West Side Travel Guide
Jersey City
Popular places to visit
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and great live music in this vibrant area.
American Dream
When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Liberty State Park
Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
Hoboken Waterfront
With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City .
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum during your trip to New York. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Top hotels in West Side
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"I would rate it 5star but I had a few request for room before arrival that were not met."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Not clean at all. Sheets had stains, hair in bathroom. Expected more for a Sheraton."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"needs major upgrade rooms are very old and bad"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Hotel is well located, cleanliness could be better. The rooms are tiny, as expected for nyc."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"There were homeless people sleeping in the lobby"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"AC in the room didn’t not work well. Kept the room barely cool and it was in the 90’s during my visit so not pleasant at all. There is construction in the building. Elevators were slow. Breakfast was ok. Good location."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
McGinley Square
While visiting McGinley Square, you might make a stop by sights like Yanitelli Center and LaPointe Park.
Bergen
Travellers enjoy Bergen for its restaurants and parks. Consider checking out Montgomery Park while you're in the area.
Journal Square
Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.
Bergen-Lafayette
While there might not be top attractions in Bergen-Lafayette, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Science Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Communipaw
Visitors to Communipaw like its monuments and parks, and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is a sight worth a stop.
The Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Village and surrounding area, you can visit Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
