Photo: S4chin Parmar / Google MapsHotels for Space-Comm Expo Europe 2027 at ExCeL London
Space-Comm Expo Europe 2027 runs 24 to 25 February at ExCeL London, London. 6,000+ attendees
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Where to stay for Space-Comm Expo Europe 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.
Space-Comm Expo Europe returns to ExCeL London on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 February 2027. The organiser describes it as the European space event where commercial space companies meet the governments, defence programmes and investors shaping the industry, and cites more than 6,000 attendees, over 250 exhibitors and 50 space nations represented. Alongside the expo floor, a paid conference runs across four stages with more than 120 sessions and six roundtables, from keynotes to defence and national security, intergovernmental and space technology. It is a professional trade show: the expo floor is free, government, military and press visitors get full access free once verified, students may visit the floor on the afternoon of day two, and under 18s are not permitted. 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 Space-Comm Expo hotels. This page shows live rates near ExCeL for your dates; your pass 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 Space-Comm Expo Europe sorted by distance to ExCeL, from the Royal Docks to Canary Wharf, Stratford and central London
- Live rates for 24 to 25 February 2027, with dates you can change for one show day, both days or stand build
- Free cancellation rates shown where the hotel offers them, useful while meetings and delegation schedules are still being set
- An itemised company invoice emailed at booking, plus a group quote within 24 hours via our enquiry form for exhibitor teams and delegations
Event at a glance
- Dates
- 24 Feb to 25 Feb 2027
- Venue
- ExCeL London
- City
- London, United Kingdom
- Airport
- LCY
- Attendance
- 6,000+ attendees
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Hotels near ExCeL London for Space-Comm Expo Europe 2027
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Rates shown for a 3 night stay, Tue, Feb 23 → Fri, Feb 26, 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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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 Space-Comm Expo Europe
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Where should you eat during Space-Comm Expo Europe?
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 Space-Comm Expo Europe: 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 Space-Comm Expo Europe?
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
- From Heathrow (LHR), Elizabeth line trains towards 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
- The organiser points out that London is served by six major airports: City, Gatwick, Heathrow, Stansted, Luton and Southend
- 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
- ExCeL says the Elizabeth line and the DLR are the quickest routes to the venue: get off at Custom House for the West Entrance or Prince Regent for the ICC and the East Entrance
- Arriving by train from elsewhere in the UK? The organiser and ExCeL both say it is a short hop from any London rail station
- If you drive, the only way to guarantee a parking space is to pre-book, and the car park is reached only from the A13; the organiser gives postcode E16 1FR for the car park entrance
- The Blackwall and Silvertown tunnels are tolled, and ExCeL is inside London's Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), so check charges before you drive
How do you get around during Space-Comm Expo Europe?
Getting to ExCeL each day
- Custom House station (Elizabeth line and DLR) is about 200 metres from ExCeL's West Entrance, the entrance the organiser lists for the show
- Prince Regent DLR is about 200 metres from the East Entrance and about 1 km from Custom House if you walk through the venue
- From the Jubilee line, the organiser says to take the DLR from Canning Town towards Beckton and get off at Custom House or Prince Regent; it puts the walk from Canning Town at about 20 minutes
- ExCeL also has its own cable car station, and the venue says visitors with a confirmation email or ticket get 50 percent off a single cable car or river fare
Around London
- The organiser says contactless bank cards work on the Tube, DLR, London Overground, buses and most National Rail services in London for the same price as an Oyster fare
- Canary Wharf is one Elizabeth line stop from Custom House and has plenty of restaurants for dinners after a show day
- 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 such as Liverpool Street or Farringdon suit visitors with meetings in Westminster or the City
Do you need a visa for Space-Comm Expo Europe?
