Where to Stay for the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix

From camping to five-star hotels, here are the best places to stay near the Red Bull Ring for the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix

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Dates are not yet confirmed for the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix, though we expect the race to take place on June 25-27

The Editor attended the 2026 Austrian Grand Prix and stayed at Motel One in Graz (recommended!)

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The Red Bull Ring is located in a rural region with limited nearby accommodation, making trackside camping an attractive proposition here. If you want a few more creature comforts, there’s a good selection of accommodation in Graz. Austria’s second largest city is just over one hours’ drive from the Red Bull Ring via the motorway, though there can be traffic delays on race weekend. Most of the best local accommodation in towns like Spielberg, Knittelfeld and Zeltweg gets snapped up by the teams and circuit workers, but there are some lovely mountain resorts within reasonable driving distance of the Red Bull Ring. If you don’t mind a 2+ hour commute each way by train or car, the stunning capital of Vienna is also worth considering for the weekend, or as part of a extended trip.

Red Bull Ring Camping

Thousands of fans from all around Europe camp at the Red Bull Ring on Grand Prix weekend. Eleven color-coded campsites surround the circuit, check the map above. The camping facilities are good and the atmosphere is lively, though some campgrounds can become a little drunken and rowdy at times (especially the Red camping closest to the main entrance). Official campsite tickets for the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix will soon be available for purchase here.

The Pink and Turquoise campsites on the hill behind the Nord grandstand are probably the most picturesque and least likely to be noisy, but there are more hills to climb. Most other camping areas are located on flatter ground, closer to the main straight and fan zone near the first corner. There’s also a big stage close by where concerts are held over the weekend. More information about camping at the Red Bull Ring can be found in this post: European F1 Camping Guide

Graz Accommodation

Graz is a city with centuries of history, and you’re sure to find that the locals are friendly and warm. If you’re in Austria for the Grand Prix, it makes sense to spend time in Graz, take a walk by the river, and enjoy a big-city atmosphere, with the heart of a smaller town. There’s a good selection of accommodation in Graz, but it’s not a huge city and it does suffer from the dreaded ‘F1 tax’, with higher prices on Grand Prix weekend. The best hotels also sell out well in advance. There are trains from Graz to the circuit, but we recommend hiring a car to make your life easier. Trackside parking is free and the circuit is close to a motorway, meaning that traffic flows quite well. Expect a commute of around 1 hour each way, except after the race when there can be delays leaving the parking areas.

For guests booking an F1 Experiences Package for the 2027 Austrian Grand Prix, hotel rooms are expected to be available at some of the best hotels in Graz, notably the Lendhotel (owned by ex-Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko, and highly recommended), Augarten Art Hotel and Schlossberghotel. Daily coach transfers to and from the circuit can be added to bookings.

Anyone who uses hostels where possible will find there’s a decent selection in Graz; a&o Graz Hauptbahnhof has a proactive attitude to taking care of its guests, but all for a fraction of the price of many hotels in the same area – it sits right next to the main railway station. The well-priced Hotel Mariahilf is next to the River Mur and only a kilometre from the main railway station. For budget travelers who still want to stay in the city, it’s an excellent choice. All rooms have a bathroom and TV, and it’s in the fashionable Lend district, just across the river from the main square.

For people who want a little more in terms of luxury, Graz has the city-center Augarten Art Hotel, which features original artworks on the walls of every room, which also have Bose speaker systems and Apple device docks. Guests also have free use of the hotel’s swimming pool and the well-appointed fitness center, both of which make this hotel, like some of the art, a sound investment.

Where to Stay Near the Red Bull Ring

The closest hotel to the track is TAUROA Schönberghof Spielberg, which recently reopened after an extensive renovation. Situated on the hill overlooking the Red Bull Ring, many rooms benefit from direct views of the circuit. Unfortunately, it’s likely to be extremely difficult to secure a room on race weekend.

The area surrounding the Red Bull Ring is ski country, so there are plenty of pretty mountain chalets to choose from within a 30-40km radius of the track. You’ll find beautiful rolling green hills and fresh air instead of snow in July, not to mention tasty local cuisine and beer. Zeltweg is one of the two towns (along with Spielberg) bordering the Red Bull Ring, and it has played host to F1 guests on a regular basis since the days when the circuit was known as the Österreichering.

If you’re trying to save on costs, the best option is the town-centre Die Schlafstube – Bed & Breakfast, which is in a great location and offers an excellent local breakfast and exemplary service. Zeltweg is only six minutes’ drive from the Red Bull Ring. If you want to stay in luxury just a very short blast from the F1 action, there’s the palatial TAUROA Steirerschlössl, with its private suites and capacious wine cellar, from which bottles are regularly picked for exclusive tastings. If you’re looking for a more mainstream luxury choice, the MT Hotel offers a garden, bike and e-bike rental, air-conditioned rooms, and it is less than 4km from the track. 

Other towns worth considering as your base for the Austrian include Leoben, about 35km northwest of the Red Bull Ring and Bruck an der Mur, about 50km northwest. Both towns also offer train services to Knittelfeld, the closest station to the track. (If you are taking the train from Graz on race weekend, you’ll need to change at Bruck an der Mur).

Vienna Accommodation

If you’ve never been to Austria before, or if you’re looking to explore one of Europe’s grandest cities, Vienna is also worth considering as your base for the Austrian Grand Prix. The downside is that you are looking at a 2+ hours drive (or train) each way from the Red Bull Ring. If you do manage to find accommodation closer to the Red Bull Ring, we’d still recommend adding a day or two before or after race weekend to explore the best of Vienna.

Right in the center of cultural Vienna is The Leo Grand. You pay a premium for the timber-framed, marble-tiled luxury of the historic rooms, and the chance to walk out and see Vienna Volksgarten right on your doorstep, but if you’re making the trip to Austria, why not enjoy yourself? If you’re looking for something a little more affordable but still with rooms where you can have a comfortable rest in-between F1 sessions, the mid-price Hotel Domizil is only 500m from the Danube, and puts you right in the middle of old Vienna, while the Wombat’s City Hostel Vienna Naschmarkt is a budget hostel that gets excellent reviews, will keep you rested, happy, and safe, and is only half a kilometer from Innere Stadt, the heart of historic Vienna.