Downtown Newark Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Enjoy a stop at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, an entertaining place to visit in Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Prudential Center
Catch an event at Prudential Center during your trip to Newark. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
Seton Hall University
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to South Orange. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Branch Brook Park
Explore the great outdoors at Branch Brook Park, a lovely green space in Newark. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in Downtown Newark
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great hotel, clean rooms, great food, close to everything we wanted. Will definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
At the front desk, Mohammed helped us out by upgrading our room for my birthday and getting us into a room right when we arrived at the hotel. We didn’t have to wait till 4pm for check in or anything and it took so much stress off my shoulders and made our trip such an amazing stay! All of the staff ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
I was billed twice for this stay. I was billed by Expedia and Hyatt. I was charged $821 by Expedia and $602 by Hyatt. I am a great customer. Please ratify this matter. Thank you for your cooperation. If you need a copy of payment. I will send it.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
I had the most amazing experience at the Hilton Double Tree in the Financial District! The staff was absolutely incredible, OUTSTANDING! They made me feel welcomed and appreciated. Both young women went out of their way to make my stay a memorable one. The hotel was a clean and I enjoyed using the ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
The check in staff where nice and friendly, clean and comfy room! Will definitely come back with fam and friends
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Staff was courteous and room was clean, cozy bed.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 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.
