Where to Stay Near Sepang International Circuit for F1 Malaysia 2026 — and Where to Unwind After the Race

Where to Stay Near Sepang International Circuit for F1 Malaysia 2026 — and Where to Unwind After the Race

Hotels from 6 km out, somewhere to eat between sessions, and a massage booked for the night after the flag — all on FunNow.

You have the tickets. What is left is everything around them — and near Sepang that is a shorter list than you would like. There is no town beside the track, just the circuit, the airport, and a long stretch of Selangor between you and the city. The good rooms, the good tables and the good spa slots get taken well before race week.

This page is the shortlist: somewhere to sleep, somewhere to eat, and somewhere to undo a day in the grandstand sun. Everything below is bookable on the FunNow app, most of it late enough that you can still move things around when your plans change.

Wait — why does it say Bahrain Grand Prix?

Because Malaysia is hosting Bahrain’s round. Bahrain’s own race was cancelled, then reinstated and moved to Sepang under a deal struck between Formula 1, the FIA and the Bahraini and Malaysian governments — the arrangement that saved the race from being lost off the calendar altogether. The official title keeps Bahrain’s name; the track you will actually be standing at is Sepang, in Selangor, on 2–4 October 2026. Malaysia has not hosted a Formula 1 race since 2017, so this is the first in nine years.

Your Sepang Race Weekend: Dates, Tickets and Getting There

🏨Where to stay near Sepang International Circuit

On a normal weekend, the gap between a hotel 6 km from the circuit and one 46 km away is about forty minutes. On race day, when a full crowd leaves along the same roads at the same time, it is the difference between being back in your room by dinner and sitting in the exit queue watching the sun go down. Choose your distance deliberately — it is the single biggest decision of the weekend.

Casa Hotel KLIA 1 — about 6 km from the circuit

Why book it: A highly convenient stay just ~6 km from the F1 Circuit to beat the race-day traffic.

FunNow deal: Standard Queen Room from RM59

The closest of the three by a wide margin, and the one to book if race-day logistics matter more to you than anything else. Six kilometres means you can go back to the room between sessions instead of committing to a full day trackside — which, in Sepang heat, is worth more than it sounds.

Bangi Resort Hotel — about 48 km from the circuit

Why book it: Located ~48 km away, offering lush green landscapes and resort-style relaxation.

FunNow deal: Deluxe King Room from RM200

The furthest option and the most restful — green grounds to come back to. Best if the Grand Prix is one part of a longer break rather than the whole reason you came.

Bloommaze Boutique Hotel Puchong — about 46 km from the circuit

Why book it: Located ~46 km away, providing a chic, modern boutique aesthetic.

FunNow deal: Deluxe Queen Room from RM95

For the traveller who wants the room to be part of the trip rather than just a base. Further out, so budget an early start on race day.

🍽️Where to eat near your stay

Food near the circuit thins out fast once the crowd arrives, so hold one or two tables before you drive down. These are the restaurants around Sepang, Putrajaya and Cyberjaya, and dining deals on the FunNow app run to as much as 20% OFF.

1. Soi 55 Thai Kitchen @ Kota Warisan 

• Type of Cuisine: International & Local Buffet
• Recommended Menu: Fresh Seafood on Ice, Japanese Sashimi, live Teppanyaki stations, and signature roasted carving meats.
• Pricing: ~RM 150 – RM 180 per pax 
• Location: Le Méridien Putrajaya, IOI Resort City, Putrajaya (Approx. 35 mins to Sepang Circuit)

2. Shell Out @ Putrajaya 

• Type of Cuisine: Authentic Malaysian & Asian Heritage
• Recommended Menu: Cik Aini’s Mee Rebus, Nasi Bukhari with Ayam Bakar, and intensely flavorful Laksa Johor. Don't skip the local artisan cakes!
• Pricing: ~RM 50 – RM 90 per pax
• Location: IOI City Mall, Putrajaya (Approx. 35 mins to Sepang Circuit)

3. Citra Rasa @ Dorsett Putrajaya 

• Type of Cuisine: Authentic Thai
• Recommended Menu: Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Basil Minced Chicken (Pad Kra Pao), and refreshing Mango Sticky Rice to beat the afternoon heat.
• Pricing: ~RM 30 – RM 60 per pax
• Location: Sunsuria City, Sepang (Ultra-close! Just 15 mins to Sepang Circuit)

4. Verandah Restaurant @ Cyberview Resort & Spa Dining 

• Type of Cuisine: Authentic Thai
• Recommended Menu: Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Basil Minced Chicken (Pad Kra Pao), and refreshing Mango Sticky Rice to beat the afternoon heat.
• Pricing: ~RM 30 – RM 60 per pax
• Location: Sunsuria City, Sepang (Ultra-close! Just 15 mins to Sepang Circuit)

