Brazil's beloved anti-clockwise circuit in São Paulo. Interlagos has hosted some of F1's most dramatic finales, with its undulating terrain, unpredictable weather, and some of the most passionate fans in motorsport.
Interlagos is short, anti-clockwise and set in a natural bowl, which gives it something most modern circuits lack — spectators can see a large proportion of the lap from a single vantage point. The lap drops from the start into the Senna S, a fast downhill left-right that invites first-lap chaos, runs out to the long Reta Oposta, then works back uphill through the infield to Junção, the corner that determines the climb to the line. The surface is famously bumpy and the elevation change is constant.
The crowd is a defining part of the weekend and among the most vocal in motorsport. The circuit is well served by rail: CPTM Line 9 runs to Autódromo station about 600 m away, with an express service from Pinheiros on race weekends. It sits in São Paulo's southern suburbs rather than a resort setting, so most visitors stay centrally and travel in.
The land was bought in 1926 by developers intending to build housing. The 1929 crash killed that plan, and a racing circuit was built instead — construction started in 1938 and the track was inaugurated in May 1940. The original layout was long, tortuous and anti-clockwise, winding back on itself within the bowl.
The circuit was renamed in 1985 for José Carlos Pace, the Brazilian Formula 1 driver who won here in 1975 and died in a plane crash in 1977. To bring the Grand Prix back to São Paulo it was substantially rebuilt, shortened to roughly 4.3 km in line with contemporary circuit lengths, and reopened on 23 March 1990 after a renovation costing around $15 million.
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Hotel · 4.7 km from circuit · 11 min drive · 4.1 (590) on Google
Av. Eng. Alberto de Zagottis, 333 - Interlagos, São Paulo - SP, 04675-085, Brazil
Simply furnished rooms in a casual hotel featuring a modest restaurant & breakfast. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 4.8 km from circuit · 12 min drive · 4.4 (4,648) on Google
Av. Interlagos, 2215 - Vila Constancia, São Paulo - SP, 04661-200, Brazil
Bright, modern rooms with free Wi-Fi in a straightforward hotel featuring a restaurant & bar. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 11.6 km from circuit · 22 min drive · 4.3 (5,574) on Google
R. Verbo Divino, 1323 - Chácara Santo Antônio, São Paulo - SP, 04719-002, Brazil
Modern rooms with balconies, plus a restaurant, an outdoor pool & a tennis court. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 12.2 km from circuit · 25 min drive · 4.8 (6,757) on Google
R. Dep. Laércio Corte, 1 - Vila Andrade, São Paulo - SP, 05706-290, Brazil
Refined quarters in a plush hotel offering indoor & outdoor pools, a spa & sophisticated dining. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteResort · 12.7 km from circuit · 22 min drive · 4.7 (13,202) on Google
Av. das Nações Unidas, 13.301 - Vila Leopoldina, São Paulo - SP, 04578-000, Brazil
Warm rooms & suites in a polished property featuring 3 restaurants, 3 bars & a luxe spa. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 13.0 km from circuit · 28 min drive · 4.3 (10,189) on Google
R. Baronesa de Bela Vista, 801 - Vila Congonhas, São Paulo - SP, 04612-002, Brazil
Unpretentious rooms in an unfussy lodging with a casual international restaurant & a 24-hour bar. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 13.2 km from circuit · 25 min drive · 4.5 (7,344) on Google
Av. Roque Petroni Júnior, 1000 - Morumbi, São Paulo - SP, 04707-000, Brazil
Modern accommodations in an upmarket hotel with relaxed dining & a spa, plus indoor & outdoor pools. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 13.7 km from circuit · 21 min drive · 4.7 (7,399) on Google
Av. das Nações Unidas, 12901 - Brooklin, São Paulo - SP, 04578-000, Brazil
Polished rooms with marble bathrooms in a contemporary lodging with 2 restaurants, a bar & a spa. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 13.7 km from circuit · 21 min drive · 4.7 (4,663) on Google
Av. das Nações Unidas, 12559 - Brooklin Novo, São Paulo - SP, 04578-903, Brazil
Luxe rooms & suites in a high-end venue with a club lounge, a helipad & a refined restaurant. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteHotel · 14.3 km from circuit · 31 min drive · 4.5 (11,539) on Google
Av. Ibirapuera, 2927 - Indianópolis, São Paulo - SP, 04029-200, Brazil
Polished business hotel with an 11-room convention center, plus dining, an indoor pool & a sauna. — via Google
Check pricesHotel websiteBoutique Hotel · 18.8 km from circuit · 37 min drive · 4.8 (18,949) on Google · $$$$
Av. Brigadeiro Luís Antônio 4700, São Paulo, Brazil
Architectural marvel shaped like a watermelon slice, with a legendary rooftop bar scene on race weekend. The drive to Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) takes about 37 minutes (11.7 miles). Facilities include rooftop pool and restaurant.
Check pricesHotel websiteBoutique Hotel · 21.2 km from circuit · 37 min drive · 4.8 (2,211) on Google · $$$$$
Rua Oscar Freire 384, Jardins, São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo's most stylish design hotel in the Jardins district, favourite of F1 teams visiting Interlagos. The drive to Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) takes about 37 minutes (13.2 miles). Facilities include spa and pool.
Check pricesHotel websiteNearest Airport: São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) — approximately 38 km from the circuit
CPTM Line 9 runs to Autodromo station, about 600 m from the circuit, reached by changing at Pinheiros from Line 4 or at Santo Amaro from Line 5. An express service, the Expresso GP SP, runs from Pinheiros with a single stop at Morumbi and reaches Autodromo in about 25 minutes. From the station allow 10-30 minutes on foot depending on your grandstand.
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Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos) is in São Paulo, São Paulo. The nearest airport, São Paulo-Guarulhos International Airport (GRU), is about 38 km from the circuit.
12 properties are listed near Autódromo José Carlos Pace (Interlagos), the closest 4.7 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.