Photo: Joaçhim Werner (Kodiak87848) / Google MapsHotels for boe international 2027 (BEST OF EVENTS) in Dortmund
boe international 2027 runs 20 to 21 January at Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen), Dortmund.
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Where to stay
Where to stay for boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL) 2027: the closest hotels to Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen) are in Westfalenhallen and Kreuzviertel and Dortmund 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: Westfalenhallen and Kreuzviertel · Dortmund city centre · Hauptbahnhof area · Airport and Holzwickede.
About boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL)
boe international, the event industry trade fair long known as BEST OF EVENTS, opens the events year at Messe Dortmund on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 January 2027. Under the motto People. Events.
Innovations., it brings together exhibition and stand builders, event technology, AV and IT, event equipment and furniture, venues, acts, catering and marketing services with the people who plan and buy events: agencies, event organisers and service providers, and marketing, corporate communications, HR and procurement teams. The 2026 edition showed more than 400 providers and brands from 12 countries.
Around the fair, the BrandEx Award ceremony takes place on 19 January and boe night on 20 January 2027. Messe Dortmund sits a short U-Bahn ride south of Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, so boe international hotels in the Kreuzviertel by the Westfalenhallen and in the city centre both work well. This page shows live Dortmund hotel rates for your dates; trade fair tickets are bought separately from the organiser's ticket shop.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Dortmund hotels for boe international sorted by distance to the Westfalenhallen, from the Kreuzviertel to the city centre and Hauptbahnhof
- Live rates for 20 and 21 January 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for the BrandEx Award on 19 January or stand build-up
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your agency or exhibitor team is still being confirmed
- 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
- 20 Jan to 21 Jan 2027
- Length
- 2 days, Wed to Thu
- Venue
- Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen)
- City
- Dortmund, Germany
- Airport
- DTM
- Sector
- Marketing
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 Dortmund (Westfalenhallen) for boe international 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Tue, Jan 19 → Fri, Jan 22, 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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How do you get to boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL)?
From Dortmund Airport (DTM)
- The AirportExpress bus runs non-stop between the terminal and Dortmund Hauptbahnhof in about 25 minutes during airport opening hours, according to Dortmund Airport, stopping on the station forecourt (exit Königswall, towards the city)
- The AirportExpress and AirportShuttle are not part of the VRR local network, so you need a separate ticket from the driver (cash only) or the machine outside the terminal
- The AirportShuttle links the terminal with Holzwickede station in about six minutes for onward regional trains
- The organiser also names Düsseldorf and Cologne/Bonn airports as well connected to Messe Dortmund
By rail or by car
- Dortmund Hauptbahnhof is the rail hub; from there the U45 reaches the Westfalenhallen stop in 10 minutes, according to the organiser
- The organiser points to Deutsche Bahn's event offers for travel to the fair from anywhere in Germany
- For satnav use Messe Dortmund, Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund
- The organiser lists parking A3, A4, A8, C1/D1, D2 and E1 directly at the exhibition grounds, plus Park and Ride options
How do you get around during boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL)?
Getting to the Westfalenhallen each day
- The U45 runs from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof to the Westfalenhallen stop in 10 minutes, and the U46 also reaches the stop in around five minutes
- All the stops named by the organiser are step free and well signposted
- boe international 2027 uses Halls 4, 5, 6 and 7, according to Messe Dortmund
- Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday 20 January and 10:00 to 17:00 on Thursday 21 January 2027
Where to stay in Dortmund
- The Kreuzviertel and the streets around the Westfalenhallen put you closest to the halls, which helps with stand build and early starts
- Dortmund city centre and the Hauptbahnhof area have the widest choice of hotels and restaurants, with direct U-Bahn lines to the fair
- Hotels near the airport or Holzwickede suit a late arrival or an early flight, with the AirportShuttle to Holzwickede station
- The organiser recommends booking early because it expects high hotel occupancy, and points to the Brückstraße quarter and Westenhellweg for an evening out
Do you need a visa for boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL)?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- 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; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, which the EU says became fully operational on 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 in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months before launch
eVisa / visa required
- Travellers who need a visa apply for a Schengen short stay visa through the German embassy or consulate, or its appointed visa centre, where they live
- The EU says to apply at least 15 days before your trip and no earlier than six months beforehand, so start early
- The organiser says that, under a Federal Foreign Office decree of 24 July 2013, an invitation letter from the trade fair company is generally not needed; if you still want one, you can create it yourself with the visa form on the boe international visitor page
Documents to carry
- A valid passport or, for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, a national ID card
- Your boe international ticket or exhibitor pass, plus the self generated invitation letter if you used one
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus copies of your visa supporting documents if you needed 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 boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL)?
