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Our top choices for Ruhr Museum hotels

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

1. hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen
0.3 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (80 reviews)
"Never stayed here before - very chic and modern - big rooms, lots of nooks and sitting areas and nice bar & breakfast service. "
Canada
DAVID
$136 nightly
The price is $153
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen
A modern hotel room with a wooden floor, a bed, a desk, and a TV.

2. Petul Apart Hotel Residenz

Petul Apart Hotel Residenz
1 mi from Ruhr Museum
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (51 reviews)
"Chambre spacieuse, très agréable , vue sur la forêt. Le sol aurait besoin d'un nettoyage approfondie. Grosses tâches. Douche un peut mal installée , sinon le reste tres bien ."
France
Pereira
$70 nightly
The price is $75
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Petul Apart Hotel Residenz
A buffet with various food items, including cheese, fruits, and meats, displayed in clear containers.

3. Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh

Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh
0.9 mi from Ruhr Museum
7.4 out of 10, Good, (132 reviews)
"Good breakfast"
Germany
Philipp
$51 nightly
The price is $55
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel An der Zeche Essen by Mayburgh
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large window providing natural light.

4. Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh

Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh
3.5 star property
1.8 mi from Ruhr Museum
7.4 out of 10, Good, (18 reviews)
"Excellent for the price!"
Sweden
Hannes
$94 nightly
The price is $106
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Astoria City Resort by Mayburgh
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5. Petul Apart Hotel City

Petul Apart Hotel City
1.7 mi from Ruhr Museum
7.4 out of 10, Good, (57 reviews)
"El hotel muy bien, la única cosa que no nos gusto fue que no hay recepción, si no dominas bien el idioma es un poco complicado acceder a las llaves."
Spain
Emma
$65 nightly
The price is $70
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Petul Apart Hotel City
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, a sofa, and a dining area.

6. Aparts House Essen

Aparts House Essen
0.7 mi from Ruhr Museum
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
$93 nightly
The price is $104
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Aparts House Essen
A modern interior with a blue sofa, a white table, and a herringbone wood floor.

7. STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld

STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld
7.2 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"Ik heb erg genoten van het verblijf, met name het feit dat de kamers een keuken hebben heeft mij positief verrast. De medewerkers zijn erg vriendelijk en ik kan zeggen dat dit misschien mijn beste verblijf ooit is geweest!"
Netherlands
Dennis
$62 nightly
The price is $67
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with taxes and fees
STAYERY Bochum Ehrenfeld
A modern bar area with a long counter, white bar stools, and a brick wall backdrop.

8. Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG
3.5 star property
7.3 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (349 reviews)
"Clean room Staff Breakfast Bar"
United Kingdom
Atanas
$90 nightly
The price is $97
Nov 15 - Nov 16
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Bochum by IHG
A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.

9. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
Stadtkern, 2.6 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (345 reviews)
"Very beautiful hotel and room"
Turkey
Binnur
$104 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City
An outdoor patio area with seating and a small garden.

10. Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
4.0 star property
5.9 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (195 reviews)
"restaurant was excellent "
Canada
Rudolf
$92 nightly
The price is $103
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees
Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf
An indoor restaurant with glass walls, tables, and chairs.

11. Heiner's Parkhotel

Heiner's Parkhotel
4.5 star property
3 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (113 reviews)
"The area was really cute, very relaxing and food options were good too. Had a lovely time"
United Kingdom
Tamara
$166 nightly
The price is $177
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Heiner's Parkhotel
A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring various food items and a large screen displaying a hotel interior.

12. Mintrops Concierge Hotel

Mintrops Concierge Hotel
4.0 star property
Ruettenscheid, 4.4 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (87 reviews)
"Great stay. Right next to the tram."
United States
Dan
$89 nightly
The price is $100
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Mintrops Concierge Hotel
A modern bar area with a long counter, black bar stools, and shelves with bottles.

13. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum
3.5 star property
6.7 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (364 reviews)
"Excellent stay"
United Kingdom
Nadine
$66 nightly
The price is $70
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Bochum
A modern hotel lobby with a central counter displaying various food items and a seating area with tables and chairs.

14. Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen

Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
4.5 star property
5 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (103 reviews)
"Nice hotel, stone oven produces great pizza’s! Wellness."
Netherlands
Edwin
$94 nightly
The price is $100
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Welcome Hotel Gelsenkirchen
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

15. Hotel Das Lola

Hotel Das Lola
Ruettenscheid, 4.9 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"The breakfast was fantastic"
United States
Marion
$145 nightly
The price is $163
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
Hotel Das Lola
A modern hotel lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and a contemporary art piece on the wall.

16. Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz

Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz
Steele, 2.9 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (39 reviews)
"Helpful staff, good breakfast, clean and well-kept hotel. Perfect location just off the train station."
United States
Lori A
$111 nightly
The price is $125
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Total with taxes and fees
Self Check-In Hotel Am Brinkerplatz
A cheese and meat display with various cheeses, meats, and fruits.

17. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
4.0 star property
4.7 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (171 reviews)
"Great location and friendly stafff."
United States
Bojan
$104 nightly
The price is $117
Nov 2 - Nov 3
Total with taxes and fees
Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe
A modern hotel room with a bed, a TV mounted on the wall, a red chair, and a window with curtains.

18. Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG
3.5 star property
7 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (774 reviews)
"It was nice and convenient."
United States
Ashlee
$95 nightly
The price is $102
Nov 22 - Nov 23
Total with taxes and fees
Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG
A living room with a brown sofa, a coffee table, a decorative plant, and a large window with a view of greenery.

19. DORMERO Hotel Essen

DORMERO Hotel Essen
Ruettenscheid, 4.7 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (90 reviews)
"Colleagues are very helpful and friendly "
Taiwan
Jui
$75 nightly
The price is $85
Oct 31 - Nov 1
Total with taxes and fees
DORMERO Hotel Essen
A buffet area with a variety of food items, a glass display case, and a seating area with tables and chairs.

20. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
3.5 star property
Westviertel, 3 mi from Ruhr Museum
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (652 reviews)
"The hotel was clean and comfortable. The breakfast needs a bit more variety though."
United Kingdom
Adekunle
$66 nightly
The price is $74
Oct 30 - Oct 31
Total with taxes and fees
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen
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Hotels recommended for families near Ruhr Museum

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

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen
Stadtbezirke VI
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (80)
$136 nightly
The price is $153
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen

Top Ruhr Museum Hotel Reviews

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Breakfast was great, room cleaning every day was a bonus & its in a great location."
Andrew 4-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

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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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 20 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.
What's the best hotel to stay near Ruhr Museum?
Hotel friends Zeche Zollverein - Essen is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 should I expect to find near Ruhr Museum?
Expedia has 20 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 that most hotel reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best deals available 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?
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?
To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Essen Zollverein North Station. There may not be many public transportation choices close to Ruhr Museum so consider a car rental to maximize your time.