Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Jersey City
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Popular places to visit
Jersey City City Hall
View the grand and lavish exterior of this late 19th-century building, which still serves as Jersey City’s seat of government and a place to get married.
Hamilton Park
Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.
Van Vorst Park
Bordered by beautiful 19th-century brownstone houses, this pretty city park features grassy patches, paved paths, a playground and a dog run.
Jersey City Museum
View a collection of works by local artists from the 1800s and 1900s, including paintings, sculptures and mixed media pieces, at this community-oriented museum.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
American Dream
When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Old and dated hotel. Well located but old."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"The bar is good,room is clean. Easy access to everything, mostly it’s a walking distance to Times Square and other tourist attractions."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The front desk staff was superb, especially Krystal. Unfortunately the room was not. The bathroom sink didn’t drain & the cold water faucet had a trickle so you had to brush with hot water or use the cold water from tub. The toilet would leak water each time you would flush. To make things even worse, ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Pod Times Square
"AMAZING hotel!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
ROW NYC
"Just booked a second stay at the reopened Row and remembered how well taken care of I was last time. From Christina at check-in who was kind enough to let me check in early so I could use the restroom and unwind before my show, to manager Joe who made an effort to travel the floors and every area ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Right off Times Square"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown
Downtown Jersey City
Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Hudson Yards
While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.
The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.
Newport
Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.
Journal Square
Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.
