Hotel Viking is a 3-star hotel for teams and athletes, about 10 minutes’ drive (5 km) from the Rimini Expo Centre (Fiera di Rimini) and open all year. We have a fenced car park for the coach, breakfast, lunch and dinner, a pool and family rooms. Every year athletes, coaches and parents stay with us for Ginnastica in Festa, Sport Dance, RiminiWellness, the Memorial Vincenzo Bellavista, Happyfania Volley and the K Travel tournaments. We’ve been hosting these events for many years, some since the very first edition, and we can take groups of 100 people or more.
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01The sports events we host
- Ginnastica in Festa: the Italian Gymnastics Federation’s national competitions at the Rimini Expo Centre, in June (Summer Edition) and early December (Winter Edition).
- Sport Dance: the FIDESM Italian DanceSport Championships at the Rimini Expo Centre, in July.
- RiminiWellness: the international fitness and wellbeing fair, from late May to early June.
- Memorial Vincenzo Bellavista: the international youth football tournament at the end of May. We host teams and parents.
- Happyfania Volley: the Epiphany youth volleyball tournament (Under 13 to Under 19, boys and girls) in early January, with matches in Viserba and Rimini as well. We host teams, coaches and parents.
- Tournaments run by K Travel: we host players and their parents.
For the full calendar of events, festivals and what’s on in town, see our Events in Rimini page.
02Why choose Hotel Viking for your team trip
- 10 minutes by car from the Expo Centre: 5 km, arriving at the East entrance against the flow of competition-day traffic.
- Shuttle to the Expo Centre: the stop is 50 metres from the hotel.
- Coach parking: a private car park opposite the hotel, fenced and covered by CCTV (€6 per night), with room for vans and vehicles carrying kit.
- Big groups: we can take more than 100 people, counting athletes, coaches and team staff.
- Meals for people in training: breakfast, lunch and dinner with Romagna and seafood cooking, a vegetable buffet and a choice of menu.
- Meals that fit the competition timetable: early breakfast, packed lunches and late dinners on request.
- Open all year, so we’re here for winter competitions and tournaments too.
- For families: two-room Junior Suites, space for children and, in summer, children’s entertainment on the beach.
- Free fibre-optic Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, handy for coaches and club officials too.
- Time to recover: pool and Jacuzzi hot tub (late May to early September), the garden, and the sea 150 metres away.
“We were looking for a hotel near the fair so we could come every year and we finally found it… excellent location, a stone's throw from the sea and the fair!”
Martina P., Google review (5/5)
03Teams and sports groups in brief
| Capacity | groups of 100 people or more, including athletes, coaches and companions |
|---|---|
| Coaches | fenced private car park with CCTV in front of the hotel, €6 per night |
| Meals | breakfast, lunch and dinner timed around your competitions; early breakfast and packed lunches on request |
| Rooms | triple and quadruple rooms for athletes, Junior Suites sleeping up to 6 for families |
| Rimini Expo Centre | 5 km, about 10 minutes by car; shuttle bus no. 5 runs during most events |
| After competing | pool and hot tub from late May, garden, table tennis, the sea 150 m away |
| Events | Ginnastica in Festa, Sport Dance, RiminiWellness, Memorial Bellavista, Happyfania Volley |
| Invoice | made out to the sports club, with a single quote for the group |
See also the car park, the family hotel page for parents, the pool, the food and our offers.
04What our guests say
What guests write on TripAdvisor.
A group here for the competitions
«We stayed in June\July 2021, a large group of adults and girls, for the Ginnastica in Festa competitions.»
Girls in safe hands
“The girls could spend time together in the outdoor common areas without supervision as long as they were quiet.”
05Ask for a quote
Tell us your dates, how many of you there are and which board you'd like, and we'll send you a quote made for your group. We reply on WhatsApp, by phone or by email at info@viking.rimini.it.
See also: Hotels for the Rimini Expo Centre · FAQ · Events in Rimini.
Hotel Viking is an independent hotel. We are not a partner, sponsor or official hotel of the events mentioned on this page and have no connection with their organisers. Event names appear only to show that we host participants and their families; all names and trademarks belong to their owners.
Kiklos beach tournaments
Photos: Kiklos / KTravel, published with their permission.
06Frequently asked questions
How far is Hotel Viking from the Rimini Expo Centre?
The Rimini Expo Centre (Fiera di Rimini) is 5 km away, about 10 minutes by car. Take the link road to the SS16 and you arrive at the East entrance, against the flow of the competition-day traffic.
Where can the team coach park?
We have a private car park across the road from the hotel, fenced and with CCTV, at €6 a night. There's room for coaches, minibuses and vans carrying equipment.
What meal options do you offer sports groups?
We do breakfast, lunch and dinner, on half board or full board. Meals always come with water, the vegetable buffet, a choice of menu, fruit and desserts, and the cooking is Romagna-style with plenty of seafood.
Can parents and other companions stay too?
Yes. The Junior Suites have two separate bedrooms sharing one bathroom, which works well for parents and children, and cots for babies up to 2 years old are free on request. The hotel is 150 metres from the sea, with a pool and, in summer, children's entertainment on the beach.
How do I get a quote for a team?
Message us on WhatsApp at 335 1010564, call 0541 721064 or email info@viking.rimini.it with your dates, the number of athletes and companions, and the board you’d like. We’ll send you a proposal for the group.
How many people can you take?
We can take groups of more than 100, counting athletes, coaches, team staff and families.
Is there a shuttle to the Rimini Expo Centre?
Yes, the shuttle stop for the Rimini Expo Centre is 50 metres from the hotel.
Do you serve early breakfast or packed lunches on competition days?
Yes. Just ask and we'll do an early breakfast, packed lunches and a late dinner to fit around the competition times.
Can you invoice the sports club?
Yes, we invoice the club or association, with a single quote covering athletes, coaches and companions.
Is there somewhere the young players can hang out together?
Yes: the garden, the pool area, table tennis and outdoor spaces where groups can get together in peace.
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