Staying in Manhattan

Manhattan is the first choice for most international visitors — and for good reason. It gives you the full New York experience while keeping you connected to Penn Station, which is your gateway to MetLife Stadium on match days via NJ Transit.

Midtown is the most practical base — close to Penn Station, surrounded by restaurants, bars and transit. Chelsea and the West Side are good alternatives with slightly more neighborhood character. Avoid staying too far east or downtown if stadium access is a priority.

Jersey City & Hoboken

The smart play for value-conscious fans. Jersey City and Hoboken sit directly across the Hudson from Manhattan — PATH train gets you into lower Manhattan in minutes, and NJ Transit connects you to MetLife Stadium. You get real city energy at prices well below Manhattan.

Jersey City in particular has a strong restaurant and bar scene that's grown dramatically in recent years. Hoboken is more residential but walkable and charming. Both will book out fast for World Cup dates.

Near MetLife Stadium

The most convenient option for match-day logistics — walk to the game, skip the transit entirely. The tradeoff is that you're in a suburban hotel zone with limited options when there's no match. Makes the most sense for fans attending multiple games.

Secaucus is a strong compromise — direct rail to the stadium, easy NYC connections, better value than East Rutherford.

Brooklyn

An underrated option for World Cup visitors. Williamsburg and DUMBO offer excellent hotels, a vibrant food and nightlife scene, and easy subway access to Manhattan and Penn Station. Often better value than comparable Manhattan properties.