Historic Downtown

Jersey City

A vintage telescope with a city skyline in the background.
A person standing between two tall, reflective glass panels with inscriptions, under a clear blue sky.
A paved walkway with benches, a cyclist, and a city skyline in the background.
A statue of a woman with raised arms in front of a building with ornate columns and the inscription "CITY HALL".
A playground with green equipment, a beige slide, and a black fence.

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A historic building with classical architecture, a statue in front, and a modern high-rise building nearby.

Jersey City City Hall

8.0/10 (46 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

S$55
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

S$42
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum

S$41
per traveller
92% of travellers recommend
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

S$45
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

S$107
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket

S$61
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is S$327 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
S$327
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
ROW NYC
Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$472 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
S$472
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Hyatt Grand Central New York
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 S$359 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
S$359
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (9,324 reviews)
"Carpet torn up and taped together on floor 11. Got transportation charges. Never used their transportation or garage. Housekeeping was practically useless multiple calls daily for correct number of towels and washcloths."

Reviewed on 21 Sept, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is S$308 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
S$308
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
Hotel Edison Times Square
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is S$620 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
S$620
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is S$202 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
S$202
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,023 reviews)
"Strange place - kinda cool, kinda eerie. Lots of tiny rooms packed into this hotel. The hallways feel like an institution, but the room itself was fun for one night. Would stay again, price is good"

Reviewed on 20 Sept, 2026

Pod Times Square
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown

Find the best Historic Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street with outdoor seating at various cafes, including Tender Shoot Farm and Ravale.

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.

A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, surrounded by other tall skyscrapers.
Photo by Marina Timo
Open Photo by Marina Timo

Hudson Yards

While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like The Edge and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

A frozen lake with a city skyline in the background during sunset.

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.

A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper and a body of water in the foreground.
Photo by Ms Bee Travels
Open Photo by Ms Bee Travels

The Waterfront

If you're spending some time in The Waterfront, Newport Centre and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are top sights worth seeing.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the distance, and a cloudy sky.

The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Historic Downtown