# Sojourney — World Cup 2026 NY/NJ Short-Term Rentals

Sojourney by HF Collection LLC is a New Jersey-licensed boutique short-term rental operator with 27 properties across NY, NJ, and PA. Our World Cup 2026 site at https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co is a direct-booking funnel for fans, families, corporate teams, and groups attending matches at MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ — 8 matches including the Final), Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA — 6 matches), and pairing those with stays in NY/NJ.

Booking direct through Sojourney avoids the Airbnb 14–16% guest service fee and the Vrbo equivalent. Our homes are also listed on every major channel for visibility, but direct booking is meaningfully cheaper for the same unit.

# Cities covered

## Hoboken, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/hoboken
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 15-30min
Primary neighborhoods: Hoboken Waterfront, Uptown Hoboken, Washington Street
Transit: PATH from Hoboken Terminal to NYC in 9 min; NJ Transit + bus to MetLife in ~25 min.
Known for: Mile-square city with Manhattan skyline views, Carlo's Bake Shop / Cake Boss, Sinatra's hometown, Walkable bar + restaurant scene on Washington Street

Hoboken is the smartest base for a World Cup stay anchored on MetLife: PATH train into Manhattan in nine minutes, NJ Transit bus 320 to MetLife in roughly twenty-five minutes on a non-event day, and Washington Street's restaurant + supporters'-pub strip three blocks from most Sojourney units. Stay near the Waterfront for skyline-view rooftops; stay near 14th Street for closer access to soccer-friendly spots like Banger's Waterside and Carlo's Bake Shop.

## Jersey City, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/jersey-city
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 15-30min
Primary neighborhoods: Downtown JC, Newport, Journal Square
Transit: PATH to NYC + Newark in <15 min; light rail to MetLife shuttle pickup; Liberty State Park Fan Festival 5 min by car.
Known for: Liberty State Park (FIFA Fan Festival), Statue of Liberty + Ellis Island ferry access, Newport waterfront highrises, Diverse food scene: India Square, Latin American restaurants

Jersey City puts you closer to the Liberty State Park FIFA Fan Festival than any other base on either side of the river — five minutes by car, fifteen by light rail. Downtown JC and Newport drop you into PATH and ferry access to Manhattan in under fifteen minutes; Journal Square gives you a deeper-discount option with the same train line. The city's India Square stretch on Newark Avenue is one of the densest South Asian food districts in the US, perfect for evenings between matches.

## Harlem, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/harlem
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 30-60min
Primary neighborhoods: Central Harlem, Hamilton Heights, Morningside Heights
Transit: A/B/C/D + 1/2/3 trains; ~25 min to Times Square; NJ Transit at Penn Station ~45 min total to MetLife.
Known for: Apollo Theater + jazz clubs, Soul food (Sylvia's, Red Rooster), Central Park north entrance, Walkable brownstone neighborhoods

Harlem is for fans who want NYC density without midtown prices and crowds. The 2/3 express puts you at Times Square in twenty-five minutes; from Penn Station, NJ Transit to Secaucus + match shuttle hits MetLife in about forty-five minutes total. Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster, Sylvia's, and the Apollo are all walking-distance from most Sojourney units in the area; the Hamilton Heights brownstone blocks give a quieter base than Central Harlem if you have kids.

## Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/newark
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 15-30min
Primary neighborhoods: Downtown Newark, Ironbound, Forest Hill
Transit: Newark Penn Station: NJ Transit to NYC Penn in 18 min, to Secaucus (MetLife transfer) in 8 min. EWR airport 10 min by car.
Known for: EWR Airport (closest major airport to NY/NJ matches), Ironbound Portuguese + Brazilian restaurant district, Newark Penn rail hub, Prudential Center events

Newark is the pragmatic choice — ten minutes from EWR, eighteen from NYC Penn, eight from the Secaucus MetLife shuttle. The Ironbound is the under-told draw: dense Portuguese and Brazilian restaurants on Ferry Street that turn into matchday hubs for South American supporters, all walking distance from Newark Penn. Downtown Newark is the cleanest fit for corporate stays; Forest Hill gives you tree-lined residential blocks at a discount if you're staying a full week or more.

## East Rutherford, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/east-rutherford
Distance to MetLife Stadium: walking
Primary neighborhoods: Carlton Hill, Riverview
Transit: Walking distance to MetLife Stadium; NJ Transit bus + train to NYC in ~30–45 min.
Known for: MetLife Stadium itself, American Dream mall + amusement park, Closest residential lodging to the venue

East Rutherford is the only base where you can walk to MetLife Stadium for kickoff. It trades NYC density for proximity — quiet residential streets ten minutes' walk from the gates, the American Dream mall and indoor ski hill across the highway, and quick NJ Transit access into Manhattan when the match is over. This is the choice for families with young kids who want to avoid the post-match transit crush, or for groups committing to multiple matches who don't want to repeat a one-hour transit trip.

## East Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/east-newark
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 15-30min
Primary neighborhoods: East Newark Borough
Transit: PATH at Harrison station 5 min walk; 25 min to MetLife by car; 20 min PATH to NYC.
Known for: Quiet residential alternative to Newark proper, Harrison PATH proximity, Lower nightly rates than Hoboken/JC

East Newark is one square mile of residential housing tucked between Harrison and Kearny — five minutes' walk from Harrison PATH, twenty-five minutes from MetLife by car, and quieter than anything you'll find on the Hoboken or Jersey City waterfronts. Sojourney's units here suit families who want PATH access without paying Hoboken prices, and the new Harrison waterfront restaurants give you walkable evening options without committing to the NYC commute every night.

