Central Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Stay near popular Central Ward attractions

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Prudential Center

8.4/5 (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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Activities

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

AU$57
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

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

AU$118
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York

The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City

AU$312
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket

LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket

AU$71
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND New York Resort Admission Ticket
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket

AU$53
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

AU$53
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
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Our pick of the best Central Ward Hotel Deals

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$400 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$400
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (7,247 reviews)
"Very nice property and convenient location."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

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$397 per night from 12 July to 13 July
AU$397
12 July - 13 July
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (8,401 reviews)
"The room were nice and clean but I’m a petite woman and I had a hard time to climb in bed every night !"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is AU$378 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$378
30 June - 1 July
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (148 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

ROW NYC
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is AU$303 per night from 30 June to 1 July
AU$303
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very good! (6,921 reviews)
"The hotel is older but the rooms are really nice. Great location right next to the subway. Staff was really nice, great gym, and the tick tock dinner is awesome. Great food!"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is AU$203 per night from 1 July to 2 July
AU$203
1 July - 2 July
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! (5,719 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Pod Times Square
Hampton Inn New York Times Square

Hampton Inn New York Times Square

2.5 out of 5
150 W 48th Street New York NY
The price is AU$286 per night from 2 July to 3 July
AU$286
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,897 reviews)
"Clean room, friendly staff, great location"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hampton Inn New York Times Square
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Our guide on where to stay in Central Ward

Find the best Central Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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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Open Photo by Michael Torres

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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Open Photo by TurtlesTravel

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.

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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.

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