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October Messe Stuttgart 6,385 expert visitors and 152 exhibitors, with Bondexpo (2026)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for Motek 2028: the closest hotels to Messe Stuttgart are in Messe/Flughafen and Möhringen, with Stuttgart-Mitte a short ride away. The fair runs in October and 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: Messe/Flughafen · Möhringen · Stuttgart-Mitte · Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof area.
About Motek
Motek, the international trade fair for automation in production and assembly, is held at Messe Stuttgart together with Bondexpo, the international trade fair for bonding technology. Organised by P. E.
Schall, the pair moved to a two year cycle in 2026, in even numbered years and in a compact three day format from Tuesday to Thursday. The 43rd Motek ran from 6 to 8 October 2026, alongside VISION, the machine vision fair, and the organiser has announced the 44th Motek and 19th Bondexpo for 24 to 26 October 2028. In 2026, 152 exhibitors met 6,385 expert visitors in hall 6.
Expect assembly and handling systems, feed technology, process technology for joining, machining and inspection, components for special machine building, and software. For Motek hotels, the exhibition centre sits beside Stuttgart Airport, so the airport and fair cluster is closest, while Stuttgart-Mitte and the Hauptbahnhof area are 27 minutes away on the S-Bahn.
Trade fair tickets are bought separately from the organiser.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Stuttgart hotels for Motek and Bondexpo sorted by distance to the exhibition centre, from the airport and fair cluster to Möhringen, Stuttgart-Mitte and the Hauptbahnhof area
- Live rates for the dates you choose, so you can plan an exhibitor stay or a short visit as soon as your 2028 plans are set
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while the 2028 programme and ticket sales are still to open
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Event at a glance
- Dates
- October
- Venue
- Messe Stuttgart
- City
- Stuttgart, Germany
- Airport
- STR
- Attendance
- 6,385 expert visitors and 152 exhibitors, with Bondexpo (2026)
- Sector
- Manufacturing
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Hotels near Messe Stuttgart for Motek 2028
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Rates shown for your dates: Sat, Feb 13 → Tue, Feb 16.
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Where should you eat during Motek?
Messe Stuttgart sits beside the airport on the Filder plateau south of the city, with the centre 25-30 minutes by S-Bahn (S2/S3). Swabian wine taverns (Besenwirtschaften and Weinstuben) are the local signature - book ahead for the smaller ones.
Photo: Speisemeisterei / Google MapsSpeisemeisterei
Contemporary fine dining
Hohenheim Palace, southern Stuttgart (near Messe/airport side)
An elegant destination restaurant in a baroque palace wing on the city's south side, convenient to the fairgrounds. The standout for a memorable client dinner.
Tip: Reserve ahead and allow time for the full menu.
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Photo: Der Zauberlehrling / Google MapsDer Zauberlehrling
Modern European
City centre, Rosenstrasse (Bohnenviertel)
A stylish, design-led restaurant with a changing modern menu in the old town. A polished city-centre option for entertaining.
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Photo: Weinhaus Stetter -Weinhandel & Weinstube / Google MapsWeinhaus Stetter
Swabian wine tavern
Bohnenviertel, city centre
A traditional family wine house serving Swabian classics like Maultaschen and Linsen mit Spatzle alongside regional wines. Authentic and unpretentious.
Tip: It doubles as a wine shop - buy a local Trollinger to take home.
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Photo: Carls Brauhaus / Google MapsCarls Brauhaus
Brewpub / German
Schlossplatz, city centre
A big, central brewhouse on the main square with hearty Swabian and German plates and its own beer. Easy for a relaxed group meal.
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Photo: Rob. Z. / Google MapsMarkthalle Stuttgart
Market food hall
City centre, Dorotheenstrasse
A beautiful Art Nouveau covered market with stalls for a quick lunch - Maultaschen, cheese, olives and international bites. The spot for a fast, varied midday break.
Tip: Closed Sundays; go before mid-afternoon while stalls are fully stocked.
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Photo: Mókuska Kaffeerösterei / Google MapsMokuska Caffe
Specialty coffee
City centre, Charlottenplatz
A well-regarded local roaster serving carefully made espresso and filter coffee. The reliable choice for a serious coffee near the centre.
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Client dinner, team night out or a free day after Motek: bookable experiences in Stuttgart, same account, same checkout.
While you're in Stuttgart
VfB Stuttgart football plus two big Cannstatt fairgrounds festivals give Stuttgart a strong spring and autumn calendar.
VfB Stuttgart
Bundesliga football at the MHPArena in the Neckarpark, a short S-Bahn ride from the city and Messe.
Find ticketsCannstatter Volksfest
One of the world's largest beer and funfair festivals - a Wasen counterpart to Munich's Oktoberfest - on the Cannstatter Wasen.
Find ticketsStuttgarter Fruhlingsfest
The spring version of the Wasen festival, with beer tents, rides and regional food.
Find ticketsConcerts at MHPArena / Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
The Neckarpark arenas host major touring concerts and shows throughout the year.
Find ticketsFixtures recur each season; exact dates for your fair week are confirmed at ticket search.
How do you get to Motek?
