Flushing, in the borough of Queens on Long Island, hosts a range of nearby hotels for easy access to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. This area is typically more affordable to stay in compared to some of the more central boroughs, but during major tournaments accommodation prices tend to be higher and more on par with central areas such as Manhattan. For this reason, many visitors may choose to simply stay in one of these central locations and make a slightly longer journey to the US Open, given that these areas have a wider range of amenities for tourists.
Manhattan may be the smallest of New York City's 5 boroughs, but as the home of landmarks such as Central Park, the Empire State Building, and Times Square, it is the most expensive in which to stay. If you have the cash to splash, however, then it’s worth every penny staying in "The City". Not only are you close to some of the most iconic tourist attractions in the world, but you also have an endless choice of shops, bars, and restaurants to tailor to your taste. If you want to stay in Manhattan, but want to save on accommodation, then steer away from the Upper West and East Side, the Financial District, Soho, and the West Village. Instead, opt for Yorkville, Hamilton Heights, Chinatown, or Washington Heights, where the prices are marginally more competitive.
To see the cooler side of New York, cross the East River to Brooklyn. Williamsburg, one of the borough's trendier and more artistic neighbourhoods, is a particular highlight. This part of town is all about quirky shops, experimental dining, and enjoying experimental but delicious drinks! Williamsburg is also known to be especially welcoming towards LGBTQ+ people, and is seen as a hub of LGBTQ+ community and expression. Another perk of staying in Brooklyn is that it is slightly closer to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center than Manhattan, but still offers travellers the opportunity to sample the latter borough's sights and sounds.
For some more hipster hotspots, cross the Hudson River to the west and stay in Hoboken or The Heights, 2 of Jersey City's cooler neighbourhoods. Although these areas are just as fashionable as Williamsburg and the rest of Brooklyn, they are slightly quieter and perhaps more family-oriented. It is worth noting though that Jersey City is slightly further away from the National Tennis Center than Manhattan, and significantly further away than Brooklyn.
Fans who wish to be within very easy reach of the National Tennis Center should consider staying in and around the borough of Queens. Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, where the Tennis Center is located, is within Queens, and the borough is also home to many diverse neighbourhoods and up-and-coming districts, which include plenty of hotels, restaurants, and bars, as well as culturally-significant museums and entertainment venues. As it is currently undergoing something of a gentrification, Queens is slightly more expensive to stay in than in the past, but it is still more affordable than central New York City.
Between the Manhattan subway, the light rail that connects Manhattan to other islands and the mainland, and of course the classic yellow cabs crawling by wherever you go, it is however easy to explore New York from wherever you’re staying, and there are competitively-priced options in almost every borough and neighbourhood.
New York obviously has a huge range of accommodation options, with lodgings to suit all tastes. However, for travellers daunted by the city's size, and for those who can't decide whether to base themselves close to the tournament or nearer to the hustle and bustle of New York's more famous streets, a list of some of the hotels historically endorsed by or affiliated with the US Open may be useful. The hotels are listed in order of proximity to the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center:
Please note that not all of the above hotels are guaranteed to be officially-affiliated with the tournament every year - this list is for reference purposes only.
