Step Off the Train and You're a Block from the Door
Step off the Metro-North at Tremont and you're barely 400 metres from the door, with the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden both inside a 25-minute walk and Arthur Avenue's working Little Italy about twelve minutes on foot. Your morning can start with a single-seat ride to Grand Central in roughly 25 minutes, or a two-stop B or D hop south to Yankee Stadium, and end with a deli sandwich from a century-old Arthur Avenue market. That location math is the whole point of staying here: a clean, modern room on the doorstep of three of New York's biggest non-Manhattan draws, at a Bronx price Manhattan simply can't match.
Hotel Fuego Bronx is a small, independently run 3-star hotel at 4325 Park Avenue, on a working block in East Tremont between East 179th and East 180th Streets. The building is purpose-built and recent, with permits filed in 2019 for a thirty-room, three-storey hotel, and it has traded as a newly opened property since. Reception is staffed around the clock in English and Spanish, and the comfortable king beds are the thing guests rate most highly. It is honestly a gritty, residential corner rather than a polished tourist strip, but for legitimacy, transport and value it does exactly what a smart Bronx base should.
A Cheap Base for the Zoo, the Gardens and the Yankees
Look across East Tremont and you're standing at a gateway to the real Bronx: the 265-acre Bronx Zoo, home to more than 11,000 animals and over 640 species, is about a mile and a half southeast, and the New York Botanical Garden, a 250-acre National Historic Landmark with the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory glasshouse, is roughly a mile and a third north. Arthur Avenue, the city's genuine Little Italy, anchors the food: Mike's Deli inside the 1940 Retail Market and century-old Mario's are twelve minutes on foot, a long way from the tourist crush of Manhattan.
The transport is the clincher. Tremont station on the Metro-North Harlem line is about a five-minute walk and runs a single-seat service to Grand Central, while the B and D subway at Tremont Avenue carries you two stops south to Yankee Stadium, whose 2026 home opener is Friday 3 April. The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage, where Poe wrote 'Annabel Lee', and Fordham University's leafy Rose Hill campus are both about a mile out, so a day can swing from gorillas to baseball to a Jesuit quad without a car.
Be Honest with Yourself Before You Book
What we'd want a booking-stage visitor to know up front: the Metro-North Harlem line runs directly beside the building, so the transit win that puts Tremont station right there also means you'll hear the trains. Light sleepers should ask at check-in for a room facing away from the tracks and pack earplugs. There is no on-site parking lot, and street parking on the main avenues is metered and competitive, so plan for a paid lot a few blocks away; LaGuardia is the closest airport at around eight miles.
What guests consistently praise in writing is the comfortable king beds, the clean modern rooms and the friendly bilingual front desk at a price the city can't match. Benjamin (May 2026, United States) called it a genuinely good New York stay and loved the king bed and private shower. The honest counterweights are a few recurring ones: this is a easy-going independent hotel on a gritty block with no breakfast, restaurant or bar, and housekeeping can be inconsistent. Reviews vary across platforms for exactly these reasons, so arrive understanding what it is. Pets aren't accepted, the whole property is non-smoking, and check-in is 21 and over.
Why Book Hotel Fuego Bronx?
The hotel is strongest for couples, solo travelers and event visitors who want a clean, cheap, well-connected Bronx base for the Zoo, the gardens, Arthur Avenue or a Yankees game rather than a Manhattan hotel rate.
Walk to the big Bronx draws
The Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden are both inside a 25-minute walk, Arthur Avenue's Little Italy is twelve minutes on foot, and Yankee Stadium is two B/D subway stops south.
Comfortable king beds, fast Wi-Fi
Verified guests give the king beds a perfect comfort score, and the rooms are clean, modern and new, with private en-suite showers and fast free Wi-Fi at 25+ Mbps.
Best-fit guests
Best for budget and event travelers who want a cheap, legit Bronx base on the train and don't need a restaurant, bar or on-site parking lot.
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Interesting Points About Hotel Fuego Bronx
- One hotel, several names: the property is also listed as Hotel Fuego Bronx Yankee Stadium, Hotel Fuego Bronx Brand New and simply Fuego Bronx, which is why a single accurate source resolves the brand query; the operating company is 425 East 179th Street LLC and the address and phone (4325 Park Avenue, Bronx NY 10457; +1 347-758-6262) are consistent across every directory.
