kept hotel. Perfect location just off the train station."
United States
Lori A
The price is Rp1.948.447
Rp2.189.182 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug
Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz
Bar (on property)

16. Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG
3.5 star property
11.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (321 reviews)
"New hotel in a new environment with good breakfast, clean rooms, easily accessible by walk and car via car parking downstairs. "
United Kingdom
Ali
The price is Rp1.417.749
Rp1.721.990 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG
Miscellaneous

17. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
4.0 star property
Suedviertel, 5.5 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (757 reviews)
"Friendly staff,room was perfect and the breakfast was tasty and plenty of choice"
United Kingdom
Dean
The price is Rp1.107.377
Rp1.244.138 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
Lobby

18. Flowers Hotel Essen

Flowers Hotel Essen
Westviertel, 4.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (431 reviews)
"Really comfortable and affordable hotel. Enjoyed our stay."
United Kingdom
Georgia
The price is Rp1.202.523
Rp1.351.147 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Jul - 27 Jul
Flowers Hotel Essen
Bar (on property)

19. Motel One Essen

Motel One Essen
Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (354 reviews)
"Reasonable price and good condition, quiet rooms"
United Kingdom
Wayne
The price is Rp1.456.107
Rp1.635.891 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Motel One Essen
Exterior

20. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
Westviertel, 4.5 km from Red Dot Design Museum
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (54 reviews)
"Clean and central location "
Germany
Jaya
The price is Rp960.813
Rp1.079.525 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent
"Fantastic hotel, staff super helpful- recommend highly"
Lucy 1-night trip
Posted 7 hours ago
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

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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)
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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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. Other good choices within 5 miles include Moxy Essen City and B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf.
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?
Ruhr Museum, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site and Folkwang 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 Philharmonie Essen, Grugahalle and GOP Variety Theatre Essen.
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.