The start is in Hopkinton
The race runs from Hopkinton into Boston. Boston Common is an official athlete bus area, not the start line. The searches compare Boston bases around transport and the finish.
Where to stay for the Boston Marathon
Compare Boston Marathon hotels near the Boston Common bus area and Back Bay finish, with a transport plan for the Hopkinton start.
Compare stays in Boston Common and Back Bay
Nearby stays
Where to stay and race-day transport
Confirm athlete transport first
Official buses load on Charles Street by Boston Common and the Public Garden. Confirm your edition’s transport and loading instructions. A hotel near the start does not establish private-car access.
Back Bay and the return journey
Back Bay is a search area around the Boylston Street finish. Compare the runner exit route, family meeting plan, checkout and luggage storage before choosing a hotel.
The map searches your selected accommodation area, which may differ from the start. Check runner entrances, transport and actual routes; map proximity is not walking time.