Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Jersey City

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A statue of a woman with raised arms in front of a building with ornate columns and the inscription "CITY HALL".
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Jersey City City Hall

8.0/10 (46 reviews)
View the grand and lavish exterior of this late 19th-century building, which still serves as Jersey City’s seat of government and a place to get married.
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Things to do

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

Rp459.750
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
New York C3® by CityPASS®

New York C3® by CityPASS®

Rp1.958.294
per adult
New York C3® by CityPASS®
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Rp782.419
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Rp774.676
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
NYC Private Escape Room Games

NYC Private Escape Room Games

Rp898.120
per adult
NYC Private Escape Room Games
USA Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data

USA Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data

Rp143.192
per traveller
USA Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is Rp3.239.740 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp3.239.740
Rp4.611.198 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
ROW NYC
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
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Lotte New York Palace
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is Rp1.790.811 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp1.790.811
Rp2.658.044 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,299 reviews)
"Cheap and cheerful - this is the spirit airways of hotels. Good location but everything else is penny piching. As long as this is what you expect it's fine."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Pod Times Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is Rp3.936.166 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp3.936.166
Rp5.410.168 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (8,050 reviews)
"The location was perfect. Having stayed in other Grand Hyatt properties, I would say this stay in New York fell short of my expectations. I was told that I dont get to enjoy perks (Im a Hyatt WOW Discoverist) because I booked through Expedia. Also, the minimum service of providing for slippers was ..."

Reviewed on 8 Nov 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is Rp3.451.381 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
Rp3.451.381
Rp4.750.226 total
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Arlo Midtown

Arlo Midtown

4 out of 5
351 West 38th Street New York NY
The price is Rp3.239.740 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
Rp3.239.740
Rp4.557.885 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
Arlo Midtown
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown

Find the best Historic Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Hudson Yards

While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

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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.

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Newport

Unique features of Newport include the river views and bars. Make a stop by Newport Centre or Holland Tunnel while you're exploring the area.

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The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Washington Street and Loew's Jersey Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

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The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

Historic Downtown Travel Guide