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A modern bar area with a black backdrop and the name 'DORI MERO' in red letters. There are bar stools and a white counter.

A modern restaurant interior with red and grey seating, large windows with a textured pattern, and contemporary pendant lighting.

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

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large window with red curtains.

1. Dormero Hotel Darmstadt

7.6 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Challeng

NT$2,393

NT$2,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 26 - Sep 27

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

A bar area with wooden chairs, a counter, and a wall with bottles and a sign.

A multi-story building with balconies and a dome structure.

A garden with a glass greenhouse structure surrounded by blooming pink roses and various other plants.

2. Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG

9.9 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Stephen

NT$2,386

NT$2,604 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A bar area with multiple stools, a counter, and hanging spherical light fixtures.

A modern hotel lobby with glass doors, a reception desk, blue seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with seating, a bar, and a bookshelf.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a purple umbrella, and a building with large windows.

3. Premier Inn Darmstadt City Centre

10.5 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Claudia

NT$2,127

NT$2,321 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern hotel with a rectangular layout, multiple floors, and a flat roof.

A modern living room with a sofa, a round coffee table with flowers, a desk with a chair, and a large painting of bulls on the wall.

A restaurant with large windows, tables set with white tablecloths, red chairs, and potted plants.

A bar area with wooden stools, a counter with bottles and glasses, and a red accent wall.

4. Welcome Hotel Darmstadt City Center

8.2 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Arnd

NT$3,296

NT$3,597 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a large window with curtains, a ceiling light, and a patterned wall.

A modern room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a painting on the wall, and a large window with curtains.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a coffee machine. There is a dining area with a table and two chairs, one orange and one white.

An aerial view of a residential area with houses, solar panels, and green fields.

5. Fairn Square Hotel

6.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Christian

NT$2,866

NT$3,128 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern dining area with long communal tables, cushioned seating, and pendant lighting.

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and potted plants.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk labeled "Schlafplatz," a reception chair, a potted plant, and a heart-shaped rug on the floor.

A modern hotel with a flat roof, a red accent wall, and a parking lot.

6. Hotel Schlafplatz

14.8 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

kathleen

NT$3,312

NT$3,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A well-maintained garden pathway leading to a building with a formal entrance and a fountain.

A bar area with a wooden counter, bar stools, and hanging pendant lights.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, a green sofa, and a yellow armchair.

A well-lit pathway leading to a building with a red roof, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

7. Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein

4.2 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

William

NT$3,805

NT$4,153 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A hotel lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and a large window.

A wooden table with a white vase of purple tulips and a clear glass bowl.

A courtyard with a car parked in front of a building with multiple windows and a sign.

A hotel room with a wooden desk, a sofa, a TV mounted on the wall, and a vase with flowers on the table.

8. Anor Hotel I Park Sleep & Fly I Frankfurt Airport

16.4 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Alejandro

NT$2,645

NT$2,936 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 24 - Sep 25

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a wall-mounted lamp, and a painting.

A conference room with white tables and red chairs, a stone wall, and artwork on the walls.

A conference room with long tables, red chairs, and a large window with a view of trees.

A restaurant with a red accent wall, wooden paneling, and a bar area. Tables are set with white tablecloths and candles.

9. Hotel Jakob

14.4 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

John

NT$3,643

NT$3,898 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A double bed with a wooden headboard, two bedside tables, and wall-mounted lamps.

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent neon sign on the top.

A modern bar area with a menu board, seating, and a bar counter.

10. Moxy Darmstadt

10.2 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Ernest

NT$2,024

NT$2,209 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a central island with food items.

A modern H+Hotel building with a curved facade, multiple windows, and a prominent sign.

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating, and a flat-screen TV.

An outdoor cafe with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a view of the street.

11. H+ Hotel Darmstadt

9.6 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

JOHN

NT$2,225

NT$2,428 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

A modern lounge area with round tables, colorful chairs, and a bar counter.

A modern hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a red chair, a small table with a red object, and an ironing board with hangers.

A hotel entrance with a modern design, including a covered outdoor area with seating and a landscaped garden.

12. Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG

13.8 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Junaid

NT$1,819

NT$2,019 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A modern dining area with long tables and chairs, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

A modern building with a sign reading "InterCity Hotel".

A modern lounge area with sofas and tables, large windows, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with a large bed, a small table with apples, an orange chair, a lamp, and a nightstand with a vase of flowers.

13. IntercityHotel Darmstadt

9.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

James

NT$1,887

NT$2,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a chair, and a desk.

A modern hotel with a prominent 'DIVOTEL' sign, large windows, and a well-lit entrance.

A modern lobby with yellow sofas, purple and green chairs, a large potted plant, and a wooden floor.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

14. DIWOTEL by Trip Inn Frankfurt Airport Dreieich

13.9 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Richard

NT$2,185

NT$2,338 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 19 - Sep 20

A chef in a modern kitchen with a buffet setup, featuring a counter with food items and a variety of kitchen equipment.

A multi-story hotel with a prominent sign reading "Maritim Hotel".

A bar area with a bartender serving drinks to customers.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large digital screen displaying information.

15. Maritim Hotel Darmstadt

9.8 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

frederick Donald

NT$2,287

NT$2,496 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A buffet with various food items and a painting of flowers on the wall.

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, a small table with a vase of flowers, and a wall-mounted picture.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, two blue armchairs, a red carpet, and a large glass door leading outside.

16. Hotel Malchen garni GmbH

15.3 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Kelly

NT$4,813

NT$5,260 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A modern hotel room with a wooden door, a small desk with a chair, a mirror, and a wall-mounted shelf.

A modern B&B hotel with a flat facade, multiple windows, and a prominent green sign.

