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Where to stay for the Miami Grand Prix
Sunday December 6 2026
What to expect in this guide
• Where should you base yourself for the Miami Grand Prix?
• What’s it like in Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, and Brickell?
• Which hotels are worth considering?
• Best booking resources for F1 trips
• Frequently asked questions
• Money-saving tip
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Most fans choose between three areas for the Miami Grand Prix: Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, and Brickell. Each gives you a different balance of location, atmosphere, and convenience.
Hotels close to the circuit in Miami Gardens are limited. Most fans stay in the city and travel out to the circuit each day on the Brightline train.
Miami Beach
Miami Beach is around 17 miles from the circuit. It’s the natural choice if you want to combine the race with beach time, with hotels along the beachfront and through the South Beach area.
• Marriott Stanton South Beach »
• Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel »
• Cadillac Hotel and Beach Club, Autograph Collection »
• Hotel Victor South Beach »
• The Betsy, South Beach »
• The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach »
Downtown Miami
Downtown Miami is the most practical base for fans planning to use the Brightline train to reach the circuit. The train runs from Miami Central Station to Aventura during race weekend, with a complimentary shuttle from Aventura to Hard Rock Stadium. Downtown Miami is around 15 miles from the circuit.
• The Grayson Miami Downtown »
• Eurostars Langford »
• Kimpton EPIC Hotel »
• InterContinental Miami by IHG »
• Hyatt Regency Miami »
• Yotel Miami »
Brickell
Brickell is just south of Downtown Miami and around 17 miles from the circuit. It’s quieter than Miami Beach.
• Hotel Indigo Miami Brickell by IHG »
• Novotel Miami Brickell »
• Aloft Miami Brickell »
• Hyatt Centric Brickell Miami »
Best booking resources for F1 trips
Take a look at our Grand Prix ticket & travel packages »
Prefer to do it all yourself? You’re welcome to take what you’ve learned here and build your own trip from scratch.
I keep going back to these travel companies because they’re reliable, easy to use, and usually have the best value. They’re where I start every time I plan a trip.
Tickets
Motorsport Tickets and Grand Prix Tickets are the two agencies I’ve trusted for years. They’ve always been reliable, easy to deal with, and quick to help if something comes up.
Hotels
ZenHotels is one of my go-to sites for hotel bookings. It pulls prices from loads of smaller sites you might not know about, so it’s great for finding deals. I also check Expedia and Booking.com when I want more options.
Excursions
Viator is packed with walking tours, attraction tickets, and local experiences. It’s especially handy if you’re heading to a new Grand Prix city. It’s a great place to find extras to add to your trip.
FAQ's
In Miami Beach, Downtown Miami, or Brickell. Each suits a different type of trip, whether you want beach time, easy train access to the circuit, or a quieter base.
Yes, if you want to combine the race with beach time. It's around 17 miles from the circuit.
It's the most practical base if you plan to use the Brightline train to the circuit. The train runs from Miami Central Station to Aventura, with a free shuttle to Hard Rock Stadium.
Yes. Brickell is a quieter alternative to Miami Beach.
Yes. Hotels in popular areas like Miami Beach can sell out months in advance, with prices rising as availability drops.
Money-saving tip
Stay outside Miami Beach
Miami Beach is the most popular area for race weekend and often the most expensive. Downtown Miami and Brickell offer better value, both with easy access to the Brightline train.
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