West Side Travel Guide
Jersey City
Popular places to visit
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a top convention centre in New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Liberty State Park
Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
Hoboken Waterfront
With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City .
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Lunch Cruise
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
American Dream: LEGOLAND Discovery Center New Jersey
Top hotels in West Side
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel is in a great location, but it’s older and in serious need of some updates. They have very few amenities in the hotel, which was a bummer. But the location made up for it!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Empire Hotel
Good location
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Favorite spot in NYC
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
What an incredible hotel. the only place i’ll be staying in new york from now on. they offer incredible amenities and are in an amazing location. Thanks Hotel Edison!!!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Rooms were very clean. I’ll definitely stay here again the next time I’m in NYC.
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Great!
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
McGinley Square
While visiting McGinley Square, you might make a stop by sights like Ed's Exchange and Yanitelli Center.
Bergen
You'll enjoy the restaurants and parks in Bergen. You might want to make time for a stop at Montgomery Park or Ed's Exchange.
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.
Bergen-Lafayette
While there might not be top attractions in Bergen-Lafayette, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Science Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Communipaw
Visitors to Communipaw like its monuments and parks, and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is a sight worth a stop.
The Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Village and surrounding area, you can visit Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
West Side Travel Guide
- Times Square
- Broadway
- Central Park
- Madison Square Garden
- Rockefeller Center
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Central Terminal
- Empire State Building
- American Dream
- MetLife Stadium
- One World Trade Center
- 5th Avenue
- Radio City Music Hall
- Wall Street
- Brooklyn Bridge
- New York University
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Columbia University
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Columbus Circle
- Battery Park
