Photo: Joaçhim Werner (Kodiak87848) / Google MapsHotels for SOLIDS Dortmund 2027
SOLIDS Dortmund 2027 runs 1 to 2 December at Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen), Dortmund. 5,082 trade visitors and 370 exhibitors at SOLIDS and RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund together in 2026 (organiser figure)
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Where to stay
Where to stay for SOLIDS Dortmund 2027: the closest hotels to Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen) are in Westfalenhallen and Kreuzviertel and Dortmund city centre, with Hauptbahnhof 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: Westfalenhallen and Kreuzviertel · Dortmund city centre · Hauptbahnhof area · Airport and Holzwickede.
About SOLIDS Dortmund
SOLIDS Dortmund, the trade fair for granule, powder and bulk solids technology, runs together with RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund at Messe Dortmund on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 December 2027.
Exhibitors show solutions for conveying, storing, dosing, mixing, size reduction, screening, separating and automating fine to coarse materials, along with fire and explosion protection, recycling and waste treatment, and a special area for process automation in Hall 4. The fair duo is aimed at trade visitors from the chemical, food, building materials, metal, plastics and recycling industries.
In March 2026, when SOLIDS marked its 20th anniversary, the two fairs drew 5,082 trade visitors and 370 exhibitors, and by September 2026 more than 240 companies had already signed up for 2027. Two short fair days mean most visitors stay one or two nights.
The fairground is a 10 minute U-Bahn ride south of Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, so SOLIDS Dortmund hotels in the Kreuzviertel by the Westfalenhallen and in the city centre both work well. This page shows live Dortmund hotel rates for your dates; fair tickets are sold separately by the organiser.
Why book with Event Escapes
- Dortmund hotels for SOLIDS and RECYCLING-TECHNIK sorted by distance to the Westfalenhallen, from the Kreuzviertel to the city centre and Hauptbahnhof
- Live rates for 1 and 2 December 2027, with check-in and check-out dates you can change for one fair day, both days or exhibitor build-up
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while your visit or stand plans firm up
- An itemised invoice emailed at booking for your expense claim, plus a group quote within 24 hours through our enquiry form for exhibitor and visitor teams
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 1 Dec to 2 Dec 2027
- Length
- 2 days, Wed to Thu
- Venue
- Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen)
- City
- Dortmund, Germany
- Airport
- DTM
- Attendance
- 5,082 trade visitors and 370 exhibitors at SOLIDS and RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund together in 2026 (organiser figure)
- Sector
- Manufacturing
Event Escapes is independent of the organiser. We book your hotel; badges, tickets and stands are handled by the organiser.
Hotels near Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen) for SOLIDS Dortmund 2027
Hotel bookings for SOLIDS Dortmund 2027 open about a year ahead. These are the closest hotels to Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen), with the distance and the walk or ride time. We show live prices as soon as rooms open.
Cheap and 3 star hotels near Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Fürst Garden★★★ | 1.5 km | Approx. 6 min ride |
| ibis Dortmund City★★ | 1.8 km | Approx. 7 min ride |
| Prize by Radisson, Dortmund City★★★ | 1.9 km | Approx. 8 min ride |
| Courtyard by Marriott Dortmund★★★ | 2.0 km | Approx. 8 min ride |
| Residence Inn By Marriott Dortmund City★★★ | 2.0 km | Approx. 8 min ride |
More hotels close to Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen)
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride |
|---|---|---|
| Dorint An den Westfalenhallen Dortmund★★★★ | 0.3 km | Approx. 4 min walk |
| Leonardo Royal Hotel Dortmund★★★★ | 0.4 km | Approx. 6 min walk |
| B&B HOTEL Dortmund-Messe | 0.6 km | Approx. 10 min walk |
| Radisson Blu Dortmund★★★★ | 1.1 km | Approx. 5 min ride |
| Bright Dortmund City Center | 1.7 km | Approx. 7 min ride |
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Booking hotels for a team or company?
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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 Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen). If the closest hotels are nearly full, we split your team across neighbouring hotels a few minutes apart. Corporate accommodation for SOLIDS Dortmund
How do you get to SOLIDS Dortmund?
From Dortmund Airport (DTM)
- The organiser puts Dortmund Airport 12 km from the Westfalenhallen, with direct flights to and from many European cities
- The AirportExpress bus runs non-stop between the terminal and Dortmund Hauptbahnhof in about 25 minutes, according to Dortmund Airport, and stops on the station forecourt (exit Königswall, towards the city)
- The AirportExpress and the AirportShuttle are not part of the VRR local transport network, so you need a separate ticket; the AirportShuttle links the terminal with Holzwickede station in about six minutes
- The organiser also lists Düsseldorf Airport (63 km) and Cologne Bonn Airport (96 km), useful if your flights are better there
By rail or by car
- Dortmund Hauptbahnhof is the rail hub; from there the U45 reaches the Westfalenhallen stop in 10 minutes
- By car, the B1 (A40) connects to the A1, A45, A2 and A42; for satnav the organiser asks you to enter Maurice-Vast-Str and then follow the local signs, with separate approaches signposted for the North and West entrances
- The organiser lists visitor car parks PA3, PA4, D2 and E3, and exhibitor car parks PA1, PA2 and PA8
- Messe Dortmund charges €11 a car on its A1 to A8 car parks, rising to €12 from 1 January 2027, and visitors to fairs cannot buy parking online in advance
How do you get around during SOLIDS Dortmund?
