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Our top choices for Messel Pit Fossil Site hotels

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Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein

Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein

Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein
4.5 star property
4.2 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (246)
"Nice welcoming staff good breakfast Pleasant rooms "
United Kingdom
Richard
Hotel Jagdschloss Kranichstein
Bar (on property)
Dormero Hotel Darmstadt

Dormero Hotel Darmstadt

Dormero Hotel Darmstadt
7.6 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (298)
"Was a wonderful stay "
United States
Jason
The price is NZ$105
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Dormero Hotel Darmstadt
Superior Studio, Mezzanine | Living area
Fairn Square Hotel

Fairn Square Hotel

Fairn Square Hotel
4.0 star property
6.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (37)
"Wonderful hotel..."
United Kingdom
Christian
Fairn Square Hotel
Italian cuisine
Hotel Bessunger Forst

Hotel Bessunger Forst

Hotel Bessunger Forst
5.6 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (82)
"Quiet, Nice and Comfortable- Outstanding Breakfast- Thank You!!"
United States
Chad
The price is NZ$194
includes taxes & fees
8 Jan - 9 Jan 2026
Hotel Bessunger Forst
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Welcome Hotel Darmstadt City Center

Welcome Hotel Darmstadt City Center

Welcome Hotel Darmstadt City Center
4.0 star property
8.2 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (377)
"Great location. Quiet, clean and comfortable rooms."
United States
Michael
The price is NZ$155
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Welcome Hotel Darmstadt City Center
Lobby
Maritim Hotel Darmstadt

Maritim Hotel Darmstadt

Maritim Hotel Darmstadt
9.8 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (1000)
"The entire hotel was super clean and the staff was fantastic 🙂"
United States
Billy
The price is NZ$144
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
Maritim Hotel Darmstadt
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Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG
3.5 star property
9.9 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (278)
"Great location next to the train station. The rooms were clean and modern, and the staff was super friendly. It was nice having the lounge and bar too for relaxing. The lounge area is huge for a smaller hotel!"
United States
Terry
The price is NZ$139
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Darmstadt by IHG
German cuisine
Hotel Sterkel

Hotel Sterkel

Hotel Sterkel
6.8 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (50)
"The staff was super nuce and helpful and breakfast was delicious."
United States
Alexis
The price is NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
Hotel Sterkel
2 restaurants, lunch served, international cuisine
IntercityHotel Darmstadt

IntercityHotel Darmstadt

IntercityHotel Darmstadt
9.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (665)
"Super comfortable and great breakfast! "
United States
Max
The price is NZ$101
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
IntercityHotel Darmstadt
Deluxe Penthouse, 1 King Bed, Kitchenette
Hotel Jungstil

Hotel Jungstil

Hotel Jungstil
4.0 star property
7.8 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (34)
"Tolles unscheinbares Hotel mit Parkplätzen vor der Türe! Von Aussen unscheinbar, von Innen aber toll hergerichtet! Hotel mit Geschichte! Lecker und reichhaltiges Essen zu günstigen Preisen, reichhaltiges Frühstücken! Gerne wiedern👍👌"
Germany
Stephan
The price is NZ$346
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
Hotel Jungstil
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15 per person)
H+ Hotel Darmstadt

H+ Hotel Darmstadt

H+ Hotel Darmstadt
9.6 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (443)
"👌good staff & good service👌"
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NOBUHIRO
The price is NZ$148
includes taxes & fees
27 Dec - 28 Dec
H+ Hotel Darmstadt
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 15.00 per person)
Best Western Hotel Darmstadt Mitte

Best Western Hotel Darmstadt Mitte

Best Western Hotel Darmstadt Mitte
8.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (366)
"Everything was EXCELLENT "
United States
Fitzgerald
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
Best Western Hotel Darmstadt Mitte
Rooftop bar
Moxy Darmstadt

Moxy Darmstadt

Moxy Darmstadt
10.2 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (215)
"Basic and simple, everything clean and sorted, totally fine for shorter stays. "
United Kingdom
Esra
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
25 Dec - 26 Dec
Moxy Darmstadt
Quadruple Room
B&B Hotel Darmstadt

