Hotels for Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees

Rivalry baseball on a Friday night carries a different charge than a routine midweek game. Red Sox and Yankees have been settling scores for well over a century, and the tension shows up early, in the parking lots and pubs around the ballpark hours before first pitch. Expect a sold-out crowd, loud in both directions, since Yankees fans travel well and make themselves heard. The old ballpark, with its tight sightlines and close-in seating, only adds to the noise.

The oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball, Fenway Park is a beloved Boston institution, home to the Red Sox and its famous 'Green Monster' wall, and a characterful host of summer concerts. The surrounding Kenmore and Fenway area buzzes with students, bars and restaurants, with the rest of compact Boston easily walkable.

The MBTA Green Line stops right by the park. Booking a room in Boston lets you soak up the pre-game atmosphere on foot and ride the T back with ease afterwards.