🇺🇸 Brooklyn, United States
Days Inn
📍 1118 36th Street , Brooklyn, 11218
Your stay — Days Inn
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The Property — Days Inn
A straightforward, functional base two blocks from the Barclays Center. The lobby is clean but unremarkable, with a 24-hour front desk and a coin laundry. It suits budget-conscious sports fans or concertgoers who just need a clean room and a free breakfast before heading out — nobody is coming here for the décor.
Chronicles of Brooklyn
Brooklyn was settled by the Dutch in the 1630s and grew into an independent city, rival to Manhattan, before merging into New York City in 1898. Its 19th-century industrial boom left a legacy of red-brick warehouses and row houses, now repurposed into artists’ studios, food halls and tech offices. The 20th-century decline and subsequent 1990s renaissance turned neighbourhoods like Williamsburg into global cultural magnets. Today Brooklyn is its own gravitational centre: diverse, fiercely local, and a driver of food, music and design trends worldwide.
Best Time to Visit
Full Brooklyn guide →Best months
May–June and September: stable warm weather (18–26°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than July–August. The city's parks and outdoor markets are at their best without the oppressive heat.
Peak / festival surge
July–August is peak summer with temperatures averaging 25–30°C and high humidity. Hotel prices jump 30–50% over spring rates. Events like the Fourth of July fireworks, SummerStage concerts, and the Atlantic Antic street festival drive occupancy across Brooklyn.
Budget shoulder season
Late April and late September–October offer milder weather (12–22°C), smaller crowds, and hotel rates 15–25% lower than summer. Autumn colours in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park and Fort Greene are a bonus.
Weather & packing
New York’s summer humidity can make 28°C feel like 35°C. Pack light, breathable layers (cotton shirts, shorts) plus a light jacket or umbrella — sudden downpours are common in July.
Live City Briefing — Brooklyn
- Barclays Center is hosting an NBA pre-season event and several concerts in mid-July 2026 — expect street closures and heavier foot traffic around Atlantic Avenue.
- The NYC summer subway maintenance programme (FASTRACK) may suspend late-night service on the 2, 3, 4, 5 lines near the hotel; check MTA alerts for July 12–13.
- Brooklyn's open-streets programme on Vanderbilt Avenue (weekends only) continues through summer, offering pedestrianised markets and outdoor dining one block from the hotel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Days Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from 36th Street). These upper floors avoid ground-level street noise and are less affected by foot traffic in the lobby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise, lobby activity) and rooms facing 36th Street directly — that’s a main road in Brooklyn with bus and truck traffic day and night.
Best views
Rear-facing rooms offer a view of the neighbouring building walls and courtyard — not scenic, but acceptable for privacy. Front-facing rooms overlook 36th Street (busy road, no real view).
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 tend to be quietest, as they sit above the street din and are less used than ground-floor service areas.
🔊 Noise notes
36th Street carries bus and truck traffic; garbage collection occurs early morning (around 6-7 am). The hotel’s main entrance on this street funnels noise into ground-floor rooms. Side streets (37th Street, 11th Avenue) are quieter but not directly accessible.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at check-in; these are often the last to fill but worth the wait. 2) The property has limited parking — arrive by 4pm to secure a spot, or use the nearby subway (36th Street station on the D, N, R lines is a 10-minute walk).
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Days Inn
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, average speed 25 Mbps, no login required
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary USA Today paper in lobby in mornings; no digital newsstand
Check-in from 15:00; early bag drop allowed if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 with no extra fee, later by request subject to $25 fee
Free storage behind front desk after check-out, no time limit
Entrance and public areas step-free; no wheelchair-accessible rooms (narrow doorways); lift but no braille signage
On-site parking available, $15 per night; nearest public car park is 112th Street Garage (0.3 miles), $30 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no additional city tax or resort fee at this property)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit equals first night's rate; incidental hold of $50 at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: St. Catharine's Grotto (427 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Saint Catherine of Alexandria Church (458 m · ~6 min walk)
- Synagogue: Anche Lubawitz Congregation (467 m · ~6 min walk)
- Synagogue: Congregation Chevra Linath Hazedeck (469 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Brizzi Playground — 776 m · ~10 min walk
Living Torah Museum — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
PS 130 The Parkside School Community Playground — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Sterling National Bank — 955 m · ~12 min walk
Dahill Pharmacy — 833 m · ~10 min walk
Latino's Deli & Grocery — 277 m · ~3 min walk
9th Avenue — 780 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →US Dollar, USD
Use ATMs at local banks or credit unions; avoid airport and hotel exchange kiosks — they give poor rates and high fees.
Visa and Mastercard accepted almost everywhere; American Express less so. Contactless and mobile pay (Apple Pay, Google Pay) widely used.
Restaurants: 15–20% of pre-tax bill. Taxis: 10–15% of fare. Hotel staff: $1–2 per bag for bellhops, $2–5 per night for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Drip coffee from a bodega or corner deli costs around $1.50–$2.50.
A slice of pizza or a sandwich from a deli runs $5–$8.
A main dish at a casual diner or Caribbean takeout spot is $10–$14.
