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

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.

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

₹9,607

₹10,793 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 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.

A hallway with three wall-mounted mirrors, a marble floor, and a small table with a vase and decorative items.

2. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 1.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marion

₹13,683

₹15,373 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 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.

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 0.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

₹8,643

₹9,710 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Nov - 21 Nov

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

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

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 2.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

₹6,236

₹7,007 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a dining area with chairs.

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.

5. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

1.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Bojan

₹9,714

₹10,914 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Nov - 20 Nov

A double bed with white linens, two bedside tables with fans, a wooden wardrobe, and a red curtain.

A living room with two brown leather sofas, a coffee table with decorative flowers, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a large mirror.

6. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 0.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jui

₹7,163

₹8,048 total

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

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

Two people dining at a table with breakfast items, a painting of a gas station on the wall, and a sign reading "ACCOR".

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.

7. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jan

₹6,320

₹7,101 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 conference room with a long table, chairs, and a chandelier.

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.

8. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

Stadtkern, 3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

STEPHEN

₹6,351

₹7,136 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 hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.

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 building with a grid of windows, a flat roof, and a parking lot with cars.

9. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Wayne

₹7,138

₹8,020 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 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.

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

10. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Georgia

₹6,262

₹7,036 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

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

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

A patio with a red umbrella, wooden furniture, and a small garden area with a pond.

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

11. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 0.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

₹7,922

₹8,900 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

12. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

maayan

₹5,840

₹6,561 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a prominent corner tower.

A large, classical building with symmetrical architecture, a central dome, and a formal garden with a well-maintained lawn.

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.

13. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Christopher

₹6,076

₹6,827 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

A modern room with large windows, leather chairs, a small table, and a unique wall light fixture.

A building with a neon sign reading "moosy" and large glass doors leading to an interior with visible furniture and a bench outside.

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.

14. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Regina

₹6,236

₹7,007 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Steve

₹9,942

₹11,170 total

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A hotel sign with the name "HOTEL KÖRSCHEIN" in front of a building with multiple windows and a white facade.

A reception desk with a sign above it, a computer, and a vase with yellow flowers.

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.

16. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 2.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jasmin

₹7,326

₹8,621 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

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

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

A bay window with white shutters, a wooden table, two chairs, and a chandelier.

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

17. Parkhaus Hügel

Bredeney, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

₹11,005

₹12,364 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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

A modern dining area with wooden tables and red chairs, large windows, and a wall-mounted TV.

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Simon

₹7,147

₹8,030 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Nov - 7 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a decorative wall.

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and various amenities including a shop, lift, water, self-check-in, and photo booth.

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

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

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

Holsterhausen, 2.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marcos

₹6,444

₹7,240 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Nov - 23 Nov

20. Boutique-Hotel Georges

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jose

₹11,243

₹12,632 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

DORMERO Hotel Essen

8/10 Good

"Clean, simple hotel. Welcoming staff, all you need. Maybe not all you want. No bar or restaurant- but plenty of options on your doorstep. Iwas very satisfied and will be back."

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."

Hotel Das Lola

10/10 Excellent

"As temperatures continue to rise it would be nice to have air conditioning. Not the norm throughout Essen."

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent budget hotel close to Essen central station"

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Middle section hotel, next to the art museum, nearby cozy street with restaurants"

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)

Go on a botanical tour of the world and indulge your senses in the beautifully maintained displays of this garden in Essen’s large municipal park.

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An art gallery with large windows, wooden floors, and several paintings on display.

Folkwang Museum

9.2/10 (45 reviews)

Photography, modern art and German posters are among the themes in this museum, which combines three major collections into one wide-ranging survey.

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A park with a pond, trees, and a fountain.

Stadtgarten

6.0/10 (1 review)

Modern and innovative works of art and a pair of playgrounds grace the grassy patches of the largest and oldest park in central Essen.

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A modern building with a curved facade and a covered entrance.

Aalto-Musiktheater

10.0/10 (3 reviews)

Enjoy a night of opera or ballet in this landmark theater that incorporates contemporary architecture and state-of-the-art acoustics into its design.

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Messe Essen

8.6/10 (324 reviews)

Learn about the events happening in Messe Essen during your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

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Grugahalle

8.6/10 (87 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Grugahalle on your trip to Essen. Take in the theatre 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 theatre 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 holiday in Essen. Experience the area's theatre 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 travellers like for its theatre scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 53 hotels and other accommodation options 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 traveller 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 will I be able to find close to Red Dot Design Museum?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodation options 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 is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If your reservation is non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get top deals close to Red Dot Design Museum.

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 take advantage of metro transport 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, consider renting a car to take in more sights.

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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. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

6. DORMERO Hotel Essen

7. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

8. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

9. Motel One Essen

10. Flowers Hotel Essen

11. Hotel An der Gruga

12. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

13. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

14. Moxy Essen City

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

16. Art Hotel Körschen

17. Parkhaus Hügel

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

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

20. Boutique-Hotel Georges

Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

DORMERO Hotel Essen

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Sheraton Essen Hotel

Parkhotel Essen

Hotel Das Lola

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

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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