The Waterfront Travel Guide

Jersey City

A city skyline at night with a prominent tower reflecting on the water.
A city skyline at dusk with prominent buildings and a calm waterfront.
A city skyline at dusk with a river in the foreground.
A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper, various other high-rise buildings, and a body of water in the foreground.
A city skyline at sunset with a prominent skyscraper in the center, reflecting on the water.

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A waterfront cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a prominent glass building, and a historic building with flags.

Goldman Sachs Tower

8.4/10 (78 reviews)
One of the tallest skyscrapers not just in Jersey City, but in the entire Garden State, this towering steel construction looms over the waterfront.
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Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿1,094
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,427
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

฿946
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
New York C3® by CityPASS®

New York C3® by CityPASS®

฿3,739
per adult
New York C3® by CityPASS®
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

฿776
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

฿706
per adult
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
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Top hotels in The Waterfront

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ฿5,234 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,234
฿7,632 total
7 Sept - 8 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! (1,492 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

ROW NYC
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 ฿5,985 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,985
฿8,304 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! (9,199 reviews)
"Very nice stay. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 6 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 ฿5,399 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿5,399
฿7,897 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿8,559 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿8,559
฿11,447 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
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is ฿23,553 per night from 26 Sept to 27 Sept
฿23,553
฿28,087 total
26 Sept - 27 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
Lotte New York Palace
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is ฿9,052 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
฿9,052
฿12,203 total
7 Sept - 8 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,948 reviews)
"Amazing staff!"

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Where to stay in The Waterfront

Find the best The Waterfront 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.
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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 with modern skyscrapers and a waterfront marina.

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 clock tower with ornate carvings and statues.

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.

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.

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