Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Jersey City
Visit Historic Downtown
Popular places to visit
Jersey City City Hall
After visiting Jersey City City Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Hamilton Park
After visiting Hamilton Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Jersey City Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Jersey City Museum during your travels in Jersey City. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Van Vorst Park
After visiting Van Vorst Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
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.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and great live music in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Excellent location to have access to all a tourist could want. Downside is the lack of room service, no swimming pool, and no waters in the rooms. They have an extra charge for anything extra. Overall a good place to stay if you are not spending much time at the hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Good
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
For the price it was on point and location was key. Otherwise the place was average. The people were great though.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Beautiful hotel right next to times square. Rooms were spacious for new york with two queen beds. Service was great. Two restaraunts on site.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Tiny even for NYC standards. Had to put luggage in the bathroom. The staff was so noisy at all hours. The elevator takes forever. They don’t even offer coffee in the lobby in the morning. Literally nothing good to say
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Excellent room, staff, and location. It’s in the heart of Times Square.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
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.
Harsimus Cove
When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park might not have many top sights, but Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Van Vorst Park
If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Jersey City Public Library are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Powerhouse Arts District
While there might not be top attractions in Powerhouse Arts District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.
