Barcelona is easy for this race: the start is on several Metro lines, and the airport train stops at Sants, a short walk away.
Where the race starts and finishes
The race starts and finishes on Avinguda de la Reina Maria Cristina, by Plaça d'Espanya at the foot of Montjuïc.
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The best areas to stay
1. Plaça d'Espanya and Sants
Walk to the start and finish. Sants station has trains from the airport and from across Spain.
Race morning: Walk, about 5 to 15 minutes.
Hotels in Plaça d'Espanya and Sants for race weekend
2. Poble-sec and Sant Antoni
Lively streets full of tapas bars, still within walking distance of the start.
Race morning: Walk, about 10 to 20 minutes.
Hotels in Poble-sec and Sant Antoni for race weekend
3. Eixample
Wide streets, Gaudí buildings and lots of hotels at different prices. Metro lines 1 and 3 run to Espanya.
Race morning: Metro, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Hotels in Eixample for race weekend
4. Gothic Quarter and El Born
The old town, full of atmosphere. It can be noisy on Saturday night, so ask for a quiet room.
Race morning: Metro line 3 from Liceu or Drassanes to Espanya, about 10 minutes.
Hotels in Gothic Quarter and El Born for race weekend
Race morning
The Metro is the easiest way to the start. Taxis struggle with road closures on race morning. Most big races also ask you to collect your bib in person before race day, so arrive at least the day before.
All hotels in Barcelona for race weekend
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Barcelona Marathon: dates, entry and course
Everything else about the race
Where to stay for other races
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