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Horecava 2027 runs 11 to 14 January at RAI Amsterdam, Amsterdam. More than 65,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors (2026)
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Where to stay for Horecava 2027: the closest hotels to RAI Amsterdam are in Zuidas / RAI and De Pijp, with Amsterdam 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.
Horecava 2027, the largest hospitality trade fair in the Netherlands, takes place from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 January 2027 at RAI Amsterdam and marks the show's 70th anniversary. Held every year since 1957, it brings together owners, chefs, buyers and decision makers from restaurants, bars, hotels, catering, fast service and leisure, and the organiser counted more than 65,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors across nine halls at the 2026 edition. Horecava is trade only, for visitors aged 18 and over, and entry is free for professionals in its target group. For Horecava hotels the main choice is between Zuidas and the streets around the RAI, De Pijp one stop north on metro 52, and the city centre, which the organiser puts about 6 minutes from the RAI by metro. Exhibitors should also allow for build-up, which starts the week before. This page shows live hotel rates near RAI Amsterdam for your dates. Your Horecava registration is separate from your hotel booking.
Popular areas for attendees: Zuidas / RAI · De Pijp · Amsterdam Centre · Schiphol Airport area.
- Amsterdam hotels for Horecava sorted by distance to RAI Amsterdam, from Zuidas and De Pijp to the city centre and Schiphol
- Live rates for 11 to 14 January 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for build-up days or an extra night in Amsterdam
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- 11 Jan to 14 Jan 2027
- Venue
- RAI Amsterdam
- City
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Airport
- AMS
- Attendance
- More than 65,000 visitors and 700 exhibitors (2026)
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Where should you eat during Horecava?
RAI Amsterdam sits on the edge of Zuidas, with De Pijp and the Rivierenbuurt within walking distance to the north for neighbourhood restaurants and cafes. For the canals and the historic centre, the Noord/Zuid metro line 52 runs from Europaplein station beside the RAI straight into town.
Photo: Ciel Bleu Restaurant / Google Maps
Photo: Ciel Bleu Restaurant / Google Maps
Photo: Megan Kenney / Google MapsCiel Bleu
Fine dining, international
De Pijp (Hotel Okura Amsterdam, Ferdinand Bolstraat), about a 15 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
Set on the 23rd floor of Hotel Okura with panoramic views over the city, this is the natural choice when a client dinner really matters. The tasting menus are built for a long, unhurried evening with a serious wine list alongside.
Tip: Book well ahead for fair week and ask for a window table when you reserve.
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Photo: Dušan Barnáš / Google MapsSelva
Latin American, charcoal grill
Zuidas (nhow Amsterdam RAI, Europaboulevard), about a 5 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
A rooftop restaurant on the 24th floor of the nhow hotel opposite the RAI, with Latin American cooking from an open kitchen and charcoal grill and 360 degree views across Amsterdam. Dishes run from ceviche to grilled meats and seafood, which makes it easy to share around a table.
Tip: Start with a drink at Sonora, the cocktail bar on the same floor, before heading in to dinner.
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Indonesian
De Pijp (Ceintuurbaan), about a 20 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
A friendly neighbourhood Indonesian restaurant known for its rijsttafel, the spread of many small dishes that is Amsterdam's signature way to eat with a group. There is a vegetarian rijsttafel too, so mixed tables are easy to cater for.
Tip: It opens for dinner only and is small, so reserve before you arrive for fair week.
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Photo: Loetje Amsterdam Café / Google Maps
Photo: Wayne E. Seguin / Google MapsCafé Loetje
Dutch cafe, steak
Museumkwartier (Johannes Vermeerstraat), about a 20 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
Loetje is an Amsterdam institution famous for its biefstuk, pan fried steak served in a rich gravy with fries. It is relaxed, reliable and open from late morning to late evening every day.
Tip: It sits a few streets from Museumplein, so it pairs well with an evening visit to the Concertgebouw.
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Beach club, international
Beatrixpark (Europaplein), about a 5 minute walk from RAI Amsterdam
A city beach with a big terrace right behind the RAI, serving international fish and meat dishes along with vegetarian options. In spring and summer it is the easiest place for a relaxed team dinner or an after show drink without leaving the venue area.
