Downtown Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City
Downtown Jersey City showing a city as well as a small group of people
Facing Manhattan from the west side of the Hudson River, Downtown Jersey City is packed with parks and historic neighborhoods.

Downtown Jersey City is a lively district with brownstone houses and attractive green spaces. Explore historic neighborhoods with Victorian-era residences and parks. Meander along the waterfront to admire views of the high-rises of New York’s Financial District.

Some of the district’s nicest neighborhoods are next to the wide Hudson River. Stroll along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and view the New York City skyline. J. Owen Grundy Park, located on a pier along the waterfront, has tables and chairs where you can sit and gaze across to Downtown Manhattan.

Farther south, find Liberty State Park. This large space hosts the Liberty Science Center, an interactive attraction with appeal for all ages, the redbrick Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal and the Empty Sky Memorial commemorating 9/11.

Head inland to the neighborhoods of Van Vorst Park and Hamilton Park and their namesake parks. Picnic on pretty grassy lawns and admire the historic 19th-century homes along the surrounding streets.

Directly across from Downtown Jersey City sits Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Take a ferry out to the island to learn about the welcome of early immigrants to the U.S. or a sightseeing cruise for a close-up view of the huge copper sculpture, a gift from the French.

Wait until nightfall to see the Colgate Clock along the waterfront. This giant timepiece, among the largest clocks in the world, lights up in neon in the evening. The clock stands beside the Goldman Sachs Tower, which at 781 feet (238 meters), is the tallest tower in Jersey City.

Choose from widely varied food options in Jersey City. Try Filipino adobo, find a German-themed beer garden on the waterfront or gorge on pastas in cozy Italian trattorias.

Drive to Downtown Jersey City in 10 minutes from Newark Airport. The PATH train connects the city to Manhattan, Newark and Hoboken, while the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail connects Jersey City with other parts of the Garden State.


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The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ¥12,129 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
¥12,129
per night
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
5.4/10 (4,122 reviews)
"Good hotel. Close to many stores and activities. Downside was it was missing soap and shampoo from bathroom. That night they said they'd bring via phone call but did not. The next day I went to the service desk and spoke with them and they sent some up. It was NYE so it was busy... Lots of smoking ..."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2024

The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥35,887 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥35,887
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,150 reviews)
"I like this place."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is ¥20,302 per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
¥20,302
per night
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,184 reviews)
"The best place to stay in New York is The New Yorker. Everything is close by"

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
Paramount Times Square
Paramount Times Square
4 out of 5
235 West 46th Street, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ¥16,505 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
¥16,505
per night
Mar 31 - Apr 1
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7/10 Good! (1,987 reviews)
"Staff very helpful."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Paramount Times Square
Park Central Hotel New York
Park Central Hotel New York
4 out of 5
870 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is ¥24,394 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
¥24,394
per night
Apr 21 - Apr 22
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.6/10 Good! (2,822 reviews)
"Poor start to the holiday where the room we had requested was not available. The staff were not overly pleasant at the beginning of the stay either. After this though all was good."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Park Central Hotel New York
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
4 out of 5
1568 Broadway, New York, NY
The price is ¥35,584 per night from Apr 14 to Apr 15
¥35,584
per night
Apr 14 - Apr 15
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,711 reviews)
"Love my time here, will stay again. Right in Time Square perfect for tourists."

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2024

Tempo by Hilton New York Times Square
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Jersey City

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Paulus Hook

Paulus Hook is well-liked for its churches. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Jersey City area, you might plan a trip to Statue of Liberty or One World Trade Center.

Paulus Hook
Van Vorst Park featuring a park and wildflowers as well as a couple

Van Vorst Park

If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Van Vorst Park are top sights worth seeing.

Van Vorst Park
You know, New Jersey looks evil at night.

Exchange Place North

Exchange Place North might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Exchange Place North
Colgate Clock showing a city, signage and a high rise building

Exchange Place

If you're spending some time in Exchange Place, Colgate Clock and Katyń Memorial are top sights worth seeing.

Exchange Place
Beautiful sunrise view from our Air b n b in Hoboken

Hudson Exchange

Hudson Exchange might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Hudson Exchange
Hamilton Park featuring a park as well as a couple

Historic Downtown

While visiting Historic Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Hamilton Park and Jersey City City Hall.

Historic Downtown


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