Title: West Side Travel Guide: Best of West Side, Jersey City Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in West Side](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Side-Jersey-City-Hotels.0-n553248635976469674-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Jersey City](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Jersey-City.d6023404.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Jersey City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jersey-City.d6023404.Travel-Guide-Activities)[West Side Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-West-Side.d553248635976469674.Car-Hire-Guide)[West Side Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/West-Side.d553248635976469674.Holidays-City-Breaks) # West Side Travel Guide ## Jersey City ![Manhattan Financial District at sunset from Jersey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469674/b26a2653-8430-4748-8335-b3c33cfc6762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manhattan Financial District at sunset from Jersey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976469674/b26a2653-8430-4748-8335-b3c33cfc6762.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![“The Long Exposure Selfie” This is the view of New York City’s downtown financial district as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey. The Freedom Tower stands mightily over the Hudson River where US Airways Flight 1549 had to make an emergency landing after losing both engines to bird strikes. It has popularly come to be known as “The Miracle On The Hudson”. This sight is less than half a mile from the Exchange Place Path train station. One can also reach this place via the New York Water Taxi Service. This place is truly a sight to behold and should be on everyone’s itinerary when visiting The Big Apple! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7977/6b6db1c9-eaa3-4302-92ae-4347e3ce3347.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fall had ended and the sun was setting early that day! The view of the freedom tower from the exchange place boardwalk was astounding! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7977/c0157d23-d2d9-406f-96bf-c489a8f962c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Jersey City. Though not New York, Jersey City is as close as it gets. The two cities have shared significant and historical events together. Whether it was rescuing the passengers on US Airways flight of the “Miracle on the Hudson” or celebrating every 4th of July by a show of fireworks over the river, these two metropolises will forever be intertwined. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7977/e9025181-79b3-4606-a196-59b045fe9894.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit West Side Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Jersey City travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jersey-City.dx6023404) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Brand New Rink ahhhh the cold crisp air in the middle of the mall.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7803/d717748a-4859-4a45-b391-c600677fda29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### American Dream When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/American-Dream-Jersey-City.d553248635977993864.Attraction) ![MetLife Stadium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6058084/15ac4ee9-0545-47d7-b336-b6fbee6d9064.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### MetLife Stadium Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the great live music and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/MetLife-Stadium-Jersey-City.d6058084.Attraction) ![A panorama view approaching dusk from the Hudson River across the skyline of Manhattan, New York, in the fall](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6261333/ea4d4eba-53c7-4db2-a594-9cde8c4d373b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Manhattan Cruise Terminal Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Manhattan-Cruise-Terminal-Manhattan.d6261333.Attraction) ![Right outside Jacob Javits Convention Center. Looks like a real-life Escher to me](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2621/6bfc4f60-277e-47ba-89f7-19290dcd1445.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jacob K. Javits Convention Center During your trip, find out what's happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a top convention centre in New York. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jacob-K-Javits-Convention-Center-Manhattan.d502056.Attraction) ![Liberty State Park which includes a city, a high-rise building and skyline](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/507442/d6fb32c3-d025-492b-b871-f29961dc983c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Liberty State Park Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Liberty-State-Park-Jersey-City.d507442.Attraction) ![Hoboken Waterfront featuring a city as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6262039/16973faa-76fa-4607-b982-a0f20f1fcab7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hoboken Waterfront With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City . [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hoboken-Waterfront-Jersey-City.d6262039.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/182983/b75ff37e-f0d8-4444-ac4c-96607ca1ee17.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent £65 per adult **84%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/new-york-explorer-pass-visit-2-10-attractions-and-save-up-to-50-percent.a182983.activity-details) ![SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44823095/69768059-7b68-4af5-af08-632f7fa5549a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets £35 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/summit-one-vanderbilt-experience-tickets.a44823095.activity-details) ![Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50517646/3634f4eb-66d1-44eb-83e8-cdc5ea6e8f62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards £29 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edge-observation-deck-at-hudson-yards.a50517646.activity-details) ![Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/184171/873f50c0-85a2-40c0-ba29-02b0a3fa8237.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum £27 per traveller **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/madame-tussauds-new-york-celebrity-wax-museum.a184171.activity-details) ![Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/269114/c77a0e68-0d01-4019-98a0-000d86e8cee6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options £45 per adult **94%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/statue-of-liberty-ellis-island-tour-all-options.a269114.activity-details) ![New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/255366/7fabff9e-dca3-48e0-8bb2-72a1313ff749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise £32 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/circle-line-new-york-harbor-lights-evening-cruise.a255366.activity-details) [See all activities in Jersey City](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jersey-City.d6023404.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in West Side ![Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/100/87/576ccb20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel 811 7th Ave New York NY £140 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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! (6,801 reviews) . Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=87&PinnedHotelID=87&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469674) ![Hyatt Grand Central New York](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23700/23677/6ae928dd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hyatt Grand Central New York 109 East 42nd Street New York NY £164 28 Feb - 1 Mar 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 ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (6,457 reviews) Very pleasant check in, extremely comfortable bed and perfect location for us. Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026&selected=23677&PinnedHotelID=23677&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469674) ![Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/25500/25449/4b967480_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square 145 W 44th St New York NY £133 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly 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 ... 7.8/10 Good! (6,547 reviews) Stains on the wall and water in tub and sink didnt go down otjer than that amazing location and friendly staff Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=25449&PinnedHotelID=25449&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469674) ![Hotel Edison Times Square](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6300/6260/df9c2f28_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Edison Times Square 228 W 47th St New York NY £137 22 Feb - 23 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (5,191 reviews) The room was clean and comfortable. The staff were welcoming, as well as the management. Wonderful stay! Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F02%2F2026&endDate=23%2F02%2F2026&selected=6260&PinnedHotelID=6260&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469674) ![DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3860000/3859100/3859014/c12088fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown 8 Stone St New York NY £89 1 Mar - 2 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service and a 24-hour health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (3,329 reviews) The room was great and the staff were very accommodating. Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F03%2F2026&endDate=02%2F03%2F2026&selected=3859014&PinnedHotelID=3859014&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976469674) ![NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/41100/41009/cb62f2a4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS 481 Eighth Ave. New York NY £105 22 Feb - 23 Feb 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 ... 8/10 Very Good! (6,380 reviews) The staff was absolutely amazing ,only wish I'd had bathroom counter space. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Jersey-City-McGinley-Square.dx553248635976480660) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bergen Travellers enjoy Bergen for its restaurants and parks. Consider checking out Montgomery Park while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jersey-City-Bergen.dx6142071) ![Loew\'s Jersey Theater showing theater scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6079889/81093ccf-0202-484a-8a38-4f9bc87075a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jersey-City-Journal-Square.dx6229383) ![View of pedestrian walkway in Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ with view of downtown Manhattan New York City skyline.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/870616378271428608/cb45ed8b-2626-434f-97d1-c92d21c3a1eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Bergen-Lafayette While there might not be top attractions in Bergen-Lafayette, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Science Center and Liberty National Golf Club. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jersey-City-Bergen-Lafayette.dx870616378271428608) ![The Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, also known as Communipaw Terminal and Jersey City Terminal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6142060/bb67250f-82d8-46ff-a5e9-ab7759b6e142.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Communipaw Visitors to Communipaw like its monuments and parks, and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is a sight worth a stop. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jersey-City-Communipaw.dx6142060) ![Toasted baguette, jam, butter and coffee - Petit déjeuner des champions.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7977/8f1eae1c-8c2d-4b1a-9031-a481fdf9327d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### The Village If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Village and surrounding area, you can visit Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall. 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