University Heights
Newark
Visit University Heights
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Montclair Art Museum
Use the audio guide to learn about historic and modern Native American art and sip wine at a live music event.
South Mountain Reservation
Explore the great outdoors at South Mountain Reservation, a lovely green space in Newark. Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area.
Things to do
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
Niagara Falls in One day Tour from New York City
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Brooklyn Nets Basketball Game at Barclays Center
Small-Group New York Broadway Tour: History, Rehearsals & Insider Stories
Top hotels in University Heights
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great place very clean close to many locations. Loved that our room was big and came with two full body mirrors. Staff was great and so helpful when we asked for directions !! I would give it 5 stars however check-in was 2 and a half hours long I have never waited that long to check into a hotel ...
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Hotel was overall great. Staff was great, we requested for our room to be service everyday and never missed a beat! Always well and clean. Thank you!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Great room excellent location friendly helpful staff
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Excellent
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Great location. Good daily service and excellent bar/ restaurant
Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026
Lotte New York Palace
I did not have breakfast.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Heights
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
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 Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
