Photo: Rene Unruh (Flash-Garden) / Google MapsHotels for A+A 2027 in Düsseldorf
A+A 2027 runs 19 to 22 October at Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf. 66,636 visitors from 145 countries (2025)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for A+A 2027: the closest hotels to Messe Düsseldorf are in Stockum / Messe and Golzheim, with Altstadt (Old Town) a short ride away. Rooms near the venue sell out first, so book a free-cancellation rate early. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised company invoice.
Popular areas for attendees: Stockum / Messe · Golzheim · Altstadt (Old Town) · Düsseldorf city centre.
About A+A
A+A, which Messe Düsseldorf calls the world's leading trade fair for safety, security and health at work, returns to Messe Düsseldorf from Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 October 2027. It takes place every two years, and the 2025 edition counted 66,636 visitors from 145 countries and 2,335 exhibitors from 69 countries.
On show are personal protective equipment, workwear and corporate fashion, occupational health, fire protection and disaster management, and the components and fabrics that go into safety gear, alongside the EXO PARK for exoskeletons, the A+A Trend Forum, live fire protection and emergency management demonstrations and the A+A Fashion Show.
The International A+A Congress, run by the Federal Association for Occupational Safety and Health (Basi), holds its 40th edition alongside the fair. The halls open from 9:00 to 18:00 each day and the airport is only minutes away, so A+A hotels in Stockum and Golzheim near the grounds, and in the Altstadt and city centre, all work well.
This page shows live Düsseldorf hotel rates for your dates; fair tickets are bought separately from the organiser.
Why book with Event Escapes
- A+A hotels sorted by distance to Messe Düsseldorf, from Stockum and Golzheim to the Altstadt and the city centre
- Live rates for 19 to 22 October 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for stand build-up, congress sessions or meetings either side of the fair
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your team and stand plans firm up for a fair that only comes round every two years
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a team or exhibitor group quote within 24 hours through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 19 Oct to 22 Oct 2027
- Length
- 4 days, Tue to Fri
- Venue
- Messe Düsseldorf
- City
- Düsseldorf, Germany
- Airport
- DUS
- Attendance
- 66,636 visitors from 145 countries (2025)
- Sector
- Security
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
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Hotels near Messe Düsseldorf for A+A 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Mon, Oct 18 → Thu, Oct 21, arriving the day before the fair opens, or choose your own dates above.
Hotel rates near major event venues rise as the dates approach and the closest hotels sell out first. Booking a free-cancellation rate early locks the price with no downside.
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Where should you eat during A+A?
Fair weeks double Düsseldorf's restaurant demand: Michelin rooms sell out for MEDICA and K the day dates are announced. Mix one starred dinner with the Altstadt brewery classics every exhibitor team ends up in.
Photo: Sascha Perrone / Google MapsNagaya
Japanese-European fusion
Little Tokyo, ~15 min from Messe Düsseldorf
Germany's first Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant, in the heart of the Japanese quarter: refined and discreet, ideal for international client dinners during MEDICA or K.
Tip: Starred rooms across the city sell out for fair weeks: book early.
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Photo: LA VIE by thomas bühner / Google MapsLA VIE by Thomas Bühner
Modern European
Flingern, ~15 min taxi from the Messe
The comeback of former three-star chef Thomas Bühner: starred 46 days after opening. Parallel omnivore and vegan tasting menus make mixed-diet groups easy.
Tip: State omnivore or vegan preference when booking.
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Photo: Gaststätte Brauerei Zum Schiffchen / Google MapsBrauerei Zum Schiffchen
Rhineland classics · Altbier · since 1628
Altstadt, U78/79 from the Messe
Düsseldorf's oldest restaurant (Napoleon dined here) and the default big-table venue for exhibitor teams: hearty portions and Altbier that keeps coming.
Tip: Beer mat on top of the glass when you want the Altbier to stop.
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Photo: K Y / Google MapsBrauerei Schumacher
Altbier brewery tavern · since 1838
Oststraße: 5 min from Hbf hotels, U78 direct to the Messe
The city's oldest Altbier brewery, still family-run and more locals than tourists: an easy, authentic dinner by the Hauptbahnhof hotel cluster.
Tip: Schumacher Alt straight from the wooden barrel + the brewery platter.
