Where to stay for the Mexico City GP

What is the best area to stay for the Mexico City Grand Prix?

Roma Norte or Condesa for most fans: walkable streets, the best restaurants and bars, and Metro Line 9 (Chilpancingo, Centro Médico or Patriotismo) straight to the circuit in about 30–40 minutes door to door. Centro Histórico suits sightseeing and the Day of the Dead parade; the airport area is closest to the track.

Mexico City neighbourhoods compared for race weekend

Roma and Condesa suit most fans, Centro Histórico and Juárez put you on the parade route, Polanco is the most upscale, Coyoacán has the best Day of the Dead altars and the airport area is closest. Times are our Metro estimates to the Velódromo or Ciudad Deportiva stations, walking and one change included.

Roma Norte & Condesa · 30–40 min

Tree-lined streets, cafés, the city's best food and nightlife. Line 9 from Chilpancingo, Centro Médico or Patriotismo, no change. Best for first-timers.

Centro Histórico · 30–40 min

The Zócalo, cathedral and museums, and the finish of the Day of the Dead parade. Line 2 to Chabacano, then Line 9. Quiet late at night away from the main streets.

Juárez & Reforma · 35–45 min

Between Roma and the centre, right on the parade route. Line 1 to Tacubaya, then Line 9.

Polanco · 45–60 min

Upscale hotels and restaurants next to Chapultepec Park. Line 7 to Tacubaya, then Line 9. The longest ride of the popular areas.

Coyoacán · 45–60 min

Colonial squares, Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul and some of the best Day of the Dead altars. Line 3 to Centro Médico, then Line 9.

Airport & circuit area · 15–25 min

Chain hotels by the airport and in Iztacalco, the shortest trip to the track by taxi or Line 9, but little to do in the evenings.

Which hotels are closest to the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez?

The closest are the chain hotels around Mexico City airport and in Iztacalco, 10–20 minutes from the circuit by taxi. They suit fans who mainly want the racing; for evenings out, Roma and Condesa are a direct Metro ride away and a better base for most visitors.

Tips for booking a hotel on race weekend

Book as early as you can: the Grand Prix and Día de Muertos fill the city at the same time, and prices rise with them. Pick a hotel a short walk from a Line 9 station, or from Line 1, 2, 3 or 7 with one change, and check the walk to the station before you book.

After the race the Metro is packed for an hour or so: a late lunch near the circuit, or a rideshare pick-up a few streets from the gates, beats the queue.