Tip: From October it switches to its winter concept, Zuidpool, but in May the beach terrace is in full swing.
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Brunch cafe, New Zealand and Brazilian
De Pijp (Eerste Jacob van Campenstraat), about a 25 minute walk or short tram ride from RAI Amsterdam
A busy brunch cafe mixing New Zealand cafe culture with Brazilian flavours, with good coffee and an all day brunch menu from the open kitchen. It is ideal for a breakfast meeting or a quick bite before heading to the halls.
Tip: It runs a virtual waitlist rather than taking standard bookings, so join the queue online before you arrive.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Horecava: bookable experiences in Amsterdam, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Amsterdam
Amsterdam pairs top flight football and one of the world's great concert halls with big arena shows, and in spring the bulb fields and King's Day add a burst of colour.
Ajax at the Johan Cruijff ArenA
The country's most famous club plays in Zuidoost, a direct metro ride from the RAI on line 50. Tickets for home games sell fast, so look early if your trip lines up with a fixture.
Find ticketsConcerts at the Concertgebouw
Home of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, the hall on Museumplein is renowned for its acoustics and programmes concerts most evenings. Lunchtime and early evening performances fit neatly around a fair day.
Find ticketsShows at Ziggo Dome
The city's big indoor arena hosts major international tours and sits beside the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Zuidoost. Metro line 50 from the RAI makes it an easy trip for a night out after the show floor closes.
Find ticketsKeukenhof
The famous flower gardens near Lisse put on millions of tulips and other spring bulbs each season. If you arrive early in the spring it makes a memorable half day out, reached by bus from Schiphol or the city.
Find ticketsKing's Day
The whole city turns orange for the King's birthday, with street markets, canal boats and parties in every neighbourhood. Expect crowds and busy public transport, so plan meetings around it if your trip overlaps.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Horecava?
From Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
- The organiser puts the journey from Schiphol to RAI Amsterdam at 15 minutes by car, train, taxi or bus
- Amsterdam RAI station, which the organiser places about 300 metres from the venue, has regular trains to and from Schiphol
- If you are staying in the city centre, take the train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Centraal, then metro 52 south to Europaplein, in front of the RAI
- The organiser gives an indicative taxi fare of about 45 euros between the RAI and Schiphol, and you can pay on trains, buses, trams and the metro by checking in and out with a contactless card or phone (OVpay)
By train or car from elsewhere
- Amsterdam RAI station has connections with Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague and other parts of the Netherlands, according to the organiser
- From Amsterdam Amstel, take metro 51 to Amsterdam RAI station or bus 65 to Scheldeplein; from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, take metro 50 towards Gein
- The organiser strongly advises leaving the car at home because parking pressure around the RAI is very high during Horecava
- Parking cards for the RAI garages are not sold for Horecava; instead you can reserve covered parking in hall 5, or park at P2 Arena, where free shuttle buses drop you at the RAI entrance within 10 minutes
How do you get around during Horecava?
Getting to the RAI each day
- Metro 52 runs every 5 minutes from Amsterdam Centraal to Europaplein, right outside the RAI, and the organiser puts the metro trip to the city centre at about 6 minutes
- Tram 4 and bus 62 also stop at Europaplein; the organiser puts the tram ride to the city centre at about 25 minutes
- Metro lines 50 and 51 and trains stop at Amsterdam RAI station, a few minutes on foot from the complex
- Horecava uses halls 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12, with entrances C, K and F; follow the signs outside and the staff directions
At the show and around Amsterdam
- The organiser puts a taxi between the RAI and the city centre at about 10 minutes, longer in rush hour, and gives indicative fares of about 25 euros to the centre and 30 euros to Amsterdam Centraal
- Cash machines are in the RAI entrances, and the organiser suggests withdrawing cash beforehand to avoid queues
- Free wifi is available throughout the show, and there is a paid cloakroom
- January in Amsterdam is cold and often wet, so bring a warm, waterproof coat for the walk between the metro, the RAI and dinner
Do you need a visa for Horecava?
