Where to stay near Madison Square Garden

Situated directly above Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan, Madison Square Garden is one of the world’s best-known events venues. This indoor arena is home to the New York Knicks basketball and Rangers ice hockey teams, as well as hosting boxing matches, concerts and countless other shows.

To keep you close to the action, we’ve picked out four of the best apartments nearby.

Big 3 BDR Apt Times Square 9th Ave

Big 3 BDR Apt Times Square 9th Ave offers two and three-bedroom apartments in the heart of Hell’s Kitchen, just 10 minutes’ walk from Madison Square Garden. The design is pared-back; blending practical wooden furniture, geometric rugs and graphic prints. Each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen and you’ll find grocery stores within a block of the building – ideal if you want to eat at home. There’s are dozens of good restaurants nearby too, so try Mercato for rustic Italian dishes, or Taqueria Diana for authentic Mexican food.

Midtown West 2 Bedroom Apartment

These spacious apartments sleep up to four people, with two double bedrooms and a sofa bed in the lounge. Dark wood floors, stainless steel appliances and sections of exposed brick create an industrial feel, with vintage prints decorating the walls. Each flat has a full kitchen and a washer-dryer, making them a handy choice for longer stays. Midtown West 2 Bedroom Apartment has apartments in two different buildings, both near Hudson Yards subway station. From each location, you can reach Madison Square Garden in under 12 minutes’ walk and the Empire State in around 15 minutes.

TEN15NYC

Guests give TEN15NYC rave reviews for its location: 500 metres from Times Square and the Empire State, and a 9-minute walk from Madison Square Garden. Inside, there’s a mix of studios and two-bedroom apartments, all decorated in soft neutral shades. Each one includes a smartphone with unlimited data and texts for you to use during your stay. You’ll find your apartment’s kitchen stocked with water, tea and Starbucks coffee, and there’s a deli on the ground floor where you can pick up groceries. There are also plenty of restaurants downstairs, including Main Noodle House – a low-key Cantonese café known for its friendly service and mouthwatering beef lo mein.

AKA Times Square

AKA Times Square combines the convenience of self-catering with hotel services, from a 24-hour front desk to a fitness centre and rooftop lounge. As for the furnishings, think gleaming hardwood floors and buttery soft leather armchairs. Each one has a fitted kitchen with sleek quartz counters and Bosch appliances – including a dishwasher and a stove. To really indulge, the Penthouse-level suites feature spacious Italian marble bathrooms and access to the exclusive penthouse lounge. When you’re ready to explore, the AKA’s concierge can help with arranging tickets, transport and restaurant bookings. Times Square and Broadway are only a block away, and Madison Square Garden can be reached in less than 15 minutes.