Carts and halal food trucks on main avenues (like Church Avenue) offer platters for $6–$10.
Key Food, Associated Supermarkets, and Compare Foods are common budget chains here.
Church Avenue has discount clothing stores and thrift shops; nearby Flatbush Avenue has affordable chain stores.
MetroCard or OMNY tap: $2.90 per ride, $34 weekly unlimited. From JFK, take the AirTrain ($8.25) to Jamaica then subway (A or C lines) — cheaper than taxis.
Buy groceries at Key Food or Associated to save on meals. Use the subway instead of Uber/Lyft. Avoid ATM fees by using in-network bank machines (e.g., Citibank or Bank of America).
Good to know — Brooklyn
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Emergency Contacts
BrooklynFor non-emergencies, call 311. Brooklyn is part of New York City; all emergency services are reached via 911. The local police precinct can be contacted at (718) 834-0600 (NYPD 84th Precinct, covering Downtown Brooklyn).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Brooklyn, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Days Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Sterling National Bank — 955 m · ~12 min walk — pharmacy · Dahill Pharmacy — 833 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
JFK Airport → 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
💡 Take AirTrain to Jamaica Station, then LIRR to Atlantic Terminal (flat fare $7 off-peak). Exit and walk 2 mins to Nevins St 2/3/4/5 subway, go one stop to Borough Hall—hotel is a 5-min walk. Avoid the A train from Howard Beach: it's slower and skips Borough Hall.
Red Hook, Brooklyn (e.g., Ikea) → 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
💡 Use this for a scenic ride along the waterfront if you're coming from Red Hook or Columbia St. Get off at Furman St/Joralemon St—hotel is across the street. Weekday mornings the bus can be crowded with school runs; avoid 8–9am.
Manhattan (e.g., Times Square-42nd St) → 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
💡 From Manhattan, take the 4 or 5 express to Borough Hall—it's faster than the 2/3. Exit at Court St side, walk east on Joralemon St. For Brooklyn Bridge views after sunset, walk the promenade from the hotel instead of taking the subway back.
JFK Airport → 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
💡 At JFK, grab a yellow cab from the official taxi stand—flat fare to Brooklyn avoids surge pricing. For Uber, avoid Grand Central Parkway during rush hour (4–7pm); take the Van Wyck to Belt Parkway instead.
About Brooklyn
Wikipedia ↗
Brooklyn, coextensive with Kings County, is the most populous of the five boroughs and counties in New York City, United States. Located at the westernmost end of Long Island and formerly an independent city, Brooklyn shares a land border with the borough and county of Queens. It has several bridge ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Days Inn?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the rear courtyard (away from 36th Street). These upper floors avoid ground-level street noise and are less affected by foot traffic in the lobby.
Which rooms should I avoid at Days Inn?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor (street-level noise, lobby activity) and rooms facing 36th Street directly — that’s a main road in Brooklyn with bus and truck traffic day and night.
Is Days Inn noisy?
36th Street carries bus and truck traffic; garbage collection occurs early morning (around 6-7 am). The hotel’s main entrance on this street funnels noise into ground-floor rooms. Side streets (37th Street, 11th Avenue) are quieter but not directly accessible.
Which rooms have the best views at Days Inn?
Rear-facing rooms offer a view of the neighbouring building walls and courtyard — not scenic, but acceptable for privacy. Front-facing rooms overlook 36th Street (busy road, no real view).
What are insider tips for staying at Days Inn?
1) Ask for a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at check-in; these are often the last to fill but worth the wait. 2) The property has limited parking — arrive by 4pm to secure a spot, or use the nearby subway (36th Street station on the D, N, R lines is a 10-minute walk).
What time is check-in at Days Inn?
Check-in at Days Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Days Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, average speed 25 Mbps, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Days Inn?
None (no additional city tax or resort fee at this property)
Where can I eat cheaply near Days Inn?
A slice of pizza or a sandwich from a deli runs $5–$8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Days Inn?
MetroCard or OMNY tap: $2.90 per ride, $34 weekly unlimited. From JFK, take the AirTrain ($8.25) to Jamaica then subway (A or C lines) — cheaper than taxis.
When is the best time to visit Brooklyn?
May–June and September: stable warm weather (18–26°C), low humidity, and fewer tourists than July–August. The city's parks and outdoor markets are at their best without the oppressive heat.
Top Attractions in Brooklyn
💡 Go to Pier 2 at sunset for free kayaking in summer or just to watch the city light up. Bring a picnic—Grab a slice from Juliana's next door.
💡 Pay-what-you-wish entry every third Thursday of the month, 5-10 PM. Arrive before 6 PM to avoid the queue. The 'Soul of a Nation' exhibit is often worth the wait.
💡 Free entry until 12 PM on weekdays. The cherry blossoms peak in late April—go early on a Tuesday to avoid crowds. Don't miss the Steinhardt Conservatory.
💡 Walk the 3.35-mile loop path early morning for a peaceful jog. The Audubon Center at the Boathouse has free birdwatching walks on weekends—check their schedule.
💡 Take a free walking tour on weekends (check online for schedule). The Battle Hill viewpoint gives one of the best panoramas of the Manhattan skyline. Respect quiet hours.