Historic Downtown, NJ
Jersey City
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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.
American Dream
When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can browse for souvenirs. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
2nd time we have stayed here. Love the location, the room, and all the amenities. Will definitely be returning
Reviewed on 2026/4/7
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Spacious rooms, comfortable beds, clean bathrooms and a decent staff. My biggest complaints are the long check-in line and slow elevators. It's an older hotel which is why the rooms are bigger compared to other hotels I've stayed at in Times Square. Overall, not the most luxurious experience but ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/7
Hotel Edison Times Square
Really nice room. Only con is the shower stall did not have a door and that allowed water to splash out. View was okay nothing to look out about. Staff was great and accommodating. Great location.
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Fabulous hotel- Very clean, safe, and amazing view and location!
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Clean room
Reviewed on 2026/4/7
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Horrible hotel! We were not even given the upgraded room that we paid for, so don’t bother paying for the upgrade. You are not allowed to go on the second floor mezzanine. We avoided using the blowdryer as many have mentioned online that this creates confusion with their smoking sensors and we didn’t ...
Reviewed on 2026/4/7
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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.