## East Orange, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/east-orange
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 30-60min
Primary neighborhoods: East Orange
Transit: NJ Transit Morris & Essex line direct to NYC Penn in 25 min; 30 min to MetLife by car.
Known for: Direct NJ Transit access to NYC, Lower-density alternative to Newark, Established African American + Caribbean community

East Orange's pitch is direct rail to NYC Penn in twenty-five minutes on the Morris & Essex line — same ride from Newark Broad Street, lower cost than Newark's downtown blocks. The neighborhood trades nightlife density for quiet residential streets and reliable transit; pair with a meal at Newark Ironbound or NYC's Lower East Side, then come home to a full apartment instead of a hotel-room footprint.

## Manhattan, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/manhattan
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 30-60min
Primary neighborhoods: Midtown, Upper West Side, Lower East Side
Transit: NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus + MetLife shuttle: ~45 min total.
Known for: Times Square + Rockefeller Fan Village, Central Park, Broadway + restaurant density, Subway hub

Manhattan is the high-density choice for fans whose World Cup itinerary is half about the matches and half about the city. The Rockefeller Center Fan Village puts a giant screen and watch-party programming inside walking distance of any midtown unit. NJ Transit from Penn Station to Secaucus is the cleanest match-day route — about forty-five minutes door to MetLife gates. Sojourney inventory here skews toward two-bedroom corporate-suitable apartments rather than the Hoboken whole-floor model.

## Philadelphia, PA

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/philadelphia
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 60min-plus
Primary neighborhoods: Center City, Fishtown, Old City
Transit: Lincoln Financial Field via SEPTA Broad Street Line; Amtrak to NYC Penn in 1h 20m.
Known for: Lincoln Financial Field (6 World Cup matches), Independence Hall + historic district, Reading Terminal Market, Cheesesteak culture

Philadelphia hosts six World Cup group-stage and round-of-32 matches at Lincoln Financial Field — SEPTA's Broad Street Line drops you a few blocks from the gates. Pair a Philly stay with NY/NJ via Amtrak's hourly service to Penn Station: an hour and twenty minutes door to door, faster than driving. Sojourney's Philly units cluster Center City and Fishtown — Center City for walkable food (Reading Terminal, Vetri restaurants), Fishtown for the under-30 nightlife scene.

## Bronx, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/bronx
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 30-60min
Primary neighborhoods: South Bronx, Mott Haven
Transit: 4/5/6 trains to Manhattan in 20–30 min; ~50 min to MetLife.
Known for: Yankee Stadium, Authentic NYC borough culture, Lower nightly rates than Manhattan

The Bronx is the value play for fans who want NYC subway access without paying Manhattan rates. South Bronx and Mott Haven sit on the 4/5/6 trains: twenty to thirty minutes to midtown, an hour to MetLife with a transfer through Penn Station. Yankee Stadium is the local landmark; the food scene leans Latin American and is one of the best-priced in the city. Sojourney units here skew family-sized, two and three bedroom, and book at meaningful discounts to Harlem.

## Stamford, CT

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/stamford
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 60min-plus
Primary neighborhoods: Downtown Stamford, Harbor Point
Transit: Metro-North to Grand Central in ~50 min; ~70 min to MetLife by car.
Known for: Major CT corporate hub, Metro-North access to NYC, Restored downtown + waterfront

Stamford is the Connecticut corporate-stay alternative — fifty-minute Metro-North to Grand Central, seventy minutes by car to MetLife, and substantially lower nightly rates than midtown for anyone willing to commute. Harbor Point's recent waterfront development gives a Hoboken-style restaurant scene without the tunnel-traffic risk; Downtown Stamford's restored core has corporate-suitable apartments at a discount to anything in NYC. This is the right base for fans flying into LGA and using NYC sparingly.

## Hartford, CT

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/cities/hartford
Distance to MetLife Stadium: 60min-plus
Primary neighborhoods: Downtown Hartford
Transit: Amtrak to NYC Penn in ~2h 45m; drive to MetLife ~2h.
Known for: CT state capital, Mark Twain House, Real Art Ways, Most affordable Connecticut option

Hartford is the deep-value choice — well outside the MetLife commuter radius, but the right base if your itinerary mixes a Boston-area Gillette match with NYC and you want a midpoint that isn't paying NYC prices. Amtrak's Hartford Line plus the Northeast Corridor connection gets you to NYC Penn in two hours forty-five; driving to MetLife is two hours flat on a non-event day. Most useful for fans planning a Boston + NYC two-city trip who want a single base.

# World Cup 2026 matches covered

## Group Stage — June 13 — MetLife Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/metlife-june-13-group-stage
Date: 2026-06-13T18:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 6:00 PM ET)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Stage: group
Teams: Brazil vs Morocco

Premium short-term rentals 15–25 minutes from MetLife Stadium for the June 13 Brazil vs Morocco World Cup match. Direct booking, no platform fees.

## Group Stage — June 15 — MetLife Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/metlife-june-15-group-stage
Date: 2026-06-15T18:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 6:00 PM ET)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Stage: group

Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark short-term rentals close to MetLife Stadium for the June 15 group-stage match. 15–25 min by car.

## Group Stage — France vs Senegal — MetLife Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/metlife-june-16-france-senegal
Date: 2026-06-16T15:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 3:00 PM ET)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Stage: group
Teams: France vs Senegal

Direct-book NY/NJ rentals 15–30 minutes from MetLife Stadium for the June 16 France vs Senegal World Cup match.

