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The New York City Marathon passes through all five of New York’s boroughs, starting down south in Staten Island, working its way all the way up to the Bronx and then coming back down to Manhattan to finish in Central Park. So for those looking to spend a weekend in the city and catch the race action, these are the best Airbnbs for the New York City Marathon, coming in November.
Starting Point-Staten Island
The race begins in Staten Island and this home for rent takes advantage of the more rural parts of the island. Away from the hustle and bustle, the GSG Inn has almost a full acre to itself but is still conveniently located for getting to NYC and the starting line. The historic home, built in the 1880s, has a few stunning Victorian touches, like a huge porch, fireplaces in the bedrooms, and attractive wood features. The owner has also smartly decorated with pieces of art throughout the home.
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Brooklyn
The Brooklyn section of the route is full of awesome accommodation options so it’s only right that we suggest another. This room in a Clinton Hill brownstone Airbnb gets five-star reviews across the board and puts you right along the route. The home is an attraction all by itself. Named one of New York’s Ten Best Airbnbs in 2014 by Timeout New York, the luxurious set up is complemented by the host’s excellent cooking. This is the kind of place you’re not going to want to leave.
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Queens and the Queensboro Bridge
This room in a cool Long Island City apartment puts you right along the route and close to the Queensboro bridge where runners cross the East River into Manhattan. The room is in a Victorian apartment building and brings plenty of character to the table with its exposed brick and it’s relaxed, but cool decor. Guests will get the most spacious room in the apartment and the quick trip into one of Manhattan’s coolest sections is a major plus.
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Upper East Side
The runners will make their way north through the Upper East Side and this apartment is perfectly located both to catch the race and to explore one of the city’s best sections. Just two blocks from Central Park and another few to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this home is located in a gorgeous brownstone building. While it is only a one bedroom space, the space comes equipped with a pull out couch and air mattress that can squeeze amongst the kitschy decorations. This way the rental can accommodate more than two excited race goers.
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Harlem
The runners will turn around in the Bronx and then head back down Manhattan on 5th avenue through Harlem. This Harlem mansion is located just blocks from the route and opens the door to excellent New York exploring. This home may be incredibly pricy but with nine beds, splitting the cost between 10-12 people makes it an intriguing option. This is easily one of the most luxurious rental options in New York and architectural buffs will love its historical design, mahogany woodworking, and spacious kitchen.
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Central Park (Finish Line)
Because of the finish line’s proximity to Central Park and because it is the gathering area for everyone after the race, finding an accommodation around here is a hot ticket during the first weekend of November. Just one block west from Central Park and an easy walk to the finish line, this trendy apartment is the ideal spot to kick off those running shoes after 26.2 miles (or after standing and cheering for the people actually running). Folks that stay here lovee how bright and spacious it is, especially because those two adjectives aren’t always commonly used to describe NYC apartments.
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