Journal Square
Jersey City
Visit Journal Square
Popular places to visit
Loew's Jersey Theater
Grab some popcorn and travel back to the golden age of Hollywood cinema at Jersey City’s stunningly opulent movie palace.
American Dream
When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, a top convention centre in New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Liberty State Park
Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
Things to do
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Madame Tussauds New York Celebrity Wax Museum
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
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 Journal Square
Hyatt Grand Central New York
This property is very centrally located, however the rooms are small and the walls are thin. We stayed for 5 night and every night we woke up due to partying neighbors.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Like many others mentioned, the property IS dated. Not only does the loud water /pipe sounds wake you up. But our shower was not working properly, sink was leaking, and overall the unit was not well cleaned. We put a towel on the floor to catch water, and it was filthy when we lifted it to put in ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
The grab n go breakfast was great and a good value.
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
If you’ve ever wanted to spend $300 for a hotel room with a bathroom you’d have to sit side saddle on the toilet to use, this is the hotel for you. If you like standing sideways in the shower since it’s too small to stand the normal way in, this hotel is for you. If you like other people’s hair in ...
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Hyatt Regency Times Square
Customer service was top tier. Service and amenities were great. I truly appreciate having somewhere safe to leave our luggage while we explored on our day of departure. Thank you to all the staff for their hospitality!
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Convenient and clean
Reviewed on 5 Apr, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Journal Square
McGinley Square
While visiting McGinley Square, you might make a stop by sights like Yanitelli Center and LaPointe Park.
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.
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.
Historic Downtown
While visiting Historic Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
Bergen
Travellers enjoy Bergen for its restaurants and parks. Consider checking out Montgomery Park while you're in the area.
The Heights
While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Washington Street and Newport Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
