World Cup Travel Is About To Get Expensive — Here’s Where To Stay Before Prices Spike – Essence

If you’ve been quietly telling your self you’ll determine the FIFA World Cup 2026 logistics later, later is formally now. 

The match kicks off June eleventh and runs via July nineteenth, spanning 16 host cities throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico. And whereas the joy is completely warranted, that is the primary World Cup on U.S. soil since 1994, and it’s going to be large. So are the journey prices that include it.

We’ve all seen what occurs throughout occasions like this. A $200 room turns into $500 in a single day and this time, it’s taking place throughout a number of cities without delay. Hotel costs in host cities are already climbing, and they won’t cease. Needless to say, the window to e-book at a traditional worth is closing quick.

Below, we’ve compiled a information to a few of the greatest locations to remain throughout a handful of the U.S. host cities, from bougie boutique properties to these providing full on luxurious experiences. Whether you’re a die-hard soccer (sure, soccer) fan or going for the (*ahem*) view, who could also be in attendance, right here’s what’s truly price reserving.

ATLANTA

Georgia is internet hosting matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Atlanta being Atlanta (or as the children say, “not a real place”), town goes to point out all the way in which out for it. If you’re heading there, the St. Regis Atlanta in Buckhead is a good alternative for anybody who doesn’t wish to compromise on consolation or 5-star service. The property is thought for its signature butler service, refined interiors, and rooms which are genuinely arduous to go away within the morning. Honestly, for those who’re going to spend cash on a visit like this, you could as nicely spend it proper.

Loews Atlanta is situated in Midtown and has handy entry to town’s eating places, transit, and nightlife, so when your schedule will get hectic, and it’ll, you’re already the place it’s essential to be. It’s snug and well-located, and can supply all the things you want at a (considerably) affordable worth.

The Kimpton Shane Hotel additionally sits in Midtown, proper within the arts district, and has extra persona than most motels in that worth vary. World Cup or not, it’s an excellent one to find out about.

MIAMI

Miami in the summertime is already a lot, and this summer time it’s going to be on a totally completely different degree. The residents is probably not, however W South Beach is prepared for it. The lodge created a penthouse bundle for individuals who wish to expertise the World Cup with out desirous about a single logistical element. If you’ve ever wished to dwell your greatest Ballers life, simply realize it includes yachts, a Ferrari, and somebody ensuring you by no means need to determine something out your self. Is it ridiculous? Absolutely. But so is flying throughout the nation for a soccer match, so who is absolutely to evaluate right here.

Goodtime Hotel (delivered to you by your favourite rapper’s favourite producer, Pharrell) is strictly what the identify says. It’s brilliant, it’s social, and the pool seems like someplace you’d see on somebody’s Instagram and instantly begin planning a visit.

DALLAS

AT&T Stadium in Arlington is internet hosting a few of the match’s largest matches, and Dallas has choices throughout the board. The Ritz-Carlton Dallas is strictly what you count on: luxurious, service-forward, and with only a few surprises. If you’ve stayed at one you already know. If you haven’t, it is a good time to search out out.

The JW Marriott Dallas Arts District places friends in the midst of downtown’s cultural core. On off-days, you may stroll to galleries and eating places as an alternative of sitting in a 40-minute rideshare.

Kimpton Pittman in Deep Ellum might be probably the most fascinating lodge on this Dallas checklist. Built in 1916, the Beaux Arts bones are nonetheless very a lot current all through the property, and it sits in a neighborhood with dwell music, murals, and bars, which suggests there’s a lot to do on the entrance or again finish of your match.

Hotel ZaZa is a Michelin Key-awarded boutique property that has put collectively some genuinely over-the-top World Cup packages. Everything from suite stays, stadium transportation, spa remedies, poolside champagne.. you get the thought.

LOS ANGELES

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is among the most anticipated venues of the match, and L.A.’s lodge scene has no scarcity of choices for followers making the journey. AKA West Hollywood is constructed for longer stays, which for those who’re going to be in L.A. for any stretch of this match, might be precisely what you want anyway.

If , with L’Ermitage Beverly Hills. The boutique property has been a favourite for years, and the intimate nature of it makes it really feel extra like a really good non-public residence than a lodge.

Young Thug instructed us to satisfy him at The London (West Hollywood at Beverly Hills), and ever since then it’s been a celeb favourite in WeHo. The rooftop views over West Hollywood are legitimately gorgeous, and the power inside feels precisely such as you’d need it to after a match day in L.A.

PHILADELPHIA

Philadelphia is internet hosting seven matches at Lincoln Financial Field, and town has some sturdy choices for followers making the journey. The Rittenhouse sits on one of many prettiest squares within the metropolis and has been a Philadelphia staple for many years. The service doesn’t miss, the rooms are beautiful, and being steps from some of the iconic squares within the metropolis doesn’t harm both.

W Philadelphia in Center City retains issues vigorous. Between the Living Room Bar pulling you in for cocktails till the wee hours of the morning and the AWAY Spa quietly saving your life that very subsequent morning after, W Philadelphia has the bases coated.

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY

As if the Tri-State space wanted any extra folks visiting, MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford is internet hosting the World Cup Final, placing the New York metro space on the middle of the match’s largest second. Hotel AKA NoMad locations friends steps from Penn Station, making the journey to MetLife as simple because it’s going to get. It’s a quieter, extra residential property than your common Midtown lodge, and after day two of World Cup New York, you’ll respect it greater than you understand.

Kimpton Hotel Theta in Times Square is approaching the World Cup like a celebration host who truly deliberate forward. The rooftop bar, Bar Sprezzatura, will broadcast each match and debut a restricted Soccer at Sprezz menu for the event. The lodge’s Stay and Play bundle sends friends off with sunscreen, noisemakers, hats, water and sun shades, which can matter loads if you’re standing exterior MetLife in July warmth.

This information solely covers a choice of U.S. host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The full host metropolis checklist additionally contains Boston, Kansas City, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle and others, so e-book now.