Downtown Newark Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
You can make plans for a show at New Jersey Performing Arts Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
Prudential Center
Catch an event at Prudential Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
Explore the great outdoors at Branch Brook Park, a lovely green space in Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Montclair Art Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Montclair Art Museum during your trip to Montclair. Amble around this vibrant area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
South Mountain Reservation
Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Newark
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Staff is friendly, hotel is well located in the city
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
The room was good, although there was some noise at night....I think it was the aircon systems, eventhough ours was off at night. The hot water didn't work for a day, but they fixed that quickly when reported, I was disappointed that they charged $4 per bag for holding on day of departure & arrival. ...
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Room was clean, everyone was very nice and accommodating
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Beautiful room with a view of the Empire State Building
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
Great staff all around! Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Nice, long and spacious room directly overlooking St Patrick’s Cathedral. Very centrally located!
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Yes room was clean and beautiful view
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Newark
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.
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
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.
