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DOMOTEX 2028 runs 17 to 20 January at Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds), Hanover.
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Where to stay
Where to stay for DOMOTEX 2028: the closest hotels to Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds) are in Hannover Mitte (city centre) and Laatzen, with List / Oststadt 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: Hannover Mitte (city centre) · Laatzen · List / Oststadt · Kronsberg.
About DOMOTEX
DOMOTEX, which Deutsche Messe calls the Home of Flooring & Interior Finishing, returns to the Hannover exhibition grounds from Monday 17 to Thursday 20 January 2028, open daily from 9:00 to 18:00.
The fair now runs every two years and covers floors, walls and ceilings: parquet, laminate, resilient and textile flooring, rugs, tiles, screeds, paints and coatings, acoustic panels and wallpapers, shading and clean off systems.
The 2026 edition brought together more than 500 exhibitors from over 50 countries, and the buyers who come are retailers and wholesalers, home improvement chains, contractors, flooring installers, architects and interior designers. Trams 8 and 18 run from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to the Messe/Nord stop in about 18 minutes, so hotels in the city centre work as well as those in Laatzen and Kronsberg next to the grounds.
This page shows live Hannover hotel rates for your dates; your DOMOTEX ticket is bought separately from Deutsche Messe.
Who attends
A trade fair for flooring, wall and ceiling products. Visitors are retailers and wholesalers, home improvement chains, contractors, flooring installers, painters, architects and interior designers.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Hannover hotels for DOMOTEX sorted by distance to the exhibition grounds, from Laatzen and Kronsberg to the city centre around the Hauptbahnhof
- Live rates for any nights around 17 to 20 January 2028, with dates you can change if you arrive the evening before or stay for the full four days
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your stand or meeting plans are still moving
- Rooms for single buyers and for whole exhibitor teams, with an itemised invoice emailed at booking and a group quote within 24 hours through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 17 Jan to 20 Jan 2028
- Length
- 4 days, Mon to Thu
- Venue
- Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds)
- City
- Hanover, Germany
- Airport
- HAJ
- Organiser
- Deutsche Messe AG
- How often
- Every two years
- Sector
- Building Materials
Key facts (2026 edition)
- exhibitors
- 500+
- exhibiting countries
- 50+
Figures published by the organiser.
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
Hotels near Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds) for DOMOTEX 2028
Hotel bookings for DOMOTEX 2028 open about a year ahead. These are the closest hotels to Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds), with the distance and the walk or ride time. We show live prices as soon as rooms open.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Four Points Flex by Sheraton Hannover★★★ | 6.5 km | Approx. 21 min ride |
| MSR Hotel★★★ | 6.8 km | Approx. 22 min ride |
More hotels close to Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Radisson Blu Hotel, Hannover★★★★ | 0.4 km | Approx. 7 min walk |
| Best Western Premier Parkhotel Kronsberg★★★★ | 0.5 km | Approx. 8 min walk |
| H+ Hotel Hannover★★★★ | 2.4 km | Approx. 9 min ride |
| Kastens Hotel Luisenhof★★★★★ | 7.4 km | Approx. 24 min ride |
On the map
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Booking hotels for a team or company?
Book several rooms near Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds), keep every stay on a free-cancellation rate, and add your company name and tax number at checkout to receive an itemised invoice for your accounts, emailed the moment you book.
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- Free-cancellation rates prioritised for changing plans
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Send this page to colleagues so everyone books their own room near the venue, all at today's rate.
Exhibiting or sending a team? Tell us how many rooms you need and we will send a personalised quote within 24 hours, with the distance from every hotel to Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds). If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for DOMOTEX
Where should you eat during DOMOTEX?
Deutsche Messe lies south of the city near Maschsee lake, with the centre a short S-Bahn or tram ride away. Dining is straightforward and hearty; the Maschsee shore and List district hold the more characterful tables.
Photo: Jante / Google MapsJante
Modern tasting menu
List district, northern Hanover
Hanover's leading contemporary fine-dining restaurant, offering a creative, seasonal tasting menu in an understated room. The city's top choice for a standout dinner.
Tip: Small and popular - book well in advance.