## Group Stage — Norway vs Senegal — MetLife Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/metlife-june-22-norway-senegal
Date: 2026-06-22T20:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 8:00 PM ET)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Stage: group
Teams: Norway vs Senegal

Evening kickoff — premium rentals near MetLife with late-night transit options. Hoboken, Newark, Harlem all 25 min or less.

## Group Stage — Ecuador vs Germany — MetLife Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/metlife-june-25-ecuador-germany
Date: 2026-06-25T16:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 4:00 PM ET)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Stage: group
Teams: Ecuador vs Germany

Direct-book rentals near MetLife for the June 25 Ecuador vs Germany match. Family-friendly + corporate-friendly homes available.

## Group Stage — Panama vs England — MetLife Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/metlife-june-27-panama-england
Date: 2026-06-27T17:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 5:00 PM ET)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Stage: group
Teams: Panama vs England

Saturday match — book early. Sojourney homes in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Harlem put you 15–30 min from MetLife with no platform fees.

## Round of 16 — July 5 — MetLife Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/metlife-july-5-round-of-16
Date: 2026-07-05T16:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 4:00 PM ET)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Stage: round-of-16

Knockout round — short-term rentals near MetLife for the July 5 Round of 16 match. Multi-night stays save vs hotel surge pricing.

## FIFA World Cup 2026 FINAL — MetLife Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/metlife-july-19-world-cup-final
Date: 2026-07-19T15:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 3:00 PM ET)
Venue: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, NJ
Stage: final

The Final at MetLife Stadium. Premium NY/NJ rentals booking now — no platform fees, full homes, multi-night stays. Book direct with Sojourney.

## Group Stage — Philadelphia, June 14 — Lincoln Financial Field

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/philadelphia-june-14-group-stage
Date: 2026-06-14T15:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 3:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Stage: group

Lincoln Financial Field group-stage match June 14. Sojourney rentals in NJ/NYC reachable by Amtrak (1h 20m) for fans combining cities.

## Group Stage — Philadelphia, June 19 — Lincoln Financial Field

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/philadelphia-june-19-group-stage
Date: 2026-06-19T18:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 6:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Stage: group

Lincoln Financial Field — June 19 evening kickoff. Combine with NY/NJ stays via Amtrak; Sojourney homes in Newark and Harlem are practical bases.

## Group Stage — Philadelphia, June 23 — Lincoln Financial Field

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/philadelphia-june-23-group-stage
Date: 2026-06-23T15:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 3:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Stage: group

Lincoln Financial Field group-stage match June 23. Fly into EWR, stay at a Sojourney NJ home, train down for the day.

## Group Stage — Philadelphia, June 26 — Lincoln Financial Field

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/philadelphia-june-26-group-stage
Date: 2026-06-26T18:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 6:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Stage: group

Friday-evening Lincoln Financial Field match. Sojourney rentals in NY/NJ + Amtrak SEPTA combo make weekend trips effortless.

## Round of 32 — Philadelphia, July 1 — Lincoln Financial Field

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/philadelphia-july-1-round-of-32
Date: 2026-07-01T15:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 3:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Stage: round-of-32

Knockout-round Philadelphia match. NY/NJ-based stays + Amtrak give you the best food/transit combo for a multi-city WC trip.

## Round of 16 — Philadelphia, July 4 — Lincoln Financial Field

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/philadelphia-july-4-round-of-16
Date: 2026-07-04T18:00:00-04:00 (kickoff 6:00 PM ET)
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, PA
Stage: round-of-16

Independence Day knockout match in Philadelphia. Pair it with NY/NJ holiday weekend lodging — Sojourney homes book direct, no surge fees.

## Boston / Gillette Stadium World Cup Matches — Gillette Stadium

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/boston-gillette-world-cup-stays
Date: 2026-06-13T18:00:00-04:00 (kickoff Multiple kickoffs)
Venue: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Stage: group

Gillette Stadium hosts 7 World Cup matches in 2026. NY/NJ-based fans pairing Boston + MetLife trips: Sojourney has practical multi-night options.

## Toronto / BMO Field World Cup Matches — BMO Field

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/matches/toronto-bmo-field-world-cup-stays
Date: 2026-06-13T18:00:00-04:00 (kickoff Multiple kickoffs)
Venue: BMO Field, Toronto, ON
Stage: group

BMO Field hosts 6 World Cup matches in 2026. Pairing Toronto + MetLife is common — short flight or long drive. Sojourney NY/NJ homes anchor the US half.

# Persona / use-case guides

## Corporate teams

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/stay/corporate
Intent: client entertaining, team retreat, business travel during the tournament

Corporate teams come to NY/NJ during the World Cup for two reasons: client entertaining around marquee matches, and team-retreat programming that uses the tournament as the anchor. Sojourney's corporate-friendly inventory is concentrated in Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, and Manhattan — fast Wi-Fi suitable for video calls, dedicated workspaces with proper desks (not kitchen tables), restaurants you can take a CFO to without explaining, and Manhattan transit that doesn't depend on a Lincoln Tunnel commute. Whole-home and 2-bedroom units are typical; combo apartments solve the 'CEO + 8-person team' problem cleanly.

