The Waterfront Travel Guide

Jersey City

A large clock with a red 'Colgate' sign in front of a tall glass building.
A large clock with a Colgate advertisement below it.
A riverside walkway with a city skyline in the background.
A city skyline at night with a prominent tower reflecting on the water.
A city skyline at dusk with prominent buildings and a calm waterfront.

Stay near popular The Waterfront attractions

A waterfront cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a prominent glass building, and a historic building with flags.

Goldman Sachs Tower

8.4/10 (78 reviews)
One of the tallest skyscrapers not just in Jersey City, but in the entire Garden State, this towering steel construction looms over the waterfront.
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Things to do

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

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

£63
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

£19
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

£36
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

£44
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

£32
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

£25
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
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Top hotels in The Waterfront

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is £185 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£185
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
8/10 Very good! (3,158 reviews)
"Need to do something about elevators - seemed like 1 was down our entire stay"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

ROW NYC
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is £731 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£731
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,370 reviews)
"Perfect location."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Lotte New York Palace
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is £105 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£105
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,328 reviews)
"Stayed here for solo travel for my birthday. Staff was so nice upon arrival. Hotel is clean. In a great area. A lot of amenities."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Pod Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is £228 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£228
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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
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 £198 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£198
22 Nov - 23 Nov
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 ...
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street New York NY
The price is £175 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£175
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Arlo Midtown
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Where to stay in The Waterfront

Find the best The Waterfront areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 at dusk with illuminated buildings and a calm body of water in the foreground.

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.

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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.

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The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Washington Street and Loew's Jersey Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

A theater with a clock, surrounded by cars and buildings.

Journal Square

Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.

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