The Simons Center for Geometry and Physics is located on the Stony Brook University campus, approximately two hours east of New York City on Long Island’s scenic north shore.
Our staff leases several homes and apartments in the Stony Brook area for the purpose of housing our visitors that are staying for more than a week’s time.
In addition, we offer hotel accommodations at Danfords and the Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook for visitors who are coming for shorter stays or do not require cooking facilities. Danfords is located in Port Jefferson Village near many shops and restaurants, and the Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook is located on the Stony Brook University campus.
For more information regarding the housing options offered by the SCGP, please visit our Housing Options page.
Public transportation in the Stony Brook area is limited; most SCGP homes are within walking/biking distance of the Stony Brook campus. Local bus schedules can be accessed here: Bus Information
Bicycles are available for rent here at the Center for your convenience at no charge.
If you need to extend your stay, you must seek approval with Melissa Wessler at (631) 632-2858.
If you own a home in the Stony Brook area and are interested in leasing your home to visiting professors, please contact Melissa Wessler.
If you have any other inquiries regarding housing, please email housing@scgp.stonybrook.edu.