Central Ward Travel Guide
Newark
Visit Central Ward
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
Catch an event at Prudential Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Newark. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Military Park
After visiting Military Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newark. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Newark Museum of Art
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Newark Museum of Art during your trip to Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Newark City Hall
Newark City Hall is just one of the places to see in Newark, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Central Ward
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Old and dated hotel. Well located but old."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"The bar is good,room is clean. Easy access to everything, mostly it’s a walking distance to Times Square and other tourist attractions."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The front desk staff was superb, especially Krystal. Unfortunately the room was not. The bathroom sink didn’t drain & the cold water faucet had a trickle so you had to brush with hot water or use the cold water from tub. The toilet would leak water each time you would flush. To make things even worse, ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Pod Times Square
"AMAZING hotel!"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
ROW NYC
"Just booked a second stay at the reopened Row and remembered how well taken care of I was last time. From Christina at check-in who was kind enough to let me check in early so I could use the restroom and unwind before my show, to manager Joe who made an effort to travel the floors and every area ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Right off Times Square"
Reviewed on 25 Jun 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 Performing Arts Center 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, Mana Contemporary and Lincoln Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
