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    Our top choices for Red Dot Design Museum hotels

    1. Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

    A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.

    2. Hotel Das Lola

    An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

    3. Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

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

    4. Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

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

    5. Flowers Hotel Essen

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

    6. Mercure Hotel Plaza Essen

    An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a palm tree, and a building with large windows in the background.

    7. Hotel Essener Hof, BW Signature Collection

    A modern restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a kitchen area, and a patterned wall.

    8. Motel One Essen

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

    9. Atlantic Congress Hotel Essen, WorldHotels Elite

    A modern hotel room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a bed, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

    10. Garner Hotel Essen - Handelshof by IHG

    A buffet with various food items and drinks.

    11. Moxy Essen City

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

    12. Art Hotel Körschen

    A buffet with various food items, including cereals, nuts, and fruits. There are also bowls and plates for serving.

    13. Webers Hotel im Ruhrturm Essen by Accor

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

    14. Sheraton Essen Hotel

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

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

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

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    17. Trip Inn Boutique Rubens Essen

    A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

    18. Boutique Essen City

    A breakfast buffet with bread, fruits, and a coffee station.

    19. Limehome Essen Kettwiger Str.

    A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

    20. B&B HOTEL Essen-Hbf

    A modern interior with large windows, wicker chairs, a round table, and a tall bamboo plant.

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    Other attractions near Red Dot Design Museum

    A greenhouse with a glass pyramid roof, various potted plants, and a stone pathway.

    Grugapark Botanical Garden

    Rating: 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

    Rating: 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

    Rating: 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

    Rating: 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

    Rating: 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

    Rating: 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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    Top Red Dot Design Museum Hotel Reviews

    Residence Inn by Marriott Essen City

    A modern reception area with a wooden desk, large potted plants, and a mosaic wall.

    Twins Hotel

    A rooftop terrace with a table and flowers, overlooking a cityscape at sunset.

    Boutique Hotel Stadtmitte

    A spacious lounge area with comfortable seating, a dining area, and a view of the city.

    Mintrops Concierge Hotel

    A modern hotel lobby with a buffet area featuring various food items and a large screen displaying a hotel interior.

    Mintrops Land Hotel Burgaltendorf

    An outdoor patio area with seating and a small garden.

    Holiday Inn Express Oberhausen by IHG

    A modern bar area with wooden bar counters, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

    Mintrops Stadt Hotel Margarethenhöhe

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

    Four Points Flex by Sheraton Essen

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

    Flowers Hotel Essen

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

    Motel One Essen

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

    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.

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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.