This historic street racing circuit is one of the worlds great and fascinating circuits. The annual F1 Monaco Grand Prix is held in the city streets of Monte Carlo. It’s in fact the slowest and most difficult circuit of the formula one championship season. Some hotels are located on the track offering splendid views of this historix Grand Prix.
Several hotels offer excellent race views but you have to make reservations early. One of the best hotels for viewing is the Fairmont Monte Carlo with its rooftop terrace.
Looking only for the best hotels? Check out our handpicked list of top hotels in Monte Carlo, Monaco.
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Hotels near Monaco Grand Prix overlooking the track
1. Fairmont Monte Carlo ★★★★
Location: Monte Carlo
Rooftop terrace with views of the Circuit de Monaco
2. Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo ★★★★★
Location: Monte Carlo
Luxury 5 Star, Historic Hotel, Free Shuttle to Beach
3. Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo ★★★★★
Location: Monte Carlo
Luxury 5 Star Hotel, Next to the Casino de Monaco
4. Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo ★★★★★
Location: Carré d’Or in Monaco
Luxury Hotel, Pool, Private Parking
5. Port Palace ★★★★
Location: Monte Carlo
Boutique Hotel, Views of Port Hercule
Where to Stay near Monaco GP?
Find your place to stay close to the Formula One Circuit of Monte Carlo in the principality of Monaco. This famous race track is a street circuit in the streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine around the harbour.
Monte Carlo is home to many exclusive hotels but you will find also some budget friendly accommodation options. Looking for a cheap place to stay ? Search for the best rooms in one of the 2 or 3 star hotels which you can find spread around the city.
Another option is staying in a self catering apartment. These rentals will come with a fully equipped kitchen and living room. Some offer sea views and a balcony as well.
Prices for hotels during the F1 grand prix are very high. For a more budget friendly option you can take a look at one of the accommodations in the towns within easy reach of Monaco. Nearby villages and towns include Cap d’Ail, Beausoleil, La Turbie, Eze and Roquebrune-Cap-Martin. Another option is staying in the city of Nice France.
Annual F1 Championships
Circuit de Monaco — The Monaco Grand Prix is the classic F1 Championship and is run through the streets of Monte Carlo, the capital of the Principality of Monaco. By many, the Monaco Grand Prix is called the jewel in the crown of the annual F1 Championships.
Although considered to be one of the slowest tracks in the annual F1 Championship race, Monaco is one of the most spectacular races of the season and that’s what keeps spectators coming back year after year. The narrow track winds around the city, past the spectacular casino square, through the tunnel straight-away and then around the harbour.
The Monaco Grand Prix has a colourful beginning as well. Having grown out of a rivalry between two famous seaside towns, Nice and Monte Carlo. Nice, every year, had the carnival, which attracted the rich and famous. Monte Carlo also wanted an event that would attract visitors and started organising a car rally, which later became the Monte Carlo Rallye and later attracted the F1 Grand Prix. Now the annual F1 race is the premier event, attracting spectators from all over the world.
Location — The sovereign and independent state, the Principality of Monaco, lies on the southern coast of France, with the French Riviera on the west and the Italian Riviera on the east, with the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
Opened — 1929
Address — 23 Boulevard Albert 1er, BP 464, 98012 Monaco
Major Events — Formula One Grand Prix Monaco, GP2, Euro F3
Circuit Length — 3,34 km
Spectator Capacity — around 120.000
Directions — # By car : Monte Carlo can be easily reached by car using the A8 motorway, which connects directly to the whole network of European motorway systems. It is easy to reach Monaco from Nice (17kms/10mi), Cannes (50kms/31mi) or even Italy (Genoa is 174km/109mi away).
# By train : The Monaco-Monte Carlo (SNCF) railway station is a stop for many international trains. There are numerous railway connections to all the cities on the Côte d’Azur, from Cannes to Menton. The train to Nice takes only 20 minutes.
Air Connections : The nearest international airport is Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport, which is located 37kms (23mi) away from Monaco.
