Historic Downtown
Jersey City
Visit Historic Downtown
Popular places to visit
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.
Hamilton Park
Picnic and relax in this attractive park, which is surrounded by tree-lined residential streets and well-preserved 19th-century brownstones.
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.
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 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.
White Eagle Hall
After visiting White Eagle Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jersey City. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Empire State Building Observatory Tickets - General Admission & Express
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The staff was very helpful and courteous. Housekeeping was excellent.
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
King size bed was spacious and comfortable. Comes with a mini fridge to store water and energy drinks. The room does not come with a coffee machine unless you ask for one.
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
The TV cable box failed the first three nights in our stay every time maintenance came in to fix it. Other than that all good.
Reviewed on 2 Jan, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
We loved our stay here. So conveniently located. The staff was very kind & helpful. The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is bc whenever we tried to call the front desk from our room, there was never an answer therefore we’d have to go down to the lobby to communicate any needs.
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Lotte New York Palace
Thé staff was courteous, nice rooms with a beautiful view of the St Patrick’s cathedral, nicely decorated lobby.
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
The room looks old
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
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.
Harsimus Cove
When in Harsimus Cove, you can plan a visit to One World Trade Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hamilton Park
Hamilton Park might not have many top sights, but Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
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.
