Photo: Koelnmesse GmbH / Google MapsAsia-Pacific Sourcing 2027 Hotels in Cologne
Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027 runs 9 to 11 March at Koelnmesse, Cologne. Over 5,500 trade visitors from 75 countries (2025)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027: the closest hotels to Koelnmesse are in Deutz and Altstadt/City Centre, with Hauptbahnhof area 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: Deutz · Altstadt/City Centre · Hauptbahnhof area · Belgisches Viertel.
About Asia-Pacific Sourcing
Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027, which Koelnmesse calls Europe's no. 1 sourcing platform for home, garden and leisure, runs from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March 2027 at Koelnmesse in Cologne.
Held every two years and open to trade visitors only, it brings manufacturers and distributors of products from Asia together with buyers from Europe and North America: DIY and garden centres, department stores, discounters, wholesalers, importers and mail order companies. Tools, locks and fittings, home improvement, garden equipment, barbecue and camping, housewares, gifts and seasonal goods fill Halls 7 and 8.
The 2025 edition drew over 5,500 trade visitors from 75 countries and more than 800 exhibitors from 16 countries. For Asia-Pacific Sourcing hotels, Deutz puts you next to the halls and Köln Messe/Deutz station, while the Altstadt and the Hauptbahnhof area sit just across the Rhine.
This page shows live Cologne hotel rates for your dates; trade visitor tickets come from Koelnmesse and are separate from your hotel booking.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Cologne hotels for Asia-Pacific Sourcing sorted by distance to Koelnmesse, from Deutz to the Altstadt and the Hauptbahnhof area
- Live rates for 9 to 11 March 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for stand build or an extra day of supplier meetings
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your buying appointments are still being set
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote for buying teams or exhibitors within 24 hours via our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 9 Mar to 11 Mar 2027
- Length
- 3 days, Tue to Thu
- Venue
- Koelnmesse
- City
- Cologne, Germany
- Airport
- CGN
- Attendance
- Over 5,500 trade visitors from 75 countries (2025)
- Sector
- Sourcing
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Hotels near Koelnmesse for Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Mon, Mar 8 → Thu, Mar 11, 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 Asia-Pacific Sourcing?
gamescom and Anuga swamp Deutz: Lommerzheim fills within an hour of the halls closing. Reserve the crane-house dinner early and learn the Kölsch coaster rules before you go.
Photo: Ox&Klee / Google MapsOx & Klee
Creative tasting menus
Rheinauhafen, 12 min taxi across the Rhine from Koelnmesse
Daniel Gottschlich's two-star flagship inside one of the iconic crane houses on the Rhine: Cologne's top room for impressing key accounts.
Tip: Tasting only, 3+ hours: reserve before gamescom or Anuga sell it out.
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Photo: Sahila - The Restaurant / Google MapsSahila
Globally inspired fine dining
Altstadt-Süd, 10 min taxi from Koelnmesse
Julia Komp, once Germany's youngest starred chef, runs this one-star culinary world tour. Relaxed and conversation-friendly for client dinners.
Tip: Evenings only; the adjoining mezze bar Yu*lia is a good walk-in plan B.
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Photo: Sebastian Koch / Google MapsLommerzheim
Kölsch tavern · legendary
Deutz, 15 min walk from the Koelnmesse south entrance
The legendary 'Lommi': a deliberately unpolished corner pub pouring Päffgen Kölsch with its famous massive pork chop. The closest genuine Cologne institution to the fairgrounds.
Tip: No small-group reservations; closes mid-afternoon. Arrive at opening during gamescom. Cash.
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Photo: Brauerei Päffgen / Google MapsPäffgen Brauhaus
Brauhaus · brewed on site
Friesenviertel, KVB from Bf Deutz
Unfiltered Päffgen Kölsch brewed on site and carried out in wreaths by brusque Köbes waiters: the full Cologne initiation for visiting colleagues.
Tip: Coaster on top of the glass to stop the refills. Cash.
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Photo: katie laswell / Google MapsBei Oma Kleinmann
Schnitzel house · 70+ years
Kwartier Latäng, tram 9 from Bf Deutz
Plate-sized schnitzels and a lively Kölsch-fueled room serving into the late evening: the unfussy team dinner after tear-down.
Tip: A few tables held for walk-ins: try early or late during fairs.
