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

฿863
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿1,157
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
New York C3® by CityPASS®

New York C3® by CityPASS®

฿3,678
per adult
New York C3® by CityPASS®
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,616
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

฿784
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
i Candy NYC Experience Ticket at One Times Square

i Candy NYC Experience Ticket at One Times Square

฿1,359
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 ฿6,039 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
฿6,039
฿8,595 total
19 Nov - 20 Nov
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! (2,933 reviews)
"The room was very small, hardly any space to move around, especially with 2 double beds in it. There is no place to store the luggage, as well as no lock on the bathroom door! There is no exhaust fan in the bathroom as well. The entire floor had a very musty air smell."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

ROW NYC
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
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 ...
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Lotte New York Palace
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿4,005 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿4,005
฿5,720 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Pod 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 ฿7,687 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿7,687
฿10,486 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (8,042 reviews)
"Was centrally located right next to grand central train station . Hotel was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 4 Nov 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
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 ฿6,949 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿6,949
฿9,446 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street New York NY
The price is ฿6,633 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
฿6,633
฿9,178 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Arlo Midtown
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Where to stay in The Waterfront

Find the best The Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Washington Street and Loew's Jersey Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

A theater with a clock, surrounded by cars and buildings.

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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