Rathaus Bottrop, town hall in Bottrop, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Rathaus Bottrop is the seat of Bottrop's council and administration, built in two phases: an office house of 1877–1878 on Kirchhellener Straße, extended in 1902 and again in 1913–1916 to plans by Essen architect Ludwig Becker in Neo-Renaissance style. The angled, three- to four-storey building has dark red clinker walls and a three-stage clock tower about 51 metres high. Facing Ernst-Wilczok-Platz, a slightly projecting arcade carries a double gallery of five windows each, with the council chamber behind.

The building was originally constructed between 1877 and 1878 as an office building and expanded between 1913 and 1916 under architect Ludwig Becker from Essen. During this period, the present neo-renaissance structure with its clock tower was built, and it has served as the town hall since 1912.

The town hall takes its name from its role as the administrative center and shapes the visual identity of the downtown area. The facade with its large windows and clock tower are recognizable landmarks that residents and visitors use to orient themselves.

The main building faces Ernst-Wilczok-Platz, with the council chamber behind the double gallery of five windows above the arcade. The entrance foyer has a coffered ceiling with rosettes and, to the right behind the main entrance, a 17th-century figure of Saint Barbara. The Rathaus is the seat of council and administration, so visits are best timed outside meeting hours.

The bronze bell standing in front of the town hall was cast in 1425 by Master Claes Haller and hung in St. Cyriakus church until it was taken down in 1921. It is not inside the building but on the square outside, where it still stands today.