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Photo: THE COFFICE DEUTZ / Google MapsKaffeesapiens
Specialty coffee
Deutz: at Köln Messe/Deutz station, 10 min walk to the halls
Third-wave espresso bar right beside the trade-fair complex: rotating single-origin filters and the best pre-badge-scan coffee upgrade over hall catering.
Tip: Weekdays ~08:00-17:30. On the way in, not after the reception.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Asia-Pacific Sourcing: bookable experiences in Cologne, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Cologne
Cologne pairs its huge Koelnmesse trade-fair calendar with passionate Bundesliga football, one of Europe's busiest arenas and the legendary Carnival.
1. FC Köln (Bundesliga)
Back in the Bundesliga, FC Köln's RheinEnergieStadion delivers one of Germany's most passionate football atmospheres.
Find ticketsCologne Carnival
The 'fifth season' climaxes with the Rose Monday parade, when the whole city becomes one giant street party.
Find ticketsLanxess Arena concerts
One of Europe's highest-attendance arenas, Lanxess Arena hosts major world tours, shows and sport almost every week.
Find ticketsKölner Haie (DEL ice hockey)
The Cologne Sharks regularly draw some of Europe's biggest ice hockey crowds to Lanxess Arena on winter evenings.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Asia-Pacific Sourcing?
From Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)
- The airport railway station is directly below the terminals, and Cologne Bonn Airport says trade fair visitors can reach Koelnmesse in 10 to 12 minutes
- The airport puts the train ride to Cologne city centre and the cathedral at 15 minutes
- It has its own ICE station and is served around the clock by S-Bahn, regional and bus lines
- Koelnmesse points to Lufthansa Group event fares for Asia-Pacific Sourcing; the booking code was not yet available when we checked, and Eurowings also flies direct to Cologne
By rail and road
- Köln Messe/Deutz, a station for high-speed trains, is directly next to the exhibition grounds, according to the organiser
- The organiser offers DB event fares for train travel within Germany to Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027, booked directly with Deutsche Bahn
- Ten motorways link to the ring around Cologne, and Koelnmesse recommends its free NUNAV navigation app, which guides you to an available trade fair parking space
- Most of Cologne is a low emission zone needing a green sticker, but Koelnmesse says its entrance is also secured for vehicles without one; the arrival map shows that route
How do you get around during Asia-Pacific Sourcing?
Getting to Koelnmesse each day
- For the South entrance, S-Bahn lines S6, S11, S12 and S19 stop at Köln Messe/Deutz, and underground lines 1 and 9 stop at Köln Messe/Deutz (Underground) Station
- For the East, West and North entrances, tram and underground lines 3 and 4 stop at Köln Messe/Deutz
- Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027 is allocated Halls 7 and 8, the halls it first used in 2025
- Taxis wait at the entrances for your departure, and TAXI-RUF Cologne can be booked on +49 221 2882
Where to stay in Cologne
- Deutz, on the same bank of the Rhine as Koelnmesse, keeps the trip to the halls shortest for exhibitors on long stand days
- The Altstadt and the area around the Hauptbahnhof are across the river, with the widest choice of restaurants for dinners with suppliers
- The Belgisches Viertel, west of the centre, suits visitors who want a livelier area in the evenings, reached by tram
- Check each hotel's exact position on the map before you book, as Cologne spreads along both banks of the Rhine
Do you need a visa for Asia-Pacific Sourcing?
Who may need a visa or travel authorisation
- Check the current visa rules for your passport before you travel; the German Federal Foreign Office publishes an overview of who needs a visa to enter Germany
- Germany is in the Schengen area, and the European Commission says all 29 Schengen countries apply the same visa rules for short visits, so one check covers the whole trip
- Non EU visitors on a short stay are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System (EES) at the Schengen external border, which records fingerprints and a facial image, so allow extra time at passport control
- The EU says visa exempt travellers will need to fill in an online ETIAS form and pay a small fee once that system starts, so check whether it applies to you before you fly
If you need a visa
- Apply for a Schengen short stay visa through the German embassy or consulate, or its appointed visa centre, in the country where you live, and apply well before the fair
- Koelnmesse says trade fair participants whose citizens need a visa for Germany must present an official letter of invitation from Koelnmesse with their visa application
- The Asia-Pacific Sourcing VISA Support page explains how to request that letter; ask for it early so it is ready for your appointment
Documents to carry
- A valid passport, or a national ID card if you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
- Your Asia-Pacific Sourcing ticket in the app or as a PDF, plus something that shows your role in the trade, such as a business card
- Your Koelnmesse invitation letter if you used one for a visa, plus your hotel booking, return travel details and travel medical insurance
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at Asia-Pacific Sourcing?
