Where to Stay for Formula 1 - Montreal
Friday 21 May 2027 Circuit Gilles-VilleneuveUpdated Saturday 24 October 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 15 km of Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, 11 of them within a 40-minute walk. Closest are HYATT CENTRIC MONTREAL (34 min), Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil (35 min), Eurostars Old Montreal Suites & Apartments (39 min). 2027 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix - 3 Day Pass (5/21 - 5/23) is on Friday 21 May 2027. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$316 per night and the median is A$1,028, +501% against a normal A$171 night. Rates sampled 24 Oct 2026.
Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve sits out on Notre Dame Island in Parc Jean-Drapeau, which shapes how you stay for the Canadian Grand Prix. Of the 24 hotels in this guide, 11 are walkable, and the closest sits just 2.06 kilometres from the track. Downtown Montreal holds the bulk of the choice, with 22 hotels and 10 of them walkable, ranging from three-star to four-star properties. It suits fans who want restaurants, nightlife and easy access to the rest of the city once the race is done. Longueuil-Brossard, across the water, offers only two hotels and a single walkable option, a quieter alternative for those happy to rely on the island's transport links. Race weekend, running from 21 to 23 May 2027, draws big crowds to a relatively small island, so rooms near the circuit get booked out well ahead of the Grand Prix. If you want to walk to the gates rather than rely on transport, downtown is where most of that option lives.
When to book
Book early for the 21 to 23 May 2027 weekend. Only 11 of the 24 hotels in this guide are walkable to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, and that smaller pool fills first. Downtown's 22 hotels give the most choice, but the closest options near 2.06 kilometres move quickly. Decide on walking versus transport before you book, then lock in your room.
Best areas to stay near Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Downtown
22 hotels · 2.1–9.6 km · 10 walkable
Downtown holds 22 of the 24 hotels in this guide, spanning from 2.06 to 9.59 kilometres from the circuit, with 10 of them walkable. Stars run three to four, so there's a real spread of comfort levels. This is the natural base for fans who want nightlife, restaurants and easy movement around Montreal beyond race days.
- Event night
- A$1,028
- Normal night
- A$171
3–4 star hotels listed
Longueuil - Brossard
2 hotels · 2.1–7.5 km · 1 walkable
Longueuil-Brossard offers just two hotels, with distances between 2.14 and 7.45 kilometres from the circuit and only one within walking range. Both are three-star properties. It suits travellers happy to trade downtown buzz for a quieter stay across the water, relying on the area's transport links to reach the track.
- Event night
- A$928
- Normal night
- A$164
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, by distance
Event window 20 May 2027 → 22 May 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times assume 4.8 km/h with a 30% detour allowance.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 HYATT CENTRIC MONTREAL The closest hotel in this guide, 2.06 kilometres and a 34 minute walk to the circuit. | Downtown | 34 min walk 2.1 km | 4 | A$1,353 | A$272 | See rates | View rates |
 Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil A three-star base in Longueuil-Brossard, 2.14 kilometres and a 35 minute walk from the track. | Longueuil - Brossard | 35 min walk 2.1 km | 3 | A$1,066 | A$140 | See rates | View rates |
 Eurostars Old Montreal Suites & Apartments Apartment-style stay downtown, 2.38 kilometres and a 39 minute walk to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. Apartment | Downtown | 39 min walk 2.4 km | 3 | A$7,541 | A$219 | See rates | View rates |
 Lhotel Montreal Four-star comfort downtown, 2.51 kilometres and a 41 minute walk from the circuit. | Downtown | 41 min walk 2.5 km | 4 | A$1,485 | A$253 | See rates | View rates |
 Hotel Saint-Laurent Montreal Three-star downtown option, 2.69 kilometres and a 44 minute walk to the track. | Downtown | 44 min walk 2.7 km | 3 | A$868 | A$128 | See rates | View rates |
 Hotel Faubourg Montreal A 2.7 kilometre, 44 minute walk from downtown to the circuit at this three-star hotel. 6.2/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Downtown | 44 min walk 2.7 km | 3 | A$644 | A$140 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Travelodge by Wyndham Montreal Centre Budget-friendly three-star choice downtown, 2.75 kilometres and a 45 minute walk to the track. 9.3/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Downtown | 45 min walk 2.8 km | 3 | A$1,264 | A$178 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Humaniti Hotel Montreal, Autograph Collection Four-star downtown stay, 2.82 kilometres and a 46 minute walk from Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. | Downtown | 46 min walk 2.8 km | 4 | A$5,453 | A$556 | See rates | View rates |
 LELUX Hotel Three-star downtown base, 2.96 kilometres and a 49 minute walk to the circuit. | Downtown | 49 min walk 3.0 km | 3 | A$564 | A$86 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 DoubleTree by Hilton Montreal Four-star downtown hotel, 3.04 kilometres and a 50 minute walk from the track. | Downtown | 50 min walk 3.0 km | 4 | A$1,675 | A$311 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel Bonaventure Montreal Four-star downtown property, 3.15 kilometres and a 52 minute walk to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. | Downtown | 52 min walk 3.1 km | 4 | A$1,415 | A$462 | See rates | View rates |
 Hotel Europa, BW Signature Collection Three-star downtown hotel, 3.75 kilometres from the circuit. 9.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Downtown | 3.8 km 3.8 km | 3 | A$1,170 | A$137 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Auberge Manoir Ville Marie Montreal Hostel-style downtown stay, 3.78 kilometres from Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve. 9.4/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Downtown | 3.8 km 3.8 km | 3 | A$629 | A$126 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Pierce Boutique Apartments Boutique apartment stay downtown, 4.31 kilometres from the circuit. Boutique_and_Design | Downtown | 4.3 km 4.3 km | 4 | A$897 | A$215 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Downtown | 4.5 km 4.5 km | 4 | A$703 | A$171 | See rates | View rates | |
