Journal Square Travel Guide

Jersey City

A cityscape with dense urban buildings, a prominent skyscraper, and a river in the background.
A detailed stone carving with floral and leaf motifs, a central shield-like shape, and a bird figure.
A clock tower with ornate carvings and statues.
A detailed stone facade with ornate carvings and a clear sky in the background.
A neon sign with the text "Loew's Jersey" on a yellow background.

Stay near popular Journal Square attractions

Loew's Jersey Theater

Grab some popcorn and travel back to the golden age of Hollywood cinema at Jersey City’s stunningly opulent movie palace.
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Things to do

Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

£64
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

£25
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

£41
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

£36
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

£33
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

£23
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Journal Square

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is £204 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£204
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (434 reviews)
"10/10- my daughter and I felt safe and the property was in prime location!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
Fully refundable
The price is £196 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
£196
6 Aug - 7 Aug
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 ...
Hyatt Grand Central New York
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is £158 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£158
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very good! (7,010 reviews)
"Stay only if you need to be close to PENN station OR Madison square gardens for one night as I did. The rooms are run down with peeling paint, frayed carpet edges, dingy, tiny and dark. It’s an old building and rooms need renovation. Staff was not friendly but did eventually find my early check in ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is £225 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
£225
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (8,683 reviews)
"Great location!"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square

Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square

4 out of 5
150 West 48th Street New York NY
The price is £148 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£148
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,877 reviews)
"Very small room. Shower right at my bed might aswell be a jail cell. Also charge 30 a night for useless things."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Motto By Hilton New York City Times Square
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South

Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South

3.5 out of 5
525 8Th Ave New York NY
The price is £138 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
£138
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,939 reviews)
"Location is great - close to Penn Station and Port Authority so easy to get around the city from here. Also close to Broadway. Rooms are small, but I suppose typical NYC room (?). One of the phone charging stations did not work. We didn't partake in any amenities except cookies at the desk which ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
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Where to stay in Journal Square

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A bustling street with outdoor seating at various cafes, including Tender Shoot Farm and Ravale.

Downtown Jersey City

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 Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, surrounded by other tall skyscrapers.
Photo by Marina Timo
Open Photo by Marina Timo

Hudson Yards

While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper, a body of water in the foreground, and a crescent moon in the sky.
Photo by Alex Cunha
Open Photo by Alex Cunha

The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a waterfront marina.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the distance, and a cloudy sky.

The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

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