Where to stay for the Rome Marathon 2027: best areas

Rome's centre is compact, so you can stay somewhere beautiful and still walk to the start. Remember that overseas runners also need a Runcard and a medical certificate to race in Italy.

Where the race starts and finishes

The race starts on Via dei Fori Imperiali, by the Colosseum, and finishes in the same historic centre. Check the official site for the exact 2027 finish area.

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The best areas to stay

1. Monti Right by the Colosseum, with small streets full of cafés and restaurants. Walk to the start.

Race morning: Walk, about 5 to 15 minutes.

Hotels in Monti for race weekend

2. Aventine, Celio and Testaccio Quieter areas south of the Colosseum, near the Circo Massimo. Testaccio is known for its food market and trattorias.

Race morning: Walk, or Metro B to Circo Massimo or Colosseo.

Hotels in Aventine, Celio and Testaccio for race weekend

3. Centro Storico (Pantheon and Piazza Navona) The heart of old Rome, with the sights on your doorstep. Pricier, and a longer walk to the start.

Race morning: Walk, about 20 to 30 minutes.

Hotels in Centro Storico for race weekend

4. Near Termini Often the best value, and the airport train arrives here. Choose your street carefully, as some around the station are less pleasant at night.

Race morning: Metro B, two stops to Colosseo.

Hotels in Near Termini for race weekend

Race morning

The centre is closed to traffic on race morning, so plan to walk or take the Metro. 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 Rome for race weekend

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Rome Marathon: dates, entry and course

Everything else about the race

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