The Best Hotels Closest to Ruhr in Essen for 2026

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

1. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 2.8 km from Ruhr

Marion

SAR 548

SAR 616 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A stone building with a wooden door, two potted plants, and a sign indicating the building's historical significance.

A grand hall with high ceilings, large wooden doors, and ornate columns.

A terrace with a table and chairs, a door, and windows.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, leading to a landing with a desk, a vase of flowers, and a small glass of water.

2. Hotel Rathaus 1910

2.7 km from Ruhr

Randy

SAR 407

SAR 457 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 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.

3. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 3.2 km from Ruhr

Jui

SAR 236

SAR 265 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

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

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

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

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

4. Parkhaus Hügel

Bredeney, 1.5 km from Ruhr

Richard

SAR 490

SAR 551 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings.

A living room with a sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a view through a glass door to an outdoor area with a table and chairs.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, stained glass windows, and a bar area with copper pipes.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, a clock, and a menu board.

5. Hotel Landhaus Knappmann

Kettwig, 8.4 km from Ruhr

joe

SAR 519

SAR 583 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a dining area, and a view of the city.

A room with wooden panel walls, multiple shelves displaying various ceramic items, a table with a decorative glass, and a framed floral painting.

A vintage-styled living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a large window with curtains, and a cozy seating area with a lamp and a sofa.

6. Boutique Hotel Stadtmitte

10.7 km from Ruhr

Ramin

SAR 268

SAR 301 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted sign for the first floor restaurant, and patterned floor tiles.

A modern building with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance area.

A modern hotel dining area with a large window, a kitchen in the background, and a dining table set for six.

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a toilet, and a shower area.

7. Hotel Neues Pastorat

9.4 km from Ruhr

Karen

SAR 356

SAR 380 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sep - 1 Oct

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a television, and a plant.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, wooden wardrobe, and a sliding glass door to a balcony.

A modern reception area with a reception desk, a TV, and a reception sign.

A modern interior with a staircase, a reception sign, and a metallic elevator.

8. Serways Hotel Hösel

12.6 km from Ruhr

Ankur

SAR 241

SAR 257 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 5.9 km from Ruhr

JOYCE

SAR 384

SAR 431 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating and a small garden.

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

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

A modern lounge area with a sofa, chairs, a chess table, and a bookshelf.

10. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

6.9 km from Ruhr

Rudolf

SAR 338

SAR 380 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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

A modern living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and red chairs.

11. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 3.7 km from Ruhr

paul

SAR 339

SAR 380 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A room with a large window, a desk with a laptop, a red chair, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A conference room with rows of tables and chairs, large windows, and a patterned carpet.

12. Aiden by Best Western Velbert

8 km from Ruhr

Mallory Suzanne

SAR 287

SAR 307 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

13. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

6.2 km from Ruhr

Lori A

SAR 432

SAR 485 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a flat-screen TV.

A nighttime urban square with a Holiday Inn Express building in the background.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a coffee machine.

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

14. Holiday Inn Express Mulheim - Ruhr by IHG

10.8 km from Ruhr

Pat

SAR 356

SAR 400 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 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 bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

15. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 5.8 km from Ruhr

Adekunle

SAR 240

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 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.

16. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

5 km from Ruhr

Bojan

SAR 353

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A rustic brick interior with wooden benches and tables, decorative vases, and a large window with a view.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a small building.

A restaurant with multiple tables set for dining, featuring a central walkway and a view of the dining area in the background.

A spacious lobby with a red accent wall, a beige sofa, a white armchair, and a coffee table.

17. Sengelmannshof

Kettwig, 7.3 km from Ruhr

Armin

SAR 482

SAR 541 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A building with purple wisteria vines covering the exterior walls.

A bar with a stone wall and shelves of bottles.

A double bed with a red blanket, wooden headboard, and two bedside lamps.

A garden with white flowering trees, a wooden deck, and a stone pathway.

