Central Ward Travel Guide
Newark

Visit Central Ward
Stay near popular Central Ward attractions
Things to do

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

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American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

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Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Staff was great but the rooms are old and dusty and the housekeepers don't clean well."
Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
"Great stay. Location is excellent. It’s a high quality hotel."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great for location because you’re right next to the Grand central terminal, quite literally. The hotel isn’t well maintained though, it’s looked after but still quite old fashioned. The bathroom wasn’t suitable very different to"
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Lotte New York Palace

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Can’t say enough good things about the hotel. Even for a small room it was so cute truly. Lots of partying in this hotel so if you like that, this is the spot!!"
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Central Ward

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.

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

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.

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.

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.


















