Best overall for an Islanders tripGarden City / Long IslandComfortable Long Island hotels with easy driving and LIRR access to UBS Arena.Pros• More hotel choice than Elmont• Easy parking and driving• Pleasant suburban baseCons• Car helpful• Further from Manhattan nightlife Nightlife 5/10 Mid JFK ~10 miles.Hotelstrips takeThe comfortable Long Island base for an Islanders game without Manhattan prices.Search hotels · city-wide
Best for a game-only Islanders tripElmont / Belmont ParkStay adjacent to UBS Arena at Belmont Park for the shortest possible gameday.Pros• Walk/shuttle to the arena• Simple in-and-out• On-site parking nearbyCons• Very limited hotels• Little to do off-site Nightlife 3/10 Value JFK ~7 miles.Hotelstrips takeOnly if you want to roll out of bed and into the arena.Search hotels · city-wide