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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 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.

1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

JOYCE

￥15,512

￥17,426 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 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

￥23,251

￥26,122 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

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.

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 0.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

￥14,520

￥16,314 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

4. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 2.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

￥10,046

￥11,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern building with a reflective pool, outdoor seating, and palm trees.

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

5. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Dean

￥10,389

￥11,672 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with a yellow armchair, a bedside table with a lamp, and a bed with a headboard.

A fitness center with treadmills, an elliptical, and a seated exercise machine.

A breakfast setting with plates of food, a bowl of fruit, a glass of orange juice, and a sugar dispenser.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and dining area with chairs and a table.

6. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

STEPHEN

￥11,386

￥12,792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern interior with a large wall mural, a round table with chairs, and a decorative metal partition.

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a yellow sofa, blue armchair, and a wooden bookshelf.

7. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Wayne

￥11,889

￥13,356 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 hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and curtains.

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.

8. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 0.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jui

￥9,364

￥10,521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 10 - Oct 11

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.

9. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Georgia

￥10,509

￥11,808 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A garden with a pond, a bench, and a bicycle.

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.

10. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 0.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

￥11,568

￥12,995 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A cheese and meat display with various cheeses, meats, and fruits.

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.

A historic building with a large sign reading "Gasthof zur Margaritenschnecke." It features outdoor seating with umbrellas and a balcony with railings.

11. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

1.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Bojan

￥14,812

￥16,641 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

12. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Zainab Elebaye

￥10,883

￥12,226 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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

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.

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

13. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Rahim

￥10,213

￥11,474 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel room with two beds, a headboard, a bedside table, a wall clock, and a carpeted hallway.

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

A modern interior with seating, bookshelves, and a bar area.

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Romina

￥10,548

￥11,850 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

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 rooftop terrace with lounge chairs, tables, and umbrellas, overlooking a cityscape.

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

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Steve

￥19,924

￥22,386 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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.

16. Parkhaus Hügel

Bredeney, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

￥19,033

￥21,384 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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.

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

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

Holsterhausen, 2.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marcos

￥10,045

￥11,286 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

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

￥12,070

￥13,560 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

19. Boutique-Hotel Georges

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jose

￥18,987

￥21,332 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 28 - Sep 29

A Sheraton hotel with a modern glass facade, a well-lit entrance, and a landscaped courtyard.

A spacious lobby with leather seating, a coffee table, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, two armchairs, a round table, and large windows with a view of trees.

A potted plant, a glass of white wine, and a person’s hand on a wooden table.

20. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Suedviertel, 2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Muhammad

￥14,064

￥15,801 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Bredeney

10/10 Excellent

"All good. Hotel for events."

Parkhotel Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was Top. A big Tha k you to the team."

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."

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"

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."

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 at Messe Essen during your trip to Essen. Take in the theater scene while you're in the area.

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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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Irrgarten

Enjoy an outing to Irrgarten during your stay in Essen. Experience the area's theater 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 travels to Essen. Experience the area's theater 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 travelers like for its theater scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 53 hotels and other accommodations 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 traveler 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 can I expect to find close to Red Dot Design Museum?

Expedia has 53 hotels and other accommodations 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 in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to review the top deals on offer near Red Dot Design Museum.

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

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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 access metro transit 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, you may want to rent a car for your trip.

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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. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

6. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

7. Motel One Essen

8. DORMERO Hotel Essen

9. Flowers Hotel Essen

10. Hotel An der Gruga

11. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

12. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

13. Moxy Essen City

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

16. Parkhaus Hügel

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

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

19. Boutique-Hotel Georges

20. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Hotel Bredeney

Parkhotel Essen

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

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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