## Families

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/stay/families
Intent: family of 4–8, multi-bedroom homes, kid-ready essentials

Families travel to the World Cup with logistics constraints hotels handle poorly: cribs, high chairs, room for in-laws, full kitchens for picky eaters and food-allergy management, in-unit laundry for stays past 5 days, and walkable neighborhoods where kids can actually leave the building. Sojourney's family inventory leans 2–3 bedroom homes in Hoboken, Jersey City, East Orange, and the Bronx — neighborhoods with parks, kid-friendly restaurants, and stroller-accessible transit. Most Hospitable-listed amenities like cribs and high chairs are on request; the chat widget at bottom-right routes those to our local team.

## Fan groups

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/stay/fans
Intent: supporter group of 6–12, match-day energy, multiple TVs, group living

Fan groups want what hotels structurally cannot deliver: a single roof, a big living room with two TVs, full kitchen for breakfast before an early-morning European kickoff, and walking distance to the supporters' bars they want to actually be at. Sojourney's fan-group inventory clusters in Hoboken (Washington Street pubs, Banger's Waterside), Jersey City (Newport rooftops, India Square), and Harlem (proximity to Smithfield Hall via subway). Whole-home units sleeping 8–12 are the typical fit; combo apartments cover groups of 12–20 without splitting addresses.

## Large groups

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/stay/groups
Intent: supporter clubs, extended families, corporate retreats — 12+ guests under one reservation

Groups of 12+ for World Cup 2026 hit a structural wall on hotel platforms — no single hotel room covers it, and booking 6 rooms separately fragments the experience and the price. Sojourney's combo-apartment system addresses this directly: 2–6 adjacent units in the same building book under a single reservation, with one check-in, one bill, and one local team contact. Inventory: SWJ 237 Whole Home in Harlem (sleeps 36), SWJ 544 in Harlem (sleeps 13), Eden in Hoboken (sleeps 10), Noble in Hoboken (sleeps 12). For supporter clubs traveling together, this is the only path that doesn't require a vacation rental + hotel hybrid.

## Long-stay (1 month +)

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/stay/long-stay
Intent: remote work + tournament, deep-run national team supporter, journalist/media credentialed travel

A full World Cup tournament — group stage through final — runs about 39 days. For remote workers extending the experience, journalists with media credentials covering multiple matches, or supporters following a national team's deep run, a 30+ night stay turns from speculative-luxury into genuinely cheaper than a 1-bedroom hotel for the same span. Sojourney's monthly discount applies automatically at 30+ nights; the homes are set up to actually live in (not just sleep in) — full kitchens, in-unit laundry, fast Wi-Fi suitable for video calls, dedicated workspaces with proper desks. Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newark units are the typical fit.

# Comparison guides

## Sojourney vs Airbnb for World Cup 2026 — Honest Side-by-Side

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/compare/sojourney-vs-airbnb-world-cup
Competitor: Airbnb

Same homes, two different routes to book them. Here's the actual cost difference once you add Airbnb's service fee, cleaning fee, and surge pricing — and what changes when you book Sojourney directly.

Comparison axes: Total fees on a $300/night, 5-night booking; Pricing transparency; Cancellation flexibility; On-the-ground support (NJ-based vs offshore); Long-stay (1 month+) discount availability; Group / multi-apartment combo bookings

## Sojourney vs Booking.com for World Cup 2026 — What the Fees Hide

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/compare/sojourney-vs-booking-world-cup
Competitor: Booking.com

Booking.com markets aggressively to international travelers, which is why so many World Cup fans land there first. The list price you see is rarely what you pay — here's what the math actually looks like once Booking.com's commission shows up in your nightly rate.

Comparison axes: Commission baked into nightly rate; Currency conversion + foreign exchange fees; Refund policies during the World Cup window; Direct-host communication availability; Multi-room / combo booking support

## World Cup Rentals vs Hotels Near MetLife Stadium — The Real Math

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/compare/rentals-vs-hotels-near-metlife
Competitor: Hotels near MetLife

Hotels within shuttle distance of MetLife are charging $400–$1,200/night for World Cup dates. A two-bedroom Sojourney apartment in Hoboken sleeps six and costs less per person than a hotel room sleeping two. Here's what trades off — and what doesn't.

Comparison axes: Cost per person, group of 4–6; Daily housekeeping vs self-service; Kitchen + laundry availability; Group living space (TV, dining, lounge); Surge-pricing exposure; Distance + transit from MetLife

## Sojourney vs Vrbo for World Cup 2026 — Whole-Home Booking Compared

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/compare/sojourney-vs-vrbo-world-cup
Competitor: Vrbo

Vrbo is owned by Expedia and aimed at families and groups, which is why it competes with Sojourney's whole-home inventory more than Airbnb does. Here's where the differences actually land for a World Cup booking.

Comparison axes: Service fees on top of nightly rate; Whole-home booking guarantees; Cancellation flexibility; Direct host communication; Long-stay pricing model

## World Cup 2026 Platform Fees Explained — What You're Actually Paying

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/compare/world-cup-platform-fees-explained
Competitor: All major OTA platforms

Service fee, cleaning fee, occupancy tax, currency conversion, dynamic-pricing markup — every booking platform layers some combination of these on top of the rent the host receives. During the World Cup window, those layers thicken. Here's the breakdown.

Comparison axes: Airbnb: guest service fee structure; Vrbo: service fee + Expedia commission; Booking.com: commission baked into rate; Hotels: resort fees, parking, surge pricing; Direct booking: what's removed

## Whole-Home Rentals vs Hotel Rooms for the World Cup — When Each Wins

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/compare/whole-home-vs-hotel-room-world-cup
Competitor: Hotel rooms

Whole-home rentals win for groups, families, and stays of 5+ nights. Hotel rooms win for solo or couple stays of 1–2 nights with daily housekeeping needs. Here's where the line falls — with real World Cup-window numbers.

