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

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

A modern lounge area with seating, a bookshelf, and a large window with a view of buildings.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 1.6 km from Ruhr Museum

JOYCE

NT$3,266

NT$3,670 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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.

2. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 2.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Marion

NT$5,135

NT$5,770 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

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

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

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

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

paul

NT$3,173

NT$3,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

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.

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 1.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

NT$1,995

NT$2,242 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 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.

5. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 1.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Georgia

NT$2,135

NT$2,399 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

A building with multiple windows and balconies, featuring a purple sign with 'Mercure Hotel' written on it.

6. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 0.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Dean

NT$2,024

NT$2,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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.

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

7. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 1.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Jui

NT$2,212

NT$2,486 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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 room with a large window, a red sofa, a small round table with a vase of flowers, and a checkered floor.

A view from a balcony overlooking a street with traditional houses and parked cars.

8. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

2.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Bojan

NT$3,308

NT$3,716 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a small armchair, and a nightstand with a lamp.

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a shower area.

A breakfast plate with eggs, sausages, beans, and toast, a glass of orange juice, and a cup of coffee on a wooden table.

9. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Romina

NT$2,109

NT$2,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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.

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

A bar area with wooden bar stools, a bartender, and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 1.4 km from Ruhr Museum

Zainab Elebaye

NT$2,211

NT$2,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a glass entrance, a staircase, and a potted plant in the foreground.

A modern lounge area with a ceiling light, a wall-mounted green plant, and red seating.

A modern building with glass walls and wooden paneling, featuring outdoor seating and a central pathway.

A modern reception area with a red seating arrangement, wooden paneling, and a ceiling with a natural light feature.

11. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

Huttrop, 2.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Brian

NT$4,167

NT$4,682 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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, armchairs, and tables, featuring a large TV screen in the background.

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

12. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 1.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Rahim

NT$2,212

NT$2,485 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 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.

13. Art Hotel Körschen

Stadtkern, 1.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Jasmin

NT$2,335

NT$2,748 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

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

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

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

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

14. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 1.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Steve

NT$4,049

NT$4,549 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A living room with a gray sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed painting of a bull, and a black speaker.

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

15. Hotel Stay

Stadtkern, 1.2 km from Ruhr Museum

NT$3,074

NT$3,618 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

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

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

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

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

Holsterhausen, 0.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Marcos

NT$2,041

NT$2,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern lounge area with a seating arrangement, a vending machine, and a wall-mounted plant display.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large window.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern interior with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a coffee table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

17. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Stadtkern, 2.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Kaming

NT$2,024

NT$2,275 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, seating area, and a TV.

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 2.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Simon

NT$2,453

NT$2,755 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a covered entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a lamp.

A bar area with a mirror, various liquor bottles, and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, large windows, and a visible reception desk.

19. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Westviertel, 1.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Liliaan

NT$2,109

NT$2,370 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

20. Boutique-Hotel Georges

Ruettenscheid, 1.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Jose

NT$3,858

NT$4,335 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

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Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

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."

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Very good staff and location."

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"

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

10/10 Excellent

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

FOUR Essen City Centre

10/10 Excellent

"Our stay at Four Essen City Centre was great! Check in was quick and easy. The front desk was very helpful and available for any requests. We will definitely stay here again!"

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"

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

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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Grugahalle

8.6/10 (87 reviews)

You can make plans for a show at Grugahalle during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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International Christmas Market Essen

You can search for that perfect souvenir at International Christmas Market Essen during your visit to Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Grillo-Theater

7.8/10 (7 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Grillo-Theater, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Philharmonie Essen

9.0/10 (2 reviews)

Enjoy a show at Philharmonie Essen, a theater with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theater scene and live music.

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Red Dot Design Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Red Dot Design Museum during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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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 83 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ruhr Museum?

Adjacent to Ruhr Museum, Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a bar and free WiFi. Other good options within a short distance include Premier Inn Essen City Centre and Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western.

How many hotels are there close to Ruhr Museum?

Expedia has 83 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 most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Ruhr Museum.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Ruhr Museum?

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What can I see and do near Ruhr Museum?

Folkwang Museum, Villa Hugel, and Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site feature captivating exhibits. Learn about local history at Essen Cathedral and Old Synagogue. You can catch a show at Grugahalle, Aalto-Musiktheater, and Philharmonie Essen.

How can I get to Ruhr Museum?

With so many ways to get around, seeing the area around Ruhr Museum is easy. You can take advantage of metro transit at Hirschlandplatz U-Bahn, Berliner Platz U-Bahn, and Bismarckplatz U-Bahn. To see more of the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Essen Central Station or Essen Central Station (ESZ).

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Our top choices for Ruhr 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. Flowers Hotel Essen

6. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

7. DORMERO Hotel Essen

8. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

9. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

11. TOP EMBRACE Hotel Franz Essen

12. Moxy Essen City

13. Art Hotel Körschen

14. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

15. Hotel Stay

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

17. Ramada by Wyndham Essen

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

19. Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

20. Boutique-Hotel Georges

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Holiday Inn - the niu, Cobbles Essen by IHG

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

FOUR Essen City Centre

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

Folkwang Museum

Stadtgarten

Aalto-Musiktheater

Grugahalle

International Christmas Market Essen

Grillo-Theater

Philharmonie Essen

Red Dot Design Museum

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