Downtown Jersey City

Jersey City

Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art
Downtown Jersey City featuring a city as well as a small group of people
Downtown Jersey City which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Downtown Jersey City featuring a skyscraper and a city
Downtown Jersey City which includes outdoor eating 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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Top hotels in Downtown Jersey City

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is P9,538 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P9,538
P13,439 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (4,298 reviews)
A great place for a base
"Enjoyed our stay. This was a family trip with an 11 year old. The subways were pretty convenient. There were a lot of fast food type restaurants around. This is a very busy hotel so there is a wait for everything. The bed was okay and it is very high. Bathroom was adequate. We could not hear the ..."

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is P7,351 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
P7,351
P11,250 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,632 reviews)
Beautiful, Historic, Updated Art Deco Hotel
"A perfect location to enjoy all that Broadway offers, at reasonable rates. Love the respect and embrace of it's art deco history. Remodel is nice, while preserving historic origins. We've stayed numerous times."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel St. James

Hotel St. James

2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,249 reviews)
"Absolutely fab hotel, really friendly staff, clean rooms with a very comfortable bed. Whilst it is not a modern hotel & it has no facilities such as bar it is just a few minutes walk from Times Square & is surrounded by restaurants. I would recommend if your wanting a fab base in New York"

Reviewed on Aug 19, 2025

Hotel St. James
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St, New York, NY
The price is P13,350 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P13,350
P18,469 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 6 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,948 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager 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
The price is P13,545 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
P13,545
P18,363 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (6,029 reviews)
"Good customer service."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St, New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P11,937 per night from Aug 25 to Aug 26
P11,937
P15,205 total
Aug 25 - Aug 26
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,806 reviews)
"Good value just needs a bit of cosmetic lift -ripped carpet in the bedroom, Otherwise was a good place to stay."

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2025

Empire Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Jersey City

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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.

Powerhouse Arts District
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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 which includes 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 Jersey City Public Library are top sights worth seeing.

Van Vorst Park
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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
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Harsimus Cove

Harsimus Cove might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Harsimus Cove
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Exchange Place

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

Exchange Place

Downtown Jersey City