The Best Hotels Closest to Ruhr Museum in Essen for 2026

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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white bathtub, and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a pizza and a bottle, two chairs, and a view of the outside through a window.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table with books and a candle, and a bookshelf with framed pictures.

A reception desk with a vase of flowers, two glass jars with candies, and a sign reading "Bereitschaftsstelle".

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

0.6 km from Ruhr Museum

DAVID

SAR 582

SAR 654 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A staircase with black railings and a window at the top.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and storage shelves.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Pereira

SAR 270

SAR 303 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

3. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

2.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Hannes

SAR 346

SAR 389 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A buffet with various food items, including cheese, fruits, and meats, displayed in clear containers.

A brightly lit hotel with a visible entrance and a large billboard above.

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

A table with a white tablecloth, red rose petals scattered on it, and a white vase with a red rose and greenery.

4. Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh

1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Philipp

SAR 183

SAR 206 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

5. Petul Apart Hotel City

2.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Emma

SAR 264

SAR 296 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a sofa, and a dining area.

A bathroom with a toilet, a sink, a bathtub, and a shelf with folded towels.

6. Aparts House Essen

1.1 km from Ruhr Museum

SAR 338

SAR 379 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a coffee station, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a white shelf with a red phone, a kettle, and two white mugs.

A modern office space with a round table, chairs, and a TV on a desk.

7. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

11.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Ashlee

SAR 311

SAR 374 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern interior with a blue sofa, a white table, and a herringbone wood floor.

An elevator with a sign that reads "WHAT GOES UP" and a digital display showing "0".

A modern building with a curved facade and a 'STAYERY' sign.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with curtains.

8. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

11.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Dennis

SAR 263

SAR 282 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Binnur

SAR 392

SAR 440 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating and a small garden.

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

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

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

10. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

9.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Rudolf

SAR 340

SAR 382 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Nov - 15 Nov

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

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.

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

11. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 7.1 km from Ruhr Museum

paul

SAR 334

SAR 376 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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.

12. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 7.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Marion

SAR 521

SAR 585 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 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.

13. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 7.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Jui

SAR 230

SAR 259 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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 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.

14. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 4.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

SAR 235

SAR 264 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 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.

15. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

7.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Bojan

SAR 341

SAR 383 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An indoor restaurant with glass walls, tables, and chairs.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a bathtub.

A modern bar area with a glass enclosure fire feature, comfortable seating, and a view of the city through large windows.

A multi-story hotel building with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for "Heiner's Parkhotel" on the facade.

16. Heiner's Parkhotel

4.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Anonymous traveler

SAR 625

SAR 669 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 modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent tower, and a view of the sea.

17. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 3.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Nice

SAR 275

SAR 309 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A modern hotel room with a desk, sofa, and a large mirror.

18. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

STEPHEN

SAR 250

SAR 281 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.

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

19. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 5.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Dean

SAR 247

SAR 277 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, black bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

A modern interior with large windows, grey sofas, and potted plants.

A modern breakfast bar with a variety of food items and a seating area with tables and chairs.

A modern outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the street.

20. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum

10.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Nadine

SAR 279

SAR 299 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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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!"

NH Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Good hotel, nice staff, does the job"

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent

"Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und vielseitig."

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"

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

StayBaran XL - 6 Betten I 3 Schlafzimmer I Parkplatz I

10/10 Excellent

"Top Unterkunft. Sauber, Ausstattung auf hohem Niveau, Parkmöglichkeiten neben Haus, ruhig. Schnelles Internet Wir kommen wieder."

Quiet living near Zollverein, restaurant medallion in the house

10/10 Excellent

"Fantastic flat in a great location. Our host, Peter, was very friendly and welcoming. We arrived two hours earlier than we expected but nothing was too much trouble. Would love to come back again."

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

A large industrial building with a prominent red tower structure.

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

9.0/10 (217 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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A vintage car suspended in a workshop with industrial machinery and a red chair.

Red Dot Design Museum

8.6/10 (45 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Red Dot Design Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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Collegiate Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

Collegiate Church is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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Zeche Carl

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Zeche Carl during your stay in Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Get tickets for a show at GOP Variety Theatre Essen, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Rathaus Galerie Essen

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Rathaus Galerie Essen during your trip to Essen.

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Old Synagogue

4.0/10 (1 review)

Old Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Nordsternpark

Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theater scene or attend a football game.

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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 20 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay near Ruhr Museum?

Hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Ruhr Museum. Another good choice is Petul Hotel An der Zeche, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Ruhr Museum?

Expedia has 20 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 that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Ruhr Museum.

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

For additional details about updating your stay near Ruhr Museum or cancelling it, click here.

What can I see and do near Ruhr Museum?

Study the collections at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Red Dot Design Museum, or Folkwang Museum. Sights like Essen Cathedral and Old Synagogue highlight some of the local culture. You can catch a show at Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Musiktheater, and Grugahalle.

How can I get to Ruhr Museum?

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Essen Zollverein North Station. There may not be many public transportation choices close to Ruhr Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

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Our top choices for Ruhr Museum hotels

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

3. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

4. Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh

5. Petul Apart Hotel City

6. Aparts House Essen

7. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

8. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

10. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

11. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

12. Hotel Das Lola

13. DORMERO Hotel Essen

14. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

15. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

16. Heiner's Parkhotel

17. NH Essen

18. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

19. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

20. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

NH Essen

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Moxy Essen City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

StayBaran XL - 6 Betten I 3 Schlafzimmer I Parkplatz I

Quiet living near Zollverein, restaurant medallion in the house

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

Red Dot Design Museum

Collegiate Church

Zeche Carl

GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Rathaus Galerie Essen

Old Synagogue

Nordsternpark

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