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Madison Square Garden

Home of New York Knicks & New York Rangers

The world's most famous arena sits atop Penn Station in Midtown, home to the Knicks and Rangers and one of the easiest-to-reach venues anywhere.

Transit

Directly above Penn Station — served by the A/C/E, 1/2/3, LIRR and NJ Transit; walkable from most of Midtown.

Airports

LGA ~9 mi; JFK ~16 mi; EWR ~15 mi.

Address

4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, NY 10001

Capacity 19,812 • Opened 1968

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Stay area intelligence

Best areas to stay near Madison Square Garden

Ranked by Hotelstrips — not a booking provider. Each area is scored on access, transit, nightlife, family fit and price.

Best overall for Citi Field and the US Open

Long Island City

The best balance for Queens venues: modern rooms, skyline views, and a straight shot to the ballpark or the Open.

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Best overall for Citi Field and the US Open

Long Island City

Modern high-rise hotels with skyline views, one quick 7-train ride from Flushing Meadows and minutes from Midtown.

Pros
  • • New hotels with skyline views
  • • Direct 7 train to the venues and Midtown
  • • Better value than Manhattan
Cons
  • • Still a short ride to the venues
  • • Can feel corporate in spots
Nightlife 7/10 Mid-to-upper (better value than Manhattan) LGA ~5 miles.
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The best balance for Queens venues: modern rooms, skyline views, and a straight shot to the ballpark or the Open.

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Best value near the Bronx

Harlem

Historic, characterful neighborhood a few subway stops from Yankee Stadium with great food and value.

Pros
  • • Quick hop to Yankee Stadium
  • • Rich food and music scene
  • • Better value than Midtown
Cons
  • • Fewer large hotels
  • • A bit further from downtown attractions
Nightlife 7/10 Mid (value) LGA ~8 miles.
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A characterful, well-priced base that's still minutes from the stadium.