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.
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Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿1,084
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,414
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

฿769
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

฿700
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,414
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
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City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Lunch Cruise

฿3,021
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Lunch Cruise
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ฿5,948 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,948
฿8,466 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (1,730 reviews)
"Quiet and comfortable stay; very conveniently located near broadway theater venues and Times Square; easy access to subway station."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿9,154 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿9,154
฿12,149 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
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
The price is ฿6,875 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,875
฿9,339 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (9,284 reviews)
"Staff at check-in and check-out were all very nice. During our stay, any questions we had were all graciously answered. Loved that there was a separate baggage check to keep our luggage safe when we had to check out, but a few extra hours before our flight back home. The uber shuttle pick up spot ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is ฿6,486 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,486
฿9,160 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,190 reviews)
"Staff was great! Room was clean."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿13,149 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿13,149
฿16,924 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿5,291 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,291
฿7,178 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (5,986 reviews)
"My stay at Pod Times Square was very easy and without issue. It was clean and quiet. My only issue was with the floor of the bathroom getting wet because of the length of the shower curtain. However the staff was happy to bring me fresh towels both days since I need to use a bunch to dry floor. I ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Pod Times Square
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown

Find the best Historic Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street with outdoor seating at various cafes, including Tender Shoot Farm and Ravale.

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 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 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 city skyline with a prominent skyscraper and a body of water in the foreground.
Photo by Ms Bee Travels
Open Photo by Ms Bee Travels

The Waterfront

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

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, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Historic Downtown Travel Guide