Central Ward Travel Guide

Newark

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Stay near popular Central Ward attractions

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Prudential Center

8.4/10 (1,334 reviews)
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
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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
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

฿853
per adult
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,414
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Picture 1 for Activity NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket

฿951
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket
NYC: Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

NYC: Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

฿1,009
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Guggenheim Museum Entry 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
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Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ฿6,337 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,337
฿8,898 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! (1,578 reviews)
"Nice rooms but extremely small, as expected for NYC. My"city view" was if I cranked my neck 180 degrees while looking out of one corner to see a little patch of sky. Otherwise I was staring at another bank of wall and windows. The elevator situation is a mess. There is one that goes up and down to ..."

Reviewed on 10 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
The price is ฿6,189 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿6,189
฿8,539 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 ...
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 ฿7,765 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿7,765
฿10,612 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! (6,144 reviews)
"Great location valet parking was very easy and convenient for the city"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is ฿20,927 per night from 2 Oct to 3 Oct
฿20,927
฿25,073 total
2 Oct - 3 Oct
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! (2,236 reviews)
"Great room. Offered early checkin which as much appreciated. Location is hard to beat"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Lotte New York Palace
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿7,897 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿7,897
฿10,688 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
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is ฿12,340 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿12,340
฿15,975 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (3,952 reviews)
"Wished it was a tad more luxe feeling. Bit underwhelmed."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Where to stay in Central Ward

Find the best Central Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Newark

Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.

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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

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North Ironbound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.

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Ironbound District

While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Newark Central Business District

While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

Central Ward Travel Guide