HotelSpike / New York / Week of Dec 28, 2026

Why are New York hotels expensive the week of Dec 28, 2026?

Very busy Rated Very busy because New Year's Eve in Times Square is a High-impact event this week. Week runs Monday Dec 28 to Sunday Jan 3, 2027.

This rates expected hotel demand from the events we track, not live hotel prices. Check each event's official page before booking.

Events the week of Dec 28, 2026

high New Year's Eve in Times Square
Dec 31 to Jan 1 · Times Square

Peak holiday rule: New Year's Eve in Times Square. Official source
medium Jets vs Vikings
Jan 3 · MetLife Stadium (NJ)

NFL home game: about 60,000+ fans, many from out of town. Official source
low HOT 97 Winter Fest
Dec 30 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low Phish
Dec 30 to Jan 2 · Madison Square Garden

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. 4 nights: Dec 30, Dec 31, Jan 1, Jan 2. Official source
low Harlem Globetrotters
Jan 3 · Barclays Center

Arena show: mostly local fans, one night. Official source
low 3 routine pro games (NHL regular season, not counted in the week rating). Show
- low Rangers vs Detroit Red Wings
  Dec 29 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Islanders vs Washington Capitals
  Dec 30 · UBS Arena
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source
- low Rangers vs Columbus Blue Jackets
  Jan 3 · Madison Square Garden
  
  NHL regular-season game: mostly local fans, so little effect on citywide hotel prices. Official source