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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
• Money-saving tip
• Frequently asked questions
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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
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
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.
FAQ's
Most F1 fans stay in Nice for the Monaco Grand Prix. Nice has the closest major airport, direct trains to Monaco and a much wider choice of hotels than Monaco.
Staying in Monaco is worth it if you want to be beside the circuit and budget is not a concern. Rooms are limited, prices are high and road closures can make walking routes longer.
Nice is around 20 minutes from Monaco by direct train, making it the most popular base for Grand Prix weekend.
Stay near Avenue Jean Médecin, between Nice-Ville station and the Promenade des Anglais. Hotels on the Promenade are also good options, especially for sea views.
Yes. Hotels in Nice and Monaco sell out quickly for race weekend, so booking early gives you better choice, locations and prices.
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