StayAreasWhere to stay near USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Long Island City is the closest area we cover, 8.0 km away from the US Open.
- What it is
- Tennis, about 24,000 people
- What's on
- The US Open tennis for two weeks from late August, with Arthur Ashe Stadium the biggest tennis stadium in the world
- Nearest stations
- Mets–Willets Point (7 train and LIRR), a short walk across the boardwalk
Where to stay for a day's play at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Nearest first. Walking times are estimates from the middle of each area.
| Area | Distance | Mid-range |
|---|---|---|
| Long Island CityCheaper rooms in Queens with Manhattan skyline views | 8.0 km away | $210 |
| WilliamsburgBrooklyn's bars, food & skyline views | 10.1 km away | $250 |
| Upper West SideCentral Park, museums & calm streets | 11.7 km away | $270 |
| MidtownTimes Square, Broadway & the big sights | 11.8 km away | $280 |
Typical mid-range double outside peak events, updated Sep 2026; on big event nights hotels near the US Open cost more.
Getting away afterwards
Night sessions can finish after midnight; the 7 train runs all night and the LIRR keeps running late during the tournament.
Before you book
- Long Island City is on the 7 line, about 20 minutes away, with newer hotels and Manhattan views.
- Midtown near Grand Central or Times Square puts you on the 7 express.
Hotels near USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
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USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the areas on the map
Staying near USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center: questions
What is the best area to stay near the US Open?
Long Island City is the closest area we cover, 8.0 km away from the US Open.
How do I get away after a day's play at the US Open?
Night sessions can finish after midnight; the 7 train runs all night and the LIRR keeps running late during the tournament.
How much do hotels near the US Open cost?
In Long Island City, typical doubles are about $150 budget, $210 mid-range and $260 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 the US Open?
Mets–Willets Point (7 train and LIRR), a short walk across the boardwalk.