Accommodation

For conference accommodation, we have secured a limited room allocation at PLAZA Premium Darmstadt, conveniently located right next to Darmstadt Central Station and easy to reach from Frankfurt Airport (FRA).

Conference hotel: PLAZA Premium Darmstadt

The PLAZA Premium Darmstadt is a contemporary city hotel right by Darmstadt Central Station, offering a convenient base with excellent transport links. Guests can expect modern, spacious rooms and easy access to the city centre’s main sights.

Beyond the rooms, the hotel offers a strong mix of comfort and facilities, including a wellness area with pool and sauna/steam room, a fitness studio, and a stylish piano bar for a relaxed drink after the day’s programme. With an on-site conference centre, a 24-hour reception, and an underground car park, it is a practical and enjoyable choice for conference participants.

Booking instructions

How to book

 

Important note on shuttle transport

Please note that shuttle buses to the event venues will operate from PLAZA Premium Darmstadt. If you choose a different hotel, you may need to arrange your own transport to and from the venues.

 

Room block deadlines

  • Until 26 July 2026: 100% of the allocated rooms can be booked (subject to availability).
  • 27 July – 9 August 2026: only 50% of the allocation remains available.
  • From 10 August 2026: the room block expires and rooms can no longer be held for conference participants. The hotel may still have rooms available outside the conference room block; however, these are subject to the hotel’s general availability and may be offered at different rates and conditions.

Payment Terms and Contractual Information

  • A bed tax of 2% will be charged in addition to the stated room rates and may be payable on site.
  • Hotel costs are the responsibility of each participant. The conference organisers have only arranged the room allocation;
    the accommodation contract is concluded directly between the participant and the hotel.
  • A valid credit card is required to guarantee the booking and must be presented/ registered at reception. Otherwise, pre-payment needs to be made. For further information, please contact the hotel directly.
  • Prepayment is possible—please contact the hotel directly to arrange this.
  • No-show will be charged at 100% by the hotel.
  • Bookings made within the conference room block are binding; however, they may be cancelled free of charge up to 14 days prior to arrival. For bookings made outside these conditions, cancellation terms should be requested directly from the hotel. Please contact the hotel directly for any individual cancellations.

Rates and Other Important Information

Rates of room block (per room / per night)

  • 20–21 September 2026: €105
  • 21–23 September 2026: €125 (minimum stay 2 nights applies for this period)

A total of 100 double rooms for single occupancy are reserved for conference participants. Double occupancy may be possible for a supplement—please contact the hotel directly to enquire.

Room and stay details

  • All rooms are non-smoking.
  • Rates include breakfast (buffet) and VAT.
  • In-room amenities include coffee and tea facilities, Wi-Fi, TV, and an à la carte minibar.
  • Check-in: from 15:00 | Check-out: by 12:00
  • Early arrival may be subject to an early check-in fee (see the hotel website for details).
  • Longer stays may be possible on request—please check with the hotel.

Parking and travel

Parking is available at the hotel at the guest’s own expense. For travel and arrival/departure guidance, please refer to our Venues & Travel page.

Alternative hotels

Moxy Hotel Darmstadt, Premier Inn Darmstadt City Centre Hotel, Maritim Hotel Darmstadt