Where to Stay for Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas: Race (Weekend) in Austin
Sunday 25 April 2027 Circuit of the AmericasUpdated Wednesday 11 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 15 km of Circuit of the Americas. Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas: Race (Weekend) is on Sunday 25 April 2027. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$100 per night and the median is A$301, +54% against a normal A$195 night. Rates sampled 11 Nov 2026.
Circuit of the Americas sits out on the eastern edge of Austin, and for the MotoGP weekend on 25 April 2027 none of the 24 hotels listed here are walkable to the gates. The nearest option is 7.9 kilometres away, so this is a stay built around a shuttle, a rideshare trip or your own car rather than a stroll to the paddock. The Airport area has the deepest spread of hotels and suits riders who want an easy, no-fuss base close to the terminal. The Austin area pulls you into the city itself, better for those who want restaurants and nightlife after the race. South has a single hotel for anyone who prefers a quieter corner. Race weekend pulls a big crowd to COTA, and rooms near the circuit and along the shuttle routes go fast, so do not leave this one to the last minute.
When to book
Book as soon as your race weekend dates are set. With 24 hotels listed and none within a short walk of the circuit, location along the shuttle and rideshare routes matters more than distance on a map. Rooms near Waterloo Park and the Travis County Expo Centre pickup points, or close to the airport, tend to fill first. Paying weekly instalments and free-cancellation rates make it easier to lock in early.
Best areas to stay near Circuit of the Americas
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.
Airport
15 hotels · 7.9 to 13.8 km · 0 walkable
Airport area has 15 hotels, from 7.9 to 13.79 kilometres out, all 3-star and a short ride rather than a walk from the circuit. It suits riders who want straightforward, functional rooms near the terminal and don't mind using a shuttle or rideshare for race day.
- Event night
- A$325
- Normal night
- A$198
3-star hotels listed
Austin
5 hotels · 10.6 to 14.1 km · 0 walkable
Austin area offers 8 hotels between 10.59 and 14.1 kilometres from the track, ranging from 3-star to 4-star. It suits travellers who want a proper city base, with more choice of restaurants and bars once the racing is done for the day.
- Event night
- A$211
- Normal night
- A$195
3 to 4 star hotels listed
South
4 hotels · 13.7 to 14.3 km · 0 walkable
South has just 1 hotel, 13.74 kilometres from Circuit of the Americas and rated 3-star. It suits anyone happy to be further out in exchange for a quieter, less crowded corner away from the main hotel clusters.
- Event night
- A$291
- Normal night
- A$191
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near Circuit of the Americas, by distance
Event window 24 Apr 2027 → 26 Apr 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 use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Holiday Inn Express Suites Austin Airport East IHG The closest listed hotel to the circuit at 7.9 kilometres, a short ride away in the Airport area. | Airport | ~26 min ride 7.9 km | 3 | A$373 | A$221 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hyatt Place Austin Airport A 3-star Airport base 8.96 kilometres from the track, a short ride to the Grand Plaza gates. | Airport | ~29 min ride 9.0 km | 3 | A$271 | A$243 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Four Points By Sheraton Austin Airport Sits 10.46 kilometres out in the Airport area, a straightforward 3-star option for race weekend. | Airport | ~32 min ride 10.5 km | 3 | A$930 | A$210 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hampton Inn & Suites Austin-Airport Another Airport-area 3-star, also 10.46 kilometres from Circuit of the Americas, a short ride to the gates. | Airport | ~32 min ride 10.5 km | 3 | A$278 | A$214 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Atwell Suites Austin Airport by IHG A 3-star stay 10.56 kilometres from the circuit, in the Airport area near the terminal. | Airport | ~32 min ride 10.6 km | 3 | A$412 | A$195 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Comfort Suites Austin Airport A 3-star hotel in the Austin area, 10.59 kilometres from the track, a short ride on race day. | Austin | ~32 min ride 10.6 km | 3 | A$198 | A$131 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Homewood Suites by Hilton Austin Airport A 3-star Airport option 10.69 kilometres out, suited to a simple shuttle-and-ride routine. | Airport | ~33 min ride 10.7 km | 3 | A$331 | A$228 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Aloft Austin Airport Sits 10.78 kilometres from Circuit of the Americas in the Airport area, a short ride to the gates. | Airport | ~33 min ride 10.8 km | 3 | A$251 | A$182 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Holiday Inn Austin Airport By IHG A 3-star Airport hotel 10.8 kilometres from the track, built for a rideshare or shuttle commute. | Airport | ~33 min ride 10.8 km | 3 | A$325 | A$234 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Cambria Hotel Austin Airport 10.81 kilometres from the circuit in the Airport area, a short ride rather than a walk to the gates. | Airport | ~33 min ride 10.8 km | 3 | A$274 | A$184 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Best Western Plus Austin Airport Inn & Suites A 3-star Airport base 10.86 kilometres out, convenient for those flying in and driving to the track. | Airport | ~33 min ride 10.9 km | 3 | A$176 | A$161 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Home2 Suites by Hilton Austin Airport, TX Sits 10.87 kilometres from Circuit of the Americas, a short ride from the Airport area. | Airport | ~33 min ride 10.9 km | 3 | A$369 | A$188 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hilton Garden Inn Austin Airpor A 3-star Airport hotel 10.89 kilometres out, a short ride to the Grand Plaza entrance. | Airport | ~33 min ride 10.9 km | 3 | A$367 | A$198 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Residence Inn Austin Airport A 3-star Airport hotel 11.15 kilometres from the circuit, a short ride to the Grand Plaza entrance. | Airport | ~33 min ride 11.2 km | 3 | A$372 | A$274 | See rates | View rates |
