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

฿1,106
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,443
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New York C3® by CityPASS®

New York C3® by CityPASS®

฿3,816
per adult
New York C3® by CityPASS®
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

฿785
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

฿714
per adult
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
i Candy NYC Experience Ticket at One Times Square

i Candy NYC Experience Ticket at One Times Square

฿1,348
per adult
i Candy NYC Experience Ticket at One Times Square
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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 ฿6,158 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿6,158
฿8,723 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (599 reviews)
"Th staff was incredibly helpful and friendly, the room was nice and clean, the location was great, and the price was reasonable. The elevators were a bit slow and the building is older but we would absolutely stay here again."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 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 ฿6,145 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
฿6,145
฿8,707 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ฿15,093 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿15,093
฿18,399 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,166 reviews)
"Nice big room they can use a renovation"

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Lotte New York Palace
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is ฿4,662 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,662
฿7,007 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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 ฿5,403 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
฿5,403
฿7,665 total
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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! (8,810 reviews)
"Someone came into my room after I checked in"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is ฿6,339 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿6,339
฿8,159 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Empire 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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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 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.

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.

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