SleepNearStadiums

Hotels in MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium sits in the Meadowlands sports complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey, home to the NFL's Giants and Jets and a regular concert and international-match venue with a capacity of about 82,500. Hotels cluster along Route 3 and the NJ Turnpike around Secaucus, Carlstadt and Rutherford, a few miles from Manhattan.

Choosing where to sleep near MetLife Stadium comes down to one trade-off: stay in the Meadowlands towns of Secaucus, Carlstadt, Rutherford or East Rutherford for a short drive or rideshare straight to the parking lots, or base in Manhattan or Jersey City for nightlife and rail options into Secaucus Junction and the stadium's own rail spur on event days. Both work, but they suit different travelers. Families and drivers who want to walk out of a parking garage at 10pm without a subway transfer do best close to the stadium. Fans without a car, or those extending the trip into New York, often prefer a Manhattan base with a direct NJ Transit run to Meadowlands Rail Station on game day.

MetLife Stadium in numbers

20
hotels
136€
median price per night
8.0/10
average guest rating
35 462
traveler reviews
Filter by category
All categories20FamilyPet-Friendly

What to expect

  • Meadowlands towns (Secaucus, Carlstadt, Rutherford) put you minutes from stadium parking lots by car
  • NJ Transit runs special game-day trains to Meadowlands Rail Station from New York Penn Station and Secaucus Junction
  • Route 3 and the NJ Turnpike interchange serve the stadium directly, so traffic builds fast before kickoff
  • American Dream Meadowlands mall and entertainment complex sits next to the stadium for a pre-game stop
  • Manhattan hotels add 30-50 minutes of travel each way but open up rail and subway options for fans without a car

Local tips

  • ✓Book a Meadowlands-area hotel if you're driving in, parking overnight matters more than a skyline view here
  • ✓If arriving by train, check that your hotel is walkable from Secaucus Junction or plan a short rideshare from there
  • ✓Reserve early for any Giants-Jets doubleheader weekend or a stadium concert, the whole area sells out fast
  • ✓Ask about game-day shuttle or rail-station drop-off if your hotel is more than a short walk from transit
  • ✓Expect Route 3 and the Turnpike approach roads to back up starting two hours before a sellout kickoff

Where to stay

…

FAQ

What is the closest hotel area to MetLife Stadium?

The Meadowlands towns of Carlstadt, East Rutherford, Rutherford and Secaucus put you a short drive from the stadium's parking lots, which matters most on a night with a late finish and no rail service running.

Can you get to MetLife Stadium by train from a hotel?

Yes, NJ Transit runs a dedicated rail service to Meadowlands Rail Station on event days from New York Penn Station and from Secaucus Junction, so a hotel near either station works without a car.

Is it better to stay in Manhattan or near the stadium for a game?

A Meadowlands-area hotel suits drivers and families who want a short trip home after a late finish, while a Manhattan hotel suits fans without a car who plan to combine the game with a city stay.

How far is MetLife Stadium from New York City hotels?

Most Manhattan hotels sit roughly 30 to 50 minutes from the stadium by rail or car depending on traffic and the specific station, longer on a sellout night when roads and platforms are busiest.

We earn a commission when you book through some links on this site, at no extra cost to you. It never changes which hotels we list or how we rank them.