Photo: NürnbergMesse GmbH / Google MapsHotels for it-sa Expo&Congress 2027 in Nuremberg
it-sa Expo&Congress 2027 runs 5 to 7 October at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse), Nuremberg. 33,000+ trade visitors (2026)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for it-sa Expo&Congress 2027: the closest hotels to Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) are in Nuremberg Old Town (Altstadt) and Langwasser (near the fairground), with Nuremberg Central Station area 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: Nuremberg Old Town (Altstadt) · Langwasser (near the fairground) · Nuremberg Central Station area · Fürth.
About it-sa Expo&Congress
it-sa Expo&Congress, the trade fair for IT security, returns to the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) from Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 October 2027. It grew out of the Security Forum at Systems in Munich and has been held as an independent exhibition in Nuremberg since 2009, once a year.
The 2026 edition brought together more than 33,000 trade visitors from 70 countries and 1,005 exhibitors, with about 430 sessions in six open forums, according to the organiser. The accompanying Congress@it-sa adds deeper sessions from associations and exhibitors and starts on the Monday before the halls open.
For it-sa hotels in Nuremberg, the fairground sits in Langwasser, southeast of the centre, and the U1 reaches it in eight minutes from Nuremberg Central Station, so the Old Town and the station area work well alongside hotels near the Messe. This page shows live rates for your dates; your fair ticket is bought separately from the organiser.
Who attends
IT security professionals, from administrators to chief executives, who protect companies and organisations from cyber attacks. It is a trade fair for the cybersecurity sector, open to visitors over 16, with no proof of industry affiliation needed.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Nuremberg hotels for it-sa sorted by distance to the Exhibition Centre, from Langwasser to the Old Town, the Central Station area and Fürth
- Live rates for 5 to 7 October 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change to add the Monday of Congress@it-sa or stand build days
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your meetings and session plans are still being settled
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus an exhibitor or group quote within 24 hours through our enquiry form
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 5 Oct to 7 Oct 2027
- Length
- 3 days, Tue to Thu
- Venue
- Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse)
- City
- Nuremberg, Germany
- Airport
- NUE
- Organiser
- NürnbergMesse GmbH
- First held
- 2009
- How often
- Annual
- Sector
- Technology
Key facts (2026 edition)
- trade visitors
- 33,000+
- exhibitors
- 1,005
- visitor countries
- 70
- forum sessions
- About 430
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.
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Hotels near Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) for it-sa Expo&Congress 2027
Plan your stay
Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Mon, Oct 4 → Thu, Oct 7, 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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Where should you eat during it-sa Expo&Congress?
NuernbergMesse sits just south of the old town, a few U-Bahn stops (U1) from the medieval centre where most dining lives. Franconian portions are hearty and kitchens close relatively early, so plan client dinners for a prompt start.
Photo: Florian Neuroth / Google MapsEssigbratlein
Modern vegetable-forward tasting menu
Old town, near Weinmarkt (~4km north of NuernbergMesse)
Nuremberg's landmark fine-dining restaurant in a historic 16th-century house, celebrated for herb- and vegetable-driven cooking. The top choice for a special dinner.
Tip: Small room - reserve well ahead.
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Photo: Waidwerk / Google MapsWaidwerk
Modern regional
Near the centre / Sterntor
An intimate contemporary restaurant with a precise, produce-led menu - a quieter, refined alternative for entertaining a client.
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Photo: Bratwurst Röslein / Google MapsBratwurst Roslein
Franconian
Old town, near Hauptmarkt
A large, atmospheric Franconian tavern serving grilled Nuremberg bratwurst and regional classics in a historic hall. Good for a group wanting local flavour.
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Photo: Bratwursthäusle bei St. Sebald / Google MapsBratwursthausle bei St. Sebald
Nuremberg bratwurst
Old town, beside St. Sebald church
The definitive spot for finger-sized Nuremberg Rostbratwurst grilled over beechwood. A quick, iconic, low-cost lunch.
