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.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown attractions

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

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

S$48
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
NYC: Museum of Modern Art

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

S$39
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
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$109
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$56
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Empire State Building Observation Deck & Museum Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

S$56
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf Ticket

S$28
per adult
American Dream: Angry Birds Mini Golf 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$294 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
S$294
13 Aug - 14 Aug
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
The price is S$286 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
S$286
9 Aug - 10 Aug
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
Lotte New York Palace

Lotte New York Palace

4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave New York NY
The price is S$703 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
S$703
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in New York. Enjoy a full-service spa, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Lotte New York Palace
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is S$268 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
S$268
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (7,127 reviews)
"Great location. Took the Acela train there from Boston. Watched the Rush concert at Madison Square Garden.. nice rooms. Had a great experience"

Reviewed on 6 Aug, 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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$253 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
S$253
16 Aug - 17 Aug
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! (8,850 reviews)
"Location is great if wanting to be near the theater district. I rented 2 rooms. The rooms are serviceable. Tight quarters but to be expected in NYC. The bathroom wallpaper was peeling and paint was not fresh. I had to wear socks in the room because the carpet felt sticky. My parent’s room was missing ..."

Reviewed on 6 Aug, 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Empire Hotel

Empire Hotel

4 out of 5
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is S$262 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
S$262
16 Aug - 17 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (7,070 reviews)
"I was told at 1pm I would have someone e"

Reviewed on 6 Aug, 2026

Empire Hotel
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown

Find the best Historic Downtown areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, surrounded by other tall skyscrapers.
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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 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 city skyline with a prominent skyscraper, a body of water in the foreground, and a crescent moon in the sky.
Photo by Alex Cunha
Open Photo by Alex Cunha

The Waterfront

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

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a waterfront marina.

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 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.

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