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Photo: Gerard Janssen / Google MapsNaniwa Noodles & Soups
Japanese ramen
Little Tokyo, one U78 ride from the Messe
The legendary 25-year-old ramen counter of the Japanese quarter: the fastest, most satisfying solo dinner after a long expo day.
Tip: No reservations; closed Mondays and Thursdays.
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Photo: Brandon Foltz / Google MapsRösterei VIER
Specialty coffee roastery
Carlstadt, 15 min via U-Bahn from the Messe
Düsseldorf's leading specialty roaster: a 500m² roastery-café pouring single origins from Panama to Yemen. The antidote to trade-fair filter brew.
Tip: Their Little Tokyo café near the Hbf is handy if staying by the station.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after A+A: bookable experiences in Düsseldorf, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Düsseldorf
Messe Düsseldorf visitors can round off trade-fair days with second-division football, a giant Rhine funfair and big arena shows.
Fortuna Düsseldorf (2. Bundesliga)
Merkur Spiel-Arena is right next to the Messe grounds, so a Fortuna home match is the easiest possible add-on to a trade-fair trip.
Find ticketsRheinkirmes funfair
One of Germany's largest funfairs takes over the Rhine bank for nine days each July, complete with beer tents and a big fireworks finale.
Find ticketsPSD Bank Dome concerts
Düsseldorf's main indoor arena hosts international tours and show productions, giving you a solid evening option most weeks.
Find ticketsJapan Day (Japan-Tag)
Home to Europe's largest Japanese community, Düsseldorf throws a huge one-day Japanese culture festival ending in a famous fireworks display.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to A+A?
From Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
- The U80 runs directly from the airport terminal to Messe Ost/Stockumer Kirchstraße, and also links the airport with Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof and the city centre
- On selected event days the U81 runs from the airport terminal to MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA/Messe Nord in about seven minutes, according to Messe Düsseldorf
- Taxis charge a flat €25 between the airport and any entrance of the exhibition centre, day and night, with a travel time of about 10 minutes
- Messe Düsseldorf also points flyers to DUSgateway, a free time slot for the airport security check that you can book from 72 hours before your flight home
By rail and road
- Düsseldorf Hauptbahnhof and Heinrich-Heine-Allee are the main transfer points, with direct connections to the exhibition grounds, the organiser says
- The main stops are MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA/Messe Nord (U78, plus the U81 on selected event days) and Messe Ost/Stockumer Kirchstraße (U78, U79, U80 and bus 722)
- By car, the A44 runs right past the exhibition centre: leave at junction 29, Messe/Arena, for car parks P1 and P2, where free shuttle buses run to the entrances
- Parking at P1 and P2 is cashless only, and you can buy a parking ticket online before you arrive
How do you get around during A+A?
Getting to the halls each day
- For A+A 2027 the organiser lists four entrances (North A downstairs, North B upstairs on the first floor, East and South) and halls 1, 4, 5, 7.0 and 10 to 17
- Bus 722 links the city centre with several stops around the grounds, including Messe Ost/Stockumer Kirchstraße, Messe Osteingang, Messe-Center and Messe Süd/Congress Center
- Rheinbahn's eezy.nrw check in and check out fare in the Rheinbahn app works out your fare automatically; the DüsseldorfCard, sold for 24 to 96 hours, also covers buses and trains in the city
- Around 1,400 taxis work in Düsseldorf, and you can order one by phone or app; book ahead if you need one at the 18:00 close
Stockum, Golzheim or the Altstadt?
- Hotels in Stockum, next to the exhibition centre, keep the morning trip shortest for early stand duty or congress sessions
- Golzheim sits between the Messe and the city centre along the Rhine, a middle option for both
- The Altstadt and the city centre have the widest choice of hotels and restaurants for client dinners, with the U78 and U79 running out to the Messe
- Flying in for a day or two? The U80 and the airport taxi flat fare make an airport hotel a practical base
Do you need a visa for A+A?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Germany is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- The German Federal Foreign Office lists citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries as needing no visa for short stays of up to 90 days in any 180 day period
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, fully operational since 10 April 2026, with fingerprints and a facial image taken at the border, so allow extra time at passport control
- ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors, was not yet in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead, so check again before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals of countries such as India, China, South Africa and Türkiye need a Schengen short stay (type C) visa, applied for through German missions or their appointed visa centres
- Under EU rules you can apply no earlier than six months and at least 15 days before travel; standard processing takes 15 days and can be extended to 45, so apply well ahead of October
- Messe Düsseldorf says German missions no longer ask for an invitation from the fair: visitors submit their A+A visitor eTicket, and exhibitors an exhibitor authorisation from Messe Düsseldorf, which lets the visa be issued free of charge
Documents to carry
- A passport issued within the last ten years and valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Your A+A e-ticket or exhibitor pass, plus your congress booking if you registered for the International A+A Congress
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus copies of your visa supporting documents and travel medical insurance if you need a visa
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at A+A?