Tip: Order '6 im Weckla' (in a roll) for a cheap standing bite.
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Photo: Barfüßer Hausbrauerei Ulm / Google MapsBarfusser Hausbrauerei
Brewpub / German
Old town, in a historic cellar
A cavernous house brewery serving its own beer with hearty German fare. Casual and lively for an after-work team dinner.
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Photo: Stefan Sieb / Google MapsNeef Confiserie Cafe
Historic cafe / confiserie
Old town, Winklerstrasse
A long-established confectioner and cafe, ideal for coffee, cake and the city's famous Lebkuchen. A civilised mid-morning break.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after it-sa Expo&Congress: bookable experiences in Nuremberg, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Nuremberg
Second-division football, the world-famous Christmas market and Rock im Park headline Nuremberg's year.
1. FC Nurnberg
The historic 'Club' plays at the Max-Morlock-Stadion, a short hop from the NuernbergMesse grounds.
Find ticketsNuremberg Christkindlesmarkt
One of Germany's oldest and most famous Christmas markets, filling the Hauptmarkt with stalls, Gluehwein and Lebkuchen.
Find ticketsRock im Park
Huge rock and metal festival on the Zeppelinfeld, sister event to Rock am Ring.
Find ticketsBardentreffen
A large free open-air world- and folk-music festival across the old town's squares.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to it-sa Expo&Congress?
From Nuremberg Airport (NUE)
- Take the U2 from the Airport station towards Nürnberg Röthenbach and change at the Central Station to the U1 towards Langwasser Süd as far as Messe; the organiser puts the total at around 25 minutes
- A taxi from the airport to the Exhibition Centre takes about 25 minutes, according to the organiser
- There is no shuttle from the airport or the Central Station, because public transport reaches the venue directly
- Car hire desks at the airport include Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Sixt
By rail and road
- From Nuremberg Central Station the U1 towards Langwasser Süd reaches the Exhibition Centre in eight minutes
- NürnbergMesse points to Deutsche Bahn event offers for journeys within Germany, with fares from EUR 16.19
- By car, the venue has fast links to the A3, A6, A9 and A73; enter Karl-Schönleben-Strasse or the special destination Messe in your navigation system
- Parking on site costs EUR 14 a day during it-sa, and a parking guidance system directs you to free spaces
How do you get around during it-sa Expo&Congress?
Getting to the halls each day
- Your it-sa ticket includes a VGN KombiTicket for 2nd class public transport in fare zones 100 and 200 (Nuremberg, Fürth, Stein, Oberasbach and Zirndorf), valid only for the ticket holder during the fair
- The KombiTicket covers underground, tram, bus and regional trains, but not IC, EC or ICE trains or 1st class
- The halls open from 09:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and from 09:00 to 17:00 on Thursday
- Lockers in the West entrance area are free to use with a returnable coin deposit, and visitors get free WiFi across the exhibition venue
Langwasser, the Old Town or further out?
- Hotels in Langwasser, near the fairground, keep the morning trip shortest
- The Old Town and the Central Station area have more hotels and restaurants, and the U1 runs straight from the Central Station to the Messe
- Fürth is inside the KombiTicket fare zones, so a hotel there still gives you free public transport on fair days
- NürnbergMesse runs its own booking service with partner hotels in Nuremberg and the region; check each hotel's position on our map before you book with us
Do you need a visa for it-sa Expo&Congress?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current visa and entry rules for your passport before you travel; the German Federal Foreign Office publishes a country table showing who needs a visa for Germany
- Germany is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- Non EU travellers are registered in the EU Entry/Exit System, which became fully operational on 10 April 2026, so allow extra time at passport control
- ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation for visa exempt visitors, was not in operation when we checked; the EU says it will announce the start date several months ahead
eVisa / visa required
- If your passport needs a visa, apply for a Schengen short stay visa through a German embassy, consulate or its appointed visa centre
- EU guidance is to apply at least 15 days before your journey and no earlier than six months beforehand
- NürnbergMesse no longer issues invitation letters to visitors: a copy of your admission ticket is enough proof, with separate forms for visitors from mainland China and visa support from Feustel Fairs & Travel for visitors from Türkiye; exhibitors use their stand confirmation
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for at least three months after your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Your it-sa e-ticket or exhibitor pass, printed or on your phone
- Hotel booking and return travel details, plus copies of your visa supporting documents if you needed a visa
Entry and visa rules change; check current requirements with the German Federal Foreign Office, the German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources before you book.