Comparison axes: Cost per person at varying group sizes; Length-of-stay break-even point; Housekeeping + linen service; Group dining / common area; Match-day logistics (gear storage, post-match unwind)

# Supporting guides (spokes)

- [Things to Do in Hoboken During the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/things-to-do-hoboken-world-cup): Activities, food, and neighborhood guides for World Cup visitors staying in Hoboken. Local picks, walkable spots, transit notes.
- [Best Watch Parties in Hoboken](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-watch-parties-hoboken): Pubs, supporters' bars, and rooftop watch parties in Hoboken for World Cup 2026. With kickoff times, capacity, and reservation tips.
- [Hoboken Hidden Gems for World Cup Visitors](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/hidden-gems-hoboken-visitors): Beyond the tourist circuit: Hoboken's under-the-radar spots locals love. Curated by Sojourney's NJ-based team.
- [How Many Days to Stay in Hoboken for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/how-many-days-hoboken-world-cup): 3 days, 7 days, 2 weeks: how to choose a stay length for Hoboken during the World Cup. Cost, fatigue, and match-attendance tradeoffs.
- [Getting from EWR to Hoboken](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/getting-from-ewr-to-hoboken): EWR airport to Hoboken: train, rideshare, taxi compared. Times, costs, baggage rules, late-night availability.
- [Match-Day Logistics from Hoboken](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/match-day-logistics-hoboken): Getting to MetLife Stadium from Hoboken on match days: transit times, parking, and post-match crowd management.
- [1BR vs 2BR Rentals in Hoboken](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/1br-vs-2br-hoboken): Choosing between a 1BR and 2BR rental in Hoboken: cost, sleeping configurations, and use cases for couples vs small groups.
- [Apartments vs Whole Homes in Hoboken for Groups](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/apartments-vs-whole-homes-hoboken-groups): Booking for a group of 6+? Apartments vs whole homes in Hoboken: what's available, group dynamics, common-space tradeoffs.
- [Pet-Friendly Rentals in Hoboken](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/pet-friendly-hoboken-rentals): Bringing a dog to Hoboken for the World Cup? Pet-friendly Sojourney homes, pet fees, walking-friendly neighborhoods, vet access.
- [Hoboken vs Other NY/NJ Cities for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/hoboken-vs-other-cities-world-cup): Comparing Hoboken to nearby NY/NJ cities for World Cup lodging: transit, cost, food scene, match proximity.
- [Best Neighborhoods in Hoboken for World Cup Fans](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-neighborhoods-hoboken-fans): Which neighborhoods in Hoboken fit which travelers: families, fans, corporate, large groups. Ranked with specific block-level guidance.
- [Hoboken Hotels vs Rentals — Match-Day Proximity](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/hoboken-hotels-vs-rentals-match-day): Choosing between a Hoboken hotel and a short-term rental for World Cup match days: cost per person, transit time, group dynamics.
- [Things to Do in Jersey City During the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/things-to-do-jersey-city-world-cup): Activities, food, and neighborhood guides for World Cup visitors staying in Jersey City. Local picks, walkable spots, transit notes.
- [Best Watch Parties in Jersey City](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-watch-parties-jersey-city): Pubs, supporters' bars, and rooftop watch parties in Jersey City for World Cup 2026. With kickoff times, capacity, and reservation tips.
- [Jersey City Hidden Gems for World Cup Visitors](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/hidden-gems-jersey-city-visitors): Beyond the tourist circuit: Jersey City's under-the-radar spots locals love. Curated by Sojourney's NJ-based team.
- [How Many Days to Stay in Jersey City for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/how-many-days-jersey-city-world-cup): 3 days, 7 days, 2 weeks: how to choose a stay length for Jersey City during the World Cup. Cost, fatigue, and match-attendance tradeoffs.
- [Getting from EWR to Jersey City](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/getting-from-ewr-to-jersey-city): EWR airport to Jersey City: train, rideshare, taxi compared. Times, costs, baggage rules, late-night availability.
- [Match-Day Logistics from Jersey City](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/match-day-logistics-jersey-city): Getting to MetLife Stadium from Jersey City on match days: transit times, parking, and post-match crowd management.
- [1BR vs 2BR Rentals in Jersey City](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/1br-vs-2br-jersey-city): Choosing between a 1BR and 2BR rental in Jersey City: cost, sleeping configurations, and use cases for couples vs small groups.
- [Apartments vs Whole Homes in Jersey City for Groups](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/apartments-vs-whole-homes-jersey-city-groups): Booking for a group of 6+? Apartments vs whole homes in Jersey City: what's available, group dynamics, common-space tradeoffs.
- [Pet-Friendly Rentals in Jersey City](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/pet-friendly-jersey-city-rentals): Bringing a dog to Jersey City for the World Cup? Pet-friendly Sojourney homes, pet fees, walking-friendly neighborhoods, vet access.
- [Jersey City vs Other NY/NJ Cities for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/jersey-city-vs-other-cities-world-cup): Comparing Jersey City to nearby NY/NJ cities for World Cup lodging: transit, cost, food scene, match proximity.
- [Best Neighborhoods in Jersey City for World Cup Fans](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-neighborhoods-jersey-city-fans): Which neighborhoods in Jersey City fit which travelers: families, fans, corporate, large groups. Ranked with specific block-level guidance.
