Hotel Olimpia
Walking distance to the track, close to everything else
About this hotel
Hotel Olimpia offers something genuinely rare on this list: a modern hotel only ten minutes' walk from the Enzo e Dino Ferrari race track itself, cutting out the drive entirely for fans based here. Air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi and satellite TV cover the essentials, and Imola's historic centre sits close enough for an evening stroll after a long day at the circuit. The wider location works in the hotel's favour too, with Bologna to the west and Ravenna's Adriatic coast within reach for anyone extending the trip beyond race weekend. For fans who value walking to the gates above almost everything else, this is one of the strongest options on the whole list.
- Walking distance to track
- Historic centre nearby
- Satellite TV
- Free WiFi
Our take
The clear pick for fans who want to walk to the circuit rather than drive, with Imola's historic centre and even a wider regional trip within easy reach. Expect Grand Prix weekend rates to reflect that walking-distance advantage, so book early. It regularly tops return visitors' lists for exactly that reason.
- ✓Book as early as possible for a Grand Prix weekend, since walking distance to the track makes this one of the most sought-after hotels on this list.
- ✓Walk into Imola's historic centre for dinner rather than eating near the circuit every night of the weekend.
- ✓Consider extending the trip toward Bologna or Ravenna if your schedule allows, given how central this location is within the wider region.
Why we love it
- Only ten minutes' walk to the race track
- Modern air-conditioned rooms
- Near Imola's historic centre
- Central position for the wider region