Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Hamilton Park featuring a garden as well as a couple
Van Vorst Park featuring a garden and wild flowers as well as a couple
Jersey City City Hall which includes outdoor art and heritage elements
Van Vorst Park showing street scenes, a garden and wild flowers
Van Vorst Park which includes wild flowers, a garden and a fountain

Popular places to visit

Jersey City City Hall featuring a garden, a city and heritage architecture

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.

Jersey City City Hall
Hamilton Park which includes a park

Hamilton Park

Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.

Hamilton Park
Jersey City Museum

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 Museum
Van Vorst Park which includes wild flowers, a garden and a fountain

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.

Van Vorst Park

Jersey City Medical Center

If Jersey City Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jersey City.

Jersey City Medical Center

White Eagle Hall

After visiting White Eagle Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

White Eagle Hall

Activities

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

AU$114
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge NYC

NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

AU$60
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

AU$59
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

AU$77
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket

Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket

AU$76
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise

AU$55
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Sunset Cruise
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals

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 AU$370 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$370
29 June - 30 June
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! (5,304 reviews)
"Exelente todo."

Reviewed on 17 Jun. 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
The Manhattan at Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is AU$303 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$303
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,361 reviews)
"The room was pretty but run down; lights were broken, and the curtains didn't work well. The room was clean though, the beds were comfortable, and the location was amazing. It was so nice to be able to walk to Broadway shows, time square, central part, etc."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square
Hotel Stanford
Hotel Stanford
3 out of 5
43 W 32nd St, New York, NY
The price is AU$268 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$268
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,454 reviews)
Lovely hotel!
"I loved the hotel. The lobby was bright and attractive. The doormen were friendly and helpful. As a single traveler, I felt more comfortable there than in other hotels in the area, and I have tried several. Even the hallways had a bright, safe feel to them. The breakfast room is lovely. The breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Hotel Stanford
The New Yorker Hotel
The New Yorker Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is AU$321 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$321
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,480 reviews)
"great"

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

The New Yorker Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel New York
Hard Rock Hotel New York
4.5 out of 5
159 W 48th St, New York, NY
The price is AU$603 per night from 22 June to 23 June
AU$603
22 June - 23 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a nightclub, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,545 reviews)
"Everyone at the property was very professional and kind. Easy check in and check out. Security presence was wonderful."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Hard Rock Hotel New York
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown
4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is AU$282 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$282
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,647 reviews)
"We had an excellent stay at Arlo Hotel Midtown. In the heart of downtown NYC, the hotel was a quiet haven amid the city’s nonstop energy. Kenneth, the lobby host, made our visit memorable. He greeted us with genuine warmth and remembered my husband’s name every time we passed through. That level ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jun. 2025

Arlo Midtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

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Harsimus Cove

When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harsimus Cove
Van Vorst Park showing a garden and wild flowers 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
Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Goldman Sachs Tower.

Downtown Jersey City
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Powerhouse Arts District

While there might not be top attractions in Powerhouse Arts District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.

Powerhouse Arts District
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Newport

Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.

Newport
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Hudson Exchange

When in Hudson Exchange, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hudson Exchange

Historic Downtown Travel Guide

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