Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Jersey City

A vintage telescope with a city skyline in the background.
A person standing between two tall, reflective glass panels with inscriptions, under a clear blue sky.
A paved walkway with benches, a cyclist, and a city skyline in the background.
A statue of a woman with raised arms in front of a building with ornate columns and the inscription "CITY HALL".
A playground with green equipment, a beige slide, and a black fence.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown attractions

A historic building with classical architecture, a statue in front, and a modern high-rise building nearby.

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

Rp597.048
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Rp778.945
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New York C3® by CityPASS®

New York C3® by CityPASS®

Rp2.059.410
per adult
New York C3® by CityPASS®
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

Rp423.624
per adult
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

Rp385.326
per adult
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket
USA Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data

USA Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data

Rp144.520
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 Rp2.802.670 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.802.670
Rp4.100.175 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (869 reviews)
"The bathroom/toilet was too small, tight. There was only one roll of tissue in the room upon checkin. We stayed two nights and as our room was not cleaned between nights, we ran out. The TV gliched the entire time we were there. The bed was nice!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is Rp2.706.026 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.706.026
Rp3.989.098 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is Rp7.286.585 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp7.286.585
Rp8.937.583 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,183 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel, excellent location, nice staff!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Lotte New York Palace
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is Rp2.487.683 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.487.683
Rp3.738.729 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (7,164 reviews)
"the staff was extremely rude."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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 Rp2.399.988 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
Rp2.399.988
Rp3.535.371 total
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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 ...
7.4/10 Good! (8,898 reviews)
"This was our second stay at this hotel in a year, I my opinion this is the best location to stay in NYC! The hotel is close enough to Times Square yet far enough away that you don’t get the crowds and noise. There are amazing restaurants a stone’s throw away, Central Park is just a few blocks away, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is Rp4.449.731 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp4.449.731
Rp6.092.906 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown

Find the best Historic Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, surrounded by other tall skyscrapers.
Photo by Marina Timo
Open Photo by Marina Timo

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.

A bustling street with outdoor seating at various cafes, including Tender Shoot Farm and Ravale.

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.

A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper, a body of water in the foreground, and a crescent moon in the sky.
Photo by Alex Cunha
Open Photo by Alex Cunha

The Waterfront

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

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a waterfront marina.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the distance, and a cloudy sky.

The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Historic Downtown Travel Guide