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Where to stay for the Monaco Grand Prix
Sunday December 6 2026
What to expect in this guide
• Where should you base yourself for the Monaco Grand Prix?
• Which hotels are worth considering in Nice?
• Which hotels are worth considering in Monaco?
• What should you know about staying in Monaco itself?
• Best booking resources for F1 trips
• Frequently asked questions
• Money-saving tip
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For most visitors, the choice comes down to Nice or Monaco. The deciding factor is usually price.
Monaco has a small number of hotels and prices are high. A four-night stay over race weekend often runs into the thousands of pounds.
Nice is a 20-minute direct train ride from Monaco and has the closest international airport. It also has a wide selection of bars, restaurants, and hotels at every level. For most fans, Nice is the more practical base.
Hotels in Nice
If you’re staying in Nice, look at hotels on or near Avenue Jean Médecin, the main street running from Nice Station down to the Promenade des Anglais. Side streets off Jean Médecin will usually put you 20 to 30 minutes’ walk from the station.
The Promenade des Anglais also has hotels, some with sea views and private beaches.
• Mercure Nice Marché aux Fleurs »
• Mercure Nice Centre Grimaldi »
• Boscolo Exedra Nice »
• Hôtel Mercure Nice Centre Notre-Dame »
• Best Western Plus Hotel Brice Garden »
• Hôtel Mercure Nice Promenade des Anglais »
• Aston La Scala »
• Hyatt Regency Nice Palais de la Méditerranée »
• Palais Ségurane Boutique Hôtel »
• DoubleTree by Hilton Nice Centre Iconic »
• Hotel du Pin »
Hotels in Monaco
Staying in Monaco has its advantages. You’re at the circuit, you don’t have to commute on race days, and you’re in the heart of the action.
There are some things worth thinking about before booking, though. Monaco is a street circuit, so roads are closed from early morning until racing ends each day. Even a short journey to your vantage point can involve long detours on foot.
• Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo »
• Fairmont Monte-Carlo »
• Hôtel de Paris »
• Hôtel Métropole »
• Novotel Monte-Carlo »
• Port Palace Hotel »
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
Most fans stay in Nice. It’s a 20-minute direct train from Monaco, has the closest international airport, and offers a much wider range of hotels and prices than Monaco itself.
Staying in Monaco puts you at the circuit, but rooms are limited and expensive. Road closures over race weekend can also mean long detours on foot.
Around 20 minutes by direct train.
Look at hotels on or near Avenue Jean Médecin, between the station and the Promenade des Anglais. Hotels along the Promenade des Anglais are also good options, some with sea views and private beaches.
Yes. Race weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year for both Nice and Monaco. Booking ahead gives you more choice.
Money-saving tip
Stay in Nice rather than Monaco
Monaco hotels can run into the tens of thousands of pounds for a few nights over race weekend. Nice has a much wider range of hotels at every level, and the train commute to the circuit is fast.
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