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

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.

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

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Binnur

SAR 381

SAR 429 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 hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. The room has patterned wallpaper and a large window.

A room with a patterned armchair, a table with a lamp, and a view of trees through a glass door.

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

2. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 1.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marion

SAR 528

SAR 593 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 0.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

SAR 339

SAR 381 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 bar area with yellow barstools, blue armchairs, and a variety of liquor bottles.

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 2.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

SAR 248

SAR 278 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and curtains.

5. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 0.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jui

SAR 284

SAR 320 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

A historic building with a large sign reading "Gasthof zur Margaritenschnecke." It features outdoor seating with umbrellas and a balcony with railings.

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

6. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

1.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Bojan

SAR 381

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

A garden with a pond, a bench, and a bicycle.

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

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

7. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 0.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

SAR 309

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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 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.

8. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Georgia

SAR 259

SAR 291 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A bar area with a brick wall, a large mirror, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a bar counter with stools.

9. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

maayan

SAR 248

SAR 278 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

10. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Steve

SAR 386

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

11. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Christopher

SAR 264

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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 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.

12. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 2.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jasmin

SAR 291

SAR 342 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A room with a wooden cabinet, a dining table, and chairs. There is a door leading to another room.

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

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

13. Parkhaus Hügel

Bredeney, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

SAR 433

SAR 487 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, seating area, and a TV.

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

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

14. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Simon

SAR 284

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

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

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

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.

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

Holsterhausen, 2.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marcos

SAR 272

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

16. Boutique-Hotel Georges

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jose

SAR 446

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed painting of a bull, and a black speaker.

A bed with white and gray pillows, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a stack of logs.

A modern living room with a white coffee table, black leather sofas, and a red patterned wallpaper.

17. Hotel Stay

Stadtkern, 2.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

FARIBORZ

SAR 354

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

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 dining area with a large wooden table, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

18. Trip Inn Living & Suites

Suedviertel, 2.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Anonymous traveler

SAR 302

SAR 340 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A home gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and a mirror.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a digital clock.

A building with a sign that reads "JUST STAY".

19. JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

Ruettenscheid, 0.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

anamaria

SAR 263

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A kitchen counter with various food items and kitchenware.

A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden in front.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a small round table with a plant, and a large window with a view of trees.

A bathroom with a blue wall, wooden shelves, a potted plant, and neatly folded towels.

20. Garner Hotel Essen - Messe by IHG

Ruettenscheid, 0.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Ravi

SAR 271

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid

SAR 386

SAR 434 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

Boutique-Hotel Georges

Ruettenscheid

SAR 446

SAR 501 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

Ruettenscheid

SAR 263

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid

SAR 339

SAR 381 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

Stadtbezirk III

SAR 381

SAR 428 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtbezirke I

SAR 381

SAR 429 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid

SAR 309

SAR 348 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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".

The exterior of the Mercure Hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance and a covered area with a glass facade.

A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a wall art piece, and a small table with a vase and glasses.

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Stadtbezirke I

SAR 255

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

Top Red Dot Design 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!"

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."

Parkhotel Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was Top. A big Tha k you to the team."

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

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."

Other attractions near Red Dot Design Museum

A greenhouse with a glass pyramid roof, various potted plants, and a stone pathway.

Grugapark Botanical Garden

8.8/10 (17 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Grugapark Botanical Garden, a lovely green space in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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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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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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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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Irrgarten

Enjoy an outing to Irrgarten during your stay in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and festivals.

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Ruhr Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Ruhr Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Red Dot Design Museum?

Red Dot Design Museum is located in an 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 53 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay near Red Dot Design Museum?

Adjacent to Red Dot Design Museum, Mintrops Concierge Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and in-room kitchens. Other good options within a short distance include Hotel Bredeney and Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite.

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Red Dot Design Museum?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations 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! Most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Red Dot Design Museum.

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

To find more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Red Dot Design Museum, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Red Dot Design Museum?

You'll want to browse the collections at Folkwang Museum, Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, and Red Dot Design Museum. Some landmarks that you won't want to miss include Villa Hugel, Essen Cathedral, and Old Synagogue. You can catch a show at Grugahalle, Aalto-Musiktheater, and Philharmonie Essen.

How can I get to Red Dot Design Museum?

You can access metro transit at Messe Ost-Gruga-Halle U-Bahn, Martinstrasse U-Bahn, and Ruettenscheider Stern U-Bahn. If you'd like to venture around the surrounding area, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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Our top choices for Red Dot Design 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. DORMERO Hotel Essen

6. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

7. Hotel An der Gruga

8. Flowers Hotel Essen

9. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

11. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

12. Art Hotel Körschen

13. Parkhaus Hügel

14. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

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

16. Boutique-Hotel Georges

17. Hotel Stay

18. Trip Inn Living & Suites

19. JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

20. Garner Hotel Essen - Messe by IHG

Hotels recommended for families near Red Dot Design Museum

Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Boutique-Hotel Georges

JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Hotel An der Gruga

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Parkhotel Essen

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Hotel An der Gruga

Other attractions near Red Dot Design Museum

Grugapark Botanical Garden

Folkwang Museum

Stadtgarten

Aalto-Musiktheater

Messe Essen

Grugahalle

Irrgarten

Ruhr Museum

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