5. Bistro Cascata @ Cyberview Resort & Spa Dining 

• Type of Cuisine: Authentic Thai
• Recommended Menu: Tom Yum Seafood Soup, Basil Minced Chicken (Pad Kra Pao), and refreshing Mango Sticky Rice to beat the afternoon heat.
• Pricing: ~RM 30 – RM 60 per pax
• Location: Sunsuria City, Sepang (Ultra-close! Just 15 mins to Sepang Circuit)

💆‍♀️ Where to unwind after the race

This is the part of the weekend most people forget to book and the part they are most grateful for on Monday. A day of heat, noise and standing up does something a night’s sleep does not fully undo. If you are looking for a post-race massage in Kuala Lumpur or closer to the circuit, these three are the nearest options on FunNow.

1. Poise Organic Wellness Cyberjaya

Treatments: Aromatherapy Full Body Massage or Foot, Head, Neck & Shoulders

Location: Cyberjaya

FunNow deal: from RM59 (up to 33% OFF!)

The Cyberjaya option, so it pairs with dinner in the same area — eat, then get the sun taken out of your skin before the drive back.

2. Aura Sutra Spa

Treatments: Specialised massage combos

Good to know: An exclusive female-only wellness retreat

FunNow deal: from RM102.40 (up to 20% OFF!)

A female-only retreat, which makes it the easy answer for anyone who would rather not share the space. Book the Sunday evening slot early — it is the busiest of the weekend.

3. Makcik Urut Muslimah Spa @ Putrajaya

Treatments: Traditional Malaysian massage techniques to soothe tired muscles

Location: Putrajaya

FunNow deal: from RM39 (up to 15% OFF!)

Traditional urut, the local answer to exactly this problem for a very long time. Visitors from overseas should put this at the top of the list — it is the treatment least likely to exist back home.

Three bookings, one app

The reason to do all of this in one place is not tidiness — it is that race weekends move. Sessions overrun, groups change size, and the plan you made in September is not quite the plan you are running on 4 October.

•  Everything discounted: Dining deals and discounts on spas and hotels, all run to as much as 50% off. 
• Book late if you need to: Rooms, tables and spa slots are bookable close to the day. But hurry, before the slots run out.
• One checkout for all three: Stay, meal and massage in the same app, so there is nothing to reconcile across four confirmation emails.

❓ Planning Your Sepang Weekend: Quick Answers

Which hotel is closest to Sepang International Circuit?

Of the FunNow stays around the circuit, Casa Hotel KLIA 1 is the closest at roughly 6 km from Sepang International Circuit — near enough to return to your room between sessions and to clear the area before the worst of the race-day traffic. Bloommaze Boutique Hotel Puchong is about 46 km out and Bangi Resort Hotel about 48 km.

Should I stay in KL or near Sepang for the F1?

Stay south of the city. Everyone at the Grand Prix leaves at the same time along the same roads, so a hotel around 6 km from the circuit gets you out and settled while traffic heading back into central Kuala Lumpur is still crawling. Staying in KL only makes sense if the trip is about more than the race — the circuit is about 45 km south of the city, beside KLIA.

Where can I get a massage after the F1 race?

Three options near the circuit, all on FunNow: Poise Organic Wellness Cyberjaya for an aromatherapy facial or signature herbal treatment from RM 199, Aura Sutra Spa for female-only massage combos from RM 249, and Makcik Urut Muslimah Spa in Putrajaya for traditional Malaysian urut. Sunday evening is the busiest slot of the weekend, so book it in advance.

When should I book F1 Malaysia 2026 accommodation?

Early. Hotels within easy reach of Sepang International Circuit are few, and the Grand Prix on 2–4 October 2026 fills them from the closest outward. Book the room before anything else about the weekend — of everything you need, it is the piece with the least supply.

How much are F1 Malaysia 2026 tickets?

Three-day passes for MyKad holders start at RM200 for the G Hillstand, rising to RM2,083.40 for the Main Grandstand. Overseas visitors pay from USD 219 for general admission, and the G Hillstand is not sold to them. Children aged 3 to 6 get 25% off and under-3s go free.

What is there to do near Sepang besides the race?

The area around the circuit — Sepang, KLIA, Cyberjaya and Putrajaya — is where the weekend’s downtime happens: hotel stays, spa and massage treatments, and hotel dining. There is no city centre next to the track, so plan to book these rather than wander into them.

🚦 Ready for Lights Out?

The race is three days. The rooms near the circuit, the tables still free and the Sunday evening spa slots are all finite, and they go in that order.

Open the FunNow app, set your dates to 2–4 October 2026, and get the room, the table and the massage booked in one go.

Which of these FunNow experiences are you most excited to book for your race weekend?