Van Vorst Park Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A sign for Historic Van Vorst Park with park hours and rules.
A park with a fountain, red flowers, and people sitting on benches.
A park with benches, a fountain, and a red building in the background.
A park with a green bench, trees, and a lamp post.
A vintage telescope with a city skyline in the background.

Stay near popular Van Vorst Park attractions

A historic building with classical architecture, a statue in front, and a modern high-rise building nearby.

Jersey City City Hall

8.0/10 (46 reviews)
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.
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Activities

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

AU$69
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

AU$122
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

AU$51
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

AU$62
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket

AU$34
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn and Play Ticket
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

AU$59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
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Our pick of the best Van Vorst Park Hotel Deals

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$357 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
AU$357
30 Nov - 1 Dec
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (3,158 reviews)
"Need to do something about elevators - seemed like 1 was down our entire stay"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

ROW NYC
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is AU$1,420 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$1,420
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (2,370 reviews)
"Perfect location."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Lotte New York Palace
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is AU$216 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$216
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,328 reviews)
"Stayed here for solo travel for my birthday. Staff was so nice upon arrival. Hotel is clean. In a great area. A lot of amenities."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Pod Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is AU$443 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$443
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Hyatt Grand Central New York
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 AU$386 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
AU$386
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street New York NY
The price is AU$340 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
AU$340
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Arlo Midtown
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Our guide on where to stay in Van Vorst Park

Find the best Van Vorst Park areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hudson Yards

While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

A city skyline at dusk with illuminated buildings and a calm body of water in the foreground.

Downtown Jersey City

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 Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

A frozen lake with a city skyline in the background during sunset.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the distance, and a cloudy sky.

The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Washington Street and Loew's Jersey Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

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The Waterfront

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

Van Vorst Park Travel Guide

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