Book your hotel as early as you can. Düsseldorf hotels fill up months before MEDICA, and prices often rise to two or three times the normal rate. If the city is full, stay in a nearby city with a fast train link.
Best areas in Düsseldorf
- Near the fairground (Stockum, Golzheim, Airport): Shortest travel time, but the most expensive and the first to sell out.
- Altstadt (old town) and Königsallee: Restaurants and nightlife, and the U78 and U79 lines run straight to the fair.
- Around the main station: Practical and often cheaper. The U78 starts here.
- Pempelfort and Derendorf: Quieter neighbourhoods with good tram links.
Nearby cities
If Düsseldorf is full or too expensive, look at:
| City | Typical train time to Düsseldorf |
|---|---|
| Duisburg | 15 minutes |
| Neuss | 15 minutes |
| Krefeld | 20 to 25 minutes |
| Essen | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Cologne | 25 to 45 minutes |
Add 15 minutes for the U78 from the main station to the fair.
Other options
- Private rooms: Messe Düsseldorf and local agencies offer private rooms in homes during fairs.
- Apartments: Good for teams of three or more.
- Group travel packages: Some trade associations book blocks of rooms for their members.
Tips to save money
- Book a refundable room now and cancel if you find something better.
- Compare the price of a hotel in Cologne plus train tickets against a Düsseldorf hotel.
- Stay Sunday to Wednesday. Thursday is short, so many visitors leave that evening.
Meet Tata Surgical
Once you have your travel booked, book a meeting with Tata Surgical at Hall 10, Stand C32.
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