Fri, 18 Dec 2026 · Sports

Hotels for Brooklyn Nets v. Orlando Magic

Name: Brooklyn Nets v. Orlando Magic
Start: 2026-12-18T19:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-18T19:30:00.000Z
Location: Barclays Center

At Barclays Center, New York on Fri, 18 Dec 2026. 31 hotels within 3km — book close and walk back after the show.

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About Brooklyn Nets v. Orlando Magic

An NBA regular-season fixture on a Friday night, with a working week behind most of the crowd and a weekend ahead of them. Games at this point in December sit in the long middle stretch of the season, before playoff positioning starts to matter, so the basketball is often looser and the arena a little less tense than in spring.

Expect the usual mix of season-ticket regulars, families making a night of it, and fans of the visiting side who've crossed state lines for the trip. Friday tip-offs tend to draw a livelier pre-game bar scene than midweek dates.

Where to stay nearby

Financial District and Chinatown sit closest to the arena, each about 4km away, and between them offer 45 hotels if you want to walk or take a short cab ride to the game. North Bergen, across the river in New Jersey, is further out at 14km but has by far the largest hotel selection with 170 properties, useful if you're booking late or want more choice on price. All three bases give you access to New York's wider subway and bus network, so getting to Barclays Center on game night is straightforward regardless of which you pick.

Financial District — about 4 km away

Financial District suits visitors who want a short, simple trip to the arena without needing to think too hard about connections — it's about 4km away, an easy subway ride or taxi across the river. It also works well if you're combining the game with a few days of general sightseeing downtown.

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Chinatown — about 4 km away

Chinatown sits about as close to Barclays Center as Financial District, roughly 4km away, and is well served by subway lines that connect directly into Brooklyn. It's a good pick for travellers who want plenty of food options nearby and don't mind a livelier, more local neighbourhood feel.

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North Bergen — about 14 km away

North Bergen, across the Hudson in New Jersey, is about 14km from the venue and offers by far the largest number of hotel options of the three. It suits visitors happy to rely on a drive or a combination of bus and train into the city, trading proximity for choice and often lower rates.

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The closest hotels to Barclays Center

31 within 3km — the nearest 12 shown. Tap any hotel or search to see live availability and prices for Fri, 18 Dec 2026.

Fairfield Inn & Suites By Marriott New York Brooklyn

181 3rd Avenue

0.7km away

Typically fromUS$203.11/night

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Essence hotel

611 Degraw Street

0.8km away

Typically fromUS$103.60/night

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EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG

46 Nevins Street

0.8km away

Typically fromUS$147.22/night

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Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown by IHG

300 Schermerhorn Street

0.8km away

Typically fromUS$137.68/night

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The Baltic Hotel

489 Baltic Street

0.9km away

Typically fromUS$215.38/night

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn

561 President Street

0.9km away

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The Industrialist Hotel Brooklyn

651 Union Street

0.9km away

Typically fromUS$189.48/night

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Ace Hotel Brooklyn

252 Schermerhorn Street

0.9km away

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Tru By Hilton Brooklyn

529 President Street

1.0km away

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Sheraton Brooklyn New York

228 Duffield Street

1.2km away

Typically fromUS$169.03/night

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Hilton Brooklyn New York - Newly Renovated

140 Schermerhorn Street

1.3km away

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Aloft by Marriott New York Brooklyn

216 Duffield Street

1.3km away

Typically fromUS$154.04/night

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About Barclays Center

In the heart of Brooklyn at Atlantic Avenue, the Barclays Center is home to the Nets and a leading venue for major concerts, its weathered-steel facade a modern landmark. The surrounding area is vibrant and walkable, with the restaurants, bars and brownstones of Fort Greene and Downtown Brooklyn all around.

A cluster of subway lines and the Long Island Rail Road converge right beneath it. Booking a room in Brooklyn or Manhattan lets you reach the venue easily and enjoy the neighbourhood afterwards.