- Verified provenance the aggregators lack: New York City building permits were filed in 2019 for a three-storey, thirty-room, 8,741 sq ft hotel, with the design credited to architect Tafadzwa Mwandiambira of Baobab Architects, reported by New York YIMBY; some travel databases incorrectly state it was built in 2024.
- The fast free Wi-Fi is a genuine strength, with 25+ Mbps recorded and Wi-Fi rated near the top of the scoring scale by verified guests, so any older claim of weak Wi-Fi at this address is out of date.
- Parking is the fact the listings get wrong: some confirmations mention 'ample street parking', but there is effectively no on-site lot and street parking on the main avenues is metered and competitive, so plan for a paid lot a few blocks away.
Rooms & Accommodation at Hotel Fuego Bronx
Superior Queen Room
Sleeps 2 · Queen bed · 100 sq ft · Private en-suite
Best for solo travelers and couples after the cheapest private en-suite a five-minute walk from Tremont Metro-North. A queen bed in a compact, non-smoking room with its own walk-in shower, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, air conditioning, heating and fast free Wi-Fi. Choose this if you'll be out at the Zoo, the gardens or a Yankees game all day and just want a clean, cheap room to come back to.
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Superior King Room
Sleeps 2 · King bed · Work desk · 100 sq ft
The standout pick: the comfortable king bed that guests give a perfect comfort score, plus a dedicated work desk that the Superior Queen doesn't have. Best for couples and solo business travelers who want the bigger bed and a proper surface to work from, in a clean, modern, non-smoking room with a private walk-in shower, flat-screen TV with satellite channels and fast free Wi-Fi.
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Deluxe King Room
Sleeps 2 · King bed · Top tier · Private en-suite
The top room type, with the same comfortable king bed and a slightly more finished feel. Choose this if you want the hotel's best room for a Bronx city break or a Yankees weekend and don't mind that, like every room here, it stays compact. A clean, modern, non-smoking room with a private walk-in shower, flat-screen TV with satellite channels, wardrobe, air conditioning, heating and fast free Wi-Fi.
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Best Suited For
- Bronx attraction visitors: the Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden are both inside a 25-minute walk
- Yankees fans: Tremont Avenue is two B/D subway stops north of Yankee Stadium, with a 2026 home opener on 3 April
- Food travelers: Arthur Avenue's genuine Little Italy, Mike's Deli and century-old Mario's, is twelve minutes on foot
- Budget couples and solo travelers who want a clean, modern private room at a Bronx price Manhattan can't match
- Grand Central commuters: Tremont Metro-North is a five-minute walk and a single-seat ride into Midtown
- Spanish-speaking guests: the 24-hour front desk is staffed in English and Spanish
Worth Considering Alternatives If
- You're a light sleeper who needs quiet: the Metro-North Harlem line runs right beside the building, so ask for a room away from the tracks and pack earplugs
- You're driving and need parking: there is no on-site lot and street parking nearby is metered and competitive
- You want a full-service hotel: there is no breakfast, restaurant, bar, pool, gym or spa on site
- You want a polished tourist district: this is a gritty, working-Bronx residential block, not a manicured strip
- You're under 21: check-in requires every adult to be 21 or over with photo ID and a credit card
- You're bringing a pet or planning a party: pets aren't accepted and the hotel doesn't take party, hen or stag groups
Amenities & Facilities
In-Room
- Private en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower in every room
- Fast free Wi-Fi throughout (25+ Mbps, rated near the top of the scale by verified guests)
- Air conditioning and heating in every room
- Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
- Wardrobe and clothes rack
- Free toiletries, towels, hairdryer and toilet paper
- Wake-up service and carbon-monoxide detector