- boe international is a trade fair for people who plan, manage and deliver events; buy your ticket online in the organiser's ticket shop, which opened in August 2026
- Exhibitors with an exhibitor pass can enter two hours before opening on the first day and one hour before opening on the second day
- The fairground is fully step free: Halls 4 to 8 are linked at ground level, lifts serve the upper halls and the congress area, and wheelchairs can be borrowed against a deposit at the North Entrance while stocks last
- Free WiFi runs on the city's CityWLAN network: join "Hotspot Westfalenhallen" and accept the terms
- The BrandEx Award (19 January) and boe night (20 January) are separate evening events with their own tickets, so check them before you fix your hotel nights
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Founders Fight Night, where event tech, AI and sustainability start-ups pitch live, returns in Hall 5 in 2027, alongside the NetWorks speed networking area
- A two day fair fits a two night stay; add the night of 19 January if you want to see the BrandEx Award ceremony
- Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with boe international, Messe Dortmund or the Westfalenhallen group; you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL) travel FAQs
When is boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL) 2027?
boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL) takes place 20 Jan to 21 Jan 2027 at Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen) in Dortmund, Germany.
Where is boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL) held?
boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL) is held at Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen) in Dortmund, Germany. The nearest airport is DTM.
When and where is boe international 2027?
boe international 2027 runs on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 January 2027 at Messe Dortmund, Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund, in Halls 4, 5, 6 and 7. It is open from 10:00 to 18:00 on Wednesday and 10:00 to 17:00 on Thursday.
Is boe international the same as BEST OF EVENTS?
Yes. The fair's earlier website, boe-messe.de, presented it as BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL, the trade fair of the event industry at Messe Westfalenhallen Dortmund, with its BOE night. That address later forwarded to boe-international.de, and the fair now runs as boe international, International trade fair for innovative event solutions, organised by Messe Dortmund.
Who is boe international for?
It is a trade fair for event professionals: agencies, event organisers, event service providers, and people in marketing, corporate communications, HR and procurement who decide on event formats, budgets, partners or technology.
How do I get from Dortmund Airport to the fair?
Take the AirportExpress bus to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof (about 25 minutes, separate ticket), then the U45 to the Westfalenhallen stop, about 10 minutes according to the organiser.
Where should I stay for boe international?
The Kreuzviertel and the area around the Westfalenhallen are closest. Dortmund city centre and the Hauptbahnhof area have more hotels and restaurants. The organiser expects high hotel occupancy, so book early.
Does booking a hotel include a boe international ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate; buy your ticket from the organiser's ticket shop. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with boe international or Messe Dortmund.
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Which hotels are closest to Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen)?
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 Dortmund (Westfalenhallen)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Fürst Garden★★★ | 1.5 km | Approx. 6 min ride | €127 |
| ibis Dortmund City★★ | 1.8 km | Approx. 7 min ride | €91 |
| Prize by Radisson, Dortmund City★★★ | 1.9 km | Approx. 8 min ride | €115 |
| Courtyard by Marriott Dortmund★★★ | 2.0 km | Approx. 8 min ride | €165 |
| Residence Inn By Marriott Dortmund City★★★ | 2.0 km | Approx. 8 min ride | €216 |
More hotels close to Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund★★★★ | 0.3 km | Approx. 4 min walk | €135 |
| B&B HOTEL Dortmund-Messe | 0.6 km | Approx. 10 min walk | €194 |
| Radisson Blu Dortmund★★★★ | 1.1 km | Approx. 5 min ride | €208 |
| Bright Dortmund City Center | 1.7 km | Approx. 7 min ride | €96 |
| Mercure Dortmund Centrum★★★★ | 2.0 km | Approx. 8 min ride | €117 |
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 boe international (formerly BEST OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL), its organisers or its promoters. Dates and venues can change. Verify with the official event site before booking travel.