Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Jersey City

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

Popular places to visit

Jersey City City Hall which includes a city, a garden and flowers

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 garden

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 featuring a fountain, wild flowers and a park

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

Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

£35
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

£55
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

£29
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

£28
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

£37
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

£36
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown

The Manhattan at Times Square
The Manhattan at Times Square
4 out of 5
790 7th Ave, New York, NY
The price is £102 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£102
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
5.6/10 (4,371 reviews)
"Very nice hotel and convenient to Yankees stadium and Times Square. Very happy!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The Manhattan at Times Square
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 £172 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
£172
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,415 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, conveniently located next to Grand Central terminal. Able to hop on the subway and easily get anywhere you need to go. Staff was great, hotel was safe and clean. Will definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
4 out of 5
145 W 44th St, New York, NY
The price is £141 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
£141
1 Jul - 2 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this eco-certified hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (5,353 reviews)
Great hotel, staff and location
"Really enjoyed my stay here. Hotel was really nice, and bed was super comfortable. All of the staff were very friendly and helpful. Did miss having a coffee machine in the hotel or a breakfast area but Starbucks was right next door so they had daily custom from me. Location was great being just off ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
The price is £142 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£142
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,056 reviews)
"They have the friendliest staff I've ever encountered. The location was perfect."

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Hotel St. James
The New Yorker Hotel
The New Yorker Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is £141 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
£141
2 Jul - 3 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,490 reviews)
A great NYC experience!
"The location was great! The diner was delicious and open 24 hours. The room was clean and had awesome city views. A great New York experience!"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

The New Yorker Hotel
Arlo Midtown
Arlo Midtown
4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street, New York, NY
The price is £127 per night from 6 Jul to 7 Jul
£127
6 Jul - 7 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,638 reviews)
"Perfect l location"

Reviewed on 29 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(23 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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