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Photo: Restaurant P'tit Clichy / Google MapsClichy
French
Oststadt, city centre
A long-established French restaurant and Hanover institution, strong on classic cooking and an extensive wine cellar. Dependable for a formal client dinner.
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Photo: Brauhaus Ernst August / Google MapsBrauhaus Ernst August
Brewpub / German
City centre, Schmiedestrasse
A central house brewery famous for its unfiltered 'Ernst August' beer and hearty German fare. Lively and easy for an informal group.
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Photo: Pier 51 / Google MapsPier 51
Modern European / grill
Maschsee lakeshore (near Deutsche Messe side)
A glass-fronted restaurant right on the Maschsee with lake views, grilled fish and steaks. A pleasant, scenic option close to the fairgrounds.
Tip: Ask for a terrace table in warmer months.
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Photo: Christian Drescher / Google MapsMarkthalle Hannover
Market food hall
City centre, Karmarschstrasse
A bustling indoor market known locally as the 'belly of Hanover', with stalls for a quick, varied lunch. The go-to for a fast, affordable bite.
Tip: Closed Sundays; busiest and best around midday.
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Photo: Michaela Mietz-Lück / Google MapsCafe Kropcke
Historic cafe
Kropcke square, city centre
A landmark cafe on Hanover's central Kropcke square, a long-standing meeting point for coffee, cake and light meals. Convenient for an informal catch-up.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after DOMOTEX: bookable experiences in Hanover, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Hanover
Hannover 96 football, the enormous Schuetzenfest and the lakeside Maschseefest headline Hanover's summer calendar.
Hannover 96
Football at the Heinz von Heiden Arena beside the Maschsee, close to the Deutsche Messe.
Find ticketsSchutzenfest Hannover
Billed as the world's largest marksmen's festival, with a huge funfair, parade and beer tents.
Find ticketsMaschseefest
A three-week lakeside festival around the Maschsee with food, music and stalls - the city's summer highlight.
Find ticketsConcerts at ZAG Arena
Hanover's largest indoor arena hosts major touring concerts and shows across the year.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to DOMOTEX?
From Hannover Airport (HAJ)
- The S5 suburban train runs from the airport station, between Terminals B and C, to Hannover Hauptbahnhof, Deutsche Messe says
- At the Hauptbahnhof, change to tram line 8 or 18 to Messe/Nord for the North Entrance
- During trade fairs a shuttle bus runs between the airport (Terminal C) and the exhibition grounds (North 2), run by B.F.M. Incoming & Traveller Services
- By taxi, Deutsche Messe puts the airport to grounds journey at about 30 minutes depending on traffic; taxi stands are at the North 2 entrance
By rail and road
- Mainline trains arrive at Hannover Hauptbahnhof, and trams 8 and 18 reach Messe/Nord in about 18 minutes via Kröpcke and Aegidientorplatz
- FlixTrain also runs services to Hannover, the organiser notes
- Drivers can enter DOMOTEX as the destination in the Digital Traffic Management Lower Saxony service, or use the address Messegelände / Hermes Allee, 30521 Hannover
- Parking around the grounds is run by GfV, and Deutsche Messe gives the car parking fee as 16 euros, with 12 charging stations in car park North 4
How do you get around during DOMOTEX?
Getting to the halls each day
- Trams 8 and 18 to Messe/Nord are the simplest daily route from the city centre, stopping a short walk from the North Entrance
- Deutsche Messe runs security checks at all entrances, looking inside handbags, backpacks, trolleys and cases, so allow a little extra time at peak hours
- The halls open at 9:00 every day from Monday to Thursday, so a city centre hotel near a tram stop gets you in for the first appointments
- Check the hall plan on the DOMOTEX site before you go; the 2026 edition placed The Work Shop for trades visitors in Hall 21
City centre, Laatzen or Kronsberg?