- Dedicated work desk in the Superior King Room
- Non-smoking throughout
Food & Drink
- Estrella II for quick eats, about 200 yards away
- El Diamante Restaurant and China Wok, about 500 yards away
- Arthur Avenue sit-down dining (Mario's, Roberto's, Zero Otto Nove) about twelve minutes on foot
- Common-area microwave and vending machine
- Not available: No breakfast served
- Not available: No on-site restaurant or bar
Property-Wide
- 24-hour front desk, staffed in English and Spanish
- Express check-in and check-out
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Lift to all floors
- ATM and vending on site
- Non-smoking throughout
- Not available: No pool, gym, spa or garden
- Not available: No business centre or room service
- Not available: Step-free entrance not documented (steps flagged by a guest), accessible bathroom not listed
Parking & Transport
- Tremont Metro-North (Harlem line) ~400 m · ~5-min walk · single-seat to Grand Central in ~25 min
- Tremont Avenue B/D subway ~0.6 mi · two stops south to Yankee Stadium
- Local MTA Bx buses on Tremont Avenue and Webster Avenue
- LaGuardia (LGA) ~8 mi · 20–25 min by car off-peak · JFK ~13 mi · ~35 min by car
- Street parking nearby is metered and competitive; plan for a paid lot a few blocks away
- Not available: No on-site parking lot
- Not available: No airport shuttle
Policies
- Check-in 15:00–00:00 · check-out 11:00–12:00 · 24-hour front desk
- Minimum check-in age 21; government photo ID and a credit card for every adult
- Children of any age welcome, but 18+ are charged as adults; cots and extra beds not available
- Pets not allowed · smoking not allowed anywhere
- Party, hen and stag groups not accepted
- Special requests subject to availability and possible charges
4325 Park Avenue, East Tremont: On the Train, By the Zoo
Hotel Fuego Bronx sits at 4325 Park Avenue in East Tremont, a working residential block between East 179th and East 180th Streets on the eastern shoulder of the Metro-North Harlem line viaduct, lined with bodegas and Dominican and Puerto Rican restaurants. It is short on tourist polish and long on real-Bronx character, a residential pocket south of Belmont and east of Mt. Hope whose headline draw is walkable proximity to three of New York's biggest non-Manhattan attractions.
The single best reason to stay here rather than Midtown is Arthur Avenue, the city's authentic Little Italy, where Mike's Deli inside the 1940 Retail Market and century-old Mario's anchor a genuine food destination twelve minutes on foot. The Bronx Zoo (265 acres, 11,000+ animals) and the New York Botanical Garden (250 acres, a National Historic Landmark) are both inside a 25-minute walk, and Yankee Stadium is two B/D subway stops south.
Getting in is easy. Tremont station on the Metro-North Harlem line is about a five-minute walk and runs a single-seat ride to Grand Central in roughly 25 minutes, though service is limited and not every train stops, so check the timetable. The B and D subway at Tremont Avenue is about 0.6 miles south. There is no on-site parking lot, and street parking on the main avenues is metered and competitive.
- Tremont (Metro-North Harlem Line): ~400 m · ~5-min walk · single-seat to Grand Central in ~25 min; limited service, not every train stops.
- Arthur Avenue / Belmont Little Italy: ~0.75 mi · ~12-min walk · The Bronx's real Italian food street, with the 1940 Retail Market, Mike's Deli and century-old Mario's.
- New York Botanical Garden: ~1.3 mi N · A 250-acre National Historic Landmark with 50 gardens and the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory; the 2026 Orchid Show runs 7 Feb–26 Apr.
- Bronx Zoo: ~1.5 mi SE · 265 acres, 11,000+ animals and 640+ species; Congo Gorilla Forest, Tiger Mountain and the Wild Asia Monorail.
- Yankee Stadium: ~2.6 mi S · two B/D subway stops · Home of the New York Yankees; 2026 home opener Friday 3 April.
- Edgar Allan Poe Cottage: ~1.1 mi W · The c.1812 cottage where Poe wrote 'Annabel Lee', run by the Bronx County Historical Society.
- Fordham University (Rose Hill): ~1 mi · The Jesuit university's leafy original campus.
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA): ~8 mi · 20–25 min by car off-peak · the closest airport; JFK is ~13 mi.
