MLS - June 12 - Atlanta (YS)
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MancBlue
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Hi All,
New to the forum.
I'm hoping to be over for this game subject to a few things here across the pond.
Do you think this game will get moved, in England we obviously get that a lot?
Also, I am hoping to book a hotel near the ground, are there any that fans would recommend and also is the area safe late on after the game if I have to walk a while?
Any good advice appreciated. Thanks.
New to the forum.
I'm hoping to be over for this game subject to a few things here across the pond.
Do you think this game will get moved, in England we obviously get that a lot?
Also, I am hoping to book a hotel near the ground, are there any that fans would recommend and also is the area safe late on after the game if I have to walk a while?
Any good advice appreciated. Thanks.
Personally I wouldn't recommend getting a hotel near yankee stadium, but maybe other people have different experiences with this.
The game is very likely to be played on this day - MLS games are rarely moved from the date they say.
I'd recommend you find a hotel somewhere along the 4 train or D train within manhattan, as those go directly to yankee stadium and you can get from midtown to the stadium in about 20-30 minutes. If you definitely need a hotel near the stadium, then maybe someone else here has a better answer for you!
Also there is some chance, though low, that the game is moved not to another date but another stadium, whether Citi or <shudder> RBA. Staying in Manhattan is the best option to be flexible as to location with mass transit.
I echo the other comments. I would stay in manhattan for the rare chance it gets moved. It would be more convenient to travel. There are also more things to see and do walking around at night. The highest concentration of hotels is probably around the major transit hubs, such as the times square area. Depending on your other interests and plans for your trip, it may be a good home base to see other things as well.
If you want to stay away from the heavy tourist crowd/areas, you can try to find a hotel along the D train on the upper west side from west 57th street all the way up along central park. There aren't as many hotels (still plenty) but the general crowd sizes will be less than compared to times square. There are also many shops and restaurants in this area, which is also lively at night so you can feel safe walking around without feeling overwhelmed with people.
If the game stays at yankee stadium, the trip from the upper west side will be shorter, but as others have said, you can get to yankee stadium from midtown (i.e., times square area) in about 30 mins by subway (depending on exactly where you are). in midtown, if you don't want to stay near the D train stop, you can stay near a C train stop, which will allow you a simple (free) transfer to the D train.
There are lots of options. Feel free to follow up with more questions.
Or he just stays near grand Central /upper east side and takes the 4 up
sure. i was just giving suggestions. it all depends on what his other plans are. i also think the west side is more fun if you plan to walk about.
Agreed! Same, just giving suggestions
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There's very little chance this game would get moved out of Yankee Stadium. That's not a concern. The Yankees are in KC and Boston that week.
Agree with all others -- get a hotel in Manhattan and take the subway to the Stadium. You don't want to stay in the Bronx.
Agree with all others -- get a hotel in Manhattan and take the subway to the Stadium. You don't want to stay in the Bronx.
Always fun to get a new person on the forum! any questions, we will have answers. This forum is full of people who knew NY really well, would be a great asset to you!
MancBlue
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Hi Guys,
Checked Upper West and looks quite expensive hotel wise. Before I make a decision are there any other areas that I could get back to after the game that might be cheaper but also safe late on? I know its along shot but thought I would ask.
The only other thing bothering me is the heat in June ( I live in Manchester so it rains on me a lot) and I am not sure if I can take it. My wife and I are in Philly June 15th to 19th to watch MCFCs game in the FIFA thing and I am also going to catch a couple of other games on the days City are not playing. I think I can handle 4 days of it. Is the heat as bad as people say?
Checked Upper West and looks quite expensive hotel wise. Before I make a decision are there any other areas that I could get back to after the game that might be cheaper but also safe late on? I know its along shot but thought I would ask.
The only other thing bothering me is the heat in June ( I live in Manchester so it rains on me a lot) and I am not sure if I can take it. My wife and I are in Philly June 15th to 19th to watch MCFCs game in the FIFA thing and I am also going to catch a couple of other games on the days City are not playing. I think I can handle 4 days of it. Is the heat as bad as people say?
June shouldn't be bad. Average high is 80F (26-27C). August on the other hand...
Honestly, anywhere in Manhattan will be safe and easy to get to by train after the game. That said, Times Square is a classic tourist trap—crowded, chaotic, and filled with the kind of overpriced, low-quality restaurants and shops you’ll find in any major city’s high-tourism zone. That’s why most New Yorkers generally recommend avoiding it. To avoid the worst of Times Square, I usually try to avoid staying in the area between the west side of Manhattan and 6th Avenue, from about 34th Street up to 48th Street.
