New York / New Jersey
New York/New Jersey Stadium
The World Cup Final will be played here. MetLife Stadium sits across the Hudson from Manhattan — reach it via NJ Transit from Penn Station. Accommodation options span all budgets across the tri-state area.
🏨 Hotels
Best-value options across all budgets — with direct booking links.
HI New York City Hostel
Local Dining
Di Fara Pizza
New York Pizza · Midwood, Brooklyn
Katz's Delicatessen
Jewish Deli / Pastrami · Lower East Side, Manhattan
Momofuku Noodle Bar
Modern Asian · East Village, Manhattan
Le Bernardin
French / Seafood Fine Dining · Midtown Manhattan
Things to Do
Central Park
Family ✓843-acre urban oasis with row boats, a zoo, and the Bethesda Fountain.
Park / Nature
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Family ✓Ferry to America's most iconic monument — book tickets weeks in advance.
Landmark / History
American Museum of Natural History
Family ✓Dinosaur fossils, the famous Rose Center planetarium, and 33 million specimens.
Museum
Times Square
Family ✓The Crossroads of the World — Broadway shows, giant billboards, and electric energy.
Entertainment / Landmark
Climate (June–July)
Getting There
From Airport
JFK: AirTrain + LIRR or subway (~1 hr, $10–17). EWR: NJ Transit to Penn Station (30 min, $13). LGA: Ride-share (~$40).
To Stadium
- →NJ Transit direct train from New York Penn Station to Meadowlands Sports Complex station (game days only)
- →NJ Transit bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal
Safety Tips
- ✓Very safe in tourist areas. Pickpocketing on crowded subway — keep bags in front.
- ✓Times Square, Midtown, and tourist areas are heavily policed.
- ✓Use authorised yellow cabs or Uber/Lyft.
- ✓World Cup Final expected to sell out completely — book all logistics months ahead.