Central Ward Travel Guide

Newark

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the foreground, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Stay near popular Central Ward attractions

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Prudential Center

8.4/10 (1,334 reviews)
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
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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

£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
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

£52
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
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

£37
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Exclusive First Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

£44
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
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Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is £194 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£194
8 Nov - 9 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! (2,267 reviews)
"Every thing was amazing I would stay again"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

ROW NYC
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 £180 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£180
8 Nov - 9 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
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is £426 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£426
25 Oct - 26 Oct
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! (2,289 reviews)
"Amazing Hotel, perfect location, great shopping and restaurants nearby for sure I will go back again"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 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 £134 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£134
8 Nov - 9 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,129 reviews)
"Room was small and exactly what I needed for one night. The space fit two people comfortably. Staff was very nice and helpful. Everything was clean"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Pod Times Square
Park Lane New York

Park Lane New York

5 out of 5
36 Central Park S New York NY
The price is £477 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£477
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Park Lane New York
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is £183 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£183
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Empire Hotel
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Where to stay in Central Ward

Find the best Central Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

A city skyline with high-rise buildings and a waterfront.

West Side

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

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North Ironbound

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

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Ironbound District

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

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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.

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