Hotels for New York Knicks vs. Brooklyn Nets

A cross-town rivalry with genuine bite, played out between two fan bases who share a subway map but little else. A Sunday evening tip-off gives the game a settled, end-of-holidays feel, with the crowd arriving straight off a weekend rather than out of a workday. Expect the usual mix of chants and needling that this fixture brings, plus a building that tends to get loud early when the two sides are close. Late December meetings often carry extra weight as teams jostle for position heading into the new year.

The world's most famous arena, Madison Square Garden sits atop Penn Station in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, home to the Knicks and Rangers and a legendary stage for the biggest concerts. Times Square, Broadway and countless restaurants are all within a short walk, making it one of the most central venues anywhere.

Penn Station's subway and rail lines are directly below. Booking a room in Midtown lets you walk to the show through the city's buzz and back to your bed within minutes.