Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Jersey City
Hamilton Park featuring a garden as well as a couple

Popular places to visit

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Jersey City City Hall

View the grand and lavish exterior of this late 19th-century building, which still serves as Jersey City’s seat of government and a place to get married.

Jersey City City Hall
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Hamilton Park

Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.

Hamilton Park
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Van Vorst Park

Bordered by beautiful 19th-century brownstone houses, this pretty city park features grassy patches, paved paths, a playground and a dog run.

Van Vorst Park
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Jersey City Museum

View a collection of works by local artists from the 1800s and 1900s, including paintings, sculptures and mixed media pieces, at this community-oriented museum.

Jersey City Museum
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Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
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MetLife Stadium

Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.

MetLife Stadium

Things to do

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Jersey City: Taste of Downtown Food Tour

฿3,489
Per adult
Jersey City: Taste of Downtown Food Tour
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1 Hour Jersey City Private Tea Tasting Session

฿1,938
Per adult
1 Hour Jersey City Private Tea Tasting Session
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Fun Scavenger Hunt in Jersey City by Zombie Scavengers

฿705
Per adult
Fun Scavenger Hunt in Jersey City by Zombie Scavengers
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,650
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
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Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

฿1,765
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
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Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

฿1,359
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ฿4,014 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿4,014
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
5.6/10 (4,306 reviews)
"Great everything."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
Fully refundable
The price is ฿7,329 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿7,329
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,499 reviews)
"Convenient location to get anywhere via subway. Fitness center was large with plenty of options. Market in the lobby was great and the coffee is very good. Front desk staff were polite and kind. Would stay again."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is ฿5,856 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
฿5,856
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,500 reviews)
"good location. i liked that its only a 6 min walk to madison square garden. the room is small and very basic. the staff was very friendly and accommodating!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is ฿5,134 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
฿5,134
per night
3 Jul - 4 Jul
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,420 reviews)
"This is a great stay to maximize the most of your Manhattan trip ideas!"

Reviewed on 2 Jun 2024

Paramount Times Square
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
Fully refundable
The price is ฿7,590 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿7,590
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,799 reviews)
"Great location. Down side was there was only one elevator for many floors probably paying the lower rate. Prepare yourself if you’re getting a good deal. Otherwise the room size was good and it was clean. Excellent location."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Park Central Hotel 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 ฿8,065 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
฿8,065
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and 6 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,546 reviews)
"Lovely hotel - a sanctuary from the city surrounding! Great rooftop terrace! Would highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

Van Vorst Park showing a garden and wild flowers as well as a couple

Van Vorst Park

If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Van Vorst Park are top sights worth seeing.

Van Vorst Park
Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

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 Goldman Sachs Tower.

Downtown Jersey City
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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.

Newport
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Hudson Exchange

When in Hudson Exchange, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Battery Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hudson Exchange
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The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Holland Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.

The Waterfront
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Paulus Hook

Paulus Hook is well liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jersey City area, you might plan a trip to One World Trade Center or Statue of Liberty.

Paulus Hook

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