Central Ward Travel Guide
Newark

Visit Central Ward
Stay near popular Central Ward attractions
Things to do

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC
"The staff is first rate and the location is very convenient to subways, shopping, dining, and theatres. However, be advised: Mini fridge is an extra $40/day! Also, not all the floors have an ice machine and not all the floors that are supposed to have an ice machine actually have one. To add to the ..."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"The staff downstairs and at the front desk could certainly be more friendly and welcoming the person at the front desk was fairly abrupt and got frustrated when my husband asked a couple questions. There was one really shining star in the little coffee shop / next shop across from the check-in desk. ..."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
"The location was amazing. The staff was helpful on the check in. Great to have a place to store your bag. Breakfast downstairs was good. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Lotte New York Palace
"Great room. Offered early checkin which as much appreciated. Location is hard to beat"
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"Wished it was a tad more luxe feeling. Bit underwhelmed."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Central Ward

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.

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

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.

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.

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.


















