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
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Hop-On Hop-Off NYC Discover Pass by TopView + Liberty Cruise (48–120 Hrs)
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in Central Ward
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Good
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Took an hour for us to check-in. Long lines and only two front desk employees. The elevator is a nightmare! Make sure you plan ahead of time because you can spend 30 minutes waiting for an elevator. The rooms need an upgrade! The only positive thing about staying here is how close the hotel is to ...
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Lovely stay, great staff. But AC didn’t work and neither did the ATM on site. Great atmosphere in the lobby area and spacious rooms.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Great location - old hotel and rooms are small but beautiful hotel with nice amenities; staff very friendly
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Excellent location
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Only major issue was parking other then that it was okay
Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential 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 New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential 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.
