Hotels Near Prudential Center, Newark, NJ
Thursday 12 November 2026 Prudential CenterUpdated Monday 9 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Prudential Center, 4 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Courtyard Newark Downtown (3 min), Doubletree by Hilton Newark Penn Station (8 min), Tryp By Wyndham Newark Downtown (9 min). Next up at the venue: New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals on Thursday 12 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$151 per night and the median is A$243, +3% against a normal A$237 night. Rates sampled 9 Nov 2026.
Prudential Center sits in downtown Newark, and for Devils games like the 12 November 2026 clash with the Washington Capitals, the closest hotels put you right on top of the action. Of the 24 hotels we list within 8 kilometres, four are an easy walk, starting with one just 0.17 kilometres from the doors. That's genuinely useful for an NHL night out, since most arenas don't offer that kind of proximity on foot. The area we list as Newark Airport actually covers the bulk of downtown Newark's hotel stock, from a 3-minute stroll to properties ten minutes out on foot or a short ride further afield. One extra hotel sits in the separate Newark area, 2.4 kilometres out, better suited to travellers happy with a short ride rather than a walk. On Devils nights, especially rivalry games, the closest walkable properties tend to fill first, so if being inside that short walking radius matters to you, it pays to sort it out ahead of time.
When to book
Prudential Center hosts Devils games through November and December 2026, including fixtures on 18 November, 23 November, 27 November, 28 November, 1 December, 9 December and 15 December. Only four hotels near the arena are an easy walk, so for any of these dates, book early if you want one of those rather than settling for a short ride in.
Best areas to stay near Prudential Center
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Newark Airport
23 hotels · 0.2 to 8.0 km · 4 walkable
This area holds 23 of the hotels near Prudential Center, spanning 0.17 to 7.97 kilometres out. Four are an easy walk, with star ratings from 3 to 4. It suits fans wanting a short stroll to the game as well as those happy to take a short ride instead.
- Event night
- A$247
- Normal night
- A$237
3 to 4 star hotels listed
Newark
1 hotel · 2.4 to 2.4 km · 0 walkable
Just one hotel sits in this area, 2.4 kilometres from Prudential Center and rated 3 stars. It isn't walkable, so plan on a short ride to the arena. A straightforward choice for travellers who don't mind a bit of distance from the game.
- Event night
- A$192
- Normal night
- A$184
3-star hotels listed
Hotels near Prudential Center, by distance
Event window 11 Nov 2026 → 13 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Courtyard Newark Downtown Only 0.17 kilometres from Prudential Center, a 3-minute walk makes this the closest hotel to the arena. | Newark Airport | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 3 | A$302 | A$347 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Doubletree by Hilton Newark Penn Station A 4-star stay 0.53 kilometres from Prudential Center, about an 8-minute walk to the arena. | Newark Airport | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$319 | A$238 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Tryp By Wyndham Newark Downtown Set 0.59 kilometres from the arena, a 9-minute walk away in downtown Newark. 4.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Newark Airport | ~9 min walk 0.6 km | 3 | A$247 | A$237 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Robert Treat Hotel A 3-star option 0.66 kilometres out, roughly a 10-minute walk to Prudential Center. | Newark Airport | ~10 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$155 | A$238 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Element Harrison - Newark 1.41 kilometres from Prudential Center, a short ride away rather than a walk. | Newark Airport | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 3 | A$525 | A$274 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hampton Inn & Suites Newark-Harrison-Riverwalk Located 1.52 kilometres from the arena, best reached by a short ride on game night. | Newark Airport | ~7 min ride 1.5 km | 3 | A$251 | A$264 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Holiday Inn Newark International Airport-North 2.33 kilometres from Prudential Center, a short ride takes you to Devils games. | Newark Airport | ~9 min ride 2.3 km | 3 | A$174 | A$150 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Comfort Suites Newark - Harrison The only hotel in the Newark area, 2.4 kilometres out and a short ride to the arena. | Newark | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 3 | A$192 | A$184 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport A 4-star choice 2.4 kilometres from Prudential Center, a short ride away from puck drop. | Newark Airport | ~9 min ride 2.4 km | 4 | A$202 | A$179 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Newark Airport 2.64 kilometres from the arena, a short ride away for Devils home games. | Newark Airport | ~10 min ride 2.6 km | 3 | A$151 | A$166 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Home2 Suites by Hilton Newark Airport Set 2.68 kilometres out, this 3-star hotel is a short ride from Prudential Center. | Newark Airport | ~10 min ride 2.7 km | 3 | A$206 | A$176 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Courtyard Newark Liberty International Airport 2.73 kilometres from the arena, best suited to those happy with a short ride in. 9.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Newark Airport | ~10 min ride 2.7 km | 3 | A$301 | A$274 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Aiden by Best Western Newark Airport 3.46 kilometres out, this 3-star hotel needs a short ride to reach Prudential Center. | Newark Airport | ~12 min ride 3.5 km | 3 | A$205 | A$214 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hampton Inn Newark Airport At 4.09 kilometres, the furthest listed hotel, a short ride gets you to the arena. | Newark Airport | ~14 min ride 4.1 km | 3 | A$247 | A$237 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott 8.