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

A modern hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

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.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 1.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Binnur

₩140,985

₩158,397 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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.

2. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 2.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Marion

₩212,803

₩239,088 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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 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.

3. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 1.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

₩85,733

₩96,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern office space with a large wooden table, white chairs, and hanging pendant lights.

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, exposed brick walls, and a large potted plant.

A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a counter with bottles and glasses.

A modern multi-story building with a central courtyard, featuring balconies with green plants and a pathway leading to the entrance.

4. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 1.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Georgia

₩82,713

₩92,926 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

5. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 1.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Nice

₩95,870

₩107,710 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 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.

6. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 1.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Wayne

₩100,107

₩112,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

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

7. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection® by Best Western

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

STEPHEN

₩87,228

₩97,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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 room with a large window, a red sofa, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a checkered floor.

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

8. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

2.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Bojan

₩137,060

₩153,986 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

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

9. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Zainab Elebaye

₩104,329

₩117,214 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A modern building with a glass entrance, a staircase, and a potted plant in the foreground.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a vertical wooden panel with integrated lighting.

A modern reception area with a red seating arrangement, wooden paneling, and a ceiling with a natural light feature.

A modern building with glass walls and wooden paneling, featuring outdoor seating and a central pathway.

10. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

2.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Brian

₩173,412

₩194,829 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

A modern interior with seating, bookshelves, and a bar area.

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

11. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Romina

₩88,821

₩99,791 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

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

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.

12. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 1.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Jasmin

₩96,749

₩113,871 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A modern dining area with wooden tables and red chairs, large windows, and a wall-mounted TV.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and large windows.

13. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

2.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Simon

₩101,636

₩114,181 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and various amenities including a shop, lift, water, self-check-in, and photo booth.

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

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

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

Holsterhausen, 0.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Marcos

₩98,593

₩110,769 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A Sheraton hotel with a modern glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped courtyard.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a round table, and large windows with a view of trees.

15. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Suedviertel, 0.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Muhammad

₩118,428

₩133,053 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A building entrance with a set of stone steps leading up to a glass door.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

A modern lounge area with leather sofas, a round table, and a wooden bookshelf.

A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, wooden bar counter, and stools.

16. Trip Inn Living & Suites

Suedviertel, 0.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Anonymous traveler

₩96,635

₩108,574 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and a wall-mounted picture of a bridge.

A small bathroom with a white toilet, a sink, and a shower.

A metallic door handle with a modern design.

A building with a sign that reads "Jmc dreams hotels".

17. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Westviertel, 2.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Sikke

₩59,667

₩67,042 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

A modern loft apartment with a dining area, a sofa, a small round table, and a wardrobe.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a zebra-patterned armchair, a glass coffee table, and a red rug.

A compact kitchen with a modern design, featuring a black and white patterned chair, a glass-top table, and a blue tiled backsplash.

18. Trip Inn Boutique Rubens Essen

Holsterhausen, 1.1 km from Ruhr Museum

GLENN

₩87,278

₩98,064 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A breakfast buffet with bread, fruits, and a coffee station.

A modern hotel entrance with a glass facade, a curved awning, and a staircase leading to the entrance.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a decorative ceiling.

A reception desk with a modern design, a staircase, and a wall with various mechanical drawings.

19. Boutique Essen City

Westviertel, 1.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Andreas

₩101,622

₩114,167 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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

A compact kitchen with a microwave, coffee maker, and cabinets.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A modern hotel room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a potted plant.

20. Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Stadtkern, 1.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Angela

₩85,014

₩95,513 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Moxy Essen City

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. Very, very clean and quiet. Great breakfast. Very close to the train station."

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"

Flowers Hotel Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic location. Staff were lovely. We did have an issue a few times with our card key not working which was a bit annoying. Especially when the front desk was not staffed for 15-20 minutes when we got back to the hotel. However we were offered breakfast as compensation which was a nice..The rooms are huge! And we loved the balcony. Great value overall despite minor glitches. Would definitely book again. Oh and fantastic roof top bar!!!"

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."

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good staff and location."

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"

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"

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

A modern art gallery with large windows, a tiled floor, and several paintings on the walls.

Folkwang Museum

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.

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

Stadtgarten

6.0/10 (1 review)

Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.

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

Aalto-Musiktheater

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.

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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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International Christmas Market Essen

You can search for that perfect souvenir at International Christmas Market Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Grillo-Theater

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Philharmonie Essen

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

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

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Red Dot Design Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Red Dot Design Museum during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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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 travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 83 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ruhr Museum?

Adjacent to Ruhr Museum, Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Premier Inn Essen City Centre and Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western.

How many hotels are there close to Ruhr Museum?

Expedia has 83 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Ruhr Museum.

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

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What can I see and do near Ruhr Museum?

Folkwang Museum, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, and Red Dot Design Museum feature captivating exhibits. Essen Cathedral, Villa Hugel, and Old Synagogue are some of the local landmarks to explore. You can catch a show at Aalto-Musiktheater, Grugahalle, and Philharmonie Essen.

How can I get to Ruhr Museum?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Ruhr Museum is easy. You can take advantage of metro transit at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn, and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Essen Central Station or Essen Central Station (ESZ).

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Our top choices for Ruhr Museum hotels

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

2. Hotel Das Lola

3. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

4. Flowers Hotel Essen

5. NH Essen

6. Motel One Essen

7. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection® by Best Western

8. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

9. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

11. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

12. Art Hotel Körschen

13. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

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

15. Sheraton Essen Hotel

16. Trip Inn Living & Suites

17. McDreams Hotel Essen-City

18. Trip Inn Boutique Rubens Essen

19. Boutique Essen City

20. Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Moxy Essen City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Flowers Hotel Essen

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

Folkwang Museum

Stadtgarten

Aalto-Musiktheater

Grugahalle

International Christmas Market Essen

Grillo-Theater

Philharmonie Essen

Red Dot Design Museum

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