- Hannover Mitte, around the Hauptbahnhof and Kröpcke, has the widest choice of hotels and restaurants for evening meetings, with trams straight to Messe/Nord
- Laatzen is the town beside the grounds, and Kronsberg lies on their east side, both handy if you drive
- List and Oststadt, north of the centre, are a short tram ride from the Hauptbahnhof when central hotels are busy
- Deutsche Messe's own accommodation service, get2fairs, says its rooms in the wider region get you to the grounds in 30 to 90 minutes, so check the journey before you book further out
Do you need a visa for DOMOTEX?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current visa and entry rules for your passport before you travel; the German Federal Foreign Office publishes the list of who needs a visa for Germany
- Germany is in the Schengen Area, so EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a valid passport or national ID card
- Many other passport holders can visit Germany for a short stay without a visa, but the conditions depend on your nationality, so confirm them on the Federal Foreign Office list
- The EU's Entry/Exit System now registers non EU short stay visitors at the Schengen border, and the ETIAS travel authorisation is not yet in operation; check the EU's official pages shortly before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- If your passport is not on the visa free list, apply for a Schengen short stay visa at the German embassy or consulate responsible for where you live
- The EU says to apply no earlier than six months and at least 15 days before your trip; for a January fair, start in the autumn
- Deutsche Messe says visitors normally need their admission ticket as proof for a business visa, and a visa is conditional on a full event ticket; exhibitors use their stand confirmation or invoice
- Deutsche Messe no longer issues invitation letters as standard, but has an invitation form for cases where one is needed
Documents to carry
- A passport or, for EU, EEA and Swiss citizens, a national ID card, valid for your whole stay
- Your DOMOTEX ticket or exhibitor pass, on your phone or printed
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus travel insurance and copies of any visa 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 DOMOTEX?
- The DOMOTEX ticket shop for 2028 was not open yet when we checked; Deutsche Messe says it will open in good time before the fair
- January in Hannover is cold, so pack a warm coat for the walk from the tram and the queues at the entrances
- The fair runs Monday to Thursday, 9:00 to 18:00, so decide which days you need and book those nights as soon as your plans are set
- Bring a small bag: every bag is checked at the entrances
- Use the exhibitor and product search on the DOMOTEX site to plan which halls and stands to see
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- DOMOTEX now spans walls and ceilings as well as floors, so paint, acoustic panel and wallpaper suppliers sit alongside the flooring makers; plan your route by topic
- Retailers Park is the hub for trade visitors from the skilled trades and retail, and Architects Space is aimed at architects and interior designers, so head there if that is you
- Deutsche Messe names get2fairs as its exclusive incoming service and warns about room agencies it has no link to; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with DOMOTEX or Deutsche Messe, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
DOMOTEX travel FAQs
When is DOMOTEX 2028?
DOMOTEX takes place 17 Jan to 20 Jan 2028 at Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds) in Hanover, Germany.
Where is DOMOTEX held?
DOMOTEX is held at Deutsche Messe (Hannover Exhibition Grounds) in Hanover, Germany. The nearest airport is HAJ.
When and where is DOMOTEX 2028?
DOMOTEX 2028 runs from Monday 17 to Thursday 20 January 2028 at the Hannover exhibition grounds (Messegelände, 30521 Hannover), open daily from 9:00 to 18:00.
Is DOMOTEX held every year?
No. Deutsche Messe says DOMOTEX in Hannover presents international trends and products for interior finishing on a biennial basis. The last edition ran from 19 to 22 January 2026, and the next is January 2028.
Who exhibits and visits DOMOTEX?
Flooring, wall and ceiling manufacturers exhibit. The organiser targets wholesale and specialty retailers, home improvement stores, furniture stores, online retailers, architects, contractors, interior designers, flooring installers and painters. In 2026 there were more than 500 exhibitors from over 50 countries.
How do I get to DOMOTEX by public transport?
Take tram line 8 or 18 from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Messe/Nord, about 18 minutes, for the North Entrance. From the airport, take the S5 to the Hauptbahnhof first, or use the fair shuttle bus from Terminal C.
Where should I stay for DOMOTEX?
Hannover Mitte around the Hauptbahnhof has the most hotels and a direct tram to Messe/Nord. Laatzen and Kronsberg sit beside the grounds and suit drivers, and List and Oststadt are a short tram ride north of the centre.
Does booking a hotel include a DOMOTEX ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and fair tickets are separate. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with DOMOTEX or Deutsche Messe.
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