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

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.

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

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 1.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Binnur

SAR 394

SAR 443 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

2. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 2.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Marion

SAR 530

SAR 595 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

paul

SAR 336

SAR 378 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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.

A modern office building with a sign reading "Four Points Flex."

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 1.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

SAR 248

SAR 279 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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.

5. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 1.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Nice

SAR 276

SAR 310 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 mirror, and a blue mat.

A hotel room with a dining table set for six, a sofa, a lamp, and framed pictures on the wall.

A courtyard with a covered seating area, surrounded by buildings with multiple windows and a tiled roof.

6. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

STEPHEN

SAR 251

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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".

7. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 0.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Jan

SAR 255

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 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 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.

8. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 1.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Jui

SAR 236

SAR 265 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A cheese and meat display with various cheeses, meats, and fruits.

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area with chairs.

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

9. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

2.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Bojan

SAR 378

SAR 424 total

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 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 lobby with a checkered floor, exposed brick walls, and a large potted plant.

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

10. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 1.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Georgia

SAR 246

SAR 276 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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 lounge area with multiple seating options including a yellow armchair, a blue armchair, and a pink chair. There are several bookshelves filled with books and decorative items.

11. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 1.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Wayne

SAR 296

SAR 332 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A two-story building with a pond in front, illuminated windows, and a well-maintained garden.

A hotel dining area with tables set for service, a large cushioned bench, and a view through the windows.

A patio with a red umbrella, wooden furniture, and a small garden area with a pond.

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

12. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 1.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Richard

SAR 310

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

A modern lounge area with a ceiling light, a wall-mounted green plant, and red seating.

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.

13. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

Huttrop, 2.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Brian

SAR 425

SAR 478 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

maayan

SAR 244

SAR 275 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with a view of the street.

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

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

15. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Christopher

SAR 284

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.

16. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 1.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Regina

SAR 231

SAR 260 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

17. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 1.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Steve

SAR 382

SAR 430 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A room with a large abstract painting on the wall, a vase with flowers on a table, and a newspaper.

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

A reception desk with a sign above it, a computer, and a vase with yellow flowers.

18. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 1.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Jasmin

SAR 291

SAR 343 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 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 conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.

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

19. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Stadtkern, 2.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Kaming

SAR 235

SAR 264 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a flat facade.

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

Holsterhausen, 0.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Marcos

SAR 272

SAR 306 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Breakfast was great, room cleaning every day was a bonus & its in a great location."

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Very happy with it! We will be staying there again soon!"

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent

"Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und vielseitig."

Sheraton Essen Hotel

8/10 Good

"The room was excellent. Comfortable bed and large clean bathroom. Choice of TV channels was disappointing for English and Spanish speakers. Breakfast not up to expectations."

Moxy Essen City

10/10 Excellent

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

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

10/10 Excellent

"Great value for the money and free secure parking!! I’ve stayed in much more expensive and not as good. Andrè was very helpful at the desk as it was open when I arrived. The WhatsApp message which the hotel sends gives you access to your room key which is stored on your mobile. Room was clean and functional. No air con but this wasn’t a problem in September."

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"

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"

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

An art gallery with large windows, wooden floors, and several paintings on display.

Folkwang Museum

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Folkwang Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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

Stadtgarten

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Stadtgarten, a lovely green space in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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

Aalto-Musiktheater

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

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

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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. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

5. NH Essen

6. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

7. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

8. DORMERO Hotel Essen

9. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

10. Flowers Hotel Essen

11. Motel One Essen

12. Hotel An der Gruga

13. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

15. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

16. Moxy Essen City

17. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

18. Art Hotel Körschen

19. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

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

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Moxy Essen City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

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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