Photo: S4chin Parmar / Google MapsHotels for Futurebuild 2027 at ExCeL London
Futurebuild 2027 runs 11 to 13 May at ExCeL London, London. 20,700+ built environment professionals (2026, with UK Construction Week London)
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Where to stay for Futurebuild 2027: the closest hotels to ExCeL London are in Royal Docks and Canary Wharf, with Stratford 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.
Futurebuild, the UK event for sustainable construction and the built environment, returns to ExCeL London from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 May 2027 in Halls N1, N3 and N4. It runs again as part of the UK's Built Environment Super Event, alongside UK Construction Week London and The Stone & Surfaces Show, and the combined 2026 edition drew more than 20,700 built environment professionals, with over 500 brands exhibiting and more than 600 speakers. Architects, engineers, contractors, developers, local authorities and manufacturers come for the exhibition, the Arena Conference, the National Retrofit Conference and CPD accredited seminars. Entry is free with registration, and the show turned 21 in 2026. ExCeL sits on the Royal Docks in east London with its own Elizabeth line and DLR stations, so the Royal Docks, Canary Wharf, Stratford and central London near the Elizabeth line are the practical bases for Futurebuild hotels. This page shows live rates near ExCeL for your dates; your free badge comes from the organiser and is separate from your hotel booking.
Popular areas for attendees: Royal Docks · Canary Wharf · Stratford · Central London (Elizabeth line).
- London hotels for Futurebuild sorted by distance to ExCeL London, from the Royal Docks to Canary Wharf, Stratford and central London
- Live rates for 11 to 13 May 2027, with dates you can change for a single conference day, build-up or the full three days
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while seminar programmes and site visits are still being confirmed
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote within 24 hours via our enquiry form for practice, contractor and exhibitor teams
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 11 May to 13 May 2027
- Venue
- ExCeL London
- City
- London, United Kingdom
- Airport
- LCY
- Attendance
- 20,700+ built environment professionals (2026, with UK Construction Week London)
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Hotels near ExCeL London for Futurebuild 2027
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Hotels ranked by walking distance to the halls.
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Mon, May 10 → Thu, May 13, 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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Book several rooms near ExCeL London, 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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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 ExCeL London. If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for Futurebuild
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Where should you eat during Futurebuild?
ExCeL sits in the docks, but the Elizabeth line puts serious dining 15 minutes away. Book the client dinner in town and keep the dockside gastropub for post-show pints.
Photo: Da Terra / Google MapsDa Terra
Latin American-Italian tasting menus
Bethnal Green, ~25 min from ExCeL via Elizabeth line
Rafael Cagali's two-star room in the old Bethnal Green Town Hall: East London's most impressive client-dinner ticket and the closest two-star to the Royal Docks.
Tip: Last seatings ~8pm: leave the show floor by 7. Book before DSEI/WTM week.
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Photo: Galvin La Chapelle / Google MapsGalvin La Chapelle
French-Mediterranean
Spitalfields, Elizabeth line from Custom House (~15 min)
A soaring converted Victorian chapel holding its Michelin star since 2011: one of the easiest genuinely impressive rooms to reach from ExCeL.
Tip: The set lunch is strong value for a starred room between sessions.
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Traditional British · since 1798
Covent Garden, ~30 min from ExCeL
London's oldest restaurant: game in season, steak and kidney pie year-round, beneath gilded art-crammed walls. The definitive old-London experience for international colleagues.
Tip: Upstairs cocktail bar for a pre-dinner martini; book evenings.
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British nose-to-tail
Smithfield, Elizabeth line to Farringdon (~15 min)
Fergus Henderson's whitewashed smokehouse has defined modern British cooking since 1994: Michelin-starred, unfussy, and beloved by every chef you'll meet.
Tip: Roast bone marrow and parsley salad; zero dress-code anxiety.
