Photo: Laszlo Andras / Google MapsBAUExpo 2027 Hotels in Gießen
BAUExpo 2027 runs 5 to 7 March at Messe Giessen (Hessenhallen), Gießen. Over 6,000 visitors (2026)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for BAUExpo 2027: the closest hotels to Messe Giessen (Hessenhallen) are in Gießen city centre and Gießen Hauptbahnhof area, with Wetzlar 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: Gießen city centre · Gießen Hauptbahnhof area · Wetzlar · Marburg.
About BAUExpo
BAUExpo 2027, which Messe Giessen calls Hessens große Baumesse (the big building fair of Hesse), runs from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 March 2027 at Messe Giessen, the Hessenhallen exhibition centre in Gießen.
It is a regional fair and information platform for private and commercial builders, tradespeople, planners and anyone interested in building, covering building and living, security technology, smart home, trades, energy, renovation, new build and building materials, with an integrated ENERGIE exhibition and a talks programme open to all.
The 2026 edition, the fair's 30th anniversary, drew over 6,000 visitors to around 180 exhibitors. Gießen is a university town on the Lahn in central Hesse, north of Frankfurt, and the halls are about 900 metres on foot from Gießen Hauptbahnhof, so hotels in the city centre and around the station keep the trip short, with Wetzlar and Marburg close by.
This page shows live hotel rates for your dates; admission is bought separately from the organiser.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Gießen hotels for BAUExpo sorted by distance to Messe Giessen, from the city centre and the Hauptbahnhof area to Wetzlar and Marburg
- Live rates for 5 to 7 March 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for stand build or an extra day
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your building plans and appointments are still taking shape
- An itemised invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote for exhibitor teams within 24 hours via our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 5 Mar to 7 Mar 2027
- Length
- 3 days, Fri to Sun
- Venue
- Messe Giessen (Hessenhallen)
- City
- Gießen, Germany
- Airport
- FRA
- Attendance
- Over 6,000 visitors (2026)
- Sector
- Construction
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Live rates near the venue
Hotels near Messe Giessen (Hessenhallen) for BAUExpo 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Thu, Mar 4 → Sun, Mar 7, 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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Hotels ranked by walking distance to the halls.
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How do you get to BAUExpo?
From Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
- Frankfurt Airport is the nearest large international airport; Justus Liebig University Giessen's arrival guide says to take the S-Bahn or a regional train from the regional station under Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof
- IC and ICE trains also run from the airport's long distance station at Terminal 1 to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, according to the same guide
- From Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof, trains run on to Gießen; plan the whole journey with Deutsche Bahn before you travel
By rail and road
- From Gießen Hauptbahnhof, the organiser suggests bus line 24 or a walk of about 900 metres via Lahnstraße and Gabelsberger Straße
- From the Oswaldsgarten rail stop, the halls are about 300 metres on foot via Rodheimer Straße and Schlachthofstraße, according to the organiser
- By car, take the A5 or A45 onto the Gießener Ring, leave the B429 at Heuchelheim/Industriegebiet Gießen-West, turn into Rodheimer Straße and after about 50 metres turn right into the access road An der Hessenhalle
- The organiser publishes a directions map and a car park overview for the Hessenhallen site as PDFs on its arrival page
How do you get around during BAUExpo?
Getting to Messe Giessen each day
- Bus lines 7, 12, 24, 801 and 802 stop at Schützenstraße, from where you walk via Schlachthofstraße; lines 7, 12 and 24 also stop at Hardtallee, a walk via Lehmweg
- The organiser links to the Stadtwerke Gießen network map and the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) timetable for planning local trips
- Visitors can only enter the grounds during the official opening hours, 10:00 to 17:00 on all three days
- The venue address is Ausstellungszentrum Hessenhallen, An der Hessenhalle 11, 35398 Gießen
Where to stay
- Gießen city centre and the streets around the Hauptbahnhof are the closest bases, with a short bus ride or walk to the halls
- Wetzlar and Marburg, the two neighbouring regional centres that Messe Giessen names, add more choice for exhibitors on a longer stay
- Frankfurt has the most hotels but means a train or drive each day, so it suits visitors flying in and out
- Messe Giessen lists partner hotels on its hotel service page; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with BAUExpo or Messe Giessen, and you book a named hotel with us at the rate shown
Do you need a visa for BAUExpo?
