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 acclaimed theater scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
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.
Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"The bed was great but there was no microwave to reheat my food nor was there a washer and dryer I like to clean my clothes before going back home"
Reviewed on 2026/6/6
Hotel Edison Times Square
"Great Staff and room is clean.... Breakfast can be improved"
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
Empire Hotel
"Very good location"
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Liked the location. Did not like when we were told if we accepted to pay $30 more a night we could have stayed in a renovated room. The room we stayed was barely larger than the bad we slept. Even the bathroom had more space than the room itself."
Reviewed on 2026/6/6
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"no restaurant, small area for coffee and pastries, or a few bar food offers. Elevators unreliable and overly complicated. concierge was very helpful, room clean and comfy. They will try to upsell you upon arrival if they have better rooms."
Reviewed on 2026/6/6
Pod Times Square
"Very small room, which I expected, but clean and comfortable. Friendly staff and a good location for what I needed, with plenty of great restaurants nearby."
Reviewed on 2026/6/7
Where to stay in Historic Downtown
The Waterfront
If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.
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.
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.
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.
Journal Square
Visitors to Journal Square rave about its fascinating museums, important monuments, and soaring skyscrapers. You might also want to make some time to see Loew's Jersey Theater or Jackie Robinson Statue while you're exploring the neighborhood.