| Downtown | 5.1 km 5.1 km | 3 | A$1,028 | A$146 | See rates | View rates | |
 Gite Du Survenant Apart-hotel | Downtown | 5.7 km 5.7 km | 3 | A$1,379 | A$117 | See rates | View rates |
| Downtown | 7.4 km 7.4 km | 3 | A$316 | — | See rates | View rates | |
| Longueuil - Brossard | 7.5 km 7.5 km | 3 | A$791 | A$188 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Downtown | 8.7 km 8.7 km | 3 | A$1,028 | A$141 | See rates | View rates | |
 Auberge Royal Versailles Hostel | Downtown | 9.3 km 9.3 km | 3 | A$474 | A$152 | See rates | View rates |
| Downtown | 9.3 km 9.3 km | 3 | A$614 | A$157 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Downtown | 9.5 km 9.5 km | 3 | A$1,226 | A$262 | See rates | View rates | |
| Downtown | 9.6 km 9.6 km | 4 | A$723 | A$230 | See rates | View rates |
Map: Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve and the listed hotels
Getting to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Jean-Drapeau metro station on the Yellow Line is the closest stop to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, reached in one stop from downtown's Berri-UQAM. From Jean-Drapeau it's roughly fifteen to twenty minutes on foot to the hairpin grandstands, with some stands further round the circuit taking thirty minutes or more. Over race weekend the STM runs Yellow Line trains about every four minutes, with extra staff at Jean-Drapeau and Berri-UQAM. Parc Jean-Drapeau goes car free for the event, so there's no spectator parking and driving isn't recommended. Taxis and rideshares drop off on Saint Helen's Island rather than Notre Dame Island itself. Free shuttle buses, including the 777, link the metro exit to areas within the park. From the airport, the 747 Express bus runs around the clock to Berri-UQAM, connecting to the Yellow Line.
Nearest metro station
Jean-Drapeau metro station on the Yellow Line is the station closest to Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve, reached from downtown Berri-UQAM in a one-stop journey. Spectators are advised to head to this station for the Main Gate.
Source: gpcanada.ca, motorsporttickets.com
Walk from station to grandstands
From Jean-Drapeau station it takes roughly fifteen to twenty minutes on foot to reach the hairpin grandstands, with walks of up to around thirty minutes or more for stands further along the circuit. The exact time depends on where your seat is located.
Source: www.gptraveller.co.uk, audiala.com
Boosted metro frequency on event weekend
During the Grand Prix weekend the STM increases service on the Yellow Line so that trains run about every four minutes, and extra staff are deployed at busy stations such as Jean-Drapeau and Berri-UQAM to help with fares and crowd flow.
Source: www.cbc.ca, www.lapresse.ca
No spectator parking, park goes car free
Parc Jean-Drapeau is closed to private cars for the event and no designated public parking is provided for spectators at the circuit itself. Driving is therefore not recommended as a way to reach the venue.
Source: ca.news.yahoo.com, www.koobit.com
Rideshare and taxi drop off away from the island
Taxis and rideshare vehicles cannot drop off or collect passengers directly on Notre Dame Island itself on event days. Dedicated pick up and drop off points are instead located on the neighbouring Saint Helen's Island, near the ferry terminal and the Concorde Bridge area.
Source: gpdestinations.com, f1experiences.com
On-site shuttle buses within the park
Special STM shuttle buses run from Jean-Drapeau station to different areas inside Parc Jean-Drapeau during race weekend to cut down on walking, and a free 777 bus also links the metro exit to the Casino area.
Source: www.fastway1.com, gpdestinations.com
Airport to venue route
From Montreal Trudeau Airport the 747 Express bus runs around the clock to downtown, stopping at Lionel Groulx metro station and continuing through to the Berri-UQAM interchange, from where travellers can switch to the Yellow Line for Jean-Drapeau station.
Source: gpdestinations.com, www.fastway1.com
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 15 km that returned a rate for 20 May 2027 → 22 May 2027 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$316 per night. Sampled 24 Oct 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve?
11 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 40-minute walk. The closest are HYATT CENTRIC MONTREAL (34 min, 2.1 km), Sandman Hotel Montreal-Longueuil (35 min, 2.1 km), Eurostars Old Montreal Suites & Apartments (39 min, 2.4 km).
How much do hotels near Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve cost on the 2027 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix - 3 Day Pass (5/21 - 5/23) night?
Across 24 hotels within 15 km, the median rate for 20 May 2027 is A$1,028 per night for two adults, compared with A$171 on a normal night (+501%). The lowest listed rate is A$316 at Terrasse Royale.
When is 2027 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix - 3 Day Pass (5/21 - 5/23) at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve?
2027 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix - 3 Day Pass (5/21 - 5/23) is scheduled for Friday 21 May 2027 at 00:00 local time (Formula 1). Tickets start from EUR 625. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (20 May 2027 → 22 May 2027).
Which area is best to stay in for Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve?
Stay as close as your budget allows: 11 listed hotels are walkable, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Montreal are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Should I stay near the circuit or in the city for the 2027 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix - 3 Day Pass (5/21 - 5/23)?
Hotels within 15 km of the circuit are limited (24 listed) and are the first to sell out; city-centre hotels offer more choice and rely on the event transport. Compare the event-night and normal-night columns above before deciding.
Can I book a hotel near Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve with free cancellation?
9 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Montreal events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.