Historic Downtown, NJ
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.
American Dream
When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can browse for souvenirs. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Historic Downtown Hotel Deals
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Best hotel
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Everything was nice, it’s a good location since it’s right next to the subway. The one downfall is that our TV was broken and kind of discolored, that just sucked since I’m a Hilton honors member. There is a lot of floors, so be prepared to wait for the elevators, they do have three of them.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Everything was great, looking forward to stay again.
Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Great staff great hotel bathroom needs updates other than that great hotel in nyc
Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Everything was wonderful, clean, staff was friendly and everything was generally great! Will definitely return
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
We had to change hotel stays at the last minute on a Saturday night and found this gem. The room and the whole vibe was appealing and comfortable. The contemporary, but warm and energetic atmosphere went well with a trip to NYC. And all of the public spaces, lobby, restaurants, etc helped make the ...
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Historic Downtown
The Village
While The Village might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
Harsimus Cove
Harsimus Cove might not have many top sights, but One World Trade Center and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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
Downtown Jersey City is beloved for its popular shops. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
Powerhouse Arts District
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Powerhouse Arts District and surrounding area, you can visit One World Trade Center and Jersey City City Hall.