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, as other websites may charge more
- 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 Space-Comm Expo Europe; 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 conferences and trade fairs to promote their business, but you cannot sell things at a trade fair or do paid work for a UK client
- The organiser's FAQ explains how to request a visa letter by email once you have booked, so ask early if you need one
Documents to carry
- A passport valid for your whole stay, the same one you used for your ETA or visa
- Your Space-Comm Expo pass and your hotel booking; students coming on day two need their student ID
- A letter from your employer setting out the 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 Space-Comm Expo Europe?
- Doors open at 9:00 on both days and the show closes in the late afternoon; the organiser's pages give slightly different closing times, so check them before you book an evening flight on day two
- The free Expo Pass, which covers the exhibition floor and the event app, was listed as opening soon when we checked; the Conference Pass was on sale at an early-bird £399 plus VAT until 13 January 2027, rising to £499 plus VAT from 14 January
- Government, military and press visitors do not need to buy a pass: register with your official email and the organiser verifies you before giving free full access
- Students can visit the exhibition floor free on Thursday 25 February from 12:00 only, with student ID, and under 18s are not permitted on site
- No pass includes food and drink, but there are cafés and restaurants across ExCeL
Insider tips from repeat attendees
- The organiser warns that emails offering to sell a Space-Comm attendee list are a scam and are not sent by the organisers
- Venue cloakrooms are free while the show is open, but they cannot take laptops, cameras or other electronics, and nothing can be left overnight
- ExCeL often runs several events at once, so Royal Docks hotels next to the venue go first; Canary Wharf and Stratford offer more choice a few stops away
Space-Comm Expo Europe travel FAQs
When is Space-Comm Expo Europe 2027?
Space-Comm Expo Europe takes place 24 Feb to 25 Feb 2027 at ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom.
Where is Space-Comm Expo Europe held?
Space-Comm Expo Europe is held at ExCeL London in London, United Kingdom. The nearest airport is LCY.
When and where is Space-Comm Expo Europe 2027?
Space-Comm Expo Europe 2027 takes place on Wednesday 24 and Thursday 25 February 2027 at ExCeL London, West Entrance, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1XL. Doors open at 9:00 on both days.
Is Space-Comm Expo free to attend?
The Expo Pass for the exhibition floor is free. The Conference Pass, which adds four conference stages, 120+ sessions and six roundtables, is paid; government, military and press visitors get full access free once verified. Passes are separate from any hotel booking.
Where should I stay for Space-Comm Expo?
Hotels in the Royal Docks around ExCeL are the shortest trip to the halls. Canary Wharf is one Elizabeth line stop from Custom House and has more restaurants, and central London hotels near Elizabeth line stations such as Liverpool Street suit visitors with meetings in town.
Which station is nearest to Space-Comm Expo?
The organiser lists Custom House (Elizabeth line and DLR) and ExCeL's West Entrance for the show. ExCeL puts Custom House about 200 metres from the West Entrance; Prince Regent DLR is about 200 metres from the East Entrance.
Can students or under 18s attend?
Students can visit the exhibition floor free from 12:00 on Thursday 25 February 2027, with student ID. Under 18s are not permitted on site, which the organiser says is for insurance reasons.
Does Space-Comm Expo have an official hotel partner?
We did not find an official hotel partner on the organiser's travel and accommodation page. Event Escapes is independent and not affiliated with Space-Comm Expo Europe or its organiser; we show live rates across many hotels near ExCeL so you can compare.
Register for your attendee badge
Your entry badge is separate from your hotel. Get it from the official Space-Comm Expo Europe portal before you travel. We handle the travel; the event handles the badge.
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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 2 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 | £92 |
| Travelodge London City Airport★★★ | 0.9 km | ~14 min walk | £64 |
More hotels close to ExCeL London
| Hotel | Distance to venue | Walk or ride | From per night |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novotel London ExCeL★★★★ | 0.4 km | ~7 min walk | £206 |
| DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel★★★★ | 0.7 km | ~10 min walk | £259 |
| InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG★★★★★ | 2.1 km | ~8 min ride | £326 |
| Canary Riverside Plaza Hotel★★★★★ | 4.0 km | ~14 min ride | £243 |
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