Central Ward, NJ
Newark
Visit Central Ward
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Newark Museum of Art
With extensive art collections, fascinating science exhibits and exciting interactive displays, you could easily spend the whole day in New Jersey’s largest museum.
Newark City Hall
Gaze up at the sparkly 24-carat gold dome that juts out from the roof of this stately and historic city hall.
Seton Hall University
Explore the campus of Seton Hall University as part of your travels around South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Central Ward Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"Old and dated hotel. Well located but old."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"The bar is good,room is clean. Easy access to everything, mostly it’s a walking distance to Times Square and other tourist attractions."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The front desk staff was superb, especially Krystal. Unfortunately the room was not. The bathroom sink didn’t drain & the cold water faucet had a trickle so you had to brush with hot water or use the cold water from tub. The toilet would leak water each time you would flush. To make things even worse, ..."
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026
Pod Times Square
"AMAZING hotel!"
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
ROW NYC
"Just booked a second stay at the reopened Row and remembered how well taken care of I was last time. From Christina at check-in who was kind enough to let me check in early so I could use the restroom and unwind before my show, to manager Joe who made an effort to travel the floors and every area ..."
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Right off Times Square"
Reviewed on Jun 25, 2026
Where to stay in Central Ward
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theaters, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Mana Contemporary and Lincoln Park Tennis Center are top sights worth seeing.
Ironbound District
When in Ironbound District, you can plan a visit to Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Ironbound
North Ironbound might not have many top sights, but Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Newark Central Business District
If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
