North entrance of Koelnmesse with its curved roof

Trade fairs in Cologne · Koelnmesse 3.4 km · approx. 15 min by train

Trade fair hotel Cologne – 15 minutes to Koelnmesse

From the Rudolfplatz stop, 300 m from the hotel, line 1 runs without changing to Messe/Deutz station at the South entrance. After a day at the fair you are on the Ring and in the Belgian Quarter in minutes. Breakfast included, reception open around the clock.

Book a room Book imm cologne 19–22 Jan

For trade fair guests

Quickly to the fair, right in the city in the evening

Family-run 3-star city hotel with 32 rooms on the Hohenstaufenring. In the morning you are quickly at the fair, in the evening right in the heart of Cologne.

  • Koelnmesse: 3.4 km, approx. 15 minutes by train
  • South entrance: line 1 from Rudolfplatz to Bf Deutz/Messe without changing, then approx. 3 min on foot
  • North, East and West entrances: Koelnmesse stop (lines 3 and 4)
  • Rudolfplatz stop: 300 m, 4-minute walk
  • Cologne Cathedral / Central Station: approx. 10 minutes from Rudolfplatz
  • Breakfast: included with every booking
  • Reception: open around the clock
The Rheinhallen of Koelnmesse with the trade fair tower on the Rhine
Koelnmesse in Deutz, right on the Rhine

Trade fair calendar

Upcoming trade fairs in Cologne

FairDates
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
Anuga09.10.–13.10.2027
ART COLOGNE28.10.–31.10.2027
ORGATEC10.10.–13.10.2028

Also in Cologne: Cologne Carnival (04.02.–08.02.2027) · ColognePride (02.07.–04.07.2027)

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

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After the fair

Evenings on the Ring and in the Belgian Quarter

The Hahnentor gate at Rudolfplatz in the evening

Rudolfplatz and the Ring

5 min walk

Around the medieval Hahnentor gate and along the Ring you will find restaurants, bars and pubs – ideal for an evening after the fair.

St. Michael's Church on Brüsseler Platz in the Belgian Quarter

Belgian Quarter

10 min walk

Around Brüsseler Platz with St. Michael's Church: cafés, restaurants and small shops for a relaxed dinner.

Evening view from Hotel Esplanade across the rooftops to the cathedral

Cathedral and Old Town

approx. 10 min by train

From Rudolfplatz you reach the cathedral and the Old Town on the Rhine in about 10 minutes. On foot it is a good 25 minutes.

The perfect start to your fair day

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.

Good to know

Questions from trade fair guests

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.

Which train do I take to the fair?

From the Rudolfplatz stop, line 1 runs to Bf Deutz/Messe without changing. From there it is about 3 minutes on foot to the South entrance, according to Koelnmesse. The North, East and West entrances are at the Koelnmesse stop served by lines 3 and 4.

Is my trade fair ticket valid on public transport?

For many fairs your admission ticket comes with a ticket for the VRS network, valid for travel to and from Koelnmesse. Koelnmesse or the organiser will tell you the exact conditions.

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 and events?

Flexible rates can usually be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before arrival. During trade fairs and major events, 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.

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Your trade fair stay starts here

Rooms sell out early during fairs. Book direct with the hotel – we are happy to help with any questions.

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

Photos: Cover photo – CEphoto, Uwe Aranas (CC BY-SA 3.0), Rheinhallen with trade fair tower – Raimond Spekking (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hahnentor gate – m66roepers (CC BY 2.0), St. Michael's – Chris06 (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons, cropped. All other photos: Hotel Esplanade.