Photo: Raj Panchapakesan (Raj) / Google MapsAquatech Amsterdam 2027 Hotels near the RAI
Aquatech Amsterdam 2027 runs 9 to 12 March at RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam. 22,000+ water professionals and 900 exhibitors (2025)
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Where to stay for Aquatech Amsterdam 2027: the closest hotels to RAI Amsterdam are in Zuidas / RAI and De Pijp, with Amsterdam Centre 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.
Aquatech Amsterdam, which its organiser calls the world's leading trade exhibition for process, drinking and wastewater, returns to RAI Amsterdam from Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 March 2027 for its 30th edition. Held every other year and running since 1968, it covers only water and every aspect of it, from treatment, pumps, pipes and valves to digital and smart solutions, resource recovery and urban water resilience, with the show floor divided into themed worlds and pavilions. The 2025 edition brought together more than 22,000 water professionals and 900 exhibiting companies, and the conference programme of Aquatech International Water Week runs alongside, with the Integrated Leaders Forum, the Innovation Forum and the Water Research Forum. Aquatech is for trade visitors only, aged 16 and over, and entry is free with online registration. For Aquatech hotels the main choice is between Zuidas and the streets around the RAI, De Pijp, and the city centre on metro 52 or tram 4, which stop at Europaplein in front of the RAI. This page shows live hotel rates near RAI Amsterdam for your dates. Your Aquatech registration is separate from your hotel booking.
Popular areas for attendees: Zuidas / RAI · De Pijp · Amsterdam Centre · Schiphol Airport area.
- Aquatech hotels sorted by distance to RAI Amsterdam, from Zuidas and De Pijp to the city centre and Schiphol
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 9 Mar to 12 Mar 2027
- Venue
- RAI Amsterdam
- City
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Airport
- AMS
- Attendance
- 22,000+ water professionals and 900 exhibitors (2025)
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Hotels near RAI Amsterdam for Aquatech Amsterdam 2027
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Where should you eat during Aquatech Amsterdam?
RAI Amsterdam sits on the edge of Zuidas, with De Pijp and the Rivierenbuurt within walking distance to the north for neighbourhood restaurants and cafes. For the canals and the historic centre, the Noord/Zuid metro line 52 runs from Europaplein station beside the RAI straight into town.
Photo: Ciel Bleu Restaurant / Google Maps
Photo: Ciel Bleu Restaurant / Google Maps
Photo: Megan Kenney / Google MapsCiel Bleu
Fine dining, international
De Pijp (Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Ferdinand Bolstraat), about a 15 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
Set on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura with panoramic views over the city, this is the natural choice when a client dinner really matters. The tasting menus are built for a long, unhurried evening with a serious wine list alongside.
Tip: Book well ahead for fair week and ask for a window table when you reserve.
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Latin American, charcoal grill
Zuidas (nhow Amsterdam RAI, Europaboulevard), about a 5 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
A rooftop restaurant on the 24th floor of the nhow hotel opposite the RAI, with Latin American cooking from an open kitchen and charcoal grill and 360 degree views across Amsterdam. Dishes run from ceviche to grilled meats and seafood, which makes it easy to share around a table.
Tip: Start with a drink at Sonora, the cocktail bar on the same floor, before heading in to dinner.
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Indonesian
De Pijp (Ceintuurbaan), about a 20 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
A friendly neighbourhood Indonesian restaurant known for its rijsttafel, the spread of many small dishes that is Amsterdam's signature way to eat with a group. There is a vegetarian rijsttafel too, so mixed tables are easy to cater for.
Tip: It opens for dinner only and is small, so reserve before you arrive for fair week.
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Photo: Loetje Amsterdam Café / Google Maps
Photo: Wayne E. Seguin / Google MapsCafé Loetje
Dutch cafe, steak
Museumkwartier (Johannes Vermeerstraat), about a 20 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
Loetje is an Amsterdam institution famous for its biefstuk, pan fried steak served in a rich gravy with fries. It is relaxed, reliable and open from late morning to late evening every day.
Tip: It sits a few streets from Museumplein, so it pairs well with an evening visit to the Concertgebouw.