- A+A is a trade fair aimed at professionals: the organiser lists buyers from industry, the trades and commerce, occupational safety specialists, safety officers, company doctors, fire brigades and rescue services among its visitors
- The A+A ticket shop opens in spring 2027; you can register in the shop now and Messe Düsseldorf will email you when sales begin. 2027 ticket prices were not published when we checked
- Opening hours are 9:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday to Friday
- Tickets are personal and the organiser says names cannot be changed once a ticket is issued, so register each colleague with their own details
- Registering in the ticket shop also gives you free access to Fair Match, the organiser's tool for setting up meetings with exhibitors and other visitors
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The fair runs four days, Tuesday to Friday; with the EXO PARK, the Trend Forum, fire protection demonstrations and the Fashion Show spread across the halls, check the programme before choosing your days
- The hall layout is grouped by theme (personal protection, corporate wear, components, occupational safety, health at work and the congress), so use the interactive hall plan to plan your route; until exhibitor admission for 2027 is final it still shows the 2025 exhibitors
- The organiser's hotel bookings are run by KUONI Tumlare Congress through the HotelMap platform; Event Escapes is a separate, independent option, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
A+A travel FAQs
When is A+A 2027?
A+A takes place 19 Oct to 22 Oct 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Where is A+A held?
A+A is held at Messe Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany. The nearest airport is DUS.
When and where is A+A 2027?
A+A runs from Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 October 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, open 9:00 to 18:00 each day. The organiser lists the North A, North B, East and South entrances.
How often is A+A held?
Every two years, according to Messe Düsseldorf. The previous edition closed in November 2025 with 66,636 visitors from 145 countries and 2,335 exhibitors from 69 countries.
Who can attend and how do I get a ticket?
A+A is a trade fair for professionals in occupational safety and health. The ticket shop opens in spring 2027, and you can register in it now to be told when sales begin. Tickets are personal, and 2027 prices had not been published when we checked.
Where should I stay for A+A?
Stockum, next to the exhibition centre, is closest. Golzheim sits between the Messe and the city centre, while the Altstadt and city centre offer the most hotels and restaurants, with the U78 and U79 running to the Messe.
How do I get from Düsseldorf Airport to the fair?
The U80 runs from the airport terminal to Messe Ost/Stockumer Kirchstraße, and on selected event days the U81 reaches MERKUR SPIEL-ARENA/Messe Nord in about seven minutes. A taxi costs a flat €25 to any entrance and takes about 10 minutes, according to Messe Düsseldorf.
Does booking a hotel include a fair ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and fair tickets are separate; buy your A+A ticket from Messe Düsseldorf's ticket shop once it opens, and book the International A+A Congress through its own registration.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official A+A portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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The closest hotels to the venue with the distance, the walk or ride time and an indicative nightly rate, refreshed weekly. Live prices for your exact dates are in the booking section above. Last checked 13 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Messe Düsseldorf
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel am Spichernplatz★★★ | 3.6 km | Approx. 13 min ride | €247 |
| Hotel Am Vogelsanger Weg★★★ | 4.5 km | Approx. 15 min ride | €267 |
More hotels close to Messe Düsseldorf
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Ashley's Garden★★★★ | 1.6 km | Approx. 7 min ride | €406 |
| INNSiDE by Meliá Düsseldorf Seestern★★★★ | 2.2 km | Approx. 9 min ride | €403 |
| The Wellem Hotel★★★★★ | 4.6 km | Approx. 16 min ride | €300 |
| Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf★★★★★ | 4.8 km | Approx. 17 min ride | €366 |
Event Escapes is a privately owned, independent company that provides accommodation and travel for trade fair visitors. We are not associated with, endorsed by or acting for A+A, its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.