Where to Stay for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix

From trackside camping to five-star luxury, here are the best places to stay near the Red Bull Ring for the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix 2024.

For affordable camping pitches at the Red Bull Ring with clean showers, parking and food and drink service (ideal for young groups, friends and nightlife enthusiasts), we recommend Easy Camping. For trackside camping pitches & pre-erected tents (ideal for race fans seeking a quieter experience who have their own caravan/campervan or tent, or those looking for an alternative to a hotel), we recommend GPtents.

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 around one hours’ drive from the Red Bull Ring via the motorway. Most of the best local accommodation in towns like Spielberg and Knittelfeld 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 when visiting as part of a extended trip.

Camping at the Red Bull Ring

Thousands of fans from all around Europe camp at the Red Bull Ring on Grand Prix weekend. The camping facilities are good, and the atmosphere is lively, though some campgrounds can become a little drunken and rowdy at times. Seven color-coded campsites surround the circuit.

The ‘Pink’ and ‘Orange’ 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. The 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. Camping Orange tickets are now available in our 2024 Austrian Grand Prix Ticket Shop.

For those looking for a fun and lively atmosphere at the Red Bull Ring, especially groups of young people, we recommend camping pitches from Easy Camping. The Easy Camping site, which is located a 15-minute walk south of the main circuit gates, offers clean and sanitary facilities and is designed with a focus on nightlife and socializing with friends and other fans. Learn more in the video below.

For a quieter, more high-end camping experience, we recommend GPtents, who offer both camping pitches for your tent or campervan, or pre-erected ‘hotel tents’ in the quiet and flat ‘Black’ campsite within easy walking distance of the circuit gates – as well as immaculately clean facilities and hot showers!

Learn more about Camping at the Red Bull Ring and other European circuits this year: 2024 European F1 Camping Guide

Stay in Graz for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix

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.

DID YOU KNOW? Red Bull Racing advisor Helmut Marko owns the Lendhotel in Graz, which is a modern and well-located hotel close to the old town. Unfortunately, it can be hard to get a room at the Lendhotel on race weekend.

The cheerfully-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.

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. 

Browse all accommodation in Graz for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix (June 28-30)

Other Accommodation Near the Red Bull Ring

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 want to stay in luxury just a very short blast from the F1 action, there’s the palatial Hotel 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. 

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. 

Browse all accommodation near the Red Bull Ring for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix on June 28-30.

Stay in Vienna for the 2023 Austrian Grand Prix

If you’ve never been to Austria before, or if you’re looking for a holiday you’ll remember for the rest of your life, why not book a hotel or hostel in the European cultural hub of Vienna? It’s only two hours’ drive on the Autobahn from the Red Bull Ring, and those two hours will breeze by on the excellent Austrian roads. Trains are also available.

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.

Browse all accommodation in Vienna for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix (June 28-30).

Have you stayed near the Red Bull Ring? Leave a comment below!

27 thoughts on “Where to Stay for the 2024 Austrian Grand Prix”

  1. Hi Andrew
    Thanks for the work on this site.
    I am planning a trip to the Austrian and British GP in 2018, travelling from Australia. .
    Camping with a large Motorhome and I am wondering the best option for camping at the RedBull Ring.
    We will have Grandstand tickets in the RedBull stand.
    I will be travelling with my father who is not as super fit as he once was ;) (will be 70)
    Seems each site has “Pros & Cons” ie noisy but close or Picturesque but a bit of a walk.

    Hoping who could help with a bit of advice on which is the most comfortable/clean and convenient.

    Thoughts?

    With thanks for your time

    Peter

    1. Hi Peter, I’ve not camped at the Red Bull Ring, so my advice is based on the areas I saw last time I was there and their locations. I think you need to choose one of the Blue, Red or Yellow camping zones. These are all pretty close to the Red Bull grandstand. As far as I could tell, all the camp grounds looked pretty similar in terms of conveniences. As for noise, I think it is luck of the draw. You can buy tickets here. Good luck, sounds like an awesome trip!

      1. Thanks Andrew

        Had a awesome time and recommend to all.

        The Austrians know how to have a great time in a good way.

        The camping was clean and comfortable and everything is available at the track with site Hoffer which is Aldi in OZ.

        Facilities are well maintained and never encountered them to be dirty, though recommend to get to showers early as a line up occurs.

        Noise is what you would expect of a festival of speed.

        Viewing was incredible overall from Redbull stands and recommend it.

        Will hopefully get back soon.

        PK

        1. Thanks a lot Peter for your feedback. The Austrian GP is an underrated race. The spectator experience at the Red Bull Ring is really good and the tickets are reasonably affordable too.

  2. Rory Turnbull

    Hi Andrew. Am looking at heading out for my (and my brother’s) first F1 trip and Austria looks the best bet for us. I am treating him for his 40th so want to budget the accommodation and transport especially as I’m coughing up for the entire trip. I was looking at camping but given the distance from Vienna airport is the additional cost of a hire car inevitable? Or would public transport and pre erected tents be an option? My brother cannot carry much due to injury so need to limit amount of luggage generally. Have you any advice on this at all?
    Thanks for you time and a very useful site.
    Rory

    1. I think a hire car will make your life much easier at the Austrian GP. Public transport is doable, but more of a hassle. You may also consider a cheap hotel in Graz rather than camping.

