Historic Downtown

Jersey City

Hamilton Park featuring a garden as well as a couple
Van Vorst Park showing wild flowers and a garden as well as a couple
Jersey City City Hall featuring heritage elements and outdoor art
Van Vorst Park showing a park, street scenes and wild flowers
Van Vorst Park featuring a fountain, a garden and wild flowers

Popular places to visit

Jersey City City Hall which includes a city, heritage architecture and flowers

Jersey City City Hall

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.

Jersey City City Hall
Hamilton Park showing a garden

Hamilton Park

Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.

Hamilton Park
Jersey City Museum

Jersey City Museum

View a collection of works by local artists from the 1800s and 1900s, including paintings, sculptures and mixed media pieces, at this community-oriented museum.

Jersey City Museum
Van Vorst Park featuring a fountain, a garden and wild flowers

Van Vorst Park

Bordered by beautiful 19th-century brownstone houses, this pretty city park features grassy patches, paved paths, a playground and a dog run.

Van Vorst Park

Jersey City Medical Center

If Jersey City Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Jersey City.

Jersey City Medical Center

White Eagle Hall

After visiting White Eagle Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this family-friendly area.

White Eagle Hall

Things to do

Jersey City Private Coaching With a Competitive CrossFit Athlete

Jersey City Private Coaching With a Competitive CrossFit Athlete

HK$1,845
per adult
Jersey City Private Coaching With a Competitive CrossFit Athlete
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

HK$427
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour + Pedestal Access

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options

HK$581
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Edge NYC

NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket

HK$308
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

HK$298
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options

HK$393
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building General & Skip-the-Line Ticket Options
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is HK$1,328 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$1,328
HK$1,911 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,592 reviews)
"good clean"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hotel St. James
Hotel St. James
2.5 out of 5
109 W. 45TH ST., New York, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,456 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
HK$1,456
HK$1,698 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,094 reviews)
St James hotel.
"The location of the hotel is wonderful. Everything is in walking distance: Time Square, theaters, restaurants, Bus terminal, etc. The hotel staff is very friendly. You feel very welcome at all times. The hotel is not luxurious but lovely for his old style decorations."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hotel St. James
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 HK$1,311 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
HK$1,311
HK$1,847 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,820 reviews)
"The location is fantastic, the room was clean and quiet. The beds were really confortable"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace
4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is HK$3,921 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$3,921
HK$4,752 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,534 reviews)
"Beautiful property with the perfect location. One street from St Patrick’s church and Rockefeller Center."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Lotte New York Palace
Hotel Edison Times Square
Hotel Edison Times Square
4 out of 5
228 W 47th St, New York, NY
The price is HK$1,138 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
HK$1,138
HK$1,694 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,638 reviews)
"Great location great place, the only thing is AC was loud in the room."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Hotel Edison Times Square
THE NEW YORKER HOTEL BY LOTTE HOTELS
THE NEW YORKER HOTEL BY LOTTE HOTELS
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
The price is HK$1,091 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
HK$1,091
HK$1,640 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,563 reviews)
"Need a lot of maintenance"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

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Harsimus Cove

When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Harsimus Cove
Van Vorst Park showing a garden and wild flowers as well as a couple

Van Vorst Park

If you're spending some time in Van Vorst Park, Jersey City City Hall and Jersey City Public Library are top sights worth seeing.

Van Vorst Park
Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

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 Goldman Sachs Tower.

Downtown Jersey City
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Powerhouse Arts District

While there might not be top attractions in Powerhouse Arts District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.

Powerhouse Arts District
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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.

Newport
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Hudson Exchange

When in Hudson Exchange, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Brooklyn Bridge, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Hudson Exchange

Historic Downtown