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Europort 2027 runs 2 to 5 November at Rotterdam Ahoy, Rotterdam. 23,113 professionals from 86 countries (2025)
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Where to stay for Europort 2027: the closest hotels to Rotterdam Ahoy are in Ahoy / Zuidplein and Kop van Zuid, with Rotterdam City Centre 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.
Europort, the international maritime exhibition for specialised vessels and complex shipbuilding, returns to Rotterdam Ahoy for its 43rd edition from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 November 2027. Organised by Rotterdam Ahoy in the world port city of Rotterdam, it focuses on high tech ships such as dredgers, naval vessels, workboats, inland vessels, offshore support vessels and superyachts, and the 2025 edition drew 23,113 professionals from 86 countries and 1,100 exhibitors across eight halls. The 2027 programme is built around three themes: Maritime Resilience, Intelligent Ships and Net-Zero Shipping. Europort in Rotterdam runs every other year, with Europort Istanbul in the years between, so check you have the right city before you book. Ahoy is in the south of Rotterdam, a five minute walk from Zuidplein metro and bus station, and about ten minutes from Rotterdam Centraal, so for Europort hotels the choice is between the few hotels around Ahoy and Zuidplein, Kop van Zuid on the south bank of the Maas, and the city centre around Rotterdam Centraal. This page shows live hotel rates near Rotterdam Ahoy for your dates; visitor registration is through the organiser and is separate from your hotel booking.
Popular areas for attendees: Ahoy / Zuidplein · Kop van Zuid · Rotterdam City Centre · Rotterdam Centraal.
- Rotterdam hotels for Europort sorted by distance to Rotterdam Ahoy, from Zuidplein and Kop van Zuid to the city centre and Rotterdam Centraal
- Live rates for 2 to 5 November 2027, with check in and check out dates you can change for stand build up, a single show day or the Thursday late opening
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your stand, meetings or conference sessions are confirmed
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a quote within 24 hours for an exhibitor or delegation team through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 2 Nov to 5 Nov 2027
- Venue
- Rotterdam Ahoy
- City
- Rotterdam, Netherlands
- Airport
- RTM
- Attendance
- 23,113 professionals from 86 countries (2025)
Hotels near Rotterdam Ahoy for Europort 2027
Hotel bookings for Europort 2027 open about a year ahead. These are the closest hotels to Rotterdam Ahoy, with the distance and the walk or ride time. We show live prices as soon as rooms open.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Rotterdam Ahoy
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Thon Hotel Rotterdam★★★ | 2.7 km | ~10 min ride |
| Ibis Rotterdam City Centre★★★ | 3.5 km | ~13 min ride |
More hotels close to Rotterdam Ahoy
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Art Hotel Rotterdam★★★★ | 1.3 km | ~6 min ride |
| ss Rotterdam Hotel & Restaurants★★★★ | 1.6 km | ~7 min ride |
| Suite Hotel Pincoffs Rotterdam★★★★★ | 2.9 km | ~11 min ride |
| Rotterdam Marriott Hotel★★★★★ | 4.3 km | ~15 min ride |
Booking hotels for a team or company?
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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 Rotterdam Ahoy. If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for Europort
Where should you eat during Europort?
Rotterdam Ahoy sits in Zuid, about 10 minutes by metro (Zuidplein) from the city center, so most visitors eat in the center or on the Kop van Zuid/Katendrecht waterfront on the way back. Rotterdam's modern-architecture food halls and Michelin rooms make it the Netherlands' most exciting eating city after Amsterdam.
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French / contemporary
Het Park, riverside - ~15 min by taxi from Rotterdam Ahoy
Rotterdam's grande dame of fine dining in a curved pavilion overlooking the Maas - polished classical cooking for the most important client dinners.
Tip: Ask for a window table at sunset over the river.
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Modern European
City center, near Rotterdam Blaak
Sharp, creative tasting menus with natural-leaning wine pairings in a design-forward room - the pick for impressing guests who want modern rather than classic.
