Hotel Esplanade Cologne — facade at night

ART COLOGNE · 5–8 November 2026 · Koelnmesse

Your hotel for ART COLOGNE — 15 minutes to the fair

Family-run 3-star city hotel with 32 rooms on the Hohenstaufenring. Breakfast always included, reception open 24/7.

ART COLOGNE 2026 has ended. The next edition is planned for late October 2027.

Art by day, the city centre by night

Breakfast included

Mon–Sat: 6:30–11:00 am  |  Sun & public holidays: 8:00–11:30 am (outside trade fair periods)

These times apply outside trade fair periods. During fairs, please ask at reception for current breakfast times.

Upcoming trade fairs in Cologne

FairDates
ART COLOGNE05.11.–08.11.2026
imm cologne19.01.–22.01.2027
ISM (sweets & snacks)31.01.–03.02.2027
INTERMOT19.02.–21.02.2027
Anuga FoodTec23.02.–26.02.2027
IDS (International Dental Show)16.03.–20.03.2027
FIBO08.04.–11.04.2027
interzum11.05.–14.05.2027
spoga+gafa15.06.–17.06.2027
gamescom25.08.–29.08.2027
DMEXCO22.09.–23.09.2027

Dates as published by the organisers (e.g. koelnmesse.com), without guarantee. Rooms sell out early during fairs – book direct in good time.

Questions about your ART COLOGNE stay

How far is Hotel Esplanade from Koelnmesse?

Koelnmesse is 3.4 km from the hotel, approx. 15 minutes by train. Rudolfplatz stop (underground, tram, bus) is 300 m or a 4-minute walk from the hotel.

Is breakfast included?

Yes, breakfast is included with every booking.

When is breakfast served?

Mon–Sat: 6:30–11:00 am, Sun & public holidays: 8:00–11:30 am (outside trade fair periods).

What cancellation terms apply during trade fairs?

Flexible rates can usually be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before arrival. During trade fairs, different deadlines of up to 14 or 42 days apply. Non-refundable rates cannot be cancelled or refunded.

Is the reception open 24/7?

Yes, our reception is staffed around the clock.

Your ART COLOGNE stay starts here

Rooms go quickly during ART COLOGNE. Book direct with the hotel – we are happy to help with any questions.

📍 Hohenstaufenring 56, 50674 Cologne ✉️ info@hotelesplanade.de