That said, as someone who no longer lives in New York but returns often for work, I’ve found that Times Square can occasionally offer the most affordable hotel rates. It’s tolerable, as long as you’re okay walking through a few congested blocks every time you leave your hotel. Still, I treat it as a last resort.
I’d recommend checking out hotels on the east side of Manhattan along the 4/5/6 subway lines (the green line on subway maps). Anywhere south of 96th Street is safe and convenient. There are some decent options around Grand Central, and staying east of 6th Avenue will mostly keep you clear of the Times Square crowds. It’s also a quick subway ride from Grand Central to Yankee Stadium.
Staying further south of 42nd Street is also perfectly fine—your ride to the stadium will be a bit longer, but still very manageable.
If you want to save a little money, one option is to stay outside of the city in Westchester, where you can get to or from the game on the Metro North railroad.
The Metro North's Hudson line stops at Yankee Stadium. There are some areas north of there that have decent hotels. For example, there are 3 hotels in Yonkers that would be a short cab ride to the Graystone Station, which is 40 minutes to Yankee Stadium. You could also take that into the city to enjoy the day in Manhattan. After that, you could take the subway to the game and then home on the Metro North.
Not all of Yonkers is nice, but those hotels are in a business park and should be safe and quiet. It won't be as convenient or exciting as staying in the city, but it will be cheaper.
The Metro North's Hudson line stops at Yankee Stadium. There are some areas north of there that have decent hotels. For example, there are 3 hotels in Yonkers that would be a short cab ride to the Graystone Station, which is 40 minutes to Yankee Stadium. You could also take that into the city to enjoy the day in Manhattan. After that, you could take the subway to the game and then home on the Metro North.
Not all of Yonkers is nice, but those hotels are in a business park and should be safe and quiet. It won't be as convenient or exciting as staying in the city, but it will be cheaper.
As for the heat, June can be hit or miss. There is usually a hot stretch somewhere along the way, but you might also get a cool rainy stretch - it would feel like home.
One key is to try and get seats in the shade - if it's possible to figure out where that is. Also, try and bring cold water with you into the game. At Yankee Stadium, you can bring sealed water bottles into the stadium. Not sure about Philly.
One key is to try and get seats in the shade - if it's possible to figure out where that is. Also, try and bring cold water with you into the game. At Yankee Stadium, you can bring sealed water bottles into the stadium. Not sure about Philly.
This is probably a long shot but Gotham Gator comment made me think of it. Since you're staying in Philly, it's worth knowing that a day trip to NYC for the game is doable if you can't find a hotel in the NY. I live in Philly and do this often for work.
The Amtrak train from 30th Street Station in Philly to Penn Station in NYC takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes. From there, it’s roughly a 30-minute subway ride to Yankee Stadium. You’ll likely get back to Philly after midnight, but it’s manageable.
If you go this route, a few tips:
- Buy Amtrak tickets early. Prices vary a lot—anywhere from $13 to over $200—and generally go up the closer you get to the travel date.
- Check the origin of your return train. Trains coming from far-off places like Vermont are often delayed by hours. For better on-time performance, stick with trains that originate in Boston, New Haven, or other Northeast Corridor cities.
- Avoid NJ Transit for this trip. Google Maps might suggest it as a cheaper option, but it’s slower, requires transfers, and is more prone to delays. Stick with Amtrak if you're doing the Philly–NYC round trip in a day.
As before, I'll echo what others have said.
June isn't too bad as joe said. It can be humid but temperature wise, it's not as oppressing as later in the summer. You could luck out and it could be pretty mild as well. In any case, just about everywhere has air conditioning blasting, so if you need to, just slip into a shop for a cooling break.
Unfortunately, any decent hotel in a nice neighborhood in manhattan is going to be expensive. Sometimes, I have found some really good deals on hotels in the financial district, which is at the southern tip of manhattan. It's not very lively at night cause it's mostly business but you can get a good hotel deal while still being in manhattan and just a short walk/subway/cab ride to fun and lively neighborhoods.
Nice and lively neighborhoods along the C, D, and 4 trains include: Chelsea, West Village, Greenwich/East Village, SoHo and Tribeca. Out of those, I'd say the most fun would be the west village but this is obviously personal preference. These areas can be a bit touristy too, but generally aren't tourist traps like Times Square.
As gbservis noted, coming from Philly is doable, but can be tiring since it's a lot of travel one day, especially after a game. Doing septa to new jersey transit requires 1 transfer at trenton, new jersey, but it can be problematic if either of those late. Amtrak will cost more, but is definitely more reliable.
If it's your first time to NYC, I would recommend staying in the city and enjoying a fun neighborhood. Especially, if you have no plans to return anytime soon. things to see and do.
