Central Ward
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.
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Rutgers University Newark
Explore the campus of Rutgers University Newark during your stay in Newark. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Hop-On Hop-Off NYC Discover Pass by TopView + Liberty Cruise (48–120 Hrs)
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Top hotels in Central Ward
Hotel Edison Times Square
AWFUL experience overall. We arrived for check-in at midnight and the reception staff was extremely hostile. Any basic information had to be dragged out through questions, and the overall attitude felt very unwelcoming. One very important detail: the hotel charges $8 for every Amazon package received, ...
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Pay attention to the elevators when you press you floor. It tells you what elevator to catch. Not sure the issues that people had.. catch the correct elevator and you have zero issues.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Handy location
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
The double room I booked was not available upon check in. They gave me 2 queen rooms instead for the night. The next day we were to move to the double room, and had to wait an additional hour until it was ready. The staff made the entire situation more confusing than it needed to be, and was very ...
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
Clean room Quiet Clean bathroom with toiletries Luggage storage
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Pod Times Square
Nice hotel close to the central parts of New York. Short walk from Penn station
Reviewed on May 7, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Ward
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Newark Museum of Art or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
South Broad Street
When in South Broad Street, you can plan a visit to Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Newark Museum of Art and New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
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.
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.
