Journal Square Travel Guide
Jersey City
Visit Journal Square
Popular places to visit
Loew's Jersey Theater
Grab some popcorn and travel back to the golden age of Hollywood cinema at Jersey City’s stunningly opulent movie palace.
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.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums 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 .
Things to do
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in Journal Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"I liked all"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Empire Hotel
"The location was ideal, directly across the street from Lincoln Center. The rooftop restaurant/bar was a nice feature, a large portion of it is enclosed. The A/C is the room didn’t function properly and was pretty warm. However, I didn’t alert anyone of this since we were only staying for one evening. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Room was a little tired but clean. Outside windows were grubby. The bed was amazingly comfortable. Best part about the room. On the downside the elevators were a nightmare. The amount of ppl waiting in the lobby for elevators was ridiculous. So access to our room on floor 10 was a lottery. On 2 occasions ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"It was nice and clean"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Clean, compact and exactly what I needed. Whenever I need to be in the city for longer days at work, this place is my go-to. Love the rainfall shower. I've stayed here on numerous occasions, and recommended it to visiting friends."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Sadly this stay was disappointing. My husband and I booked The Public because we were in town for NY Design week on a work trip, and although we expected the room to be small we didn't expect everything else to be sub-par. It started off badly with the mattress in our room being awful. We are not ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Journal Square
McGinley Square
While visiting McGinley Square, you might make a stop by sights like Yanitelli Center and LaPointe Park.
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.
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park might not have many top sights, but Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Historic Downtown
While visiting Historic Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
Bergen
Travellers enjoy Bergen for its restaurants and parks. Consider checking out Montgomery Park while you're in the area.
The Heights
While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Monroe Center for the Arts and Barsky Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
