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London Marathon 2027
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24–25 Apr 2027 · Athletics

Hotels for London Marathon 2027

In London running 24–25 Apr 2027. 512 hotels within 3km — book close and make a trip of it.

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About London Marathon 2027

The London Marathon 2027 sends runners and spectators streaming through the city's streets from Greenwich to The Mall, with road closures and packed public transport affecting the whole race weekend. Where you base yourself decides how easily you reach the start, cheer points, or finish line, and how quickly you can escape the crowds afterward. Booking close to the action also matters because hotels fill up fast for marathon weekend.

Where to stay nearby

London hosts one of the world's biggest marathons, and your choice of base can make or break race day logistics. Here are the real options near the course, from staying right in the thick of it to quieter towns a short trip away.

London — about 0 km away

Staying in London puts you at the heart of the marathon, with the widest choice of hotels and easy access to the course, start areas, and finish line on The Mall. Expect packed trains and tubes on race day, so plan your route in advance and allow extra time.

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Chelsea — about 4 km away

Chelsea offers a quieter, more residential base just 4km from the venue, with a small but convenient selection of hotels. You'll likely rely on the Underground or a short taxi ride into central London, especially with road closures affecting surface routes on race day.

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Brentford — about 13 km away

Brentford is the furthest of the three at 13km out, suited to those who prefer a calmer stay outside the city center. Reaching the venue will mean a longer commute by train or car, so factor in extra time given marathon-day traffic and transport disruptions.

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This is an AI-assisted planning guide. Dates, start times, transport and event details can change — please confirm everything with the official event and transport websites before you book.

The closest hotels to London

512 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for your dates.

The Grand at Trafalgar Square

The Grand at Trafalgar Square

8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5BY

0.1km away

Typically fromUS$369.07/night
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The Trafalgar St James London Curio Collection by Hilton

The Trafalgar St James London Curio Collection by Hilton

2 Spring Gardens, SW1A 2TS

0.1km away

Typically fromUS$529.00/night
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Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square, London

Club Quarters Hotel Trafalgar Square, London

8 Northumberland Ave, WC2N 5BY

0.1km away

Typically fromUS$390.39/night
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The Clermont London Charing Cross

The Clermont London Charing Cross

Strand, Charing Cross

0.2km away

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Citadines Trafalgar Square London

Citadines Trafalgar Square London

18/21 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5EA

0.2km away

Typically fromUS$338.43/night
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Raffles London at The OWO

Raffles London at The OWO

57 Whitehall, SW1A 2BX

0.2km away

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Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt

Great Scotland Yard Hotel, part of Hyatt

3-5, Great Scotland Yard, SW1A 2HN

0.2km away

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Corinthia London

Corinthia London

Whitehall Place, SW1A 2BD

0.2km away

Typically fromUS$1,133.87/night
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Page8, Page Hotels

Page8, Page Hotels

8 St. Martins Place, WC2N 4JH

0.2km away

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The Royal Horseguards Hotel London

The Royal Horseguards Hotel London

Whitehall Court, Westminster, 2

0.3km away

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Thistle Trafalgar Square

Thistle Trafalgar Square

Whitcomb Street

0.3km away

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The Z Hotel Piccadilly

The Z Hotel Piccadilly

2 Orange Street

0.3km away

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History

The London Marathon began with a bet and a newspaper article. In 1979 the Olympic steeplechase champion Chris Brasher ran the New York City Marathon, came home enchanted, and asked in print whether London could stage a race of its own; two years later, on 29 March 1981, he and John Disley delivered it, and around 7,000 runners set off on a course threading the capital's great river landmarks.

It has since grown into one of the seven Abbott World Marathon Majors and the largest single-day fundraising event on the planet, its ballot so heavily oversubscribed — more than a million people applied for 2027 — that the race will run over two days for the first time in its history, expanding towards 100,000 finishers.

From Greenwich and Blackheath it winds past the Cutty Sark, over Tower Bridge and along the Embankment to a finish on The Mall, and its fast, flat course has made it a favourite of world-record breakers and first-timers alike.

Records & quirks

  • The very first London Marathon, in 1981, ended with its two leaders — Dick Beardsley and Inge Simonsen — crossing the line hand in hand in a dead heat.
  • It holds the Guinness World Record as the largest annual single-day fundraising event on the planet, having raised over £1 billion for charity since 1981.
  • The 2027 race is the first to be run over two days, expanding to around 100,000 finishers after 1.3 million people entered the ballot.
  • Paula Radcliffe set a women's marathon world record of 2:15:25 on the course in 2003 — a mark that stood for 16 years.
  • The route is famously flat and fast, dropping around 40 metres from the start at Greenwich to the finish on The Mall.
  • Every year thousands run in fancy dress for hundreds of charities, setting a string of Guinness records for costumed marathon running.

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