Canton Fair Hotels: Where to Stay Near Canton Fair Complex

The 140th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) will be held in three phases from 15–19 October, 23–27 October, and 31 October–4 November 2026. During the trade fair each year, traffic around the Pazhou Exhibition Complex surges, so finding ways to save transit time amid a packed business schedule becomes a top concern for every exhibitor and buyer.

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Where to Stay When Exhibiting at the Canton Fair?

Four areas in Guangzhou are particularly suitable for staying near the Canton Fair. Each area has its own advantages, pricing level, and trade-offs.

• Pazhou is where the exhibition centre is located. The closest hotel, The Westin Pazhou, is directly connected to the exhibition venue. Guests can reach the exhibition halls within a 5–15 minute walk. T
• Kecun / Haizhu is an ideal choice for exhibitors. The area is only 2–3 metro stops away from the exhibition centre via Metro Line 8, and Kecun Station is also an interchange station connecting Lines 3 and 8. Hotels here are usually more affordable.
• Tianhe is Guangzhou’s central business district, offering international hotels, modern facilities, and a wide range of dining and entertainment options. However, Tianhe is located on the north bank of the Pearl River, while the exhibition centre is on the south bank. This is the main drawback: during peak hours, taxi journeys can take around 40–50 minutes.
• Yuexiu is Guangzhou’s historic city centre, offering more affordable accommodation options. The journey to the exhibition centre takes around 30 minutes by metro.

What Are the Best Premium Canton Fair Hotels?

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Four five-star hotels in the Pazhou area offer access to the exhibition halls within just a few minutes.

The Westin Pazhou ★★★★★

• Located in Zone C of the Canton Fair Complex, with direct access and shuttle service to the exhibition halls.
• Address: No. 681 Fengpu Middle Road (丰浦中路681号). The exhibition halls in Zone C are directly connected to the hotel, allowing guests to enter the venue from the lobby without stepping outside.
• During the fair period, golf carts operate around the complex to help guests reach their designated exhibition halls.
• Metro: Pazhou Station (Line 8), around a 5-minute walk away.

Langham Place, Guangzhou ★★★★★

• Located opposite the Canton Fair Complex at No. 638 Xingang East Road (新港东路638号), the hotel is within a few minutes’ walk of the exhibition halls.
• Guests can walk directly to the exhibition complex and it also provide shuttle bus service. Availability of buyer registration desks and additional services during specific Canton Fair sessions should be confirmed with the hotel or through the official Canton Fair website.
• The hotel features Ming Court, a Cantonese restaurant offering authentic regional cuisine.
• Metro: Pazhou Station (Line 8), around a 10-minute walk away.

Shangri-La Guangzhou ★★★★★

• The largest hotel in Pazhou, offering 704 rooms, is located along the Pearl River at No. 1 Huizhan East Road (会展东路1号).
• The Canton Fair Complex is around 15–20 minutes away on foot and they also provide shuttle bus service. During the Canton Fair period, guests should check with the hotel regarding the availability and schedule of any complimentary shuttle services.
• Metro: Pazhou Station (Lines 8 and 11), around a 5-minute walk away; Wanshengwei Station (Lines 4 and 8), around a 10-minute walk away.

InterContinental Guangzhou Exhibition Center ★★★★★

• Located at No. 828 Yuejiang Middle Road (阅江中路828号) within Poly Tianmu Plaza, the hotel is approximately 1.5 km from the Canton Fair Complex. Walking to the exhibition halls may not always be convenient; guests should check with the hotel shuttle availability and schedules during the Canton Fair period.
• Metro: Wanshengwei Station (Lines 4 and 8), around a 5-minute walk away.
• Information regarding buyer registration desks should be checked against the official list of designated registration points for each specific Canton Fair session.

What Are the Best Mid-range Canton Fair Hotels?

Most Canton Fair participants choose this category of accommodation. The following three hotels offer a good balance between convenient access to the exhibition venue and reasonable prices.

Courtyard by Marriott Guangzhou Pazhou ★★★★

• Address: No. 671 Fengpu Middle Road (丰浦中路671号), Zone C of the Canton Fair Complex. The hotel has direct access to the exhibition complex. Rates are generally lower than The Westin Pazhou, although the exact price difference depends on the travel dates and room rates.
• Metro: Xingangdong Station (Line 8), around 4-minute walk away.

UrCove by HYATT Guangzhou Canton Tower Exhibition Center ★★★★

• Address: No. 148 Xingang East Road (新港东路148号), Haizhu District, Guangzhou. Area D of the Canton Fair Complex is around 1.3 km away, about a 15-minute walk, and Canton Tower is around 2.8 km away, about 10 minutes by car.
• Opened in 2024, the hotel features 149 rooms and suites with modern, minimalist interiors, plus a 3,000 sq m garden.
• Canton Fair shuttle: A free shuttle runs between the hotel and the Canton Fair Complex during the fair.
• Metro: Modiesha Station (Lines 8 and 18), around 200 metres away, about 5 minutes on foot. Pazhou Railway Station is around 17 minutes by car, and Baiyun International Airport around 1 hour 30 minutes.

