Journal Square Travel Guide
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Visit Journal Square
Stay near popular Journal Square attractions
Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
Top hotels in Journal Square

ROW NYC
"Great hotel! Its a walking distance to Time Square and many other attractions."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
"The hotel and staff were great but the only problems were the shower was missing a glass door so the water would spill all over the bathroom floor. Don’t tell me the hotel is not aware of an entire shower door missing. Also the bathroom doors don’t lock so people can accidentally walk in on you. ..."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"You cannot beat the location! Especially if you are traveling with kiddos and luggage. With proximity to the subway. I wish I would have known or got little “tips and tricks” from the front desk for example: about the semiprivate hallways from the subway to the hotel entrance. The credit for the ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Empire Hotel
"I loved the location, room was clean and the staff were very nice. Both restaurants were amazing and we appreciated the complimentary bottled water every day. The pool was very cloudy and you could not see anyone swimming under water. You also had to walk up 3 flights of stairs to access the pool. ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The lobby and common areas were very nice. The room was in need of a major renovation."
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"It was ok location great"
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Journal Square

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.

The Heights
While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.
















