If you’re still looking for a Christmas gift for the runner in your life, you should consider getting them accommodation for the Barcelona Marathon 2025. The event is months away, so even if you begin looking today, you’ll still find plenty of high quality and comfortable options close to the Paseo de Gracia, the street where the race begins. Before we let you in on the best apartments you can rent by the day, here are a few important details about the Zurich Barcelona Marathon.
This top athletic event in the Catalan capital will take place on March 16, 2025. Its slogan this year is “Barcelona Hits Different,” and the Zurich Barcelona Marathon aspires to be one of the most inclusive and diverse marathons in Europe and to beat its participation record of 20,385 people, set in 2016. By November 2024, 20,000 race bibs had already been sold and the sale of the remaining 5,000 was proceeding apace. The 2025 marathon promises to be much flatter than in years past, and the hype is epic, with a route that passes iconic sites like Casa Batlló, the Sagrada Familia, the University of Barcelona, the Sant Antoni Market, Plaza Cataluña, and the Estación de Francia.
What should you expect from accommodation by the day in Barcelona?
Whether you yourself are training for the Barcelona Marathon or just know someone who wants to participate, you should look for a short-term rental apartment in Barcelona that will allow you to rest, concentrate and have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Below, a few options.
- Freedom and quiet: If you or your runner is travelling with others, it might be a good idea to consider a Barcelona holiday rental apartment with spaces that can be isolated from one another so each of you can carry out your pre-race routines as you see fit. This fully equipped Villa de Gràcia apartment for 4 people is just a few minutes from Paseo de Gràcia. The kitchen, bedrooms, and living areas all have doors, so athletes can concentrate on the marathon and other guests can go about their business without being disturbed by each other’s routines.
- Views: Some runners love the Barcelona Marathon because it brings them close to the sea, and confers a relaxation that gets them in the ideal mental state to run their best. At Kronos on the Beach, there are several apartments with terraces for rent by the day where they’ll be able to stop and take in the horizon whenever they want. The building, which is on the Barcelona architectural heritage list, is located in one of the city’s most authentic neighborhoods as well, which means they’ll get the real post-race Barcelona experience.
- Equipment: Many who run the Barcelona Marathon arrive several days in advance to test out the route and adapt their body to the local environmental conditions. You should look for accommodation that will allow them to cook, wash and dry their clothes, and feel at home. Lodging Apartaments always ensures the details are covered and every one of our apartments is perfectly equipped. Check out City Center Barcelona, a 1-bedroom in the heart of the Eixample neighborhood, where you’ll find everything you need at a convenient distance from the race.
- Comfort: Cozy designer furniture and beds with quality mattresses are basics, but you don't always find them in the tourism apartments in Barcelona. For Lodging Apartments, they’re a must, especially for athletes who need to be at their best before a demanding race. Options like this one, the Enamorats Apartment, which sleeps six, could be perfect if your runner is travelling with a larger group but still wants the comforts of privacy and the relaxation of a great outdoor terrace.
If these examples are helping you envision the ideal gift for the athlete you love who will soon be here, peruse our full search engine and we’re sure you’ll find the perfect accommodation for the Barcelona Marathon 2025. Barcelona has a great public transport system that can easily deliver anyone to the starting line, and if you need any personalized advice, the Lodging team is always at your service.