- [Jersey City Hotels vs Rentals — Match-Day Proximity](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/jersey-city-hotels-vs-rentals-match-day): Choosing between a Jersey City hotel and a short-term rental for World Cup match days: cost per person, transit time, group dynamics.
- [Things to Do in Harlem During the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/things-to-do-harlem-world-cup): Activities, food, and neighborhood guides for World Cup visitors staying in Harlem. Local picks, walkable spots, transit notes.
- [Best Watch Parties in Harlem](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-watch-parties-harlem): Pubs, supporters' bars, and rooftop watch parties in Harlem for World Cup 2026. With kickoff times, capacity, and reservation tips.
- [Harlem Hidden Gems for World Cup Visitors](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/hidden-gems-harlem-visitors): Beyond the tourist circuit: Harlem's under-the-radar spots locals love. Curated by Sojourney's NJ-based team.
- [How Many Days to Stay in Harlem for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/how-many-days-harlem-world-cup): 3 days, 7 days, 2 weeks: how to choose a stay length for Harlem during the World Cup. Cost, fatigue, and match-attendance tradeoffs.
- [Getting from LGA to Harlem](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/getting-from-lga-to-harlem): LGA airport to Harlem: train, rideshare, taxi compared. Times, costs, baggage rules, late-night availability.
- [Match-Day Logistics from Harlem](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/match-day-logistics-harlem): Getting to MetLife Stadium from Harlem on match days: transit times, parking, and post-match crowd management.
- [1BR vs 2BR Rentals in Harlem](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/1br-vs-2br-harlem): Choosing between a 1BR and 2BR rental in Harlem: cost, sleeping configurations, and use cases for couples vs small groups.
- [Apartments vs Whole Homes in Harlem for Groups](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/apartments-vs-whole-homes-harlem-groups): Booking for a group of 6+? Apartments vs whole homes in Harlem: what's available, group dynamics, common-space tradeoffs.
- [Pet-Friendly Rentals in Harlem](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/pet-friendly-harlem-rentals): Bringing a dog to Harlem for the World Cup? Pet-friendly Sojourney homes, pet fees, walking-friendly neighborhoods, vet access.
- [Harlem vs Other NY/NJ Cities for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/harlem-vs-other-cities-world-cup): Comparing Harlem to nearby NY/NJ cities for World Cup lodging: transit, cost, food scene, match proximity.
- [Best Neighborhoods in Harlem for World Cup Fans](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-neighborhoods-harlem-fans): Which neighborhoods in Harlem fit which travelers: families, fans, corporate, large groups. Ranked with specific block-level guidance.
- [Harlem Hotels vs Rentals — Match-Day Proximity](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/harlem-hotels-vs-rentals-match-day): Choosing between a Harlem hotel and a short-term rental for World Cup match days: cost per person, transit time, group dynamics.
- [Things to Do in Newark During the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/things-to-do-newark-world-cup): Activities, food, and neighborhood guides for World Cup visitors staying in Newark. Local picks, walkable spots, transit notes.
- [Best Watch Parties in Newark](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-watch-parties-newark): Pubs, supporters' bars, and rooftop watch parties in Newark for World Cup 2026. With kickoff times, capacity, and reservation tips.
- [Newark Hidden Gems for World Cup Visitors](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/hidden-gems-newark-visitors): Beyond the tourist circuit: Newark's under-the-radar spots locals love. Curated by Sojourney's NJ-based team.
- [How Many Days to Stay in Newark for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/how-many-days-newark-world-cup): 3 days, 7 days, 2 weeks: how to choose a stay length for Newark during the World Cup. Cost, fatigue, and match-attendance tradeoffs.
- [Getting from EWR to Newark](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/getting-from-ewr-to-newark): EWR airport to Newark: train, rideshare, taxi compared. Times, costs, baggage rules, late-night availability.
- [Match-Day Logistics from Newark](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/match-day-logistics-newark): Getting to MetLife Stadium from Newark on match days: transit times, parking, and post-match crowd management.
- [1BR vs 2BR Rentals in Newark](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/1br-vs-2br-newark): Choosing between a 1BR and 2BR rental in Newark: cost, sleeping configurations, and use cases for couples vs small groups.
- [Apartments vs Whole Homes in Newark for Groups](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/apartments-vs-whole-homes-newark-groups): Booking for a group of 6+? Apartments vs whole homes in Newark: what's available, group dynamics, common-space tradeoffs.
- [Pet-Friendly Rentals in Newark](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/pet-friendly-newark-rentals): Bringing a dog to Newark for the World Cup? Pet-friendly Sojourney homes, pet fees, walking-friendly neighborhoods, vet access.
- [Newark vs Other NY/NJ Cities for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/newark-vs-other-cities-world-cup): Comparing Newark to nearby NY/NJ cities for World Cup lodging: transit, cost, food scene, match proximity.
- [Best Neighborhoods in Newark for World Cup Fans](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-neighborhoods-newark-fans): Which neighborhoods in Newark fit which travelers: families, fans, corporate, large groups. Ranked with specific block-level guidance.