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Gastropub
Royal Victoria Dock, 2 min walk from ExCeL's west entrance
A converted tobacco warehouse beside the ExCeL entrance: the default for post-show pints, casual client catch-ups and decent pub food without leaving the docks.
Tip: Slammed within an hour of halls closing: grab a table before 5:30pm.
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Photo: Izzie Peskett / Google MapsWatchHouse Cabot Place
Specialty coffee
Canary Wharf, one Elizabeth-line stop from Custom House
The polished specialty roaster's Canary Wharf outpost: excellent espresso and laptop-friendly seating, the best serious coffee minutes from ExCeL.
Tip: Before 8:30am on show days to beat the Wharf commuter rush.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Futurebuild: bookable experiences in London, same account, same checkout.
While you're in London
Few cities pack more world-class sport and entertainment into a business week than London, from Premier League nights to West End-scale arena shows.
Premier League football (Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs, West Ham)
With several top-flight clubs inside the city, there is usually a Premier League fixture within reach on any given trip during the season.
Find ticketsWimbledon Championships
The world's most famous tennis tournament is a bucket-list experience, and the daily ticket queue makes it possible even on short notice.
Find ticketsNFL London Games
Regular-season NFL games at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Wembley give US-facing travellers a familiar spectacle with a London twist.
Find ticketsThe O2 Arena concerts
One of the world's busiest arenas, The O2 almost always has a major artist, comedian or show on during your stay.
Find ticketsSix Nations rugby at Twickenham (Allianz Stadium)
England's home Six Nations matches are huge occasions, and hospitality packages suit client entertaining perfectly.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Futurebuild?
From London airports
- London City Airport (LCY) is the closest airport: ExCeL puts it a 15 minute walk away or a short journey by DLR, bus or taxi, with flights to more than 30 destinations across Europe
- By DLR from London City Airport, ride to Canning Town and change to a Beckton train for Custom House (for ExCeL), according to the TfL route maps
- From Heathrow (LHR), Elizabeth line trains to Abbey Wood run through central London and Canary Wharf to Custom House; Heathrow says four trains an hour run direct from Terminal 4 to Abbey Wood and four of the six an hour at Terminals 2 and 3 run to Abbey Wood
- From Gatwick, Stansted, Luton or Southend, take the airport rail link into London and connect to the Elizabeth line, the Jubilee line or the DLR
By rail and road
- London is linked by rail to every major UK city; ExCeL says it is a short hop from any London rail terminal and suggests the TfL journey planner for the fastest connection
- Elizabeth line stations such as Paddington, Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon and Liverpool Street are on the Abbey Wood branch through Custom House
- The organiser says paid parking is available at ExCeL and recommends booking a space in advance; ExCeL says pre-booking is the only way to guarantee one and the car park is reached only from the A13
- The Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels are tolled, so check the TfL charges if you drive in from south of the river
How do you get around during Futurebuild?
Getting to ExCeL each day
- The organiser asks visitors to use the Custom House entrance, which ExCeL puts about 200 metres from Custom House station (Elizabeth line and DLR)
- From the Jubilee line, change at Canning Town for a Beckton bound DLR to Custom House
- Prince Regent DLR serves ExCeL's East Entrance, about 1 km from Custom House through the venue, so it is the longer walk for Halls N1, N3 and N4
- Taxis and minicabs can use ExCeL's West drop-off and pick-up point at postcode E16 1XL
Around London
- ExCeL suggests a contactless bank card, a visitor Oyster card or a Travelcard for the best value on the Tube, DLR, Elizabeth line and buses
- Canary Wharf is one Elizabeth line stop from Custom House and has plenty of restaurants for client dinners
- From Stratford, the Jubilee line and the DLR both run to Canning Town for the Beckton branch to ExCeL
- Central London hotels near Elizabeth line stations work well if your evening meetings are in the City or the West End
Do you need a visa for Futurebuild?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- British and Irish passport holders do not need an ETA or a visa
- Most visitors who do not need a visa, including those from Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia, need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel
- An ETA costs £20 and lets you visit the UK for up to six months; apply only through GOV.UK or the official UK ETA app
- Each person travelling needs their own ETA, including babies and children
eVisa / visa required
- Nationals who are not eligible for an ETA need a Standard Visitor visa to attend Futurebuild; check your nationality on GOV.UK
- A Standard Visitor visa costs £135 for up to six months, and the earliest you can apply is three months before you travel
- GOV.UK allows visitors to attend trade fairs, meetings, conferences and site visits, but you cannot sell things at a trade fair or do paid work for a UK client
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, the same one you used for your ETA or visa
- Your Futurebuild badge voucher and your hotel booking
- A letter from your employer setting out the business purpose of the trip, in case the Border Force officer asks
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements on GOV.UK before you book.