Getting to the Westfalenhallen each day
- The U45 runs from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof to the Westfalenhallen stop in 10 minutes, and the U46 from Reinoldikirche or Stadtgarten in the city centre in about five; all the stops the organiser names are step free
- The U42 to Theodor-Fliedner-Heim is another option, a few minutes' walk from the fairground, and the way is signposted from every stop
- For 2027 the organiser lists Halls 4, 5 and 7, entered through the North entrance (Eingang Nord) and the West entrance
- Taxi ranks are right by the entrances, and there are bike racks close to the entrances if you cycle from the city centre, about 3.5 km away according to the organiser
Where to stay in Dortmund
- The Kreuzviertel and the streets around the Westfalenhallen put you closest to the halls, which helps with an early start on build-up or the first morning
- Dortmund city centre and the Hauptbahnhof area have the widest choice of hotels and restaurants, with direct U-Bahn lines to the fair
- Hotels near the airport or Holzwickede suit a late arrival or an early flight, with the AirportShuttle to Holzwickede station
- The organiser warns that hotels near the venue fill up quickly during the fair and advises booking accommodation in good time
Do you need a visa for SOLIDS Dortmund?
Visa-free / visa on arrival
- Check the current visa and entry rules for your passport before you travel
- Germany is in the Schengen Area; EU, EEA and Swiss citizens travel with a passport or national ID card
- The German Federal Foreign Office lists citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and many other countries as needing no visa for stays of 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 (type C) visa, applied for through German missions or their appointed visa centres
- 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
- The SOLIDS site has no visa or invitation letter page, so if you need an invitation letter, ask the organiser's visitor team or the exhibitor who invited you before you apply
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area
- Your SOLIDS and RECYCLING-TECHNIK ticket or exhibitor pass
- 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 German embassy or consulate, or official EU sources, before you book.
First time at SOLIDS Dortmund?
- Opening hours for 2027 are 09:00 to 17:00 on Wednesday 1 December and 09:00 to 16:00 on Thursday 2 December
- One ticket covers both SOLIDS and RECYCLING-TECHNIK; in 2026 a two day ticket cost €40, or was free with a ticket code from an exhibitor, media partner, association or the organiser, so ask your suppliers for a code once registration for 2027 opens
- Students could register free of charge in 2026; check the ticket page for the 2027 rules
- The 2026 ticket included the talks on the stages, the Touch & Collect smart badge and the fair app with matchmaking, so plan your meetings in the app before you travel
- In 2026 tickets could also be bought on site by cash or card, and online by Visa, Mastercard, Maestro or SEPA bank transfer
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The organiser runs SOLIDS shows across Europe (Antwerp, Dortmund, Krakow, Rotterdam and Zurich), so Dortmund is the German date in the SOLIDS European Series
- The fair is not held every year: recent editions were in March 2023, October 2024 and March 2026, and the next is in December 2027, so check the dates carefully before you book flights
- The organiser links a hotel portal for the fair; Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with SOLIDS, RECYCLING-TECHNIK, Easyfairs or Messe Dortmund, and you book a named hotel directly with us at the rate shown
SOLIDS Dortmund travel FAQs
When is SOLIDS Dortmund 2027?
SOLIDS Dortmund takes place 1 Dec to 2 Dec 2027 at Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen) in Dortmund, Germany.
Where is SOLIDS Dortmund held?
SOLIDS Dortmund is held at Messe Dortmund (Westfalenhallen) in Dortmund, Germany. The nearest airport is DTM.
When and where is SOLIDS Dortmund 2027?
SOLIDS Dortmund 2027 runs on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 December 2027 at Messe Dortmund, Rheinlanddamm 200, 44139 Dortmund, together with RECYCLING-TECHNIK Dortmund. Opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 on the first day and 09:00 to 16:00 on the second.
Who is SOLIDS Dortmund for?
It is a trade fair for the bulk solids, process and recycling industries. The organiser says its visitors include decision makers from production, plant engineering, technology and management, from sectors such as chemicals, food, building materials, metal, plastics and the circular economy.
Do I need a separate ticket for RECYCLING-TECHNIK?
No. In 2026 one two day ticket covered both fairs, either bought for €40 or free with a ticket code. Tickets for 2027 were not yet on sale when we checked, so look at the organiser's ticket page closer to the date.
Where should I stay for SOLIDS Dortmund?
The Kreuzviertel and the area around the Westfalenhallen are closest to the halls. Dortmund city centre and the Hauptbahnhof area have more hotels and restaurants, with the U45 from the Hauptbahnhof reaching the Westfalenhallen stop in 10 minutes.
How do I get from Dortmund Airport to the fair?
Take the AirportExpress bus to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof (about 25 minutes, separate ticket), then the U45 to the Westfalenhallen stop, about 10 minutes according to the organiser.
Does booking a hotel include a SOLIDS ticket?
No. Hotel bookings and admission are separate; get your ticket from the organiser. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with SOLIDS Dortmund, Easyfairs or Messe Dortmund.
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Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official SOLIDS Dortmund portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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