A reception area with a B&B Hotels sign, a reception desk, a waiting area with a chair, and a green wall with artificial grass.

A modern interior with a seating area featuring white and brown chairs, a small table, and a purple sofa.

17. B&B Hotel Darmstadt

10.1 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Darren

NT$2,187

NT$2,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

A multi-story building with a unique architectural design, featuring a golden dome and a tower with balconies.

A conference room with multiple tables, chairs, and a projection screen displaying 'BW Best Western.'

A buffet area with various food options, including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products.

An outdoor patio with round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a striped awning.

18. Best Western Hotel Darmstadt Mitte

8.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Jools

NT$3,081

NT$3,363 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

An outdoor patio area with multiple tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and umbrellas providing shade.

A building entrance with a 'greet' sign and two bicycles parked in front.

A pool table with billiard balls and cues, a foosball table, and large windows with a view of greenery.

A gym with treadmills, elliptical machines, and free weights.

19. ibis Styles Darmstadt

10.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Alison

NT$1,931

NT$2,108 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a sofa, two chairs, a coffee table, and a TV stand.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a headboard with integrated lighting.

A modern lobby with seating areas, a reception desk, and large windows allowing natural light.

20. Trip Inn Hotel Frankfurt-Heusenstamm

17.1 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site

Precious

NT$2,033

NT$2,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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Top Messel Pit Fossil Site Hotel Reviews

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

10/10 Excellent

"Unique features were close proximity to the airport with free shuttle bus every 20 min. Very well maintained facilities and excellent breakfast. Will surely come again"

Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Wonder staff very helpful and friendly"

b'mine Frankfurt Airport, WorldHotels Crafted

10/10 Excellent

"Good"

Anor Hotel I Park Sleep & Fly I Frankfurt Airport

8/10 Good

"The only thing i say is the lights in the hallway make it feel slightly creepy like a horror movie almost"

Scandic Frankfurt Hafenpark

10/10 Excellent

"Super clean! Loved the sauna and great area!"

Moxy Frankfurt Airport

8/10 Good

"Streaming on the TV did not work in our room. Hotel was nice and clean."

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very helpful with learning train schedules and how to get around Frankfurt by rail."

Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"All great"

Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel

8/10 Good

"Convenient location."

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Labyrinth

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Fahr-Werk Kartbahn

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Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research

Explore the campus of Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research during your stay in Darmstadt. Amble around the area's parks or experience its festivals.

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Komm zur Mitte

Enjoy an outing to Komm zur Mitte during your stay in Dieburg.

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Park Rosenhoehe

Explore the great outdoors at Park Rosenhoehe, a lovely green space in Darmstadt. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Botanical Gardens

9.0/10 (14 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Botanical Gardens, a lovely green space in Darmstadt. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Neue Buehne

You can make plans for a show at Neue Buehne during your trip to Darmstadt-Arheilgen. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively bars while you're in the area.

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Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt

7.8/10 (9 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt during your travels in Darmstadt. Experience the area's festivals or attend a sporting event.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Messel Pit Fossil Site?

Messel Pit Fossil Site is located in a welcoming area of Messel known for its array of dining options and bar scene. You'll find 41 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

Where is the best place to stay close to Messel Pit Fossil Site?

PLAZA Premium Darmstadt is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a restaurant. You'll find it 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Messel Pit Fossil Site. Other good options around the area include Premier Inn Darmstadt City Centre and Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG.

How many hotels will I find close to Messel Pit Fossil Site?

Expedia has 41 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Messel Pit Fossil Site.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Messel Pit Fossil Site, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best options available near Messel Pit Fossil Site.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Messel Pit Fossil Site?

For additional details about picking new dates or cancelling your stay near Messel Pit Fossil Site, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Messel Pit Fossil Site?

Darmstadt Artists Colony, Mathildenhoehe, and Museum Künstlerkolonie feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Spend some time wandering around Park Rosenhoehe, Botanical Gardens, and Grosse Woog. Create some family memories at Labyrinth, Komm zur Mitte, and Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt while you're exploring the area around Messel Pit Fossil Site.

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Our top choices for Messel Pit Fossil Site hotels

1. Dormero Hotel Darmstadt

2. Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG

3. Premier Inn Darmstadt City Centre

4. Welcome Hotel Darmstadt City Center

5. Fairn Square Hotel

6. Hotel Schlafplatz

7. Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein

8. Anor Hotel I Park Sleep & Fly I Frankfurt Airport

9. Hotel Jakob

10. Moxy Darmstadt

11. H+ Hotel Darmstadt

12. Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG

13. IntercityHotel Darmstadt

14. DIWOTEL by Trip Inn Frankfurt Airport Dreieich

15. Maritim Hotel Darmstadt

16. Hotel Malchen garni GmbH

17. B&B Hotel Darmstadt

18. Best Western Hotel Darmstadt Mitte

19. ibis Styles Darmstadt

20. Trip Inn Hotel Frankfurt-Heusenstamm

Top Messel Pit Fossil Site Hotel Reviews

Steigenberger Airport Hotel Frankfurt

Hampton by Hilton Frankfurt Airport

b'mine Frankfurt Airport, WorldHotels Crafted

Anor Hotel I Park Sleep & Fly I Frankfurt Airport

Scandic Frankfurt Hafenpark

Moxy Frankfurt Airport

Staycity Aparthotels, Frankfurt Airport

Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG

Frankfurt Airport Marriott Hotel

Other attractions near Messel Pit Fossil Site

Labyrinth

Fahr-Werk Kartbahn

Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research

Komm zur Mitte

Park Rosenhoehe

Botanical Gardens

Neue Buehne

Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt

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