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Where to stay for the Austrian Grand Prix
Sunday December 6 2026
What to expect in this guide
• Where should you base yourself for the Austrian Grand Prix?
• Which hotels are worth considering in Vienna?
• Which hotels are worth considering in Graz?
• What about staying closer to the circuit?
• Is camping at the circuit a good option?
• Best booking resources for F1 trips
• Money-saving tip
• Frequently asked questions
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The Red Bull Ring is in the countryside. Spielberg has very little accommodation. The few hotels near the circuit fill quickly. One sits at the circuit itself, but after years of booking trips for fans, I’ve found those rooms are almost always taken by teams, F1 personnel, and media before they reach the public.
Most fans base themselves further away and travel in each day.
The main options are Vienna, Graz, or a chalet or holiday home in the Styrian countryside. Camping at the circuit is also popular.
Vienna
Vienna gives you the widest choice of hotels across every price range. It’s also worth a few extra days if your schedule allows. The drive to the Red Bull Ring is just over two hours, so plan for early starts on race days.
Hotels in Vienna:
Radisson Blu Style Hotel »
Hotel Kaiserhof Wien »
Graz
Graz is about an hour from the circuit, which makes it the more practical base. The hotel choice is smaller than Vienna but covers most budgets. The city also runs a Formula 1 fan event during race week.
Hotels in Graz:
Austria Trend Hotel Europa Graz »
Radisson Hotel Graz »
Chalets and holiday homes in Styria
Styria has plenty of holiday homes and chalets. Most are aimed at the winter ski season, which works in your favour for the Grand Prix. Summer rates tend to be lower and availability is generally better
Properties worth considering:
Club Hotel am Kreischberg »
Woody Park Chalet »
Camping at the circuit
Several campsites operate at the Red Bull Ring. Some offer pre-pitched tents, so you don’t need to bring your own equipment.
The atmosphere varies. Some sites can be noisy at night. If you’re travelling with family or you’d prefer somewhere quieter, it’s worth checking individual campsite reviews before you book.
Best booking resources for F1 trips
Planning the trip is the fun part for some and a chore for others.
If you would rather not handle all the details yourself, we can do that for you.
Take a look at our Grand Prix ticket & travel packages »
Prefer to do it all yourself? You’re welcome to take everything you’ve learned here and book your own trip. These are good places to start. They’re reliable, easy to use, and usually the best value.
Tickets
Grand Prix Tickets is the agency 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 many smaller sites you might not know about, which makes it good for finding deals. I also check Expedia and Booking.com when I want more options.
Excursions
Viator is full of walking tours, attraction tickets, and local experiences. It’s especially handy if you’re heading to a new Grand Prix city. It’s a good place to find extras to add to your trip.
Money-saving tip
Look at chalets and holiday homes in Styria
Most Austrian chalets are aimed at the winter ski season. The Grand Prix runs in summer, when rates are often lower and availability is better. For a group, a chalet often works out cheaper per person than hotel rooms.
FAQ's
Most fans base themselves in Vienna or Graz, or stay in a chalet or holiday home in the Styrian countryside. Camping at the circuit is also popular.
Graz is closer to the circuit, at around an hour by road. Vienna has a wider choice of hotels and more to do in the evenings, but the drive to the Red Bull Ring is just over two hours.
There's limited hotel accommodation in Spielberg itself. Most fans stay further away in Vienna or Graz, or take a chalet in the surrounding countryside.
Yes, if it suits you. There's a strong camping scene at the Red Bull Ring, and some sites offer pre-pitched tents. Atmospheres vary, so check before you book if you want somewhere quieter.
Yes. Hotels, chalets and campsites can sell out for race weekend, so booking early gives you the best choice and rates.
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