Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Jersey City

A vintage telescope with a city skyline in the background.
A person standing between two tall, reflective glass panels with inscriptions, under a clear blue sky.
A paved walkway with benches, a cyclist, and a city skyline in the background.
A statue of a woman with raised arms in front of a building with ornate columns and the inscription "CITY HALL".
A playground with green equipment, a beige slide, and a black fence.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown attractions

A historic building with classical architecture, a statue in front, and a modern high-rise building nearby.

Jersey City City Hall

8.0/10 (46 reviews)
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.
See properties

Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿854
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,440
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿1,454
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,440
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

฿783
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
i Candy NYC Experience Ticket at One Times Square

i Candy NYC Experience Ticket at One Times Square

฿1,345
per adult
i Candy NYC Experience Ticket at One Times Square
See all activities in Jersey City

Top hotels in Historic Downtown

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ฿6,050 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
฿6,050
฿8,611 total
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
ROW NYC
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿3,344 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿3,344
฿4,963 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,241 reviews)
"Despite being a small room, it was cleverly appointed and had everything we needed including a great view. It’s location in Midtown meant that we could walk pretty much everywhere. I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Pod Times Square
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Get rates
Lotte New York Palace
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿7,701 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿7,701
฿10,506 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (8,010 reviews)
"The bar/lounge closes early which makes no sense in NYC. The amenities outside of the room were rather disappointing. Found that you were charging for bag storage was annoying and nickel and dime behavior at a place that is already expensive to stay. The room was nice, and the location ideal, it ..."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,962 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿6,962
฿9,463 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (9,770 reviews)
"Desk staff were not helpful."

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street New York NY
The price is ฿6,037 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿6,037
฿8,497 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Arlo Midtown
See all 12,537 properties in Historic Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Where to stay in Historic Downtown

Find the best Historic Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, surrounded by other tall skyscrapers.
Photo by Marina Timo
Open Photo by Marina Timo

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.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a calm body of water in the foreground.

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.

A frozen lake with a city skyline in the background during sunset.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the distance, and a cloudy sky.

The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Washington Street and Loew's Jersey Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

A large clock with a red 'Colgate' sign in front of a tall glass building.

The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Downtown Travel Guide