Journal Square Travel Guide
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Visit Journal Square
Stay near popular Journal Square attractions
Things to do

Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

USA Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data

NYC Sunset Cruise Experience the City Twilight Magic
Top hotels in Journal Square

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Establishment was really nice everything is super close and if you have a later flight, but you check out in the morning you can leave your luggage explore and go back to get it."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"The hotel is well-located, with helpful staff. The room was comfortable; the mattresses were amazing! The room could have been a bit cleaner, and it wasn't fully stocked with towels and soap when we checked in. However, overall, it was fine. Also, the check-in line was 40 minutes long--which is a ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Empire Hotel
"Needs serious improvements to be considered a “four star hotel”. It’s a 1 star hotel. Staff were nice, though. I ended up canceling my reservation upon arrival due to the lack of cleanliness in the room."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Room was small even when we upgraded to the executive. Also expensive and aged. The bathroom fixtures and TV were particularly dated. The ‘free’ breakfast wasn’t really a free breakfast but instead a bagel and a cup of coffee. I paid a lot for this stay and was very disappointed."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

ROW NYC
"The rooms were definitely outdated, including some of the elevators. The lounge was real grand and beautiful and smells amazing. I understand that this building tries to maintain the history of the building, but personally the color choice of the rooms, hallways and every lighting in elevators could ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026

Pod Times Square
"Good location, takes a day or two to get used to. Feels very cold in appearance almost like ur in a prison setting. Under beds super dirty so kicked up my allergies. Did have a blow dryer there although a review I had seen said they had no blow dryers. Housekeeping kept up with daily pick up and ..."
Reviewed on 29 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Journal Square

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.

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.

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

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.

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
















