Where to Stay, Eat, and Explore in Every 2026 World Cup Host City
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to bring 48 teams and billions of viewers across 16 host cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States. For fans lucky enough to attend in person, the tournament means high-stakes matches, fierce national pride, and plenty of downtime between games. Here’s a curated guide to the best hotels, restaurants, shops, and attractions in each host city.
**Canada**
In Toronto, the Bisha Hotel (opened 2025) offers skyline views, a rooftop pool, and acclaimed dining at Kōst and Akira Back. For a cozy French meal, try Le Swan’s steak tartare or banana foster. Shop 100% Silk for independent designer finds, or make a custom candle in 90 minutes at Kandl Artistique.
Vancouver’s The Douglas puts you steps from the stadium, with a sixth-floor park for a quiet escape. Miku serves standout sushi, including traditional Kaiseki. Neighbor has three boutiques carrying Lemaire and Our Legacy. Skip the crowds at Capilano and cross the Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge instead.
**Mexico**
In Guadalajara, Casa Habita offers 37 Art Deco rooms in Colonia Lafayette, plus a rooftop spa. El Habanero Negro serves tacos and seafood in a tropical cantina. Julia y Renata features minimalist local fashion. For tequila lovers, Cantaritos El Güero offers agave farm tours.
Mexico City’s Volga Hotel attracts a creative crowd with a rooftop day club and contemporary Mexican cuisine at Elora. La Sotomayor in Polanquito blends tradition with craft cocktails. Sangre de mi Sangre lets you design custom jewelry. Gita Studio offers immersive yoga and sound healing.
Monterrey’s Safi Royal Luxury Metropolitan connects to 14 restaurants, a theater, and golf simulators. A’Maria is famous for butter pancakes and chilaquiles. Very Vaquero sells Western-inspired gear. The MARCO Museum showcases Mexican and Latin American contemporary art.
**United States**
Atlanta’s The Tess in Buckhead features a rooftop pool and a podcast studio. Knife serves Mediterranean lamb chops and wood-fired seafood. Don Purcell gallery carries modern fine jewelry. Swan House, a Hunger Games filming location, offers historic charm.
Boston’s Whitney Hotel in Beacon Hill is near the Freedom Trail. Season to Taste uses New England ingredients with a chef’s counter. Studio Carta sells Italian ribbons and sewing tools. Étant spa offers massages and facials.
Dallas’s Hall Arts Hotel sits in the Arts District with a new lounge. Terry Black’s BBQ serves fall-off-the-bone ribs. Jowa boutique stocks South Korean designers. World Springs spa has 40 mineral hot springs and cold plunges.
Houston’s The Greenleigh opens in May with a rooftop and wood-fired Mexican cuisine at dLeña. Flora offers Mexican dishes under crystal chandeliers. Onli blends streetwear with art. Bayou Bend Gardens features American furniture and paintings.
Kansas City’s Crossroads Hotel has a lobby art gallery. Succotash serves breakfast favorites like the Burrito of Love. Dear Society offers vintage pieces and a matcha bar. Klā Sanctuary is a bathhouse with massages and sleep rituals.
Los Angeles’s Public West Hollywood opens this spring on Sunset Strip with a rooftop terrace. Little Fish is known for its fried fish sandwich. Departamento carries Dries Van Noten and Loewe. Tomoko spa offers Japanese Zenshin massage.
Miami’s Unframed Hotel on Washington Avenue has a wave-like facade and rooftop pool. Joia Beach serves herb-crusted sea bass. Capsool Vintage curates archival pieces. Grotto Bathhouse, opening this summer, features saunas and thermal pools.
New York City’s The Manner in SoHo is close to Penn Station for New Jersey matches. L’industrie Pizza is a local favorite for burrata pie. Two : Minds boutique carries Acne Studios and The Row. Othership offers sauna and cold plunge sessions.
Philadelphia’s The Brandywine opens in late April on the Main Line. Del Rossi’s serves one of the city’s best cheesesteaks. Boyds has been a luxury retailer since 1938. Elfreth’s Alley Museum showcases early American homes.
Seattle’s The Edgewater is the city’s only over-water hotel, near Pike Place Market. The George inside the Fairmont Olympic serves smoked beef tartare. Frida Vintage specializes in rare Celine and Versace pieces. The Wild Haus offers a floating sauna on Lake Union.
San Francisco’s The Jay on Battery Street has floor-to-ceiling bay views. Chez Panisse in Berkeley offers à la carte and prix fixe menus. Closet 1951 sells vintage Chanel bags. The Palace of Fine Arts, built for the 1915 exposition, offers Greco-Roman grandeur and Golden Gate Bridge views.