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 at Schiphol
- 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 (type C) visa, applied for in the country where you live through a Dutch embassy or consulate or its appointed visa centre
- Under EU rules you can apply no earlier than six months and at least 15 days before travel; standard processing takes 15 days and can be extended to 45, so for a show in early January apply in the autumn
- The IND lists going to a trade fair as a business purpose; the Horecava pages we checked do not mention a visa invitation letter service, so contact the organiser early if you need one
Documents to carry
- A passport issued within the last ten years and valid for at least three months after you leave the Netherlands
- Your personal Horecava e-ticket and valid photo ID: tickets are in your name and ID is checked at the entrance
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus copies of your 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, the IND, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at Horecava?
- Horecava is open only to decision makers in hospitality, fast service, catering, accommodation and leisure, not to the public; the minimum age is 18, and children and babies are not allowed, even with an adult
- Registration for 2027 opens in mid November 2026: invited professionals receive a code by email, others in the target group can request a free code, and anyone else can buy a ticket, which the organiser lists at 95 euros excluding VAT
- Register each person separately with their own email address; tickets are personal, cannot be passed to a colleague, and you can register until 14 January 2027
- One ticket is valid on all four days, and e-tickets can be scanned from your phone at the entrance
- Opening hours are 10:00 to 18:00 from Monday 11 to Wednesday 13 January and 10:00 to 17:00 on Thursday 14 January
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- Exhibitors: build-up starts on Wednesday 6 January 2027 and breakdown runs until Saturday 16 January, so stand teams may need hotel nights well beyond the four show days
- Thursday 14 January is Young Professional Day, for hospitality, hotel and culinary students aged 18 and over who register through their schools
- The theatre runs a programme of symposia alongside the fair, and the organiser says the 2027 programme goes live at the end of October; check it, and the Horecava Awards winners announced on the opening day, before you choose your days
Horecava travel FAQs
When is Horecava 2027?
Horecava takes place 11 Jan to 14 Jan 2027 at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Where is Horecava held?
Horecava is held at RAI Amsterdam in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The nearest airport is AMS.
When and where is Horecava 2027?
Horecava 2027 runs from Monday 11 to Thursday 14 January 2027 at RAI Amsterdam, Europaplein 24, in halls 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 12. It opens from 10:00 to 18:00, closing at 17:00 on the Thursday.
Can anyone visit Horecava?
No. Horecava is a trade fair for decision makers in hospitality, fast service, catering, accommodation and leisure, and the minimum age is 18. Professionals in the target group register free with a code; others can buy a ticket from the organiser once registration opens in mid November 2026.
Where should I stay for Horecava?
Zuidas and the hotels around the RAI are the closest. De Pijp is one stop north on metro 52, the city centre is a direct metro ride from Europaplein, and hotels near Schiphol work well thanks to trains to Amsterdam RAI station.
How do I get from Schiphol to RAI Amsterdam?
Trains run from Schiphol to Amsterdam RAI station, a short walk from the venue, and the organiser puts the journey at 15 minutes by car, train, taxi or bus. A taxi costs about 45 euros according to the organiser.
Does Horecava have an official hotel partner?
The organiser names RAI Hotel Services as its only official accommodation partner. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Horecava or RAI Amsterdam; we show live rates across many Amsterdam hotels so you can compare. Booking a hotel does not register you for the show.
Can you arrange hotels for an exhibitor or hospitality team?
Yes. Send the number of rooms, dates and preferred area through the enquiry form and we will reply with a team quote within 24 hours. You can change the check-in and check-out dates in the hotel search to cover build-up or extra nights.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Horecava portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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Which hotels are closest to RAI Amsterdam?
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 RAI Amsterdam
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| XO Hotel Inner★★★ | 1.9 km | ~8 min ride | €65 |
| Hotel The Neighbour's Magnolia★★★ | 2.0 km | ~8 min ride | €55 |
More hotels close to RAI Amsterdam
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| nhow Amsterdam RAI★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~6 min walk | €235 |
| Van der Valk Hotel Amsterdam Zuidas★★★★ | 0.6 km | ~9 min walk | €237 |
| Hotel Okura Amsterdam★★★★★ | 0.9 km | ~14 min walk | €266 |
| The College Hotel Amsterdam, Autograph Collection★★★★★ | 1.3 km | ~6 min ride | €179 |
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