Where to Stay for the Bahrain Grand Prix
A Formula 1 night race in the desert outside Manama. It takes place at Bahrain International Circuit, in the desert south of Manama. Most visitors drive or use organized transfers. The race runs under floodlights in the evening. The 4 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.
Dates by year
Season opener. F1 has said a contingency plan exists if regional conditions affect Middle East races, so check status before booking.
Not yet announced; F1 usually publishes the next season's calendar in the second half of the year.
Not yet announced; F1 usually publishes the next season's calendar in the second half of the year.
Not yet announced; F1 usually publishes the next season's calendar in the second half of the year.
Where to stay
- Sakhir/Al Areen — closest resorts
- Manama — city hotels
- Amwaj — beach
Hotels
#1 · Drive · about 10 minutes by car · 1.2 mi
★★★★★
Raffles Al Areen Palace Bahrain
All-villa resort near the circuit.
View hotel →
#2 · Drive · about 15 minutes by car · 2.4 mi
★★★★★
Sofitel Bahrain Zallaq Thalassa Sea & Spa
Beach resort with a thalassotherapy spa.
View hotel →
#3 · Drive · about 35 minutes by car · 15.5 mi
★★★★★
Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay
Island hotel in Manama.
View hotel →
#4 · Drive · about 35 minutes by car · 14.7 mi
★★★★★
The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain
Beach resort in Manama.
View hotel →
Getting there
Most visitors drive or use organized transfers.
Organized transfers or drive.
Hotel prices
Race-week rates spike across Bahrain.
Before & after the game
Manama's Block 338 restaurants.
Tips
- Visit tip
- Night racing means comfortable temperatures.
- About the venue
- The race runs under floodlights in the evening.
Hotelaholic is an independent travel resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the organizers of the Bahrain Grand Prix or Bahrain International Circuit.