Atour S Hotel (Guangzhou Tower Pazhou Exhibition Center) ★★★★

• Address: 20th Floor, No. 277 Xingang East Road (新港东路277号), Haizhu District, Guangzhou. Area D of the Canton Fair Complex is around 760 metres away, about a 10-minute walk, and Canton Tower is around 3.1 km away, about 10 minutes by car.
• Opened in 2026, the hotel features 152 rooms and suites across floors 16 to 20, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a reading- and art-themed interior.
• Canton Fair shuttle: the hotel runs a free shuttle to the Canton Fair Complex during the fair, with morning departures and evening returns on a fixed schedule.
• Metro: Modiesha Station (Lines 8 and 18), around 700 metres away, about 10 minutes on foot. Pazhou Railway Station is around 11 minutes by car, and Baiyun International Airport around 35 minutes.

What Are the Best Budget Canton Fair Hotels?

Pazhou Hotel (Guangzhou Tower & Convention and Exhibition Center) ★★★

• Address: No. 37 Xingang East Road (新港东路37号), Haizhu District, Guangzhou. The Canton Fair Complex is around 2.3 km away, about 5 minutes by car or one metro stop, and Canton Tower is around 2.2 km away, about 7 minutes by car.
• Opened in 2007 and renovated in 2017, the hotel features 148 rooms from 18 to 42 sq m, each with an in-room clothes dryer.
• Canton Fair shuttle: the hotel runs a free two-way shuttle to the Pazhou Complex during exhibitions.
• Metro: Modiesha Station (Lines 8 and 18), around 370 metres away, about 4 minutes on foot. Pazhou Railway Station is around 13 minutes by car, and Baiyun International Airport around 40 minutes by car or metro.

Rezen Select Hotel (Olympic Sports Center Financial City) ★★★★

• Address: No. 336 Huangpu Avenue Middle (黄埔大道中336号), Tianhe District, Guangzhou. The hotel sits on the north bank of the Pearl River in the Financial City district, facing the Pazhou fair complex across the water; Area B of the Canton Fair Complex is around 2.2 km away, roughly 10 minutes by car.
• Opened in 2012 and renovated in 2024, the hotel features 142 rooms from 18 to 48 sq m, with a fitness centre, library and tea room.
• Canton Fair shuttle: a free shuttle runs to the venue during the spring and autumn Canton Fair sessions, with morning and evening departures.
• Metro: Keyun Lu Station (Line 5), around 330 metres away, about 5 minutes on foot.

Guangzhou TaiKoo Hui Gangding Subway Station ECHIC Hotel ★★★★

• Address: No. 133 Shipai East Road (石牌东路133号), Tianhe District, Guangzhou. The hotel is in the Gangding commercial area, around 1.4 km from Taikoo Hui and about 15 minutes by car from the Canton Fair Complex.
• Opened in 2020, the hotel features 112 rooms, with a fitness room, café and lobby bar.
• Transfers: airport and railway station pick-up and drop-off are available at an additional charge; the hotel's own shuttle bus service is currently listed as suspended.
• Metro: Gangding Station (Line 3), around 760 metres away, about 10 minutes on foot, and Canton Tower is about 15 minutes away by metro.

Canton Fair Overseas Buyer Registration (T-Station)

To ensure a smooth process for obtaining your Canton Fair Buyer Card during your hotel stay, please have the following supporting documents ready in advance:

1. Valid foreign passport, Home Return Permit, or cross-border travel document: original and photocopy.
2. Overseas Buyer E-Pre-registration Receipt: We recommend completing your pre-registration on the official Canton Fair website and printing it out in advance.
3. Business card: 1 physical business card matching the company information.
4. Passport-style photo: A recent 2-inch color photo (some application centers offer on-site photo services).

Transportation Tips During the Canton Fair

• Complimentary Hotel Shuttle: If you've booked one of the Canton Fair partner hotels mentioned above that offers shuttle service, simply ask the front desk for a shuttle schedule when you check in. We recommend heading to the lobby pickup point 15 minutes early!
• Guangzhou Metro:
• • Line 8: Xingangdong Station (Area A of the exhibition center) or Pazhou Station (Areas B and C of the exhibition center).
  • Line 18: Modiesha Station, your quick connection between Tianhe and Panyu Districts.
• Taxis and ride-hailing services (like Didi): There are designated pick-up and drop-off zones around the venue. We recommend allowing extra time for waiting during peak hours when the event lets out.