The Berlin Marathon is undoubtedly one of the most outstanding events of the year in the capital city, attracting thousands of enthusiastic runners from all over the world. Discover here what makes this race so special and why the ARCOTEL John F is the optimal choice as a Berlin Marathon Hotel.
The ARCOTEL John F* not only offers comfortable rooms but also an unbeatable location in close proximity to Museum Island. Within just about a 20-minute walk, you can reach the Brandenburg Gate and the Straße des 17. Juni, the starting and finishing point of the Berlin Marathon. This convenient location allows you to avoid traffic stress before and after the race, as you can easily reach our hotel on foot. Another convenient option to reach the start and finish area is by using U-Bahn line 5. From the nearby Museumsinsel U-Bahn station, you can reach the Brandenburg Gate in just two stops.
*Note: ARCOTEL John F does not provide race numbers for the BMW Berlin Marathon. Please purchase tickets exclusively through the official BMW Berlin Marathon Website.
Book nowThe Berlin Marathon is not only one of the most attended marathons in Germany but also part of the renowned World Marathon Majors, which include Boston, London, New York, Chicago, and Tokyo. Known for its exhilarating atmosphere along the route, the Berlin Marathon is accompanied by thousands of enthusiastic fans who loudly support the runners. The route is particularly popular among athletes as it is mostly flat. Over the years, numerous marathon world records and best times have been achieved here, most recently in 2022 by Kenyan runner Eliud Kipchoge. His world record was surpassed in 2023 at the Chicago Marathon by his compatriot Kelvin Kiptum.
More informationAlong the route of the Berlin Marathon, you can discover numerous attractions of the German capital. The start and finish are located on Straße des 17. Juni, from where it heads towards the Victory Column. Other highlights await you at the Federal Chancellery, the Reichstag, and Alexanderplatz. A special highlight awaits you at kilometer 34 on Kurfürstendamm, where the atmosphere is particularly exhilarating. By kilometer 39, as you pass Potsdamer Platz, the finish line is already within reach. At kilometer 42, you finally reach the impressive Brandenburg Gate, which is not only a symbol of German reunification but also the ultimate goal for successfully completing the Berlin Marathon.
Discover ARCOTEL Velvet, our second hotel in Berlin, which is also ideal for the Berlin Marathon. Thanks to its prime location in the Berlin Mitte district, you can reach the starting and finishing area of the Berlin Marathon within minutes via the S2 rapid transit line.
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