CologneTrade Fairs, Exhibitions & Business Events: Where to Stay
7 major trade fairs, exhibitions and conferences run in Cologne, Germany. For each business event below you get the dates, the venue and hotels near the halls, booked with free cancellation and Pay Weekly for business travellers. Rooms nearest the venue sell out first, so book early.
Nearest airport: CGN
Popular areas for attendees: Deutz · Altstadt (Old Town) · Neustadt-Nord · Mülheim · Cologne Altstadt · Messe / Kalk.
All Cologne trade fairs and exhibitions
gamescom
26 Aug to 29 Aug 2027Koelnmesse
gamescom hotelsAnuga
9 Oct to 13 Oct 2027Koelnmesse
Anuga hotelsinterzum
11 May to 14 May 2027Koelnmesse
interzum hotelsDMEXCO
22 Sept to 23 Sept 2027Koelnmesse
DMEXCO hotelsIDS - International Dental Show
16 Mar to 20 Mar 2027Koelnmesse
IDS - International Dental Show hotelsISM Cologne
31 Jan to 3 Feb 2027Koelnmesse
ISM Cologne hotelsimm cologne
19 Jan to 22 Jan 2027Koelnmesse
imm cologne hotels
Cologne trade fairs and exhibitions: FAQs
What are the biggest trade shows and exhibitions in Cologne?
Cologne hosts 7 major trade fairs and exhibitions, including gamescom, Anuga, interzum, DMEXCO. Each has a hotel guide with rooms near the venue on Event Escapes.
When are the main Cologne trade fairs?
gamescom runs 26 Aug to 29 Aug 2027. Anuga runs 9 Oct to 13 Oct 2027. interzum runs 11 May to 14 May 2027. DMEXCO runs 22 Sept to 23 Sept 2027. Dates can change, so confirm with each official event site.
Where should I stay for an exhibition in Cologne?
The most convenient areas for attendees are Deutz, Altstadt (Old Town), Neustadt-Nord, Mülheim, Cologne Altstadt, Messe / Kalk. Booking near the exhibition halls saves commute time on show days.
How do I book hotels for a Cologne business event?
Choose a fair below to see hotels near that venue, with free cancellation and Pay Weekly over up to 16 weeks. Add your company name and tax number at checkout for an itemised invoice.
EventEscapes is an independent travel platform and is not affiliated with these events or their organizers. Dates and venues can change. Verify with each official event site before booking travel.