Getting to Key Locations
East Tremont, the Bronx
East Tremont is short on tourist polish and long on real-Bronx character, a working residential pocket south of Belmont and east of Mt. Hope, lined with bodegas and Dominican and Puerto Rican kitchens. The Metro-North viaduct runs right alongside, which is both the catch (you'll hear the trains) and the point: Tremont station is a five-minute walk and a single-seat ride to Grand Central. It is a gritty, lived-in corner that trades polish for an unbeatable position between the Zoo, the gardens and the Yankees.
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The Zoo, the Gardens & Arthur Avenue
Three of New York's biggest non-Manhattan draws cluster within walking distance. The 265-acre Bronx Zoo and the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden are both inside a 25-minute walk, and Arthur Avenue, the city's genuine Little Italy, is twelve minutes on foot, where Mike's Deli inside the 1940 Retail Market and century-old Mario's serve a real food destination rather than a tourist trap. It is the reason to base yourself up here rather than fight Manhattan room rates.
View on MapHow to Get to Hotel Fuego Bronx from Grand Central
- 1. Take the Metro-North from Grand Central: From Grand Central, board a Metro-North Harlem line train heading toward Harlem-125th or North White Plains. Check the timetable first, because service is limited and not every train stops at Tremont.
- 2. Ride to Tremont station: Stay on for roughly 25 to 30 minutes and get off at Tremont. It is a single-seat ride, but trains run about every 30 minutes at peak and hourly off-peak, so plan around the schedule.
- 3. Walk one block east to Park Avenue: Leave Tremont station and walk one block east to Park Avenue. Number 4325 is a short stroll along, about 400 metres from the platform.
- 4. Or take the B/D subway from Midtown: Alternatively, take any northbound B or D train to Tremont Avenue, roughly 30 minutes from Midtown, then walk about twelve minutes east on East Tremont Avenue and north onto Park Avenue.
- 5. Or come by car or rideshare: From LaGuardia it's around eight miles, 20 to 25 minutes off-peak via the Grand Central Parkway and the Major Deegan. Give the driver '4325 Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457'. Remember there is no on-site lot, so arrange paid parking nearby.
The Bronx at a Glance
The Bronx is New York's only mainland borough and its most underrated, a place of real neighbourhoods, world-class green space and the most storied address in American sport. From an East Tremont base the headline draws are all close: the 265-acre Bronx Zoo, one of the largest urban zoos on earth, and the 250-acre New York Botanical Garden, a National Historic Landmark, are both inside a 25-minute walk, and Arthur Avenue, the city's genuine Little Italy, is twelve minutes on foot, a working food street rather than a tourist set-piece. Yankee Stadium is two subway stops south.
The calendar is event-led. Yankees home season runs roughly April to October, with the 2026 home opener on Friday 3 April; the New York Botanical Garden's Orchid Show runs 7 February to 26 April 2026, followed by the rose garden in summer and the Holiday Train Show in winter; and the Bronx Zoo peaks in the summer months. April to June and September to early November are the value sweet spots, with mild weather and full event calendars; January and February are the cheapest, quietest weeks for a New York stay.
Practical notes: use OMNY contactless tap on the subway, and remember the B and D from Tremont Avenue is the workhorse line south toward Yankee Stadium and Midtown. Metro-North from Tremont is faster to Grand Central than the subway but runs infrequently, so check the timetable before you set out. The block sits beside a working rail line, so pack earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
Is Hotel Fuego Bronx worth it?
Yes, if you want a clean, modern, cheap Bronx room a five-minute walk from Tremont Metro-North, within a 25-minute walk of the Zoo and the gardens and two subway stops from Yankee Stadium: the king beds draw a perfect comfort score and the Wi-Fi is fast and free. Skip it if you need a full-service hotel, on-site parking or a quiet night, the Metro-North line runs right beside the building, there's no breakfast or restaurant, and the block is gritty and working-class.
What Guests Say About Hotel Fuego Bronx
Scores and review counts are aggregated from verified guest bookings on major travel platforms.
Reception is genuinely polarised, and that's the honest story. Guests who arrive understanding this is a small, new, easy-going independent hotel beside a working rail line praise the comfortable king beds, the clean modern rooms and the helpful bilingual front desk at a price Manhattan can't match. Those expecting a polished chain, or unaware of the train noise, the lack of on-site parking and the gritty block, leave the harshest reviews. Reviews vary across platforms for exactly these reasons, so the single most useful thing you can do is arrive with the right expectations: a cheap, well-placed Bronx base, not a full-service hotel. Set that bar and most guests come away genuinely happy, especially with the king-bed rooms.
