Central Ward, NJ
Newark
Visit Central Ward
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Newark Museum of Art
With extensive art collections, fascinating science exhibits and exciting interactive displays, you could easily spend the whole day in New Jersey’s largest museum.
Newark City Hall
Gaze up at the sparkly 24-carat gold dome that juts out from the roof of this stately and historic city hall.
Rutgers University Newark
Explore the campus of Rutgers University Newark during your stay in Newark. Experience the acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Central Ward Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"The lobby is like a bus terminal! No place to have a cup of coffee and talk. They won’t let you sit in the restaurant unless you buy the $57 breakfast buffet!"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Excellent location good service nice hotel"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Room was terrible, I was told that I got a complementary upgrade to executive suite , but that itself was terrible. Pillows were not clean, TV is just not useful, no refrigerator nor room was maintained clean. Highly disappointed"
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2026
Pod Times Square
"It's clean, good location, and staff are very helpful. No complaints!"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
ROW NYC
"Staff and hotel are top notch"
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Clean, comfortable, and conveniently located in Times Square. The rooms are quite small and can feel cramped, but that’s fairly typical for Manhattan hotels. We were hosting friends visiting from out of state and spent most of our time exploring the city, so the hotel worked perfectly for our needs. ..."
Reviewed on Jun 23, 2026
Where to stay in Central Ward
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theaters, 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.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mana Contemporary and Lincoln Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Ironbound District
When in Ironbound District, you can plan a visit to Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Ironbound
North Ironbound might not have many top sights, but Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newark Central Business District
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
