StayAreasWhere to stay near Albert Park Circuit
St Kilda is the closest area we cover, about 25 minutes' walk from Albert Park.
- What it is
- Racetrack
- What's on
- The Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, on the roads around Albert Park Lake
- Nearest stations
- Trams along St Kilda Road and Fitzroy Street, with extra race-day trams from Flinders Street
Coming up at Albert Park Circuit
Where to stay for a race at Albert Park Circuit
Nearest first. Walking times are estimates from the middle of each area.
| Area | Distance | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| St KildaBeach, pier & penguins | About 25 minutes' walk | $150 |
| South YarraChapel Street, shopping & the Botanic Gardens | 2.5 km away | $170 |
| SouthbankRiver views, arts precinct & big hotels | 3.0 km away | $200 |
| Melbourne CBDLaneways, cafés & free trams | 4.0 km away | $170 |
| RichmondThe MCG, Swan Street and Victoria Street, minutes from the CBD | 4.1 km away | $130 |
| DocklandsWaterfront towers next to Marvel Stadium and Southern Cross | 4.4 km away | $145 |
| CarltonItalian cafés, museum & gardens | 5.5 km away | $145 |
| Fitzroy & CollingwoodVintage shops, bars & street art | 5.7 km away | $160 |
Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Oct 2026; on big event nights hotels near Albert Park cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Tram queues back to the CBD are long after the race; St Kilda and South Yarra are walkable.
Before you book
- St Kilda, South Yarra and Southbank are walkable to the gates.
Hotels near Albert Park Circuit
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Albert Park Circuit and the areas on the map
Staying near Albert Park Circuit: questions
What is the best area to stay near Albert Park?
St Kilda is the closest area we cover, about 25 minutes' walk from Albert Park.
How do I get away after a race at Albert Park?
Tram queues back to the CBD are long after the race; St Kilda and South Yarra are walkable.
How much do hotels near Albert Park cost?
In St Kilda, typical doubles are about $90 budget, $150 mid-range and $275 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to Albert Park?
Trams along St Kilda Road and Fitzroy Street, with extra race-day trams from Flinders Street.