The Best Hotels Closest to Ruhr Museum in Essen for 2026

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Junior Suite | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels, soap, shampoo

Standard Room | Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, soundproofing

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

0.6 km from Ruhr Museum

DAVID

SAR 665

SAR 748 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Business-Doppelzimmer | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Business-Doppelzimmer | Private kitchenette | Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Pereira

SAR 256

SAR 287 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

2.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Emma

SAR 287

SAR 321 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

4. Petul Hotel An der Zeche

1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Philipp

SAR 288

SAR 324 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

Business Double Room | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

5. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

2.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Hannes

SAR 336

SAR 378 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Sep - 30 Sep

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, desk, laptop workspace

6. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

11.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Ashlee

SAR 299

SAR 320 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Superior XL | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

7. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 3.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Nice

SAR 280

SAR 314 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.1 km from Ruhr Museum

JOYCE

SAR 370

SAR 416 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 4.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

SAR 240

SAR 269 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Standard Apartment, 1 Queen Bed, Kitchenette (Living Room) | Private kitchen

10. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

STEPHEN

SAR 272

SAR 305 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

Standard Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar (free items), desk

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar (free items), desk

Standard Single Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, minibar (free items), desk

11. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 7.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Jui

SAR 221

SAR 248 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

12. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 4.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Georgia

SAR 264

SAR 297 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

13. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Wayne

SAR 284

SAR 319 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Romina

SAR 252

SAR 283 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

15. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Zainab Elebaye

SAR 260

SAR 292 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

Superior Studio, Balcony | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

16. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 7.1 km from Ruhr Museum

paul

SAR 339

SAR 381 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

Junior Suite | Living area | 40-inch TV with cable channels

17. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

7.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Bojan

SAR 354

SAR 397 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

18. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Rahim

SAR 234

SAR 263 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

Double Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, laptop workspace

19. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

4.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Lori A

SAR 455

SAR 511 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

Triple Room | Hypo-allergenic bedding available, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

20. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 7.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Marion

SAR 549

SAR 617 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

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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"

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."

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"

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"

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 museum corridor with industrial exhibits and a central display case.

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 GOP Variety Theatre Essen, Philharmonie Essen, 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. Petul Apart Hotel City

4. Petul Hotel An der Zeche

5. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

6. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

7. NH Essen

8. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

9. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

10. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

11. DORMERO Hotel Essen

12. Flowers Hotel Essen

13. Motel One Essen

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

15. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

16. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

17. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

18. Moxy Essen City

19. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

20. Hotel Das Lola

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

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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