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Newark Airport | ~16 min ride 4.7 km | 4 | A$307 | A$318 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Newark Airport | ~18 min ride 5.3 km | 3 | A$167 | A$157 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Newark Airport | ~19 min ride 5.5 km | 4 | A$249 | A$337 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Newark Airport | ~19 min ride 5.8 km | 3 | A$239 | A$200 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Newark Airport | ~20 min ride 5.9 km | 4 | A$181 | A$160 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Crowne Plaza Newark Airport 10.0/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Newark Airport | ~21 min ride 6.4 km | 4 | A$169 | A$155 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Newark Airport | ~25 min ride 7.8 km | 4 | A$365 | A$278 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth 7.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Newark Airport | ~26 min ride 7.8 km | 3 | A$240 | A$210 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Newark Airport | ~26 min ride 7.9 km | 3 | A$377 | A$310 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Newark Airport | ~26 min ride 8.0 km | 4 | A$333 | A$285 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Prudential Center and the listed hotels
Getting to Prudential Center
Newark Penn Station is the main gateway, a two block, five-minute walk from the arena, served by NJ Transit, PATH, Amtrak and the Newark Light Rail. NJ Transit from New York Penn Station takes roughly twenty minutes. The Light Rail also reaches Military Park station near the venue. More than two dozen NJ Transit bus routes serve downtown Newark too. Lyft is the official rideshare partner, with a pickup zone at Mulberry and Clinton Streets. There's no on-site parking, but over 3,500 spaces sit across four nearby garages. After the game, exit via Citizens Tower for the quickest route to the station. From Newark Liberty Airport, the AirTrain and a train transfer reach Penn Station in fifteen to twenty five minutes.
Newark Penn Station is the main rail gateway
Newark Penn Station is about two blocks from the arena and is served by NJ Transit, PATH, Amtrak and the Newark Light Rail, with NJ Transit from New York Penn Station taking roughly twenty minutes.
Source: www.njtransit.com, www.prucenter.com
Newark Light Rail links Broad Street Station to the arena
Spectators arriving at Newark Broad Street Station can take the Newark Light Rail to Newark Penn Station, which is then roughly two blocks from the arena, or ride it to Military Park station near the venue.
Source: www.prucenter.com, www.njtransit.com
Extensive NJ Transit bus network serves the arena
More than two dozen NJ Transit bus routes serve downtown Newark near the arena, in addition to the rail and light rail connections through Newark Penn Station.
Lyft is the official rideshare partner with a designated zone
Lyft is the arena's official rideshare partner and maintains a designated pickup and drop off area at the corner of Mulberry Street and Clinton Street, just east of the Citizens Tower entrance.
Source: www.prucenter.com, gamedayguides.com
No on-site parking but over 3,500 spaces nearby
The arena itself has no on-site public car park, but there are more than 3,500 spaces across four arena-affiliated garages and lots, including the Parking Deck, Green 3 and 4, the Green Street Garage and Green 7, all within two blocks.
Source: www.prucenter.com, thrillzing.com
Route from Newark Liberty International Airport
From Newark Liberty International Airport, the AirTrain connects to the Newark Liberty Airport rail station where travellers can transfer to an NJ Transit train that reaches Newark Penn Station, leaving a short walk to the arena, with the whole journey taking roughly fifteen to twenty five minutes.
Citizens Tower exit leads straight to the station
After an event, spectators can exit through the Citizens Tower entrance at the northeast corner of the arena for the most direct two block walk back to Newark Penn Station.
Short walk links the arena and Newark Penn Station
Newark Penn Station sits only a two block, roughly five minute walk from the arena doors, making it the recommended route for most visitors travelling without a car.
Source: www.njtransit.com, www.prucenter.com
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 11 Nov 2026 → 13 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$151 per night. Sampled 9 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Prudential Center
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Prudential Center?
4 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Courtyard Newark Downtown (3 min, 0.2 km), Doubletree by Hilton Newark Penn Station (8 min, 0.5 km), Tryp By Wyndham Newark Downtown (9 min, 0.6 km).
How much do hotels near Prudential Center cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 11 Nov 2026 is A$243 per night for two adults, compared with A$237 on a normal night (+3%). The lowest listed rate is A$151 at Howard Johnson Hotel by Wyndham Newark Airport.
When is New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals at Prudential Center?
New Jersey Devils vs Washington Capitals is scheduled for Thursday 12 November 2026 at 19:00 local time (NHL (Ice Hockey)). Tickets start from EUR 84. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (11 Nov 2026 → 13 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Prudential Center?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 4 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Newark, NJ are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Prudential Center with free cancellation?
24 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Newark, NJ events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.