Jacob Javits Convention Center | NYC Conventions

Jacob Javits Center is New York City's largest convention complex, and is located on Manhattan's far west side. Opened in 1986, the Jacob Javits Center was designed by I. M. Pei and partners, and replaced the Coliseum on Columbus Circle.

The Jacob Javits Center can accommodate up to six events and 85,000 visitors at the same time. The Jacob Javits Center welcomes over 3 million visitors annually for the various NYC Conventions, NYC Trade Shows and NYC Meetings that are held there.

Jacob Javits Center Location:
The Jacob Javits Center is located between 38th and 34th Streets from 11th to 12th Avenues on Manhattan's far West Side.

Getting to the Jacob Javits Center:

• The closest NYC Subway stop to the Jacob Javits Center is the A/C/E at 34th/8th Avenue.
• The M42 and M34 both make stops at the Jacob Javits Center. The M42 runs along 42nd Street and the M34 runs along 34th Street.
• Cabs are a convenient option for getting to the Jacob Javits Center. From Times Square a cab will cost about $6 - $8, including tip.

Hotels near the Jacob Javits Center:
There are many Midtown Manhattan Hotels to choose from in New York City including Hotel Lola – A Midtown Manhattan Hotel.  The Hotel Lola is located near NYC’s Times Square and close to many Manhattan Activities, NYC City Tours, Manhattan Events and NYC Shopping, New York City Restaurants and NYC Landmarks including Jacob Javits Center, NYC Trade Shows, NYC Conventions, Madison Square Garden and Times Square.

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Jacob Javits Center Visitor Tips:

• Register for the NYC Trade Show or Event in advance whenever possible. It will save you a significant amount of time once you arrive at the Jacob Javits Center.
• If you're attending a popular NYC Event, dress for the weather, Winter or Summer.  Lines to enter Jacob Javits Center can be very long and whether you’re standing in the snow or the blistering sun – it can be uncomfortable.
• Bring a bottle (or 2) of water if you want to avoid paying $3 for Bottled Water inside the Jacob Javits Center.  Often there are vendors right outside the Jacob Javits Center selling bottles of water for about $1.00 to $2.00.
• If your NYC Event or NYC Trade Show offers a floor plan online, print it out in advance of the Trade Show  and plot out your route before you arrive. This way you’re sure not to miss important exhibitors that you may miss if you just ‘walk the floor.’
• Food tends to be overpriced and lines can be long during peak times at NYC Trade Shows, so bring a lunch or snacks with you and visit the food vendors during off-peak times.
• If you find a long line at the restroom, head outside the exhibitors area to find additional facilities. Bathrooms just outside the actual conference entrances tend to be less crowded.
• Taxis can be hard to come by when the NYC Event or NYC Trade Show closes for the day.  The best bet is to reserve a car service before the Event ends – this costs a few dollars more than a regular Taxi but it’s worth it when you don’t have to wait an hour in the freezing Winter Weather.