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
- The BAUExpo pages we checked do not mention a visa invitation letter service, so exhibitors who need one should contact Messe Giessen early
- BAUExpo is a regional fair aimed mainly at visitors from Germany; most international visitors will be exhibitors or suppliers
Documents to carry
- A valid passport, or a national ID card if you are an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen
- Your BAUExpo ticket, or proof of your trade role such as a business card if you are coming on the BAUExperten-Tag
- Your hotel booking, return travel details and, if you need a visa, travel medical insurance and copies of your supporting documents
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at BAUExpo?
- BAUExpo 2027 is open from 10:00 to 17:00 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Ticket prices for 2027 had not been published when we checked; the organiser says they will appear in good time before the fair, and online ticket sales will open before the show
- People with a disability (with proof) get reduced admission, and depending on the degree of disability a companion gets in at a reduced rate or free
- Each ticket includes a free fair catalogue, available on site while stocks last
- On the BAUExperten-Tag, Friday 5 March 2027, trade visitors such as planners, architects, tradespeople and housing and construction representatives get in free with proof, for example a construction company business card
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Come with a concrete project: after the 2026 fair many exhibitors said visitors arrived with specific plans and targeted questions, and photovoltaics, insulation, energy efficient renovation and smart home technology were in strong demand
- Exhibitors: the organiser warns that dubious companies are sending spam letters again; if you are unsure whether a letter really comes from Messe Giessen, call +49 641 962160 before you reply
- BAUExpo is not BAU in Munich: it is a regional show for central Hesse, so plan a short stay in Gießen rather than a long trade fair trip
BAUExpo travel FAQs
When is BAUExpo 2027?
BAUExpo takes place 5 Mar to 7 Mar 2027 at Messe Giessen (Hessenhallen) in Gießen, Germany.
Where is BAUExpo held?
BAUExpo is held at Messe Giessen (Hessenhallen) in Gießen, Germany. The nearest airport is FRA.
When and where is BAUExpo 2027?
BAUExpo 2027 runs from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 March 2027 at Messe Giessen (Ausstellungszentrum Hessenhallen), An der Hessenhalle 11, Gießen. It is open from 10:00 to 17:00 each day.
Who can visit BAUExpo?
BAUExpo is aimed at private and commercial builders, tradespeople, planners and anyone interested in building or renovating, and its talks programme is open to all. Trade visitors get free entry with proof on the BAUExperten-Tag, Friday 5 March 2027.
How do I get to Messe Giessen from Gießen Hauptbahnhof?
Take bus line 24, or walk about 900 metres via Lahnstraße and Gabelsberger Straße. From the Oswaldsgarten rail stop the walk is about 300 metres.
Where should I stay for BAUExpo?
Gießen city centre and the Hauptbahnhof area are closest to the halls. Wetzlar and Marburg are nearby regional centres with more choice, and Frankfurt suits visitors flying in. Check each hotel's position on the map before you book.
Does booking a hotel include a BAUExpo ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate. Tickets are sold by Messe Giessen through the BAUExpo website, where online sales open before the fair.
Is BAUExpo the same as BAU in Munich?
No. BAUExpo is a regional building fair held by Messe Giessen in Gießen, central Hesse. BAU is a separate international trade fair in Munich.
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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 Giessen (Hessenhallen)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIP INN Cityhotel Gießen★★★ | 0.6 km | Approx. 10 min walk | €96 |
| Akzent Hotel Köhler★★★ | 0.6 km | Approx. 10 min walk | €107 |
| Park Hotel Sletz Giessen★★★ | 2.0 km | Approx. 8 min ride | €155 |
More hotels close to Messe Giessen (Hessenhallen)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Western Plus Hotel Steinsgarten★★★★ | 1.8 km | Approx. 7 min ride | €125 |
| Hotel Tandreas★★★★ | 2.2 km | Approx. 9 min ride | €191 |
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 BAUExpo, its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.