Central Ward Travel Guide
Newark
Visit Central Ward
Stay near popular Central Ward attractions
Things to do

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Top hotels in Central Ward

ROW NYC
"Loved our stay!"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
"The staff were very helpful and quick to offer solutions when a couple of problems presented themselves. However, there should be more detail and attention paid to certain things in the rooms. The AC vent in my room had dust all over it from what must have been months of not being dusted. And both ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Lotte New York Palace
"Pros: Location was great! Staff were helpful, especially concierge, porter, doorman and housekeeping. Room was spacious for New York. View was wonderful. Cons: Check in line was very long and slow. The elevator from our floor to go down took a really long time. Best to leave earlier if you want to ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Siu"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"The location is unbeatable, however the property looks old and run down , paper wall is coming off many walls , rooms have two full size beds , not queen size , checking out a Russian or Eastern European lady was very mean ,took care of my check out process with an attitude as she is doing you a ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Empire Hotel
"The hotel is convenient and in great location for what I needed. Unfortunately it needs a complete reno, seems like everything is fixed up with a bandaid on a budget and falling apart. Bedding was clean but everything else questionable. The pool was out of service for my stay and I looked it specifically ..."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Where to stay in Central Ward

Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Historical Society Museum are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.

West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium.

Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Historical Society Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.



