- Visitor hours are 09:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 March 2027 and 09:00 to 17:00 on Thursday 11 March; exhibitors can be in the halls from 08:00
- It is a trade fair for trade visitors only: you must be able to prove your trade visitor status when you get your ticket, and Koelnmesse may check it on site
- Season tickets are free when ordered in the online ticket shop up to and including 11 March 2027; at the box office a day ticket costs 45 euros and a season ticket 79 euros (2027 prices)
- You need a personal Koelnmesse account to take part; your ticket sits in the trade fair app's ticket wallet and also comes as a PDF with your order confirmation
- Children up to 6 get in free with their parents; children aged 7 to 16 need their own ticket and must be with an adult, and pets are not allowed on the fairgrounds
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Asia-Pacific Sourcing is biennial, and Koelnmesse holds its big hardware fair, the Internationale Eisenwarenmesse, in Cologne from 7 to 10 March 2028, so buyers who cover both can plan two Cologne trips a year apart
- Look out for Best of China, the presentation area that in 2025 gathered 54 Chinese companies in Hall 7; the exhibitor search and hall plans show the 2027 layout
- Koelnmesse runs its own partner hotel booking system for up to five rooms; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Asia-Pacific Sourcing or Koelnmesse, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
Asia-Pacific Sourcing travel FAQs
When is Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027?
Asia-Pacific Sourcing takes place 9 Mar to 11 Mar 2027 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany.
Where is Asia-Pacific Sourcing held?
Asia-Pacific Sourcing is held at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. The nearest airport is CGN.
When and where is Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027?
Asia-Pacific Sourcing 2027 runs from Tuesday 9 to Thursday 11 March 2027 in Halls 7 and 8 at Koelnmesse, Cologne. Visitor hours are 09:00 to 18:00 on the first two days and 09:00 to 17:00 on Thursday.
Is Asia-Pacific Sourcing open to the public?
No. It is a trade fair for trade visitors only, mainly buyers from retail, wholesale, import and export and mail order, and visitors must be able to prove their trade visitor status.
How often does Asia-Pacific Sourcing take place?
Every two years. Koelnmesse lists the event period as biennial, and the 2027 edition follows the one held from 11 to 13 March 2025.
Where should I stay for Asia-Pacific Sourcing?
Deutz is closest to Koelnmesse and Köln Messe/Deutz station. The Altstadt and the Hauptbahnhof area are across the Rhine with more choice for evenings, and the Belgisches Viertel suits a livelier stay. Check each hotel's position on the map before you book.
Does booking a hotel include an Asia-Pacific Sourcing ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate. Tickets come from Koelnmesse through the Asia-Pacific Sourcing ticket shop, where the season ticket is free when ordered online in advance.
How do I get from Cologne Bonn Airport to Koelnmesse?
Take the train from the station below the terminals. Cologne Bonn Airport says trade fair visitors can reach Koelnmesse in 10 to 12 minutes, and Köln Messe/Deutz station is directly next to the exhibition grounds.
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Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Asia-Pacific Sourcing portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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Which hotels are closest to Koelnmesse?
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 11 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Koelnmesse
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buchholz Downtown Hotel★★★ | 1.4 km | Approx. 6 min ride | €198 |
| Callas Hotel Am Dom★★★ | 2.0 km | Approx. 8 min ride | €231 |
| Premier Inn Cologne City Mediapark Hotel★★★ | 2.2 km | Approx. 9 min ride | €127 |
| a&o Koeln Neumarkt★★ | 3.3 km | Approx. 12 min ride | €82 |
| Ibis Koeln Centrum★★★ | 3.3 km | Approx. 12 min ride | €71 |
More hotels close to Koelnmesse
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorint An der Messe Köln | 0.5 km | Approx. 8 min walk | €211 |
| The New Yorker Hotel | 1.1 km | Approx. 5 min ride | €222 |
| Hyatt Regency Cologne★★★★★ | 1.2 km | Approx. 6 min ride | €291 |
| Hotel Viktoria★★★★ | 1.2 km | Approx. 6 min ride | €152 |
| Marriott Hotel Cologne★★★★★ | 1.5 km | Approx. 7 min ride | €260 |
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