Historic Downtown, NJ
Jersey City
Visit Historic Downtown
Popular places to visit
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.
Hamilton Park
Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.
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.
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.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Clean room and Staff very kind! Hoze was the best..kind helpfull carring with good tips and instruction that helped us making our trip perfect with recomended places, transportation ,and good places to eat! Hoze should get trophy from sheraton because he represented them perfectly The only thing ...
Reviewed on 2026/1/17
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Warm hospitality, amazing views to the river and convenient location!
Reviewed on 2026/1/17
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The front desk stff was exceptional
Reviewed on 2026/1/18
Hotel Edison Times Square
Great location and our suite was spacious. Room was also cleaned regularly. They charge an additional service fee per night of stay so take note of that.
Reviewed on 2026/1/18
Lotte New York Palace
We have stay
Reviewed on 2026/1/14
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Would def come again
Reviewed on 2026/1/14
Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown
The Village
While The Village might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
Harsimus Cove
Harsimus Cove might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park might not have many top sights, but Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Van Vorst Park
If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Jersey City Public Library are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Jersey City
Downtown Jersey City is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Powerhouse Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Powerhouse Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.