B&B Hotel Darmstadt

B&B Hotel Darmstadt
10.1 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (109)
"Just an over night stay "
United States
Jeff
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan 2026
B&B Hotel Darmstadt
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17 per person)
Trip Inn Hotel Egelsbach Frankfurt (ehemals ACHAT Hotel Egelsbach Frankfurt)

Trip Inn Hotel Egelsbach Frankfurt (ehemals ACHAT Hotel Egelsbach Frankfurt)

Trip Inn Hotel Egelsbach Frankfurt (ehemals ACHAT Hotel Egelsbach Frankfurt)
3.0 star property
8.2 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (157)
"It was an OK hotel for the night"
United States
Ulrich
The price is NZ$123
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec
Trip Inn Hotel Egelsbach Frankfurt (ehemals ACHAT Hotel Egelsbach Frankfurt)
German cuisine
Hotel Zum Rosengarten

Hotel Zum Rosengarten

Hotel Zum Rosengarten
7.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (66)
"The hotel is clean and the staff is friendly and helpful "
United States
Peter
Hotel Zum Rosengarten
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Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG
13.8 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (1004)
"Great stay"
Canada
Gerard
The price is NZ$112
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 17.9 per person)
Premier Inn Darmstadt City Centre

Premier Inn Darmstadt City Centre

Premier Inn Darmstadt City Centre
10.5 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (76)
"perfect location when travelling and nice modern rooms."
Netherlands
Robert
The price is NZ$128
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan 2026
Premier Inn Darmstadt City Centre
Front of property
Hotel Odenwaldblick

Hotel Odenwaldblick

Hotel Odenwaldblick
7.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (29)
"Rustikal "
Germany
marius
The price is NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
Hotel Odenwaldblick
Suite L | Living area
Limehome Darmstadt

Limehome Darmstadt

Limehome Darmstadt
8.7 km from Messel Pit Fossil Site
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (72)
"Our stay at the Limehome Hotel Apartments was excellent. The rooms were beautiful, large, clean, and very spacious. The property is perfectly located in the center of Darmstadt, right in the market area, and surrounded by a wide variety of restaurants offering Turkish, Italian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Halal cuisine. We truly enjoyed our stay at this hotel and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Darmstadt."
United States
Frank
The price is NZ$129
includes taxes & fees
18 Jan - 19 Jan 2026
Limehome Darmstadt
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Top Messel Pit Fossil Site Hotel Reviews

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

10/10 Excellent
"Most hotel rooms located near airports are generally noisy. At this Sheraton, there is absolutely no air conditioning noise, room to room noise, and certainly no noise from planes landing or taking off."
Harold 1-night trip
Posted 1 day ago
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center

Hotels near other Messel Pit Fossil Site attractions

Darmstadt Artists Colony

3.4/5 (5 reviews)
See the fascinating buildings and quirky sculptures that make up this unique hub of German art, which blends living space and creativity.
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Fahr-Werk Kartbahn

You can take time to visit Fahr-Werk Kartbahn during your travels to Gross-Zimmern.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Messel Pit Fossil Site?
Messel Pit Fossil Site is located in a welcoming area of Messel known for its array of dining options and bar scene. You'll find 36 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
Where is the best place to stay close to Messel Pit Fossil Site?
Holiday Inn Express Frankfurt Airport by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a bar. You'll find it 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Messel Pit Fossil Site. Other good options around the area include Best Western Conference Airporthotel Frankfurt Mörfelden and IntercityHotel Frankfurt Airport.
How many hotels can I expect to find close to Messel Pit Fossil Site?
Expedia has 36 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Messel Pit Fossil Site.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Messel Pit Fossil Site, will I receive a refund?
Yes, you'll find most hotel bookings are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel'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 still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals near Messel Pit Fossil Site.
What can I see and do near Messel Pit Fossil Site?
Darmstadt Artists Colony, Mathildenhoehe and Museum Künstlerkolonie feature a variety of fascinating exhibits to see while you're in town. Spend some time wandering around Grosse Woog, Park Rosenhoehe and Botanical Gardens. Create some family memories at Zoo Vivarium Darmstadt and Jugendstilbad.