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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Newark
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The hotel is amazing, but when it comes to the elevators? Horrible service, if it’s too crowded you’ll be waiting for 20-30 minutes until an elevator is available.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Had an absolutely amazing time staying at this hotel. The price was so good. I’m hoping that I’d be able to get a good deal again. I’m going back to New York. This has been my favourite place. This thing in the city so far.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Overall, I’d say the best part about this hotel is the location and proximity to public transportation. That’s a huge plus if you plan on traveling all over the city. Unfortunately, I don’t see myself staying here again unless the price happens to be an amazing deal. I found the staff to be rude ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Hotel Edison Times Square
Had a lovely experience at the hotel. Latoya at the front desk was extremely helpful.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Good place in the heart of time square. Walking distance to everything.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 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.
