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Barclays Center

Home of Brooklyn Nets

The heart of Brooklyn sits over the Atlantic Terminal transit hub, home to the Nets and a premier concert venue in a dense, walkable neighborhood.

Transit

Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr is one of the biggest transit hubs in Brooklyn — B/D/N/Q/R, 2/3/4/5 and the LIRR all stop underneath.

Airports

LGA ~10 mi; JFK ~12 mi.

Address

620 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Capacity 17,732 • Opened 2012

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Best areas to stay near Barclays Center

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Closest Brooklyn base

Downtown Brooklyn / Atlantic Terminal

Stay here for easy Barclays Center access and a Brooklyn-focused visit.

Walk or take a short subway ride to Barclays Center at Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr.

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New York City skyline and Brooklyn Bridge
Closest Brooklyn base

Downtown Brooklyn / Atlantic Terminal

Walk or take a short subway ride to Barclays Center at Atlantic Av–Barclays Ctr.

A Brooklyn base near Atlantic Terminal and Barclays Center, with hotels, restaurants and multiple subway lines.

Pros
  • • Close to Barclays Center and Atlantic Terminal
  • • Many subway and LIRR connections
  • • Brooklyn restaurants nearby
Cons
  • • Smaller hotel selection than Midtown Manhattan
  • • Rates can rise around events
Nightlife 7/10 Mid to upper; rates vary by event. JFK and LGA both require a road or transit connection; compare routes for your arrival time.
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Stay here for easy Barclays Center access and a Brooklyn-focused visit.