  3. Hi F1 fans, we’re travelling from Australia for the race this year and will be camping at the circuit. Does anyone have any recommendations for camping gear hire? We are driving to the track from Vienna with a hire car on Thursday morning but we will need the essentials like a tent, inflatable mattress, chairs and a cooler for food/drinks etc. It seems quite wasteful to purchase all of this and dispose of it at the end of the weekend so we were hoping to borrow/hire at least some of this gear from someone, but there is very little information about this kind of thing on the internet. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Hi Damon, I really don’t know of anyone offering such a camping hire service. There are companies who do supply pre-erected tents at the Red Bull Ring on race weekend, but this is more expensive. I think you will be better off buying it yourselves. Instead of throwing away at the end of the weekend, I’m sure you could donate it to someone or some organization? Ask around at the track! Enjoy the weekend. The Red Bull Ring is an awesome track in a beautiful part of the world and the weekend is really well organized.

  4. Hi everyone th motoGP Fans,
    I will come to RedBull ring circuit from Vienna…How I get there easily…

  5. Hi Andrew, We are heading to the Austria GP this year. We will have a car, the website mentions free parking at the track. What are your thoughts of us driving ourselves instead of a car service? We will have 5 in our group. Thanks in advance for your guidance.

    1. Hi Joanne, I did this with a friend in 2015 and it worked really well (we stayed in Graz). However, the race has got a lot more popular in the past few years, so I guess the parking lots are busier and there’s more traffic. The good thing about the Red Bull Ring is that it’s located right next to several large motorways, so the access is pretty good. I’d be driving, but be ready for some delays on race day.

  6. James Cronin

    Hey, If i buy a camping ticket for three nights, do I also have to buy a grandstand ticket in order to access the racing at the red bull ring? Slightly confused, first time going to a GP

  7. Leonardo Olivares

    Hi Andrew, Me and my girlfriend will go to the 2022 gp only for Sunday for issues of time and money (we are from Chile and we will be traveling for two months in Europe anda se are students), I was thinking about the option of going for the day from Vienna or from Graz by train. you think it’s possible?

    Thanks!!

  8. Hi Andrew,
    Can you tell me the difference between a Champions Club 3-Days and a Paddock Club 3 day?
    It would seem at first glance that the Champions Club is a great deal vs spending more for the Paddock. It looks like the viewing is basically same area for either (above team Garages on Main Straight). Just wondering what I am missing.
    Thanks for your input.

  9. Hi Andrew, fellow F1 fans,
    We’re staying in Graz for the upcoming Austrian GP and wondered if there were any recommendations for F1 friendly sports bars where we might find some atmosphere and fellow F1 fans?
    Thanks!

    1. Not sure about sports bars, but take a walk around the old city on race weekend and I’m sure you’ll find plenty of fellow fans and a good atmosphere. Some very good restaurants serving tasty local food like schnitzels and cold beer

  10. Mark Hayward

    Hi Andrew
    First time at the Red Bull Ring this year. We’ve booked yellow camping so just wondering if you have any info on it as there’s only old stuff I can find on the internet from about 6 years ago.
    Mainly, electric supplies as we have two big tents and need to know what socket converters/plugs we need. Secondly where are the nearest/best supermarkets to use for mainly beer but also food haha. Cheers

    1. Sorry, I don’t have specific information about what’s available in the Yellow camping. Have you tried contacting whoever you bought the tickets from? You’ll find larger supermarkets in the town of Knittelfeld, like Billa, which is about 5km from the circuit.

  11. Hi,

    We are looking to camp for next year, we’re at the stand near T5/T6 (Bull tribune stand), What would be the nearest campsite to it?

    Thank you

  12. Hi, are you able to advise when camping for 2023 F1 will be available and what campsites or companies offer tents available already pitched?
    Thank you

    1. I can’t find camping tickets yet on the Red Bull Ring website or the site of the official seller (GPticketshop). We will also probably have tickets in our Austria ticketshop, but again not yet available. I will let you know if I hear something more! In the past there have been some companies offering pre-erected tents, but I can’t yet find any offers for 2023. You can also check CampingF1, who seem to be on sale already.

  13. Hi Andrew, what would you recommend where should we park car when coming to RB Arena ?
    And how big is traffic congestion when traveling from Gratz, how much earlier should we start before race ?

    Best regards,

    1. Most parking is free at the Red Bull Ring. Traffic congestion is not too bad, because you will approach the circuit on a motorway and only turn off at the last moment. It’s hard to recommend parking as I don’t know where you will be sitting, but most large carparks are actually on the other side of the motorway. Up to you when you arrive, race day around 8-10am is probably best, but you can of course arrive later if you only want to see the race.

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