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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair. The room has patterned wallpaper and a large window.

1. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 1.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marion

₹14,185

₹15,937 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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.

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

JOYCE

₹9,914

₹11,139 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the balcony, and a painting on the wall.

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.

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 0.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

₹8,482

₹9,530 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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.

4. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 0.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jui

₹6,413

₹7,206 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

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

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

A bar area with a checkered floor, bar stools, and a counter with bottles and glasses.

A modern interior with a large window, a brick wall, and a hanging orange light fixture.

5. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Georgia

₹6,980

₹7,842 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, and a door leading to a bathroom.

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.

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 2.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

₹6,057

₹6,805 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

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.

7. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Wayne

₹7,539

₹8,470 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a palm tree, and a building with large windows in the background.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a suitcase, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern lounge area with large windows, green upholstered chairs, a central seating area, and a patterned floor.

A modern living room with a green sofa, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table with a lamp.

8. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Dean

₹6,934

₹7,790 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

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 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.

9. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

1.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Bojan

₹9,182

₹10,316 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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.

10. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 0.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Naomi

₹8,653

₹9,722 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A bar area with a brick wall, a large mirror, hanging spherical light fixtures, and a bar counter with stools.

A tall hotel building with a prominent 'Premier Inn' sign, multiple floors, and a parking area in front.

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

11. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Romina

₹5,887

₹6,614 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A buffet with various food items, including cereals, nuts, and fruits. There are also bowls and plates for serving.

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

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.

12. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 2.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jasmin

₹7,230

₹8,509 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and overhead lighting.

A modern lobby with a seating area, a large plant wall, and pendant lighting.

A modern interior with leather seating, a bar area, and decorative lighting.

The exterior of the Atlantic Congress Hotel with a modern glass facade, large potted plants, and a well-lit entrance.

13. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Steve

₹11,257

₹12,647 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Sept - 5 Sept

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

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

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

A hotel lobby with two blue armchairs, a small table with a plant, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Zainab Elebaye

₹7,745

₹8,702 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern bar area with high stools, a long communal table, and a bar counter with bottles.

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

15. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Rahim

₹6,057

₹6,805 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Sept - 12 Sept

A modern living room with a white coffee table, black leather sofas, and a red patterned wallpaper.

A bed with white and gray pillows, a wooden headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp and a stack of logs.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white sink, and a towel rack.

16. Hotel Stay

Stadtkern, 2.7 km from Red Dot Design Museum

₹7,808

₹9,189 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

A room with a wooden cabinet, a dining table, and chairs. There is a door leading to another room.

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

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

17. Parkhaus Hügel

Bredeney, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

₹12,688

₹14,255 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

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

A hallway with a geometric patterned carpet, a large lion mural, and a number '316' on the wall.

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

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

Holsterhausen, 2.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marcos

₹5,783

₹6,498 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

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.

A large conference room with multiple round tables and chairs, a high ceiling with unique lighting, and a large screen at the front.

A hotel reception desk with multilingual welcome signs, a reception area with green chairs, a reception desk, and a modern interior design.

19. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Simon

₹7,445

₹8,364 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Sept - 19 Sept

A modern interior with a sofa, chairs, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of greenery.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a city view through the window.

A modern kitchen with a stainless steel sink, a microwave, and a digital clock.

A home gym with exercise equipment, a TV, and a mirror.

20. JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

Ruettenscheid, 0.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

anamaria

₹6,807

₹7,283 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

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."

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

10/10 Excellent

"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The breakfast needs a bit more variety though."

Hotel Bredeney

8/10 Good

"Lovely hotel & staff. Needs an update of aircon in the rooms"

Hotel Das Lola

10/10 Excellent

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

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"

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."

Garner Hotel Essen - Messe by IHG

8/10 Good

"If you have a car you should be aware that the car park underneath the hotel is separate from the hotel and is accessible by the public from the street. Also if the lift is not working it is 3 flights of stairs to get from the car park to reception. Nice Hotel and great staff"

Other attractions near Red Dot Design Museum

A park with a tall tower and lush green trees.

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, multiple windows, and a covered entrance area.

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 54 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, Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Other good options within a short distance include Mintrops Concierge Hotel and Garner Hotel Essen - Messe by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find close to Red Dot Design Museum?

Expedia has 54 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. Hotel Das Lola

2. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

4. DORMERO Hotel Essen

5. Flowers Hotel Essen

6. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

7. Motel One Essen

8. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

9. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

10. Hotel An der Gruga

11. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

12. Art Hotel Körschen

13. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

14. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

15. Moxy Essen City

16. Hotel Stay

17. Parkhaus Hügel

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

19. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

20. JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Hotel Bredeney

Hotel Das Lola

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Hotel An der Gruga

Garner Hotel Essen - Messe by IHG

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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