StayAreasWhere to stay near Madison Square Garden
Chelsea is the closest area we cover, about 12 minutes' walk from Madison Square Garden.
- What it is
- Arena, about 20,000 people
- What's on
- Knicks and Rangers games, concerts, boxing and comedy
- Nearest stations
- Penn Station (1, 2, 3, A, C, E subway, LIRR, NJ Transit and Amtrak) underneath, and 34 St–Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W)
Where to stay for a show at Madison Square Garden
Nearest first. Walking times are estimates from the middle of each area.
| Area | Distance | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| ChelseaThe High Line, art galleries and Chelsea Market | About 12 minutes' walk | $350 |
| MidtownTimes Square, Broadway & the big sights | About 17 minutes' walk | $280 |
| Greenwich VillageBrownstones, jazz & Washington Square | 2.0 km away | $330 |
| SoHoCast-iron lofts & shopping | 3.1 km away | $380 |
| Lower East SideDelis, bars & tenement history | 4.0 km away | $260 |
| Upper West SideCentral Park, museums & calm streets | 4.3 km away | $270 |
| Long Island CityCheaper rooms in Queens with Manhattan skyline views | 4.4 km away | $210 |
| Financial DistrictWall Street, the 9/11 Memorial and the Statue of Liberty ferries | 5.0 km away | $350 |
| Jersey CityAcross the Hudson, with PATH trains into Manhattan | 5.0 km away | $320 |
| WilliamsburgBrooklyn's bars, food & skyline views | 5.1 km away | $250 |
Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near Madison Square Garden cost more.
Getting away afterwards
The subway runs all night, so there's no last-train rush; Herald Square is a quieter way in than Penn Station straight after a show.
Before you book
- Midtown hotels are a 5 to 15-minute walk, and the area around Penn Station has plenty of mid-range chains.
- NJ Transit and LIRR trains leave from directly under the arena if you're staying outside Manhattan.
Hotels near Madison Square Garden
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Madison Square Garden and the areas on the map
Staying near Madison Square Garden: questions
What is the best area to stay near Madison Square Garden?
Chelsea is the closest area we cover, about 12 minutes' walk from Madison Square Garden.
How do I get away after a show at Madison Square Garden?
The subway runs all night, so there's no last-train rush; Herald Square is a quieter way in than Penn Station straight after a show.
How much do hotels near Madison Square Garden cost?
In Chelsea, typical doubles are about $220 budget, $350 mid-range and $700 luxury on a normal night. On big event nights nearby hotels sell out and prices rise, so book early.
What is the nearest station to Madison Square Garden?
Penn Station (1, 2, 3, A, C, E subway, LIRR, NJ Transit and Amtrak) underneath, and 34 St–Herald Sq (B, D, F, M, N, Q, R, W).