General Lab Information

Brookhaven Lab (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.

Accommodations at Brookhaven Lab

Please note, limited onsite housing is available. 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 academy coordinator.

Important Notice: All guests (U.S. and Non-U.S. citizens) planning to stay onsite must submit a Brookhaven Lab Guest Form and be approved in the BNL Guest Information System (GIS).

  • Please contact the BNL Housing Office at 631-344-2541 or 631-344-2551 or send email to housing@bnl.gov for questions regarding onsite housing reservation requirements, cutoff dates and rate information.
  • Reservation Deadline: October 02, 2023.
  • A block of rooms have been reserved under "Wildfire 2023" or use block #294031. When contacting the Housing Office, please provide the following information:
    - Full Name
    - Affiliation or Organization
    - Office Address
    - Arrival Date
    - Departure Date
    - Reference Name ("Wildfire 2023" or use block #294031)
    - Room Type (see below)
    Housing rates effective as of March 1, 2024, but could increase on March 1, 2025.
    - Guest House (hotel-style): $136.00 US/night
    - BNL Dorms: $68.00 US/night
  • If arriving after 10 p.m., you may pick up your keys at Police Headquarters (Bldg. 50), directly across from the Brookhaven Center (Bldg.30).
  • All reservations are guaranteed and must be paid if not cancelled by 1 p.m. on the day of arrival.
  • Fees for onsite housing are paid directly to the Housing Office, upon check-in. The following forms of payment are accepted: cash, checks, travelers checks, Visa, MasterCard and American Express.
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Nearby Hotels

While the immediate vicinity around BNL has no large hotels, there are many establishments within a 45 minute drive of the Laboratory. View Listing


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