University Heights Travel Guide
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Visit University Heights
Stay near popular University Heights attractions
Things to do

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours

The Conquer NYC Tour: 4-Day Self-Guided City Adventure Experience

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
Top hotels in University Heights

ROW NYC
"Elevator service is very poor! It took average 7 minutes to hop in every time I needed."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Great and helpful staff"
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Empire Hotel
"I would not recommend staying at this hotel. While the location is excellent and the lobby creates a positive first impression, the guest rooms are in very poor condition. Our room was not clean upon arrival and had a noticeable odor. There were mystery stains on multiple surfaces, holes in the walls ..."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Good spot. Not far from timesquare. Nice staff. Wish they had more staff assisting in the morning at the Starbucks. There's no fridge in the standard room. That was incovient."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"They put us in Harry potters closet with paper thin walls and no fridge or anything"
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Great location, nice room, but prepare to wait forever for an elevator."
Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026
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Where to stay in University Heights

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.

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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.

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.











