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Where should I stay for the Belgian Grand Prix?

Spa town for restaurants and hotel stock, or Stavelot for a shorter walk to the gates

Where to stay for the Belgian Grand Prix comes down to a genuine tradeoff between two small Ardennes towns: Spa itself, 13km out, with the area's best hotel and restaurant range; and Stavelot, 5km out, smaller and quieter, closest to the circuit entrances. Most first-time visitors choose Spa for the wider range of places to eat and stay; regulars who prioritise a short commute often prefer Stavelot.

Spa — the wider base, 13km from the circuit

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Van der Valk Hotel Spa — Place Royale
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Van der Valk Hotel Spa — Place Royale

★4.2(2,024 Google reviews)

The hotel on the main square with a private funicular to the thermal baths — 13km from the circuit

There are closer hotels to the circuit. The ones in Francorchamps village or on the N62 approach are 5–10 minutes from the gate and sell out at race-weekend premiums that reflect their convenience. This hotel trades that convenience for something different: a functioning 4-star property on the main square of one of Europe's more interesting small towns, with a private lift to a thermal spa that has been operating since the 18th century.

Spa

Worth knowing

  • —The hotel's private funicular starts from the building itself — not the public cable car stop in town — so guests reach Les Thermes de Spa without going outside; book your thermes slot at thermesdespa.com before arriving, as funicular access alone does not guarantee entry.
  • —The brasserie terrace on Place Royale draws a race-week crowd on Thursday and Friday evenings — arrive early for a terrace table; it is one of the better spots in Spa to watch the pre-race atmosphere without being at the circuit.

Stavelot — closest to the gates, 5km from the circuit

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Romantik Hotel Le Val d'Amblève
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Romantik Hotel Le Val d'Amblève

★4.7(461 Google reviews)

8km from the circuit, Gault&Milau restaurant, valley views — Stavelot's best hotel for the Belgian GP

Most accommodation guides for the Belgian GP focus on Spa town — the thermal resort 13km from the circuit with hotels, restaurants, and the casino. Le Val d'Amblève makes the case for Stavelot instead, and it is a strong one.

Stavelot

Worth knowing

  • —Book the restaurant at the same time as the room — Saturday dinner and Sunday lunch fill first, often weeks before the race weekend itself.
  • —Call the hotel directly on +32 80 28 14 40 to confirm July availability before committing to the online booking engine — the hotel holds allocation for direct guests that may not appear online.

Book early

Race weekend is the Ardennes' highest-demand hotel period of the year — both towns' limited stock comes under real pressure well ahead of the date, and Stavelot in particular has far fewer rooms to begin with than Spa.

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