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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 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

JOYCE

￥16,283

￥18,294 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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.

2. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 1.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marion

￥23,809

￥26,750 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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 living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and red chairs.

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

3. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Ruettenscheid, 0.3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

paul

￥15,183

￥17,059 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 11 - Sep 12

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

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.

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, 2.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Adekunle

￥9,948

￥11,176 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

Two men toasting with beer glasses in a bar setting with a counter and shelves of bottles.

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".

5. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

Suedviertel, 1.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Dean

￥9,948

￥11,176 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.

6. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Georgia

￥10,646

￥11,962 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 2 - Oct 3

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 hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a lamp, and a bed.

A multi-story building with a central courtyard, featuring a mix of architectural styles with arched windows and a tower-like structure.

7. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Stadtkern, 3 km from Red Dot Design Museum

STEPHEN

￥11,534

￥12,958 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern living room with a large TV, wooden shelves, and a fireplace.

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

8. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Wayne

￥12,720

￥14,292 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

9. Hotel An der Gruga

Ruettenscheid, 0.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Naomi

￥12,466

￥14,007 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

10. DORMERO Hotel Essen

Ruettenscheid, 0.6 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Jui

￥11,330

￥12,729 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

11. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

1.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Bojan

￥15,334

￥17,227 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 14 - Sep 15

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

A modern lounge area with sofas, a coffee table, and hanging light fixtures.

12. Moxy Essen City

Stadtkern, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Rahim

￥10,346

￥11,624 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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.

13. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Zainab Elebaye

￥11,025

￥12,387 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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.

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Stadtkern, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Romina

￥10,516

￥11,815 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

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

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

Ruettenscheid, 0.4 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Steve

￥20,183

￥22,677 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

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

Holsterhausen, 2.2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Marcos

￥11,703

￥13,148 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

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

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

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

17. Parkhaus Hügel

Bredeney, 2.9 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Richard

￥19,281

￥21,662 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 29 - Sep 30

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

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

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

Huttrop, 3.1 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Simon

￥12,227

￥13,736 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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

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

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

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

19. Sheraton Essen Hotel

Suedviertel, 2 km from Red Dot Design Museum

Muhammad

￥14,248

￥16,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 12 - Sep 13

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

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

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

A building with a sign that reads "JUST STAY".

20. JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

Ruettenscheid, 0.8 km from Red Dot Design Museum

anamaria

￥10,370

￥11,096 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 3 - Oct 4

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Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was excellent 👌"

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"

2.5 room apartment in central forest location Essen-Bredeney/Rüttenscheid

10/10 Excellent

"Schöne Unterkunft ,die toll eingerichtet ist. Wohnung sehr sauber, und sehr nette Vermieter . Gerne wieder."

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

How many hotels can I expect to find close to Red Dot Design Museum?

Expedia has 54 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. Flowers Hotel Essen

7. Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

8. Motel One Essen

9. Hotel An der Gruga

10. DORMERO Hotel Essen

11. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

12. Moxy Essen City

13. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

14. Premier Inn Essen City Centre

15. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

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

17. Parkhaus Hügel

18. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

19. Sheraton Essen Hotel

20. JustStay Essen Hotel & Apartments

Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Hotel Bredeney

2.5 room apartment in central forest location Essen-Bredeney/Rüttenscheid

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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