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To make the most of an incredible Formula 1 experience, a good base from which to get to the the track and relax after a long day is essential.
In this guide we discuss the best places to stay for the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, taking place from 14-16 March 2025. We will be exploring a range of neighbourhoods, weighing up the pros and cons, as well as prices and levels of luxury.
The Australian Grand Prix is the opening race on the 2025 F1 calendar, meaning some of the most sought after tickets in the sport will be even harder to come by for next year. On top of that, young Aussie Oscar Piastri is having the season of his life with McLaren, and the Albert Park may hold genuine hope of cheering on a local winner in 2025.
As a result, the best accommodation in Melbourne will be snapped up. We recommend having a plan of where to book before tickets go on sale, and wasting no time in reserving accommodation once you have your Australian Grand Prix tickets.
The best hotels near the Albert Park circuit
The majority of the best hotels close to Albert Park will be booked up by Formula 1 teams and personnel months – if not years – in advance. However here is a list of hotels within walking distance of Albert Park. Note that the prices listed below are NOT during the Grand Prix weekend. If any rooms remain available during the race weekend they will be at much higher prices.
Como Court Budget (2*) – from £54 per night
Quest St. Kilda Road (4*) – from £80 per night
Pullman Melbourne Albert Park (5*) – from £95 per night
Other Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix accommodation options
Thanks to Melbourne’s excellent metro and tram system, it is relatively easy to get to the Albert Park Circuit from most parts of the city. Below are some of the most popular neighbourhoods for fans to base themselves during their stay in Melbourne for the Formula 1 Grand Prix.
Best accommodation in St Kilda
St. Kilda is within walking distance of the Melbourne Grand Prix track – depending on how far you are willing to walk of course. Free trams to the track operate during race weekend, and St. Kilda offers some of the best nightlife and culinary options in the city. Note that the prices listed below are NOT during the Grand Prix weekend. If any rooms remain available during the race weekend they will be at much higher prices.
Roamer St. Kilda (3*) – from £40 per night
Kimberly Gardens Hotel (4*) – from £76 per night
The Prince Hotel (4*) – from £107 per night
Best accommodation in Melbourne City Centre
Why not stay right in the centre of the action. With good links to the track and airport, this is where you will find a higher concentration up luxury hotel options. Note that the prices listed below are NOT during the Grand Prix weekend. If any rooms remain available during the race weekend they will be at much higher prices.
YEHS Melbourne Hotel CBD (3*) – from £107 per night
Treasury on Collins Hotel (4*) – from £177 per night
Quay West Suites Melbourne (5*) – from £220 per night
Best accommodation in South Yarra
The up-market neighbourhood of South Yarra is very close to the Albert Park track, and offers stylish artsy accommodation options with boutique hotels and mansions from the 1800s. Note that the prices listed below are NOT during the Grand Prix weekend. If any rooms remain available during the race weekend they will be at much higher prices.
Oaks Melbourne South Yarra (4*) – from £75 per night
Ovolo South Yarra (4*) – from £102 per night
The Olsen Melbourne (5*) – from £100 per night
Best accommodation in Docklands
Around an hour’s walk, or 15 minute taxi ride, from the Albert Park circuit, Docklands is an up and coming area on the water which offers more affordable accommodation. Note that the prices listed below are NOT during the Grand Prix weekend. If any rooms remain available during the race weekend they will be at much higher prices.
Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands (4*) – from £94 per night
Quest NewQuay Docklands (4*) – from £82 per night
Melbourne Marriott Hotel Docklands (5*) – from £117 per night
Best accommodation in Southbank
The Southbank sits between the Docklands to the north and Albert Park, making it a slightly shorter journey to the track on a Grand Prix weekend. Note that the prices listed below are NOT during the Grand Prix weekend. If any rooms remain available during the race weekend they will be at much higher prices.
Clarendon Hotel (4*) – from £98 per night
Novotel Melbourne South Wharf (4*) – from £77 per night
Crown Towers Melbourne (5*) – from £353 per night
How busy does the city of Melbourne get during the Grand Prix?
Melbourne becomes incredibly busy when Formula 1 rolls into town. However, the impact on the city may be even more exaggerated in 2025 as the Australian Grand Prix returns to its previous role as the season opener.
It will be more important than ever to organise your accommodation as far in advance as possible. The longer fans leave it to book, the higher prices they will pay. It’s worth bearing in mind that the city’s efficient transport system makes it possible to base yourself in neighbourhoods further out from Albert Park.
Book your Australian Grand Prix tickets today
Now you’ve discovered the best places to stay for the Australian Grand Prix, book your place for 2025 Australian Grand Prix while you can. It is one of the quickest races to sell out so make sure to avoid disappointment and book now!