From Stuttgart Airport (STR)
- The organiser describes the exhibition centre as right next to Stuttgart International Airport, with direct flights to over 120 destinations in Germany and Europe
- Messe Stuttgart says the airport connects Stuttgart directly to 123 short and long haul destinations in 30 countries
- Messe Stuttgart says you are just 355 steps from your destination after landing
- Taxi ranks and shuttle bus access are right in front of the fair entrances and the ICS congress centre
By rail and road
- Messe Stuttgart puts Paris and Zurich about three hours from Stuttgart by train
- From Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, S-Bahn lines S2 and S3 run direct to Airport and Fair in 27 minutes, and the stop is about 200 metres, or an 8 minute walk, from the fair entrance
- By car, the organiser says the centre is directly off the highway; its travel page lists the P26 and P30 car parks and the Bosch parking garage
- Messe Stuttgart says 6,700 parking spaces are available at the fairground and the adjoining airport car parks can also be used
How do you get around during Motek?
Getting to the halls each day
- Since 2026 Motek runs for three days, Tuesday to Thursday, and the organiser's travel page lists opening hours of 09:00 to 17:00
- Stadtbahn line U6 ends at the Messepiazza, a 6 minute walk from Entrance East, with an extra fair stop at Entrance West
- The Baden-Württemberg-Ticket covers a day of regional trains, S-Bahn, trams and buses across the state for up to five people travelling together
- In 2026 Motek and Bondexpo filled hall 6, with VISION next door in halls 8 and 10, so check the 2028 hall plan before you choose an entrance
Airport and fair, Möhringen or the city centre?
- Hotels in the Messe and airport cluster keep the halls close, which suits exhibitors and anyone flying in for a single day
- Möhringen lies between the city centre and the fair, on the south side of Stuttgart
- Stuttgart-Mitte and the Hauptbahnhof area have the widest choice of hotels and restaurants, 27 minutes from the fair on the S2 or S3
- The organiser points to Stuttgart's tourist board for accommodation; check each hotel's position on our map before you book
Do you need a visa for Motek?
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, so start early for an autumn or spring fair
- The organiser has foreign representatives for the Benelux and the UK, China and Hong Kong, Italy, Spain and Portugal, South Korea and Taiwan, and Türkiye, listed as contacts on its travel page
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for at least three months after your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Your Motek ticket or exhibitor pass
- 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 Motek?
- Motek is now held once every two years, in even numbered years: after 6 to 8 October 2026, the next edition is 24 to 26 October 2028
- Bondexpo, the bonding technology fair, runs at the same time in the same hall, and the organiser says a Motek ticket gives access to all parallel trade fairs
- The organiser says tickets go on sale online about six to eight weeks before the fair
- Product areas include assembly and basic systems, handling technology, process technology for joining, machining, inspection and identification, components for special machine building, and software and services
- It is a trade fair for manufacturing companies from every sector that want to automate a process, from mechanical and plant engineering to electronics, laboratory and medical technology
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- In 2026 Motek and Bondexpo ran at the same time as VISION for the first time, with the new EFX electronics manufacturing event in hall 9, and the organiser described the joint format as beneficial
- The presentation forum drew full sessions in 2026 on AI in image processing, digital worker guidance, AI assisted inspection and outdoor use of AMRs, so check the 2028 programme early
- The organiser points to Stuttgart's tourist board for rooms; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Motek, Bondexpo, P. E. Schall or Messe Stuttgart, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
Motek travel FAQs
Where is Motek held?
Motek is held at Messe Stuttgart in Stuttgart, Germany. The nearest airport is STR.
When is the next Motek?
The organiser has announced the 44th Motek, with the 19th Bondexpo, for 24 to 26 October 2028 at Messe Stuttgart, Messepiazza 1, 70629 Stuttgart, next to Stuttgart Airport. The 43rd edition ran from 6 to 8 October 2026.
Is Motek held every year?
Not any more. From 2026 the organiser holds Motek once every two years, in even numbered years, in a three day format from Tuesday to Thursday. The 2025 edition was moved to 2026 as part of that change.
How do I buy a Motek ticket?
Tickets are sold online through the organiser's Buy tickets page, and the organiser says sales open about six to eight weeks before the fair. The organiser says a Motek ticket also covers the parallel trade fairs.
Where should I stay for Motek?
Hotels around Stuttgart Airport and the fair are closest. Stuttgart-Mitte and the Hauptbahnhof area have more choice and are 27 minutes away on S-Bahn lines S2 and S3. Check each hotel's position on the map before you book.
How big is Motek?
In 2026, 152 exhibitors showed production and assembly automation and bonding technology to 6,385 expert visitors in hall 6 of Messe Stuttgart, according to P. E. Schall.
Does booking a hotel include a Motek ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and tickets are separate, and you buy your ticket from the organiser. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Motek, P. E. Schall or Messe Stuttgart.
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Which hotels are closest to Messe Stuttgart?
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 Messe Stuttgart
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACHAT Hotel Stuttgart Airport Messe★★★ | 2.8 km | Approx. 10 min ride | €48 |
| Abalon Hotel Ideal★★★ | 8.9 km | Approx. 29 min ride | €48 |
More hotels close to Messe Stuttgart
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyndham Stuttgart Airport Messe★★★★ | 0.2 km | Approx. 3 min walk | €86 |
| Mövenpick Hotel Stuttgart Messe & Congress★★★★ | 0.3 km | Approx. 4 min walk | €82 |
| Parkhotel Stuttgart Messe - Airport★★★★ | 1.9 km | Approx. 8 min ride | €101 |
| NH Stuttgart Airport★★★★ | 4.0 km | Approx. 14 min ride | €52 |
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