Where to Stay for the New York City Marathon
The world's largest marathon, through all five boroughs. It takes place at New York City Marathon course, from Staten Island to Central Park. Runners take the ferry or race-organized buses to the start; Central Park hotels are walkable to the finish. The 5 hotels below are chosen for easy access to the event.
Dates by year
Where to stay
- Midtown/Central Park South — finish area
- Upper West Side — along the course
- Brooklyn — along the course
Hotels
#1 · Walkable · near the finish · 4 mi
★★★★★
The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park
Overlooks Central Park South.
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#2 · Walkable · about a 10-minute walk from the finish · 4.1 mi
★★★★★
The Pierre, A Taj Hotel
Fifth Avenue landmark facing Central Park.
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#3 · Walkable · about a 10-minute walk from the finish · 3.9 mi
★★★★★
Park Hyatt New York
Midtown hotel near Carnegie Hall.
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#4 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk from the finish · 4.9 mi
★★★★★
The Mark
Upper East Side hotel near Central Park.
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#5 · Walkable · about a 15-minute walk from the finish · 3.7 mi
★★★★★
The Peninsula New York
Fifth Avenue landmark.
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Getting there
Runners take the ferry or race-organized buses to the start; Central Park hotels are walkable to the finish.
Ferries and buses to the Staten Island start.
Hotel prices
Marathon week rates are high.
Before & after the game
Upper West Side.
Tips
- Visit tip
- Spectators cheer in all five boroughs.
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