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Jersey City

A vintage telescope with a city skyline in the background.
A person standing between two tall, reflective glass panels with inscriptions, under a clear blue sky.
A paved walkway with benches, a cyclist, and a city skyline in the background.
A statue of a woman with raised arms in front of a building with ornate columns and the inscription "CITY HALL".
A waterfront promenade with a view of the skyline, including the One World Trade Center.

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A historic building with classical architecture, a statue in front, and a modern high-rise building nearby.

Jersey City City Hall

8.0/10 (46 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿854
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,440
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿1,454
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

฿1,440
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

฿783
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
New York Jets Football Game at Metlife Stadium

New York Jets Football Game at Metlife Stadium

฿5,041
per adult
New York Jets Football Game at Metlife Stadium
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Top hotels in Van Vorst Park

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ฿6,035 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿6,035
฿8,582 total
8 Nov - 9 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 ...
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 ฿6,096 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿6,096
฿8,459 total
8 Nov - 9 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
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is ฿15,424 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿15,424
฿19,784 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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! (2,298 reviews)
"!!!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Lotte New York Palace
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿4,014 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿4,014
฿5,723 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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
Park Lane New York

Park Lane New York

5 out of 5
36 Central Park S New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿18,675 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿18,675
฿23,438 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,832 reviews)
"Easy to find everything was near by. Will definitely be coming back and staying here again. Room was clean and staff was friendly and helpful. The weather was great this time of year for walking."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Park Lane New York
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is ฿5,664 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿5,664
฿7,384 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
7.6/10 Good! (7,223 reviews)
"This place has great staff, and a cool rooftop bar, but is otherwise horrible, and vastly over priced. 0ur first room was reasonably sized, but the shower water would not turn off, the deadbolt did not work, wall paper was peeled off the walls in multiple places,etc... for $500 a night! Beyond ridiculous. ..."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2026

Empire Hotel
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Where to stay in Van Vorst Park

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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 at dusk with illuminated buildings and a calm body of water in the foreground.

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 frozen lake with a city skyline in the background during sunset.

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, Washington Street and Loew's Jersey Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

A large clock with a red 'Colgate' sign in front of a tall glass building.

The Waterfront

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

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