Central Ward Travel Guide
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Things to do

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

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC
"This is a very old building that was just remodeled. Get ready to make lots of lines, as you have to wait half an hour to check in, to check out, and for the elevators. It seems to me they are understaffed and still figuring out how to give a good service. You cannot beat the location!"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Lotte New York Palace
"Unfortunately, there was not a bar per se only a cocktail bar which was very overpriced and as such there was nowhere else to have a drink in the hotel"
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

Pod Times Square

Park Lane New York

Empire Hotel
"My stay at Empire hotel was very disappointing. My blinds did not work - when I called, staff informed me that its part of their renovation. When I booked this hotel, no where does it say its under renovation. There was stripped off wall paper on parts of the wall. There were stains on my sheets. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Central Ward

Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Historical Society Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.

West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

North Ironbound
While visiting North Ironbound, you might make a stop by sights like Mamazzita and Riverfront Park.

Ironbound District
If you're spending some time in Ironbound District, Mamazzita and Riverfront Park are top sights worth seeing.

Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Historical Society Museum or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.


















