Top 10 Hotels Near Ruhr Museum in Essen for 2026

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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 modern building with a flat roof covered in a variety of colorful plants.

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

1. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Pereira

RM295

RM331 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

A modern interior with a seating area featuring two brown armchairs and a tall decorative plant near a large window.

2. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

2.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Hannes

RM454

RM510 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern reception area with a curved counter, red bar stools, and a visible kitchen area in the background.

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

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a projector screen.

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

3. Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh

1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Philipp

RM241

RM270 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

4. Petul Apart Hotel City

2.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Emma

RM307

RM344 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

5. Aparts House Essen

1.1 km from Ruhr Museum

RM424

RM476 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

A modern building with a glass facade, a small kiosk, and a paved area with bollards.

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

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

6. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

11.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Ashlee

RM338

RM408 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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 office space with a large meeting table, several smaller tables, and a kitchen area.

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

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Binnur

RM415

RM466 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

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

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

A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.

8. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

11.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Dennis

RM289

RM309 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

9. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

9.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Rudolf

RM417

RM468 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

10. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 7.1 km from Ruhr Museum

paul

RM406

RM456 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A large, multi-story building with a prominent corner tower and a covered outdoor area with glass walls.

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

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.

11. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 7.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Marion

RM646

RM726 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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.

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

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

12. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 4.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

RM269

RM303 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.

13. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 7.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Jui

RM309

RM348 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

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

14. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

7.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Bojan

RM466

RM524 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, shelves with plants, and a large wall with gear designs.

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

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

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

15. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 3.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Nice

RM296

RM332 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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.

A reception desk with a digital screen, a green wall, and a large window with a view of a building.

A modern building with a reflective pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

16. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 5.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Jan

RM273

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern lounge area with round seating, a bar, and a reception desk.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a potted plant.

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

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

17. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum

10.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Nadine

RM270

RM289 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

A compact kitchen with a sink, a kettle, a toaster, and a bread loaf on the counter.

A seating area with a sofa, two armchairs, and a small table with a vase.

A conference room with tables, chairs, a chandelier, and windows with curtains.

18. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

STEPHEN

RM273

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 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 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.

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.

19. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Wayne

RM308

RM346 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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.

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

20. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 4.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Georgia

RM271

RM304 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"

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

10/10 Excellent

"JUst lovely in every way, except no bar or restaurant on a Sunday"

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Near city center, with parking garage"

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"

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

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)

Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.

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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)

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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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 theatre 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 theatre 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 theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.

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Rathaus Galerie Essen

You can do some window-shopping 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 theatre 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 theatre scene or attend a football match.

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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 travellers like for its theatre scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ruhr Museum?

Hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller 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 will I be able to find near Ruhr Museum?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Ruhr Museum.

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?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Essen Zollverein North Station. There may not be many public transport options close to Ruhr Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Ruhr Museum hotels

1. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

2. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

3. Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh

4. Petul Apart Hotel City

5. Aparts House Essen

6. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

8. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

9. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

10. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

11. Hotel Das Lola

12. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

13. DORMERO Hotel Essen

14. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

15. NH Essen

16. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

17. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum

18. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

19. Motel One Essen

20. Flowers Hotel Essen

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

NH Essen

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Moxy Essen City

McDreams Hotel Essen-City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

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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