Historic Downtown
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.
Jersey City Medical Center
Though Jersey City Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Jersey City while you are here.
White Eagle Hall
After visiting White Eagle Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Staff was excellent. Breakfast was overpriced at $45 per person for a breakfast buffet? Elevators for such a large hotel were very good.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
I stayed this past week, it was an alright hotel.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Interesting, art deco decor, very friendly and engaged staff. Central location. Perfect for us. Are telling our friends
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Room clean and air condition set at the right temperature.. staff vey helpful and courteous
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Our rooms were very clean and the staff did a great job each day.
Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Check-in was easy. Mohammed at the front desk was pleasant and able to get us into the room early. Good location next to Penn Station. No problems at all.
Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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.