Tip: The shorter lunch menu is a smart business-lunch option.
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Brasserie / seafood
Kop van Zuid, between Ahoy and the center
Grand café-brasserie in the former Holland America Line headquarters - oysters, shrimp croquettes and river views in one of Rotterdam's most iconic buildings.
Tip: Take the water taxi across the Maas to arrive in style.
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Food hall (Dutch producers)
Katendrecht, ~10 min from Ahoy by taxi
A warehouse food hall of local butchers, brewers, cheesemongers and bakers on the Katendrecht quay - relaxed, very Rotterdam, great for informal team dinners.
Tip: Kaapse Brouwers' taproom inside pours excellent local beer.
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Food hall / international
Blaak, city center
The famous horseshoe-shaped market hall with dozens of stalls under a giant printed ceiling - fastest way to feed a group with wildly different tastes.
Tip: Weekday lunch is calm; Saturdays are packed with tourists.
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Specialty coffee
Near Hofbogen, north of center
Rotterdam's best-known coffee roaster, set in a railway arch - serious espresso and a lively local crowd.
Tip: Buy beans as a lightweight souvenir for the office.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Europort: bookable experiences in Rotterdam, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Rotterdam
Rotterdam Ahoy is itself one of Europe's busiest event venues - tennis in February and the world's biggest indoor jazz festival in July - while De Kuip delivers one of football's great atmospheres.
Feyenoord (Stadion Feijenoord 'De Kuip')
Eredivisie football in the legendary De Kuip, one of Europe's most atmospheric grounds - a short hop from Ahoy on the south bank.
Find ticketsNorth Sea Jazz Festival (Ahoy)
The world's largest indoor jazz festival takes over Rotterdam Ahoy for three days each July - hotels citywide fill well in advance.
Find ticketsABN AMRO Open (Ahoy)
ATP 500 indoor tennis at Ahoy each February, drawing top-ten players - convenient if your event overlaps.
Find ticketsInternational Film Festival Rotterdam
IFFR fills the city-center cinemas with independent world cinema for ten days - a good cultural add-on, and hotel demand rises accordingly.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Europort?
From Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and by train
- Schiphol has the widest choice of international flights; the venue says IntercityDirect trains reach Rotterdam Centraal in around 25 minutes
- From Rotterdam Centraal or Rotterdam Blaak, change to the metro towards Zuidplein; Ahoy says the journey from Rotterdam Centraal takes about 10 minutes by metro, train or taxi
- Zuidplein metro and bus station is a five minute walk from the venue, the organiser says
- By taxi, the venue puts Schiphol to Ahoy at about 50 to 60 minutes depending on traffic
From Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTM) and by car
- Rotterdam The Hague Airport is the closest airport; the venue says a taxi to Ahoy takes around 20 minutes
- By public transport, the airport says RET bus 33 runs to the airport directly from Rotterdam Centraal, or from Meijersplein on metro line E, and takes you there within 30 minutes
- By car, take the Ahoy-Zuidplein exit from the Rotterdam South ring road (A15) and follow the signs to Ahoy
- The organiser expects limited parking at the venue; a day ticket costs 20 euros booked online in advance with guaranteed parking, or 21 euros paid on site
How do you get around during Europort?