First time at Futurebuild?
- Futurebuild is free, and your badge covers all seminars, networking events and feature areas; registration for 2027 had not opened when we checked, but you can register your interest
- Have your badge voucher ready on your phone when you arrive; you can also register on the day, though the organiser advises registering in advance
- Opening hours are 10:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 10:00 to 16:00 on Thursday
- Conference and seminar sessions are first come, first served with no booking, so arrive early for the talks you want
- Students aged 18 and over can attend through a separate student application, and student passes are limited
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Futurebuild runs alongside UK Construction Week London and The Stone & Surfaces Show at ExCeL, so allow time to see the wider Built Environment Super Event
- The cloakroom stores coats and bags free during show hours but not overnight, so drop luggage at your hotel on your last day or travel light
- Local authorities, housing associations and Tier 1 contractors attend in numbers, so book meetings before you travel rather than relying on walk ups
Futurebuild travel FAQs
When is Futurebuild 2027?
Futurebuild takes place 11 May to 13 May 2027 at ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom.
Where is Futurebuild held?
Futurebuild is held at ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is LCY.
When and where is Futurebuild 2027?
Futurebuild 2027 runs from Tuesday 11 to Thursday 13 May 2027 in Halls N1, N3 and N4 at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL. It opens 10:00 to 17:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 10:00 to 16:00 on Thursday.
Where should I stay for Futurebuild?
Hotels in the Royal Docks near Custom House are the closest to the Futurebuild entrance. Canary Wharf is one Elizabeth line stop away, Stratford is linked by the Jubilee line and DLR, and central hotels near Elizabeth line stations such as Farringdon or Liverpool Street run direct to Custom House.
Is Futurebuild free to attend?
Yes. The organiser says Futurebuild is free and the ticket covers all seminars, networking events and feature areas across the three days; the VIP Lounge needs a VIP badge. Badges are separate from any hotel booking.
Is Futurebuild held in March?
Not for 2027. The 2026 edition ran from 12 to 14 May at ExCeL alongside UK Construction Week London, and the 2027 edition is 11 to 13 May.
Which entrance should I use for Futurebuild?
The organiser asks visitors to use the Custom House entrance. Custom House station, on the Elizabeth line and DLR, is about 200 metres from ExCeL's West Entrance according to the venue.
Does Futurebuild have an official hotel partner?
We did not find an accommodation partner on the organiser's website. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Futurebuild or Media 10; we show live rates across many hotels near ExCeL so you can compare.
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Which hotels are closest to ExCeL London?
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 1 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near ExCeL London
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Connaught London ExCeL Hotel★★★ | 0.7 km | ~11 min walk | £115 |
| Premier Inn London Beckton★★★ | 2.3 km | ~9 min ride | £152 |
More hotels close to ExCeL London
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunborn London★★★★ | 0.3 km | ~5 min walk | £224 |
| Novotel London ExCeL★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~7 min walk | £346 |
| Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel★★★★★ | 4.0 km | ~14 min ride | £344 |
| Tower Suites by Blue Orchid★★★★★ | 7.2 km | ~24 min ride | £348 |
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