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Beach club, international
Beatrixpark (Europaplein), about a 5 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
A city beach with a big terrace right behind the RAI, serving international fish and meat dishes along with vegetarian options. In spring and summer it is the easiest place for a relaxed team dinner or an after show drink without leaving the venue area.
Tip: From October it switches to its winter concept, Zuidpool, but in May the beach terrace is in full swing.
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Brunch cafe, New Zealand and Brazilian
De Pijp (Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat), about a 25 minute walk or short tram ride from RAI Amsterdam
A busy brunch cafe mixing New Zealand cafe culture with Brazilian flavours, with good coffee and an all day brunch menu from the open kitchen. It is ideal for a breakfast meeting or a quick bite before heading to the halls.
Tip: It runs a virtual waitlist rather than taking standard bookings, so join the queue online before you arrive.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Aquatech Amsterdam: bookable experiences in Amsterdam, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Amsterdam
Amsterdam pairs top flight football and one of the world's great concert halls with big arena shows, and in spring the bulb fields and King's Day add a burst of colour.
Ajax at the Johan Cruijff ArenA
The country's most famous club plays in Zuidoost, a direct metro ride from the RAI on line 50. Tickets for home games sell fast, so look early if your trip lines up with a fixture.
Find ticketsConcerts at the Concertgebouw
Home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the hall on Museumplein is renowned for its acoustics and programmes concerts most evenings. Lunchtime and early evening performances fit neatly around a fair day.
Find ticketsShows at Ziggo Dome
The city's big indoor arena hosts major international tours and sits beside the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Zuidoost. Metro line 50 from the RAI makes it an easy trip for a night out after the show floor closes.
Find ticketsKeukenhof
The famous flower gardens near Lisse put on millions of tulips and other spring bulbs each season. If you arrive early in the spring it makes a memorable half day out, reached by bus from Schiphol or the city.
Find ticketsKing's Day
The whole city turns orange for the King's birthday, with street markets, canal boats and parties in every neighbourhood. Expect crowds and busy public transport, so plan meetings around it if your trip overlaps.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Aquatech Amsterdam?
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- The organiser puts RAI Amsterdam 15 minutes from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, and the RAI has its own train station
- Amsterdam RAI station is only a couple of minutes' walk from the RAI building, with regular connections to Schiphol, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and the international rail network
- If you are staying in the city centre, take metro 52 from Amsterdam Central Station towards Zuid to Europaplein, or tram 4 to the Europaplein stop
- On trains, metros, trams and buses you can simply check in and out with your debit or credit card or phone, as the organiser notes
By train or car from elsewhere
- From Amsterdam Amstel, take metro 51 to Amsterdam RAI station, or bus 65 to Scheldeplein; from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, take metro 50 towards Gein
- From Amsterdam Zuid/WTC, metro 52 towards Noord stops at Europaplein, and from Amsterdam Duivendrecht a train towards Schiphol stops at Amsterdam RAI
- By car, the RAI sits just off the A10 ring motorway at exit 9 and has its own underground car park; the GPS address is Europaplein, 1078 GZ Amsterdam
- From 1 January 2026 parking costs 6 euros an hour with a 36 euro daily maximum, or 30 euros a day if you buy online in advance
How do you get around during Aquatech Amsterdam?
Getting to the RAI each day
- Metro 52 and tram 4 stop right in front of the RAI at Europaplein and run into the heart of Amsterdam, the organiser says
- Bus 62 also stops at Europaplein, linking the RAI with Amsterdam Lelylaan and Amstel stations
- Metro lines 50 and 51 and trains stop at Amsterdam RAI station, a couple of minutes on foot from the building
- The organiser suggests the 9292 door to door journey planner, useful for comparing hotels outside the centre
Choosing where to stay
- Hotels in Zuidas and around the RAI keep you closest to the halls, which helps on the shorter final day, when the show closes at 16:00
- De Pijp and the city centre give more choice for evenings, with metro 52 or tram 4 to Europaplein each morning
- If you fly out on the Friday afternoon, a hotel near Schiphol or Amsterdam RAI station keeps the airport run short
- The organiser names RAI Hotel Services as its sole official accommodation partner; Event Escapes is independent and shows live rates across many Amsterdam hotels
Do you need a visa for Aquatech Amsterdam?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- The Netherlands is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- Citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries can visit the Schengen Area for business without a visa for 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 at Schiphol
- 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 before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals of countries such as India, China, South Africa and Türkiye need a Schengen short stay visa, applied for at the Dutch mission (embassy or consulate) in the country where you live
- The organiser warns that a visa application may take up to 6 weeks, so arrange it as soon as possible; under EU rules you can apply no earlier than six months before travel
- RAI Amsterdam can supply a visa invitation letter: register as a visitor first, then use the link in your registration confirmation; requests need a company email address, as free accounts such as Gmail, Outlook, Hotmail and Yahoo are not accepted, and the letter does not guarantee a visa
Documents to carry
- A passport issued within the last ten years and valid for at least three months after the date you plan to leave the EU
- Your Aquatech e-ticket, which can be scanned from your smartphone at the entrance
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus your RAI invitation letter, visa supporting documents and travel medical insurance if you need a visa
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the Dutch embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at Aquatech Amsterdam?
- Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00 from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March and 10:00 to 16:00 on Friday 12 March 2027
- Registration for 2027 is open: entry is free when you register online, while a ticket bought on site costs 75 euros, so register before you travel
- Aquatech is open only to trade visitors, and the minimum age is 16, which also applies to accompanied minors
- Your visitor badge is valid on all exhibition days, and e-tickets can be scanned from your phone at the entrance
- March in Amsterdam can be cold and wet, so bring a warm, waterproof layer for the walk between the metro, the RAI and dinner
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The Aquatech Innovation Award winners are announced on the opening day, so Tuesday is a good day to see the award winning products
- The three forums of Aquatech International Water Week run alongside the show, so check which day your forum sessions fall on before you fix your hotel dates
- If you plan to drive, buy a parking day ticket online in advance: it costs 30 euros instead of the 36 euro daily maximum on the day
Aquatech Amsterdam travel FAQs
When is Aquatech Amsterdam 2027?
Aquatech Amsterdam takes place 9 Mar to 12 Mar 2027 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Where is Aquatech Amsterdam held?
Aquatech Amsterdam is held at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The nearest airport is AMS.
When and where is Aquatech Amsterdam 2027?
Aquatech Amsterdam 2027 runs from Tuesday 9 to Friday 12 March 2027 at RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, 1078 GZ Amsterdam. It opens from 10:00 to 18:00, closing at 16:00 on the Friday.
Is Aquatech Amsterdam held every year?
No. Aquatech Amsterdam is held every other year. The last edition was in 2025, and the 2027 show, from 9 to 12 March, is the 30th edition.
Is Aquatech Amsterdam free to visit?
Yes, if you register online. Entry is free with online registration, while a ticket on site costs 75 euros. The show is open to trade visitors only, aged 16 and over.
Where should I stay for Aquatech Amsterdam?
Zuidas and the area around the RAI are closest. De Pijp and the city centre give more choice, with metro 52 or tram 4 to Europaplein in front of the RAI, and Schiphol hotels suit a short trip, as the RAI has its own train station.
Can Aquatech help with a visa invitation letter?
Yes. RAI Amsterdam can supply a visa invitation letter after you register as a visitor; the link is in your registration confirmation. You must use a company email address, and the organiser warns that a visa can take up to 6 weeks.
Does Aquatech have an official hotel partner?
The organiser names RAI Hotel Services as its sole official accommodation partner. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Aquatech or RAI Amsterdam; we show live rates across many Amsterdam hotels so you can compare. Booking a hotel does not register you for the show.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Aquatech Amsterdam portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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Which hotels are closest to RAI Amsterdam?
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 1 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near RAI Amsterdam
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred Hotel★★★ | 1.7 km | ~7 min ride | €102 |
| XO Hotel Inner★★★ | 1.9 km | ~8 min ride | €105 |
More hotels close to RAI Amsterdam
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| nhow Amsterdam RAI★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~6 min walk | €444 |
| Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas★★★★ | 0.6 km | ~9 min walk | €366 |
| Hotel Okura Amsterdam★★★★★ | 0.9 km | ~14 min walk | €369 |
| The College Hotel Amsterdam, Autograph Collection★★★★★ | 1.3 km | ~6 min ride | €303 |
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