Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Hamilton Park featuring a garden as well as a couple

Popular places to visit

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Jersey City City Hall

View the grand and lavish exterior of this late 19th-century building, which still serves as Jersey City’s seat of government and a place to get married.

Jersey City City Hall
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Hamilton Park

Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.

Hamilton Park
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Van Vorst Park

Bordered by beautiful 19th-century brownstone houses, this pretty city park features grassy patches, paved paths, a playground and a dog run.

Van Vorst Park
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Jersey City Museum

View a collection of works by local artists from the 1800s and 1900s, including paintings, sculptures and mixed media pieces, at this community-oriented museum.

Jersey City Museum
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Manhattan Cruise Terminal

Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.

Manhattan Cruise Terminal
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MetLife Stadium

5/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.

MetLife Stadium

Activities

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Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

AU$104
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$71
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
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Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

AU$72
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
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The Lion King On Broadway

AU$226
Per adult
94% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
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Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

AU$58
Per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
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Catacombs by Candlelight

AU$57
Per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals

Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$217 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$217
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (4,193 reviews)
"The property was very nice, room was comfortable. Room was always straightened up and restocked everyday. We ate at Freidmans one night it was okay, definitely better restuarants around. We went to the concierge to get help with getting transportation to the pier, we stood there for at least 10 minutes ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Hotel Edison Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$253 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$253
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,260 reviews)
"Great experience! Helpful staff! Amazing location! Will book again!"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$237 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$237
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (2,358 reviews)
A good stay that requires some patience
"I always enjoy staying at the Paramount. A great location that is pretty organized. I appreciate the super-clean room. The only problem with my stay last week is that I (and others) stood in line at least 20 minutes to check in because the two check in staff were handling what were clearing complicated ..."

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Paramount Times Square
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is AU$246 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$246
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,440 reviews)
Happy Customer.
"Everything was amazing and beautiful."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is AU$278 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$278
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,436 reviews)
"Great location but in need of some upgrading. Had to change rooms as shower not working. Some staff seemed quite disinterested in our issues"

Reviewed on 24 May 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Empire Hotel
Empire Hotel
4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
The price is AU$239 per night from 27 May to 28 May
AU$239
per night
27 May - 28 May
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,396 reviews)
"Easily accessible- great location. Clean"

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

Empire Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

Van Vorst Park showing a garden and wild flowers as well as a couple

Van Vorst Park

If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Van Vorst Park are top sights worth seeing.

Van Vorst Park
Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Goldman Sachs Tower.

Downtown Jersey City
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Newport

Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.

Newport
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Hudson Exchange

When in Hudson Exchange, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Battery Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hudson Exchange
Jersey City featuring signage

The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Holland Tunnel are top sights worth seeing.

The Waterfront
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Paulus Hook

Paulus Hook is well liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jersey City area, you might plan a trip to One World Trade Center or Statue of Liberty.

Paulus Hook

Historic Downtown Travel Guide

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