Central Ward Travel Guide

Newark

Aerial view of the skyline of Newark, New Jersey, The Passaic River and the surrounding areas

Stay near popular Central Ward attractions

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Prudential Center

8.4/10 (1,334 reviews)
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
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Things to do

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

฿946
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

฿1,094
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Picture 1 for Activity NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket

฿960
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,427
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

฿860
per adult
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
NYC: Museum of the Moving Image Flexible Ticket

NYC: Museum of the Moving Image Flexible Ticket

฿712
per adult
NYC: Museum of the Moving Image Flexible Ticket
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Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿5,174 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
฿5,174
฿7,570 total
27 Aug - 28 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,070 reviews)
"Great Staff"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is ฿4,996 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,996
฿7,365 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (7,604 reviews)
"Was hoping for a view of Manhattan from our room but didn’t get one - room was a bit gloomy! But to make up for it they gave us use of the 16th floor hospitality which was nice of them."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is ฿14,869 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
฿14,869
฿18,126 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
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 ...
Lotte New York Palace
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is ฿4,604 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
฿4,604
฿6,916 total
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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 ฿4,431 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿4,431
฿6,527 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is ฿8,756 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿8,756
฿11,870 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Where to stay in Central Ward

Find the best Central Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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West Side

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

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Open Photo by Michael Torres

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.

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Open Photo by TurtlesTravel

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.

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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.

Central Ward Travel Guide