18. Hotel Rosenhaus Garni

8.5 km from Ruhr

Dai-Hung

SAR 540

SAR 577 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

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

A modern lounge area with green upholstered chairs, a small round table, and a vase with flowers.

A breakfast setting with plates of food, a bowl of fruit, a glass of orange juice, and a sugar dispenser.

A hotel with a red and cream facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating it is the Hotel Essener Hof.

19. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 5.8 km from Ruhr

STEPHEN

SAR 271

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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.

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

20. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 6.2 km from Ruhr

Georgia

SAR 247

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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Top Ruhr Hotel Reviews

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."

Hotel Das Lola

10/10 Excellent

"As temperatures continue to rise it would be nice to have air conditioning. Not the norm throughout Essen."

Parkhaus Hügel

10/10 Excellent

"Beautiful location 5 minute walk to Villa Hugel. Warm summer days in the 90s temps makes sleeping a challenge. No air conditioning. Otherwise property checks many boxes."

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

2.5 room apartment in central forest location Essen-Bredeney/Rüttenscheid

10/10 Excellent

"Schöne Unterkunft ,die toll eingerichtet ist. Wohnung sehr sauber, und sehr nette Vermieter . Gerne wieder."

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."

Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

10/10 Excellent

"Easy to get to location and great staff "

Other attractions near Ruhr

Baldeneysee

9.2/10 (48 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Baldeneysee during your travels in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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Seaside Beach Baldeney

8.4/10 (57 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Seaside Beach Baldeney during your travels in Essen? Take in the museums while you're in the area.

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Villa Hugel

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Villa Hugel during your travels in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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St. Lucius Church

After visiting St. Lucius Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and museums.

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Essen Luciuskirche

You can learn about the history of Essen when you stop by Essen Luciuskirche. Experience the area's theater scene and museums.

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Basilica St. Ludgerus

You can learn about the history of Essen with a stop at Basilica St. Ludgerus. Experience the area's theater scene and museums.

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Kunsthaus Essen

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Kunsthaus Essen during your travels in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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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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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Ruhr?

Ruhr is located in Essen. You'll find 291 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Ruhr?

Parkhaus Hügel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and free parking. It's located just a short 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Ruhr. Other good options within a few miles include Hotel Bredeney and Premier Inn Essen City Centre.

How many hotels will I find close to Ruhr?

Expedia has 291 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Ruhr.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Ruhr, 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 is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Ruhr.

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

For more information about updating your stay near Ruhr or cancelling it, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Ruhr?

Folkwang Museum, Villa Hugel, and Railway Museum Bochum feature captivating exhibits. While you're exploring, swing by Essen Cathedral, Old Synagogue, and Burg Altendorf to learn a bit about the area. You can watch performances at Grugahalle, Aalto-Musiktheater, and Philharmonie Essen if you're interested in local theater.

How can I get to Ruhr?

Walk to nearby metro stations like Essen-Werden S-Bahn, Essen-Hügel S-Bahn, and Kruppallee Essen Station. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want a car rental for your journey.

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Our top choices for Ruhr hotels

1. Hotel Das Lola

2. Hotel Rathaus 1910

3. DORMERO Hotel Essen

4. Parkhaus Hügel

5. Hotel Landhaus Knappmann

6. Boutique Hotel Stadtmitte

7. Hotel Neues Pastorat

8. Serways Hotel Hösel

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

10. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

11. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

12. Aiden by Best Western Velbert

13. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

14. Holiday Inn Express Mulheim - Ruhr by IHG

15. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

16. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

17. Sengelmannshof

18. Hotel Rosenhaus Garni

19. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

20. Flowers Hotel Essen

Top Ruhr Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Hotel Das Lola

Parkhaus Hügel

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

2.5 room apartment in central forest location Essen-Bredeney/Rüttenscheid

Hotel An der Gruga

Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Other attractions near Ruhr

Baldeneysee

Seaside Beach Baldeney

Villa Hugel

St. Lucius Church

Essen Luciuskirche

Basilica St. Ludgerus

Kunsthaus Essen

Messe Essen

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