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Best Hotels Near MetLife Stadium
for World Cup 2026
MetLife Stadium is hosting 8 matches including the World Cup Final on July 19 — the most prestigious match in international football. Hotels in the Meadowlands area will sell out fast, and prices will spike closer to game day. This guide covers the best options across every budget, from the walkable Meadowlands hotels to staying in NYC and taking the train.
📅 MetLife Stadium Match Schedule
These hotels are within a 5–10 minute drive of MetLife Stadium — ideal if you want to avoid the NYC commute on match day.
Hampton Inn Carlstadt – At the Meadowlands
⭐ Top PickThe most consistently well-reviewed option in the Meadowlands. Guests praise the cleanliness, free breakfast, and shuttle service to MetLife Stadium — a huge plus on match days when parking is a nightmare. Also a short drive to Secaucus Junction for the NYC train.
- ✓ Free breakfast included
- ✓ Shuttle to MetLife Stadium
- ✓ Consistently clean rooms
- ✓ Easy NYC access via Secaucus
- ✗ Mixed reviews on EV chargers
- ✗ Book early — fills up fast
Residence Inn by Marriott – East Rutherford Meadowlands
👨👩👧 Great for GroupsSuite-style rooms with full kitchenettes make this the best option for groups and families. Spacious junior suites can fit 3–4 people, dramatically cutting the per-person cost. Located next to the American Dream Mall with a bus stop nearby for NYC access.
- ✓ Full kitchenettes in rooms
- ✓ Spacious suites for groups
- ✓ Free breakfast
- ✓ Bus to NYC just outside
- ✗ Don't walk to stadium (highway routes)
- ✗ Breakfast can get crowded
SpringHill Suites by Marriott – Carlstadt Meadowlands
✓ Walkable to MetLifeOne of the few hotels where guests have actually walked to a game. Suite-style rooms, a lobby bar, and a small pool. Reviews are solid, though some note a parking fee and inconsistent room quality. For the World Cup, the walkable location is a genuine advantage on chaotic match days.
- ✓ Walkable to MetLife Stadium
- ✓ Suite-style rooms
- ✓ Lobby bar on-site
- ✗ Paid parking (~$10/night)
- ✗ Some mixed room reviews
Courtyard by Marriott – Lyndhurst Meadowlands
✓ Solid Mid-RangeA dependable Marriott property with great guest service reviews and a bus stop that runs straight to Manhattan in about 10 minutes. A bit further from the stadium, but guests rave about the staff and comfortable rooms — good value for a longer stay around the tournament.
- ✓ Bus to Manhattan (~10 min)
- ✓ Highly rated staff
- ✓ Quieter location
- ✗ Slightly further from stadium
- ✗ No free breakfast
💡 Insider Tips for World Cup Stays
- 🚌 Skip driving on match days. Parking at MetLife is $40+ and traffic is brutal. The NJ Transit train from Penn Station or Secaucus Junction drops you at the stadium and is stress-free.
- 📅 Book the Final week now. July 14–20 around MetLife will be the most expensive hotel week in New Jersey's history. Prices are already moving.
- 💰 Search for 3-night minimums. Some properties near the stadium may require minimum stays for match weekends. Check cancellation policies carefully.
- 🌐 International fans: base in NYC. If you're exploring New York between games, a Midtown hotel with transit connection beats the Meadowlands every time.
- 🏠 Consider Airbnb for groups. A house near Carlstadt or Rutherford split between 6+ people can significantly undercut hotel rates.
The Pearl Hotel – Midtown Manhattan
🗽 Best NYC ValueOne of the best-reviewed mid-range hotels in Midtown. Steps from Rockefeller Center and Times Square, with free breakfast and rooms guests describe as genuinely spacious for Manhattan. The staff is consistently called out as exceptional. Transit to MetLife is straightforward from Penn Station nearby.
- ✓ Free breakfast included
- ✓ Outstanding guest reviews
- ✓ Easy Penn Station access
- ✓ NYC atmosphere between games
- ✗ Transit adds ~30 min to games
- ✗ NYC pricing in July
Loews Regency New York – Park Avenue
🗽 Luxury PickFor the splurge. A classic Park Avenue hotel with old-money New York energy and consistently praised service. Daily room service, the Regency Bar & Grill, and the kind of staff that makes international guests feel genuinely looked after. Take the subway to Penn Station for the MetLife train.
- ✓ World-class service
- ✓ Iconic NYC location
- ✓ On-site restaurant
- ✗ Premium pricing in July
- ✗ Some add-on charges reported
If your priority is convenience and simplicity on match days, stay at the Hampton Inn Carlstadt — the shuttle service alone is worth it during a World Cup. If you want the full New York experience, base in Midtown at The Pearl and take the train. For the Final on July 19, book wherever you can as soon as possible. Seriously.
Prices will look steep now. They will look like a bargain in June.