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Our top choices for Ruhr Museum hotels

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white bathtub, and a wooden bench.
A reception desk with a vase of flowers, two glass jars with candies, and a sign reading "Bereitschaftsstelle".
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 restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and cushioned chairs.

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen
0.6 km from Ruhr Museum
Canada
DAVID
€156
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk, and a TV.
A modern building with a flat roof covered in a variety of colorful plants.
A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.
A staircase with black railings and a window at the top.

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

Petul Apart Hotel Residenz
1.7 km from Ruhr Museum
France
Pereira
€72
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Petul Apart Hotel Residenz
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.
Bar (on property)
Room

3. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh
2.9 km from Ruhr Museum
Sweden
Hannes
€93
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh
A buffet with various food items, including cheese, fruits, and meats, displayed in clear containers.
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.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a projector screen.

4. Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh

Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh
1.4 km from Ruhr Museum
Germany
Philipp
€49
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh
Room
Room
Exterior
Exterior

5. Petul Apart Hotel City

Petul Apart Hotel City
2.8 km from Ruhr Museum
Spain
Emma
€70
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Petul Apart Hotel City
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a sofa, and a dining area.
Private kitchen
Room
Room

6. Aparts House Essen

Aparts House Essen
1.1 km from Ruhr Museum
€104
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Aparts House Essen
A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.
A modern hotel with a neon sign, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.
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.

7. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtkern, 4.1 km from Ruhr Museum
Turkey
Binnur
€105
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
A modern interior with a blue sofa, a white table, and a herringbone wood floor.
A modern living room with a blue sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, and a large window with sheer curtains.
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".

8. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld
11.7 km from Ruhr Museum
€68
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld
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 banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, chairs, and candlelit centerpieces.

9. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
9.5 km from Ruhr Museum
Canada
Rudolf
€102
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
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.
A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple windows, and a visible entrance.

10. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Mintrops Concierge Hotel
Ruettenscheid, 7.1 km from Ruhr Museum
United Kingdom
paul
€99
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mintrops Concierge Hotel
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 modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

11. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
Westviertel, 4.8 km from Ruhr Museum
United Kingdom
Adekunle
€63
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
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.
Exterior
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and curtains.

12. DORMERO Hotel Essen

DORMERO Hotel Essen
Ruettenscheid, 7.5 km from Ruhr Museum
Taiwan
Jui
€67
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
DORMERO Hotel Essen
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.
Room
Two people dining at a table with breakfast items, a painting of a gas station on the wall, and a sign reading "ACCOR".

13. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
Suedviertel, 5.4 km from Ruhr Museum
United Kingdom
Dean
€68
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen
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 hallway with marble flooring, wooden doors, and wall-mounted light fixtures.
A room with a patterned armchair, a table with a lamp, and a view of trees through a glass door.

14. Hotel Das Lola

Hotel Das Lola
Ruettenscheid, 7.9 km from Ruhr Museum
United States
Marion
€159
includes taxes & fees
17 Oct - 18 Oct
Hotel Das Lola
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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, minibar, and a television.
A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

15. NH Essen

NH Essen
Stadtkern, 3.8 km from Ruhr Museum
Germany
Nice
€74
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
NH Essen
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a red chair, and a window with curtains.
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.
A modern building with a glass facade, a small kiosk, and a paved area with bollards.

16. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG
11.3 km from Ruhr Museum
United States
Ashlee
€89
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG
A hotel room with a yellow armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.
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.
A gym with exercise equipment, a mirror, and a blue mat.

17. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection
Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum
United States
STEPHEN
€67
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection
A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.
A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.
A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.

18. Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City
Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Ruhr Museum
United States
Regina
€62
includes taxes & fees
30 Oct - 31 Oct
Moxy Essen City
A cheese and meat display with various cheeses, meats, and fruits.
A historic building with a large sign reading "Gasthof zur Margaritenschnecke." It features outdoor seating with umbrellas and a balcony with railings.
A view from a balcony overlooking a street with traditional houses and parked cars.
A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area with chairs.

19. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
7.6 km from Ruhr Museum
United States
Bojan
€104
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
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.

20. Flowers Hotel Essen

Flowers Hotel Essen
Westviertel, 4.6 km from Ruhr Museum
United Kingdom
Georgia
€65
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Flowers Hotel Essen
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Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was great, room cleaning every day was a bonus & its in a great location."
Andrew 4-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG
Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent
"Very happy with it! We will be staying there again soon!"
Rita 2-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Premier Inn Essen City Centre
NH Essen

NH Essen

10/10 Excellent
"Good hotel, nice staff, does the job"
Katriona 1-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
NH Essen
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent
"Das Frühstück war sehr lecker und vielseitig."
Stefan 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western
Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

10/10 Excellent
"Near city center, with parking garage"
Haakon 1-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Ramada by Wyndham Essen
Moxy Essen City

Moxy Essen City

10/10 Excellent
"I loved this hotel. Very, very clean and quiet. Great breakfast. Very close to the train station."
Regina 4-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Moxy Essen City
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

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"
Mary 4-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"
Edward 1-night trip
Posted 3 months ago
B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf
hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

10/10 Excellent
"Amazing stay, great room (though ’window’ into the bathroom should have an option to cover it), very clean, helpful staff. Highly recommended."
Lukasz 1-night trip
Posted 4 months ago
hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

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.