Cosmoprof Asia: Hotels & Where to Stay
11 Nov – 13 Nov 2026 Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre 64,700 attendees
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Cosmoprof Asia 2026 takes place 11-13 November at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, with the supply-chain sister show Cosmopack Asia running 10-12 November out at AsiaWorld-Expo by the airport. It is Asia's flagship B2B beauty event, drawing around 65,000 buyers, distributors, retailers and brand teams covering skincare, cosmetics, hair, nails, spa and packaging, with heavy attendance from mainland China, Southeast Asia, Korea and Japan. The HKCEC sits on the Wan Chai harbourfront, ringed by the hotels every attendee wants: anything connected to the venue by the elevated walkways sells out well ahead, and Causeway Bay and Central absorb the overflow at rising prices. Attendees juggling both venues prize a base with fast Airport Express or MTR access. This page carries live, bookable rates sorted by distance to the HKCEC so you can see exactly what proximity costs in November.
Popular areas for attendees: Wan Chai · Causeway Bay · Central.
- Hotels ranked by walking distance to the HKCEC, flagging the Wan Chai harbourfront properties linked by footbridge
- Live 4 and 5 star rates through the show dates, repriced as Hong Kong's November trade-fair demand builds
- Free-cancellation rates prioritised while your Cosmoprof and Cosmopack schedule takes shape
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 11 Nov – 13 Nov 2026
- Venue
- Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
- City
- Hong Kong, Hong Kong
- Airport
- HKG
- Attendance
- 64,700
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Rates shown for the event window, Tue, Nov 10 → Sat, Nov 14 (arrive the day before, leave the day after) — or choose your own dates above.
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Where to eat during Cosmoprof Asia
Wan Chai's HKCEC sits minutes from Central and Causeway Bay by taxi or MTR, while AsiaWorld-Expo is out by the airport on Lantau (allow more time). These picks favour the Central/Wan Chai side, easy after a day at HKCEC.
Lung King Heen
Cantonese
Four Seasons, Central
Harbour-view Cantonese fine dining, a polished and safe choice for an important client dinner just across from Wan Chai.
Tip: Request a window table for the Victoria Harbour view when booking.
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8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana
Italian
Central (Alexandra House)
Umberto Bombana's refined Italian cooking with white truffle in season; a top-tier alternative to a Cantonese banquet.
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Kam's Roast Goose
Cantonese roast meats
Wan Chai (walkable from HKCEC)
Legendary crisp-skinned roast goose over rice in a no-frills room; a quick, brilliant lunch a few minutes from the convention centre.
Tip: Expect a short queue at peak lunch; turnover is fast.
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Yardbird
Japanese yakitori
Sheung Wan
Buzzy, no-reservations yakitori and Japanese small plates with a great sake and cocktail list; good for a relaxed team dinner.
Tip: Go early or expect a wait; it does not take bookings for small groups.
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Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po)
Dim sum
Sham Shui Po, Kowloon
The original branch of the famed budget dim-sum chain, best known for its baked BBQ-pork buns.
Tip: Arrive off-peak; the baked char siu bao are the must-order.
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% Arabica
Specialty coffee
Central / Sheung Wan
Minimalist Kyoto-born coffee bar chain with several harbourside branches; reliable espresso for a quick meeting or takeaway.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Cosmoprof Asia — bookable experiences in Hong Kong, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Hong Kong
Hong Kong's calendar centres on its famous rugby sevens, midweek horse racing at Happy Valley and big shows at the new Kai Tak Stadium.
Hong Kong Sevens
The city's marquee rugby sevens tournament, now staged at the new Kai Tak Sports Park, famous for costumes and party atmosphere.
Find ticketsHappy Valley Racecourse (midweek racing)
Floodlit horse racing in the middle of the city, a lively and quintessentially Hong Kong evening out.
Find ticketsKai Tak Stadium concerts
The 50,000-seat retractable-roof stadium is now the city's main venue for major touring acts.
Find ticketsClockenflap Music Festival
Hong Kong's biggest outdoor music and arts festival, with a mix of international and regional acts.