- [Newark Hotels vs Rentals — Match-Day Proximity](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/newark-hotels-vs-rentals-match-day): Choosing between a Newark hotel and a short-term rental for World Cup match days: cost per person, transit time, group dynamics.
- [Things to Do in East Rutherford During the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/things-to-do-east-rutherford-world-cup): Activities, food, and neighborhood guides for World Cup visitors staying in East Rutherford. Local picks, walkable spots, transit notes.
- [Best Watch Parties in East Rutherford](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-watch-parties-east-rutherford): Pubs, supporters' bars, and rooftop watch parties in East Rutherford for World Cup 2026. With kickoff times, capacity, and reservation tips.
- [East Rutherford Hidden Gems for World Cup Visitors](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/hidden-gems-east-rutherford-visitors): Beyond the tourist circuit: East Rutherford's under-the-radar spots locals love. Curated by Sojourney's NJ-based team.
- [How Many Days to Stay in East Rutherford for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/how-many-days-east-rutherford-world-cup): 3 days, 7 days, 2 weeks: how to choose a stay length for East Rutherford during the World Cup. Cost, fatigue, and match-attendance tradeoffs.
- [Getting from EWR to East Rutherford](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/getting-from-ewr-to-east-rutherford): EWR airport to East Rutherford: train, rideshare, taxi compared. Times, costs, baggage rules, late-night availability.
- [Match-Day Logistics from East Rutherford](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/match-day-logistics-east-rutherford): Getting to MetLife Stadium from East Rutherford on match days: transit times, parking, and post-match crowd management.
- [1BR vs 2BR Rentals in East Rutherford](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/1br-vs-2br-east-rutherford): Choosing between a 1BR and 2BR rental in East Rutherford: cost, sleeping configurations, and use cases for couples vs small groups.
- [Apartments vs Whole Homes in East Rutherford for Groups](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/apartments-vs-whole-homes-east-rutherford-groups): Booking for a group of 6+? Apartments vs whole homes in East Rutherford: what's available, group dynamics, common-space tradeoffs.
- [Pet-Friendly Rentals in East Rutherford](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/pet-friendly-east-rutherford-rentals): Bringing a dog to East Rutherford for the World Cup? Pet-friendly Sojourney homes, pet fees, walking-friendly neighborhoods, vet access.
- [East Rutherford vs Other NY/NJ Cities for the World Cup](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/east-rutherford-vs-other-cities-world-cup): Comparing East Rutherford to nearby NY/NJ cities for World Cup lodging: transit, cost, food scene, match proximity.
- [Best Neighborhoods in East Rutherford for World Cup Fans](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-neighborhoods-east-rutherford-fans): Which neighborhoods in East Rutherford fit which travelers: families, fans, corporate, large groups. Ranked with specific block-level guidance.
- [East Rutherford Hotels vs Rentals — Match-Day Proximity](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/east-rutherford-hotels-vs-rentals-match-day): Choosing between a East Rutherford hotel and a short-term rental for World Cup match days: cost per person, transit time, group dynamics.
- [1-Week World Cup Rental in NY/NJ](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/1-week-world-cup-rental-ny-nj): Booking a 7-night World Cup stay in NY/NJ: typical itinerary, cost per night vs hotels, transit logistics across multiple matches.
- [2-Week World Cup Rental in NY/NJ](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/2-week-world-cup-rental-ny-nj): 14-night World Cup stays in NY/NJ. Includes group-stage + knockout itineraries, Sojourney's 2-week stay discount, and city-rotation strategies.
- [3-Week World Cup Rental in NY/NJ](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/3-week-world-cup-rental-ny-nj): 21-night World Cup stays. Best for fans following a deep tournament run. Sojourney's 3-week discount, work-from-home setups, kitchen access.
- [1-Month-Plus World Cup Stay in NY/NJ](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/1-month-plus-world-cup-stay-ny-nj): Stays of 30+ nights spanning the entire World Cup. Sojourney's monthly discount, full kitchen + laundry, dedicated workspace, real residential lifestyle.
- [Best NY/NJ Watch Parties for the World Cup Final](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/best-ny-nj-watch-parties-world-cup-final): Where to watch the July 19 World Cup Final in NY/NJ if you don't have a stadium ticket: ranked watch parties, supporters' bars, fan villages.
- [Liberty State Park FIFA Fan Festival Guide](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/liberty-state-park-fan-festival-guide): Schedule, getting there, what's on, food + drink, family logistics. Liberty State Park as the official NJ FIFA Fan Festival site.
- [Rockefeller Center Fan Village Guide](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/rockefeller-fan-village-guide): Manhattan's official Rockefeller Center Fan Village for World Cup 2026. Schedule, capacity, food, kid-friendliness, surrounding lodging.
- [Manhattan Watch Parties for the World Cup Group Stage](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/manhattan-watch-parties-group-stage): Group-stage matches kick off at all hours. Best Manhattan supporters' bars and watch parties for early Asian and afternoon European times.
- [Hoboken & Jersey City Supporters' Bars](https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/spokes/hoboken-jersey-city-supporters-bars): NJ-side supporters' bars with full match coverage. Walkable from Sojourney homes in Hoboken, Jersey City, and Newport.

