Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) does not provide shuttle service to and from area hotels. Since there is no public transportation to BNL, attendees are strongly advised to make car rental arrangements prior to arrival. However, area hotels may provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the LIRR (only selected branches), Long Island Islip MacArthur Airport, BNL and area restaurants. Please check with the hotel and, if necessary, set up your shuttle requirements at check-in.
Please note, limited on-site housing is available. The Workshop has reserved 13 rooms at the BNL Guest House from July 28–August 4, 2019, on a first come first serve. All guests must contact the BNL Housing Office directly to make their own reservations at their personal expense unless other arrangements are made by the workshop coordinator.
Important Notice: All guests (U.S. and Non-U.S. Citizens) planning to stay on-site must complete the additional Guest Registration form and be approved in the BNL Guest Information System (GIS).
effective as of March 1, 2025, but could increase on March 1, 2026.
While the immediate vicinity around BNL has no large hotels, there are many establishments within a 45 minute drive of the Laboratory.
Long Island (major roads only): PDF
Please note, a major credit card will be necessary to hold your reservations until you check in. It's your responsibility to call the hotel directly and make your own reservation.
BNL is located on William Floyd Parkway, County Road 46, 1 1/2 miles north of Exit 68 of the Long Island Expressway; hotel locations are given by exit number. Exit numbers below 68 are west of BNL; exit numbers above 68 are east of BNL.
Note: Inclusion in this list does not imply an endorsement by Brookhaven National Laboratory or Brookhaven Science Associates.