First time at it-sa Expo&Congress?
- it-sa is reserved for professionals from the cybersecurity sector, but you do not have to prove your industry affiliation, and nothing is sold to end consumers at the stands
- Tickets are sold and voucher codes redeemed online only, in the organiser's TicketShop; neither is possible on site
- Admission is for people over 16 only, babies and infants included, and there is no childcare
- A voucher gives access on all three days of the fair, so you can come back for a second or third day
- Congress@it-sa starts on the Monday, the day before the halls open, and many of its sessions are free, so consider arriving on Sunday evening
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The halls close at 17:00 on Thursday 7 October, so an evening train or flight home is realistic on the last day
- The open forums ran about 430 sessions in 2026, and the special keynote traditionally falls on the last day of the fair, so plan your Thursday around it if it interests you
- NürnbergMesse offers partner hotels through its own booking service; Event Escapes is a separate, independent option, not affiliated with it-sa or NürnbergMesse, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
it-sa Expo&Congress travel FAQs
When is it-sa Expo&Congress 2027?
it-sa Expo&Congress takes place 5 Oct to 7 Oct 2027 at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) in Nuremberg, Germany.
Where is it-sa Expo&Congress held?
it-sa Expo&Congress is held at Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse) in Nuremberg, Germany. The nearest airport is NUE.
When and where is it-sa 2027?
it-sa Expo&Congress 2027 runs from Tuesday 5 to Thursday 7 October 2027 at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Messezentrum 1, 90471 Nürnberg. The halls open 09:00 to 18:00 on Tuesday and Wednesday and 09:00 to 17:00 on Thursday.
How often does it-sa take place?
Every year. The organiser gives the cycle as annual, and the fair has been held as an independent exhibition in Nuremberg since 2009. The 2026 edition ran from 27 to 29 October 2026.
Who can visit it-sa?
it-sa is reserved for professionals from the cybersecurity sector, though visitors do not have to prove their industry affiliation. Admission is only for people over 16, and tickets are sold online only.
Where should I stay for it-sa?
Langwasser, near the fairground, keeps the daily trip shortest. The Old Town and the Central Station area have the widest choice of hotels and restaurants and are eight minutes from the Messe on the U1. Fürth is also inside the free public transport zones of the fair ticket.
Does the it-sa ticket include public transport?
Yes. The ticket includes a VGN KombiTicket for 2nd class public transport in fare zones 100 and 200, covering Nuremberg and Fürth, during the fair. It is not valid on IC, EC or ICE trains.
Does booking a hotel include an it-sa ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and fair tickets are separate, and tickets are sold online by the organiser. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with it-sa or NürnbergMesse.
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IWA OutdoorClassics hotelsWhich hotels are closest to Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse)?
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 13 November 2026.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel Cristal★★★ | 4.8 km | Approx. 16 min ride | €160 |
| Holiday Inn - the niu, Leo Nuremberg by IHG★★★ | 5.1 km | Approx. 17 min ride | €162 |
More hotels close to Exhibition Centre Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress Hotel Mercure Nürnberg an der Messe★★★★ | 1.2 km | Approx. 6 min ride | €363 |
| NOVINA HOTEL Wöhrdersee Nürnberg City★★★★ | 3.1 km | Approx. 11 min ride | €618 |
| NH Collection Nürnberg City - newly renovated★★★★ | 3.4 km | Approx. 12 min ride | €289 |
| Le Méridien Grand Hotel Nürnberg★★★★★ | 3.7 km | Approx. 13 min ride | €886 |
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