West Side Travel Guide
Jersey City
Popular places to visit
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.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a top convention centre in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Liberty State Park
Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
Hoboken Waterfront
With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City .
Top hotels in West Side
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Overall, we had a good stay. The rooms felt a bit dated, and it took some time for the staff to fix a leaking toilet. However, aside from that, the hotel met our expectations and provided a comfortable experience.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Clean, great location and great price.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The staff was rude and the room was terrible. The only thing redeeming about this hotel is the location. The room was an okay size, but the bathroom was terrible. Not only was the bathroom tiny, the bathroom door looked like someone had taken it from the scrap heap. The cabinets were chipped and ...
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Our room was clean, staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Only down side was the early construction noise that could be heard
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Our stay was very good, but the post-stay follow-up was terrible we are still waiting for the release of our incidental/security deposit. A simple follow-up to send us proof that the deposit was released has not been possible, something that only takes less than 5 minutes.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
McGinley Square
While visiting McGinley Square, you might make a stop by sights like Yanitelli Center and LaPointe Park.
Bergen
Travellers enjoy Bergen for its restaurants and parks. Consider checking out Montgomery Park while you're in 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.
Bergen-Lafayette
While there might not be top attractions in Bergen-Lafayette, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Science Center and Liberty National Golf Club.
Communipaw
Visitors to Communipaw like its monuments and parks, and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is a sight worth a stop.
The Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Village and surrounding area, you can visit Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
