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 entertainment choices 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 fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music 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.
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Clean, comfortable and very quiet. Room temp perfect. Check in and out smooth.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Nice room, no issues except I did not know there’s an additional resort fee that was charged every night when I booked the hotel.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Very old school. Needs renovation. Rooms are very small
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Very fun and happening hotel.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
We were there for 5 days. We’re told they’d clean every other day. They never cleaned our room. I paid extra for CITY VIEW!!! Our view was of another building. No city view!!! They were under construction that wasn’t told to us before hand.
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Perfect location and the hotel was exactly what we needed for a one night stay!!
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
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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.