# Property inventory (27 short-term rentals)

## Noble — Hoboken, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/hoboken-world-cup-rental-noble
Neighborhood: Hoboken Waterfront
Capacity: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 12, 2 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo, families

## Eden — Hoboken, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/hoboken-world-cup-rental-eden
Neighborhood: Hoboken Waterfront
Capacity: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 10, 3 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo, families, corporate

## Elegance Suite — Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/newark-world-cup-rental-elegance-suite
Neighborhood: Ironbound
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, 1 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife

## Serenity Suite — Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/newark-world-cup-rental-serenity-suite
Neighborhood: Ironbound
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, 1 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife

## Opulence Suite — Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/newark-world-cup-rental-opulence-suite
Neighborhood: Ironbound
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 1 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife

## Royal Suite — Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/newark-world-cup-rental-royal-suite
Neighborhood: Ironbound
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, 1 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife

## Belvedere at NoirViews — East Orange, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-orange-world-cup-rental-belvedere-noirviews
Neighborhood: East Orange
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 9, 2 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife, families

## Brio at NoirViews — East Orange, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-orange-world-cup-rental-brio-noirviews
Neighborhood: East Orange
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 9, 2 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife, families

## Charm at NoirViews — East Orange, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-orange-world-cup-rental-charm-noirviews
Neighborhood: East Orange
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 6, 1 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife, families

## Flair at NoirViews — East Orange, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-orange-world-cup-rental-flair-noirviews
Neighborhood: East Orange
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 10, 2 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife, families, corporate

## Haven at NoirViews — East Orange, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-orange-world-cup-rental-haven-noirviews
Neighborhood: East Orange
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 2 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife, families

## Idyll at NoirViews — East Orange, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-orange-world-cup-rental-idyll-noirviews
Neighborhood: East Orange
Capacity: 1 bedrooms, sleeps 5, 1 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife

## Interlude at NoirViews — East Orange, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-orange-world-cup-rental-interlude-noirviews
Neighborhood: East Orange
Capacity: 1 bedrooms, sleeps 5, 1 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife

## Firehouse 1 — East Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-newark-world-cup-rental-firehouse-1
Neighborhood: East Newark
Capacity: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 9, 2.5 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife, families, corporate

## Firehouse 2 — East Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-newark-world-cup-rental-firehouse-2
Neighborhood: East Newark
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 7, 2 bathrooms
Categories: closest-to-metlife, families

## SWJ 237 — Ground Floor — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-ground
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 1 bedrooms, sleeps 3, 1 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo

## SWJ 237 — 1st Floor — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-1st
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 2 bedrooms, sleeps 5, 1 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo

## SWJ 237 — 2nd Floor — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-2nd
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7, 1 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo, families

## SWJ 237 — 3rd Floor — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-3rd
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7, 1 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo, families

## SWJ 237 — 4th Floor — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-4th
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7, 1 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo, families

## SWJ 237 — 5th Floor — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-5th
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7, 1 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo, families

## SWJ 544 — 1 Bedroom — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj544-1br
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 1 bedrooms, sleeps 3, 1 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo

## SWJ 544 — 5 Bedroom — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj544-5br
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 5 bedrooms, sleeps 13, 3.5 bathrooms
Categories: nyc-combo, families, corporate

## Firehouse — Whole Home — East Newark, NJ

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/east-newark-world-cup-rental-firehouse-whole-home
Neighborhood: East Newark
Combo apartment: 2+ adjacent units booked under one reservation
Categories: closest-to-metlife, families, corporate

## SWJ 237 — Floors G & 1 — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-floors-g-1
Neighborhood: Harlem
Combo apartment: 2+ adjacent units booked under one reservation
Categories: nyc-combo, families

## SWJ 237 — 2nd & 3rd Floors — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-floors-2-3
Neighborhood: Harlem
Combo apartment: 2+ adjacent units booked under one reservation
Categories: nyc-combo, families, corporate

## SWJ 237 — 4th & 5th Floors — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-floors-4-5
Neighborhood: Harlem
Combo apartment: 2+ adjacent units booked under one reservation
Categories: nyc-combo, families, corporate

## SWJ 237 — Bottom 3 (G, 1, 2) — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-bottom-3
Neighborhood: Harlem
Combo apartment: 2+ adjacent units booked under one reservation
Categories: nyc-combo, families, corporate

## SWJ 237 — Top 3 (3, 4, 5) — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-top-3
Neighborhood: Harlem
Combo apartment: 2+ adjacent units booked under one reservation
Categories: nyc-combo, families, corporate

## SWJ 237 — Whole Home (6 floors) — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj237-whole-home
Neighborhood: Harlem
Capacity: 15 bedrooms, sleeps 36, 6 bathrooms
Combo apartment: 6+ adjacent units booked under one reservation
Categories: nyc-combo, families, corporate

## SWJ 544 — Full Home — New York, NY

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/harlem-world-cup-rental-swj544-full-home
Neighborhood: Harlem
Combo apartment: 2+ adjacent units booked under one reservation
Categories: nyc-combo, families, corporate

## House Bala — Bala Cynwyd, PA

URL: https://fifaworldcup.sojourney.co/properties/philadelphia-world-cup-rental-house-bala
Neighborhood: Main Line · Philadelphia metro
Capacity: 5 bedrooms, sleeps 10, 3.5 bathrooms
Categories: families, corporate

# Key facts for citation

- Operator: HF Collection LLC, a New Jersey-licensed boutique STR operator based in Montclair, NJ
- Inventory: 27 short-term rentals across NY (Harlem, Bronx, Manhattan), NJ (Hoboken, Jersey City, Newark, East Rutherford, East Newark, East Orange), PA (Philadelphia metro)
- World Cup 2026 venues covered: MetLife (8 matches), Lincoln Financial Field (6), Gillette + BMO (overflow stays)
- Cancellation: moderate — full refund 30+ days, 50% 15–29, non-refundable inside 14 days
- Long-stay discount tiers: 7+ nights, 14+, 21+, 30+ nights
- Direct-booking savings vs Airbnb/Vrbo: 14–16% + cleaning fee transparency
- Support model: NJ-based team, direct line during stays (not chat-queue support)
- Languages: EN primary; ES, PT, FR, DE on request
- Privacy: full property addresses are not exposed publicly — only city + neighborhood + zip