Find ticketsStandard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon
A major road-race weekend that winds through Kowloon and across Hong Kong's harbour crossings.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
Getting there
From Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
- The Airport Express train reaches Hong Kong Station in Central in about 24 minutes; from there Wan Chai is a short taxi ride or two MTR stops
- Airport Express fares are around HKD 115 one way to Hong Kong Station, cheaper with an Octopus card or return ticket
- A taxi from the airport direct to Wan Chai takes 35-50 minutes and typically costs roughly HKD 300-400 including tolls
- The A11 Cityflyer bus runs from the airport through Wan Chai for around HKD 40, slower but direct and luggage-friendly
From Shenzhen and mainland China
- High-speed rail from Shenzhen and Guangzhou arrives at Hong Kong West Kowloon station, with through-trains from Futian taking under 20 minutes
- From West Kowloon, the HKCEC is a 15-25 minute taxi ride, or take the MTR with one interchange to Wan Chai or Exhibition Centre stations
- Cross-border coach and ferry options also serve Hong Kong Island, but rail is the most predictable during fair week
- Mainland attendees need valid exit-entry permits for Hong Kong, so groups should confirm documents well before travel
Getting around during Cosmoprof Asia
Getting to the HKCEC daily
- Exhibition Centre station on the MTR East Rail Line sits beside the venue and is the fastest rail route from Kowloon via Hung Hom
- Wan Chai station on the Island Line is a 10-15 minute walk to the halls via the covered elevated walkway over Gloucester Road
- Taxis can drop at the HKCEC entrances, but Wan Chai traffic congeals during show hours; from Central the MTR is usually quicker
- Cosmopack Asia is out at AsiaWorld-Expo next to the airport; allow about 45 minutes each way between venues via Airport Express and MTR
Around Hong Kong
- An Octopus card, physical or in your phone wallet, covers MTR, trams, buses and ferries and is worth setting up on arrival
- The Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui to Wan Chai lands near the HKCEC and doubles as the most scenic commute in the industry
- Uber operates alongside abundant red taxis; taxis remain cash-and-Octopus oriented, so keep some Hong Kong dollars handy
- Expect show-week congestion around Wan Chai North at opening and closing times; walking the footbridge network beats a short taxi hop
Visa & entry
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Around 170 nationalities enter Hong Kong visa-free: UK citizens get up to 180 days, most EU nationals 90 days, and US, Australian, Canadian, Japanese and Korean visitors typically 90 days
- Singapore, Malaysia and most ASEAN passport holders also enter visa-free for shorter periods
- Hong Kong operates separately from mainland China's visa regime, so no Chinese visa is required for Hong Kong itself
eVisa / visa required
- Indian nationals must complete the free online Pre-arrival Registration (PAR) before boarding; it is valid six months for multiple visits of up to 14 days each
- Mainland Chinese residents travel on exit-entry permits with the appropriate endorsement rather than a visa
- Nationals of a small list of countries need a full Hong Kong visa in advance; a same-week application will not make it, so allow several weeks
Documents to carry
- Carry your Cosmoprof Asia buyer or exhibitor registration confirmation; immigration officers may ask the purpose of your visit
- Evidence of onward travel and your hotel booking are the standard supporting checks at entry
- Trade buyers bringing product samples should keep commercial paperwork simple and declarable; Hong Kong is a free port but samples with commercial value can attract questions
Entry policies can change at short notice, so verify your nationality's current requirements with the Hong Kong Immigration Department or a Chinese embassy before booking.
First time at Cosmoprof Asia?
- Register as a trade visitor online before travelling; on-site registration queues on day one are long and the show is strictly B2B, so bring business cards or digital proof of trade status
- Cosmoprof (finished products) is at the HKCEC and Cosmopack (packaging, ingredients, OEM) at AsiaWorld-Expo; decide which days you spend at each site before you arrive, because venue-hopping costs half a day
- Day one draws the biggest buyer crowds; pre-book meetings with your priority exhibitors for the morning slots
- The HKCEC's halls stack over multiple levels; note the level as well as the hall number for each exhibitor on your list
- November is Hong Kong's pleasant season, but the halls run cold with air conditioning, so a light layer helps during long days inside
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The final afternoon is when exhibitors discuss distribution terms most flexibly, and sample-giving becomes generous as nobody wants to ship stock home
- Korean, Japanese and Italian national pavilions anchor the buyer traffic; the quieter country pavilions around them often hide the most interesting OEM conversations
- Food outlets inside the HKCEC queue badly at 13:00; the malls linked by walkway toward Wan Chai and Admiralty offer faster, better lunches 10 minutes away
- If you must do both venues in one day, do AsiaWorld-Expo first thing and be back at the HKCEC by early afternoon; the reverse run hits airport-bound traffic
Cosmoprof Asia travel FAQs
Where should I stay for Cosmoprof Asia?
Wan Chai is the obvious base, with several hotels connected to the HKCEC by covered walkways. Causeway Bay adds shopping and restaurants one MTR stop away, while Central suits attendees mixing the show with corporate meetings; all three keep the commute under 20 minutes.
How much do hotels cost during Cosmoprof Asia?
November is peak trade-fair season in Hong Kong and rates respond accordingly; harbourfront Wan Chai hotels near the venue often price at 50-100 per cent above quiet-week levels, with the sharpest premiums on the show nights of 10-12 November.
How early should I book hotels for Cosmoprof Asia?
Three to five months out is advisable for walkable Wan Chai properties, which regular exhibitors rebook year after year. Booking early with free cancellation lets you lock the location and adjust as your show plans settle.
Which airport do I fly into for Cosmoprof Asia?
Hong Kong International (HKG), which has the bonus of sitting next to AsiaWorld-Expo, the Cosmopack Asia venue. The Airport Express gets you to Hong Kong Island in under half an hour, so even late arrivals reach Wan Chai comfortably.
Do I need separate tickets for Cosmoprof Asia and Cosmopack Asia?
The two shows are staged as one event across two venues with overlapping dates, and trade registration is designed to cover the combined event. Check the current registration terms when you sign up, and plan your days around the fact that Cosmopack closes a day earlier.
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