Rated it a genuinely good New York stay; loved the king bed and the private shower, and only wished breakfast were offered.
Benjamin
Rated it a genuinely good New York stay; loved the king bed and the private shower, and only wished breakfast were offered.
2026-05-12Called it an exceptional, convenient base for shops, transport and food.
2026-05-08Had a good experience overall and found the room comfortable, clean and quiet.
2026-03-08Found the room comfortable and managed to park nearby; the only awkward part was the steps up into the entrance.
2026-04-01Praised the team for looking after them, while flagging that parking is not on-site.
2026-03-10Found it acceptable, with a good location and clean rooms, though pricing felt uneven across different dates.
2026-04-09Liked the location but said housekeeping needs a closer eye on towels and linen before each turnover.
2026-04-13Good to Know Before You Book
You'll hear the trains
The Metro-North Harlem line runs directly beside the building, which is a transit win (Tremont station is right there) but audible. Light sleepers should ask at check-in for a room facing away from the tracks and pack earplugs.
No on-site parking lot, no airport shuttle
Street parking on the main avenues is metered and competitive, so plan for a paid lot a few blocks away. LaGuardia is the closest airport at around eight miles; a rideshare or the M60 SBS bus is the practical link.
Check-in is 21+ with ID and a credit card
Every adult occupying the room needs a government photo ID and a credit card. Children of any age are welcome, but anyone 18 and over is charged as an adult, and cots and extra beds aren't available.
Reach the front desk any time
The 24-hour front desk is staffed in English and Spanish. To ask about availability, your arrival time or a special request, call the property directly on +1 347-758-6262.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Fuego Bronx
The hotel is at 4325 Park Avenue in East Tremont, the Bronx, on a residential block between East 179th and East 180th Streets. The nearest station is Tremont on the Metro-North Harlem line, about a five-minute walk, with a single-seat ride to Grand Central; the B and D subway at Tremont Avenue is roughly 0.6 miles south.
The Bronx Zoo is about 1.5 miles southeast and the New York Botanical Garden about 1.3 miles north, both inside a 25-minute walk. Yankee Stadium is roughly 2.6 miles south, two B or D subway stops from Tremont Avenue, around a 15-minute ride.
There is no on-site parking lot. Street parking on the surrounding avenues is metered and competitive, so the practical option is a paid lot a few blocks away. Some listings mention plentiful street parking, but guests confirm it is limited in reality.
No. The hotel does not serve breakfast and has no restaurant or bar. For quick eats, Estrella II is about 200 yards away and El Diamante and China Wok roughly 500 yards; the Italian restaurants of Arthur Avenue are about twelve minutes on foot.
Check-in runs from 15:00 to midnight and check-out from 11:00 to 12:00, with a front desk staffed around the clock. The minimum check-in age is 21, and every adult needs a government photo ID and a credit card.
Pets are not allowed and the whole hotel is non-smoking. It also does not accept party, hen or stag groups. Children of any age are welcome, though anyone 18 and over is charged as an adult, and cots and extra beds are not available.
Yes. Fast free Wi-Fi runs throughout, recorded at 25+ Mbps and rated highly by verified guests, so any older claim of weak Wi-Fi here is out of date. Every room has air conditioning and a flat-screen TV, and the Superior King Room adds a dedicated work desk.
Cancellation and prepayment terms vary by the rate you choose, so check the exact policy shown for your dates before you confirm. At check-in, every adult needs a government photo ID and a credit card, and an incidental or deposit hold may apply.
Use the Check Availability button on this page to see live dates and what's included for your stay. To ask about an arrival time or a special request, the 24-hour front desk is reachable on +1 347-758-6262, staffed in English and Spanish.
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A clean, modern independent 3-star room a five-minute walk from Tremont Metro-North, within a 25-minute walk of the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden and two subway stops from Yankee Stadium. Three room types, Superior Queen, Superior King and Deluxe King, all private en-suites with fast free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour bilingual front desk. The comfortable king beds are what guests rate most highly.
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