Getting to Rotterdam Ahoy each day
- The organiser encourages visitors to come by public transport because parking at Ahoy is limited
- The Rotterdam City Card gives unlimited RET bus and metro travel for 1, 2 or 3 days, including the lines to and from Ahoy
- There is a taxi stand on the Ahoy forecourt where taxis usually wait, so you do not need to book, and an Uber pick up point next to the forecourt
- If you drive in and stay overnight elsewhere, the venue charges the parking fee again, so it suggests parking at your hotel and coming in by public transport
Choosing where to stay
- The few hotels around Ahoy and Zuidplein keep you closest; the organiser names ibis Styles Rotterdam Ahoy as within walking distance of the venue
- The city centre and the area around Rotterdam Centraal give the most choice of hotels and restaurants, with the metro to Zuidplein for the final stretch
- Kop van Zuid, on the south bank of the Maas, sits between the centre and Ahoy
- The organiser points visitors to its HotelMap booking page; Event Escapes is independent and shows live rates across many Rotterdam hotels so you can compare
Do you need a visa for Europort?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- The Netherlands is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- Citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries can visit the Schengen Area for business without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180 day period
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, fully operational since 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 yet in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead, so check before you fly
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals of countries such as India, China, South Africa and Türkiye need a Schengen short stay visa, applied for at the consulate of the Netherlands, as the country you will visit
- Under EU rules you can apply no earlier than six months before travel, and at least 15 days before
- Apply as early as you can; if you are exhibiting, ask the organiser or your stand contact what supporting letter they can provide
Documents to carry
- A passport issued within the last ten years and valid for at least three months after the date you plan to leave the EU
- Your Europort visitor registration or exhibitor pass details
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus visa supporting documents and travel medical insurance if you need a visa
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the Dutch embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at Europort?
- Europort is a professional event open to visitors aged 18 and over, and visitor registration for 2027 opens in May 2027, the organiser says
- Admission is paid for most visitors: the organiser lists an early bird rate of 40 euros until 30 September 2027 and a standard rate of 50 euros until 31 October 2027, with a later on site rate after that; its FAQ also mentions free entry with an exhibitor invitation, so ask your exhibitor contacts
- Opening hours for 2027 are 10:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 10:00 to 21:00 on Thursday and 10:00 to 16:00 on Friday
- Coats and valuables can go in the staffed wardrobe, and there are paid lockers too
- Early November in Rotterdam is often cool, wet and windy, so pack a warm waterproof for the walk from Zuidplein
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Hotels close to Ahoy are few, so central Rotterdam with the short metro ride to Zuidplein is often the practical choice for a four day show
- The Thursday late opening runs to 21:00, so if you are staying for the evening networking, book that night as well rather than catching a late train out
- Europort alternates between Rotterdam (odd years) and Istanbul (even years); if you see Europort dates for 2026 or 2028, they are for Istanbul
Europort travel FAQs
When is Europort 2027?
Europort takes place 2 Nov to 5 Nov 2027 at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Where is Europort held?
Europort is held at Rotterdam Ahoy in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The nearest airport is RTM.
When and where is Europort 2027?
Europort 2027, the 43rd edition, runs from Tuesday 2 to Friday 5 November 2027 at Rotterdam Ahoy, Ahoyweg 10, Rotterdam, in the Netherlands.
Is Europort held every year?
Not in Rotterdam. The Rotterdam show runs every other year (2025, then 2027). In the years between, the organiser runs Europort Istanbul, which takes place from 4 to 6 November 2026.
Who attends Europort?
Maritime professionals: shipowners, fleet managers, shipyards, equipment makers, system integrators, technology and service companies, start ups, researchers and policymakers. It is a professional event for visitors aged 18 and over, and the 2025 edition welcomed 23,113 professionals from 86 countries.
How much does it cost to visit Europort?
For 2027 the organiser lists an early bird rate of 40 euros until 30 September 2027 and a standard rate of 50 euros until 31 October 2027, with a later on site rate after that. Registration opens in May 2027. Admission is booked with the organiser and is separate from any hotel booking.
Where should I stay for Europort in Rotterdam?
Hotels around Ahoy and Zuidplein are closest, but there are only a few. Kop van Zuid and the city centre around Rotterdam Centraal have far more choice, with the metro to Zuidplein and a five minute walk to Ahoy.
Does Europort have an official hotel partner?
The organiser points visitors to a HotelMap page for Europort 2027 hotels. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Europort or Rotterdam Ahoy; we show live rates across many Rotterdam hotels so you can compare.
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