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A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white bathtub, and a wooden bench.

A hotel room with a bed, a small table with a pizza and a bottle, two chairs, and a view of the outside through a window.

A restaurant with wooden flooring, round tables, and cushioned chairs.

A cozy lounge area with leather sofas, a coffee table with books and a candle, and a bookshelf with framed pictures.

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

0.6 km from Ruhr Museum

DAVID

S$224

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

A modern building with a brick facade, large windows, and a visible entrance.

A compact kitchenette with a microwave, sink, and storage shelves.

A staircase with black railings and a window at the top.

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

1.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Pereira

S$104

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

2.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Emma

S$92

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

A modern interior with a seating area featuring two brown armchairs and a tall decorative plant near a large window.

A spacious restaurant with high ceilings, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

4. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

2.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Hannes

S$155

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a sofa, and a dining area.

5. Aparts House Essen

1.1 km from Ruhr Museum

S$133

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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.

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Stadtkern, 4.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Binnur

S$151

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A modern interior with a blue sofa, a white table, and a herringbone wood floor.

A modern building with a curved facade and a 'STAYERY' sign.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a dining table with chairs, a kitchen area, and a large window with curtains.

An elevator with a sign that reads "WHAT GOES UP" and a digital display showing "0".

7. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

11.7 km from Ruhr Museum

Dennis

S$91

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor patio area with seating and a small garden.

A house with a large glass window and a stone archway.

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

A banquet hall with round tables set for a formal event, featuring white tablecloths, chairs, and candlelit centerpieces.

8. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

9.5 km from Ruhr Museum

Rudolf

S$130

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

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

A hallway with three wall-mounted mirrors, a marble floor, and a small table with a vase and decorative items.

A room with a patterned armchair, a table with a lamp, and a view of trees through a glass door.

A hallway with marble flooring, wooden doors, and wall-mounted light fixtures.

9. Hotel Das Lola

Ruettenscheid, 7.9 km from Ruhr Museum

Marion

S$207

includes taxes & fees

31 Oct - 1 Nov

A stone building with a wooden door, two potted plants, and a sign indicating the building's historical significance.

A terrace with a table and chairs, a door, and windows.

A staircase with a white railing, a stained glass window, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

A staircase with a wooden handrail and white balusters, leading to a landing with a desk, a vase of flowers, and a small glass of water.

10. Hotel Rathaus 1910

12.1 km from Ruhr Museum

Randy

S$154

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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 modern lounge area with blue armchairs, a bar with yellow stools, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

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

11. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Westviertel, 4.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Adekunle

S$91

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

A modern room with a mounted flat-screen TV, a white shelf with a red phone, a kettle, and two white mugs.

A modern building with a glass facade, a small kiosk, and a paved area with bollards.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a coffee station, and a large window providing natural light.

12. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

11.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Ashlee

S$108

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

A modern lobby with a checkered floor, exposed brick walls, and a large potted plant.

13. Flowers Hotel Essen

Westviertel, 4.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Georgia

S$89

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious hotel dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern conference room with multiple tables and chairs, large windows with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A modern hotel with multiple floors, a prominent tower, and a view of the sea.

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

14. NH Essen

Stadtkern, 3.8 km from Ruhr Museum

Nice

S$103

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a contemporary art piece on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a yellow facade, large windows, and a central entrance.

A hotel reception area with a counter, a clock, and a sign indicating the hotel name.

A modern bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

15. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

4.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Lori A

S$164

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

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

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.

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

16. Motel One Essen

Stadtkern, 4.2 km from Ruhr Museum

Wayne

S$107

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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

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

A modern hotel room with a sofa, armchairs, a dining table, a TV, and a desk with a lamp.

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

17. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection® by Best Western

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

STEPHEN

S$93

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

18. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

7.6 km from Ruhr Museum

Bojan

S$135

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, a desk, and a view of a cityscape through a large window.

A modern living room with a dark wall, a large window, a sofa, and a motorcycle.

A gym with black walls, a large mirror, and exercise equipment including a kettlebell, dumbbells, and a medicine ball.

19. JustStay Mülheim/Oberhausen Hotel & Apartments

11.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Cody

S$89

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A buffet with various food items and drinks.

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

20. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Stadtkern, 4.3 km from Ruhr Museum

Zainab Elebaye

S$112

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

10/10 Excellent

"JUst lovely in every way, except no bar or restaurant on a Sunday"

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

10/10 Excellent

"Near city center, with parking garage"

Moxy Essen City

10/10 Excellent

"I loved this hotel. Very, very clean and quiet. Great breakfast. Very close to the train station."

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"

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

8/10 Good

"All information we needed to check in available in good time, centrally located so easy to get to, a bit loud at times due to location and an event happening during our stay, but earplugs are provided as a bonus. Really quick to respond when we had a faulty appliance"

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"

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!"

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

A large industrial building with a prominent red tower structure.

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

9.0/10 (217 reviews)

Explore a complex described as the most beautiful coal mine in the world to find captivating museums and learn about Essen’s fascinating industrial heritage.

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A museum corridor with industrial exhibits and a central display case.

Red Dot Design Museum

8.6/10 (45 reviews)

First-rate contemporary design is the theme that unites the exhibits on display at this museum, which is housed within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Collegiate Church

10.0/10 (1 review)

Collegiate Church is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

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Zeche Carl

10.0/10 (1 review)

Enjoy an outing to Zeche Carl during your stay in Essen. Take in the theatre scene while you're in the area.

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GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Get tickets for a show at GOP Variety Theatre Essen, a theatre with a story to tell in Essen. Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.

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Rathaus Galerie Essen

You can do some window-shopping at Rathaus Galerie Essen during your trip to Essen.

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Old Synagogue

4.0/10 (1 review)

Old Synagogue is just one of the places to see in Essen, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's theatre scene and live music.

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Nordsternpark

Explore the great outdoors at Nordsternpark, a lovely green space in Gelsenkirchen. Experience the area's theatre scene or attend a football match.

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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 travellers like for its theatre scene and opera houses. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Ruhr Museum?

Hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. It's located just a short 0.3 mi (0.6 km) from Ruhr Museum. Another good choice is Petul Hotel An der Zeche, located just 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Ruhr Museum?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options 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, most hotel bookings are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Ruhr Museum.

What can I see and do near Ruhr Museum?

Study the collections at Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site, Red Dot Design Museum or Folkwang Museum. Sights like Essen Cathedral and Old Synagogue highlight some of the local culture. You can catch a show at Philharmonie Essen, Aalto-Musiktheater and Grugahalle.

How can I get to Ruhr Museum?

If you want to explore the larger area, hop aboard a train at Essen Zollverein North Station. There may not be many public transport options close to Ruhr Museum so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

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Our top choices for Ruhr Museum hotels

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

3. Petul Apart Hotel City

4. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

5. Aparts House Essen

6. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

7. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

8. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

9. Hotel Das Lola

10. Hotel Rathaus 1910

11. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

12. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

13. Flowers Hotel Essen

14. NH Essen

15. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

16. Motel One Essen

17. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection® by Best Western

18. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

19. JustStay Mülheim/Oberhausen Hotel & Apartments

20. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

PLAZA Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Ramada by Wyndham Essen

Moxy Essen City

Premier Inn Essen City Limbecker Platz

Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

Premier Inn Essen City Centre

B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

Essener Hof Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

FOUR Essen City Centre

Other attractions near Ruhr Museum

Zollverein Coal Mine World Heritage Site

Red Dot Design Museum

Collegiate Church

Zeche Carl

GOP Variety Theatre Essen

Rathaus Galerie Essen

Old Synagogue

Nordsternpark

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