Central Ward Travel Guide

Newark

Stay near popular Central Ward attractions

A modern glass building with a 'VIP EAST' sign, surrounded by urban architecture and a clear sky.

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

฿1,276
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

฿1,106
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

฿1,443
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Picture 1 for Activity NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Skip-the-Line Ticket

NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket

฿1,071
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket

฿870
per adult
New Jersey: American Dream Wheel Flexible Date Ticket
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

฿1,004
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is ฿6,862 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿6,862
฿9,536 total
10 Aug - 11 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 ...
ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
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 ...
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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 ฿15,136 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿15,136
฿18,451 total
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,159 reviews)
"Very clean beautiful hotel! I highly recommend this for great NYC location to many sight seeing landmarks!"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Lotte New York Palace
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NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is ฿4,675 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿4,675
฿7,026 total
9 Aug - 10 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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (7,094 reviews)
"Nice experience"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

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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 ฿7,366 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
฿7,366
฿9,921 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
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is ฿6,357 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿6,357
฿8,182 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (7,043 reviews)
"Pool was a joke - so small. roof top restaurant and bar is not available all the time. Employees were rude in the restaurant. It is not owned by hotel so they have no control over it. My bed sheets had blood on it and they offered me a $20 resort fee credit for it. BLOOD! When I went to talk to the ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Empire Hotel
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Where to stay in Central Ward

Find the best Central Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A city square with a dinosaur statue, brick buildings, and a modern skyscraper.

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 Historical Society Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.

A city skyline with high-rise buildings and a waterfront.

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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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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North Ironbound

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.

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Newark Central Business District

While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Historical Society Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

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