| South | ~35 min ride 13.7 km | 3 | A$389 | A$190 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Airport | ~35 min ride 13.8 km | 3 | A$262 | A$195 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Airport | ~35 min ride 13.8 km | 3 | A$230 | A$156 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Austin | ~35 min ride 13.8 km | 3 | A$466 | A$279 | See rates | View rates | |
| Austin | ~35 min ride 13.9 km | 3 | A$335 | A$195 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Austin | ~35 min ride 14.0 km | 4 | A$211 | A$231 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Austin | ~35 min ride 14.1 km | 3 | A$146 | A$136 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Super 8 by Wyndham Austin South / I-35 Mini-hotel | South | ~35 min ride 14.1 km | 3 | A$100 | A$103 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| South | ~35 min ride 14.2 km | 3 | A$259 | A$192 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| South | ~35 min ride 14.3 km | 3 | A$323 | A$192 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Circuit of the Americas and the listed hotels
Getting to Circuit of the Americas
During race weekend COTA Boulevard is restricted, so rideshare and taxi pickups move to the McAngus parking lot, linked to the Grand Plaza gates by a tram or a paved walk of around fifteen minutes. Official shuttle buses run from two Austin pickup points, Waterloo Park and the Travis County Expo Centre, dropping passengers near the front gate. On-site parking needs a pre-purchased pass, with lots labelled A, B, C, D, F, K, L, R and T. Road access is limited to two SH 130 exits, Elroy Road and FM 812, both prone to congestion. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the nearest airport, roughly eight to fifteen kilometres away, with a taxi or rideshare taking around fifteen to twenty minutes.
Rideshare pick up and drop off at McAngus lot
During Grand Prix weekend COTA Boulevard is restricted to permitted vehicles and buses only, so Uber, Lyft and taxis operate out of the McAngus parking lot instead. A complimentary tram or a short walk links this lot to the Grand Plaza gates.
Internal tram connects McAngus to the Grand Plaza
A small on-site tram runs between the McAngus rideshare and parking area and the Grand Plaza entrance, with walking also possible along a paved path. Guests using Uber or Lyft typically have to take this tram to reach the track.
Official shuttle buses run from two Austin pickup points
COTA operates round trip shuttle buses for ticketholders from two locations, Waterloo Park in downtown Austin and the Travis County Expo Center, using a dedicated bus lane into the circuit. These shuttles drop passengers at the Grand Plaza front gate area.
Short walk option from McAngus to the gates
Spectators without a tram or shuttle pass can walk from the McAngus shuttle and rideshare area to the Grand Plaza gates, a walk of around fifteen minutes. This route is paved and used by both shuttle and rideshare arrivals.
Source: www.kvue.com, oversteer48.com
Official on-site car parks require a pre-purchased pass
Circuit of the Americas offers several official on-site parking lots near different turns, including Lots A, B, C, D, F, K, L, R and T, and entry requires a pre-purchased parking pass. The closest lots sit nearer the entrance gates but are generally more in demand.
Source: www.kxan.com, www.austin.gp
Only two roads give access from SH 130
From State Highway 130, Circuit of the Americas can only be reached via exit 451 for Elroy Road or exit 453 for FM 812, and congestion getting onto and off these roads causes the worst traffic. Elroy Road north of the circuit was widened to five lanes in 2022 to help traffic flow but still becomes gridlocked at peak times.
Source: oversteer48.com, las-motorsport.com
Austin Bergstrom is the nearest airport to COTA
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is the closest major airport to the circuit, roughly eight to fifteen kilometres away depending on the measuring point. In normal traffic a taxi or rideshare from the airport to COTA takes around fifteen to twenty minutes.
Source: www.austin.gp, www.thef1spectator.com
Last inbound shuttle times on race weekend
Shuttle buses towards the circuit usually begin around sixty minutes before gates open and the last inbound bus departs at 18:30 on Friday and Saturday and at 14:00 on Sunday. Return shuttles on Friday and Saturday keep running until roughly an hour after the evening entertainment ends.
Source: www.koobit.com, www.austin.gp
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 15 km that returned a rate for 24 Apr 2027 → 26 Apr 2027 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$100 per night. Sampled 11 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Circuit of the Americas
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Circuit of the Americas?
None of the 24 mapped hotels is within a comfortable walk; the nearest sits 7.9 km away, so plan on transport for the event.
How much do hotels near Circuit of the Americas cost on the Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas: Race (Weekend) night?
Across 24 hotels within 15 km, the median rate for 24 Apr 2027 is A$301 per night for two adults, compared with A$195 on a normal night (+54%). The lowest listed rate is A$100 at Super 8 by Wyndham Austin South / I-35.
When is Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas: Race (Weekend) at Circuit of the Americas?
Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas: Race (Weekend) is scheduled for Sunday 25 April 2027 at 11:00 local time (MotoGP). Tickets start from EUR 266. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (24 Apr 2027 → 26 Apr 2027).
Which area is best to stay in for Circuit of the Americas?
Stay as close as your budget allows. None of the listed hotels is within a 15 minute walk, so plan a short ride after the event. Hotels further into Austin, TX 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 Red Bull Grand Prix of The Americas: Race (Weekend)?
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 of the Americas with free cancellation?
22 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 Austin, TX 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.