Jersey City, NJ

Travel Guide

Liberty State Park featuring general coastal views, night scenes and a city
Liberty State Park featuring general coastal views, night scenes and a city
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Liberty State Park showing a bridge, a city and heritage elements

Where to stay in Jersey City

Downtown Jersey City featuring outdoor art

Downtown Jersey City

4.5/5(602 area reviews)

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.

Downtown Jersey City
Newport

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.

Newport
This is a view of Lower Manhattan at night, from Jersey City, New Jersey, more specifically from the Lefrak Point Light. One World Trade Center is the tallest skyscraper in the Western Hemisphere. The area around the Lefrak Light is very nice, with parks and well maintained public spaces.
To get there from NYC just take the PATH train and get off at Newport Station.
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The Waterfront

4/5(12 area reviews)

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

The Waterfront
Capturing the urban charm of Jersey City Heights, this aerial view showcases the vibrant residential neighborhoods, tree-lined streets, and a sprawling cityscape. The bustling energy of this area blen

The Heights

2.5/5(33 area reviews)

Perched atop the New Jersey Palisades, this neighborhood boasts stately Victorian and Edwardian homes, Pershing Field's green space, and a bustling Central Avenue shopping district. Easily access the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail via Congress Street elevator.

The Heights
Loew\'s Jersey Theater showing theater scenes

Journal Square

Discover a bustling business district and residential area with diverse shopping options along Newark Avenue and India Square. Enjoy cultural events at Loew's Jersey Theater and easy access to transportation at Journal Square PATH and bus station.

Journal Square
“Enhancing Views”

Historic Downtown

While visiting Historic Downtown, you might make a stop by sights like Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.

Historic Downtown
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford

3 out of 5
265 Route 3 East Clifton NJ
The price is SAR 398 per night from Feb 8 to Feb 9
SAR 398
SAR 457 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Clifton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,021 reviews)
Great staff

Reviewed on 23 January 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clifton/Rutherford
Harmony Suites

Harmony Suites

3 out of 5
455 Plaza Dr Secaucus NJ
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Secaucus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,251 reviews)
Rooms clean hotel was quiet.

Reviewed on 19 January 2026

Harmony Suites
Hyatt House Jersey City

Hyatt House Jersey City

3.5 out of 5
1 Exchange Pl Jersey City NJ
The price is SAR 627 per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
SAR 627
SAR 731 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jersey City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,811 reviews)
Excellent view. Very Clean.

Reviewed on 21 January 2026

Hyatt House Jersey City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Spacious 3BR ❤️ Near Times Square - 13 Minutes - Manhattan Skyline view ❤️

Spacious 3BR ❤️ Near Times Square - 13 Minutes - Manhattan Skyline view ❤️

West New York NJ
Stay at this apartment in West New York. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Broadway ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (37 reviews)
The property was clean and getting ahold of the owners was easy, but you have to use Whatsapp. We had a couple of issues come up and they responded quickly and most was resolved quickly. Downside was the amount of stairs to get to the apartment. Beds were pretty comfortable, but are starting to slant ...

Reviewed on 17 December 2025

Spacious 3BR ❤️ Near Times Square - 13 Minutes - Manhattan Skyline view ❤️
Marvelous 2-bedroom apartment with AC in Weehawken Township

Marvelous 2-bedroom apartment with AC in Weehawken Township

2 out of 5
Weehawken Township NJ
Stay at this apartment in Weehawken. Enjoy in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Broadway are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
Excellent place .

Reviewed on 16 December 2025

Marvelous 2-bedroom apartment with AC in Weehawken Township
Quaint & charming century-old brownstone near NYC

Quaint & charming century-old brownstone near NYC

Guttenberg NJ
Stay at this vacation home in West New York. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Manhattan Cruise Terminal and Central Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (31 reviews)
Everything was nice, orderly, and clean. It was great having access to a washer and dryer, especially with kids. The shower head and water pressure were fantastic, which is nice after long days of walking. Even though we never met the host they were very nice and communicated with us quickly if we ...

Reviewed on 16 January 2026

Quaint & charming century-old brownstone near NYC
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Jersey City

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Top Destination
5 - Excellent
186
5 - Excellent 31%
4 - Good
262
4 - Good 43%
3 - Okay
118
3 - Okay 19%
2 - Disappointing
28
2 - Disappointing 5%
1 - Terrible
12
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Traveler

Due to the pandemic everything was closed

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love it and loved Kitchen Step restaurant esp.

1/5 - Terrible

Verified traveler

They Are Very Mean and Rude . I have asked to be reimbursed plenty of times since my stay !

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Again everything was wonderful

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

easy to access New York city and ferry to Ellis island and statue of liberty

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

So much traffic everywhere! Be prepared for frequent stops in Jersey City and NYC. If you plan on driving to NYC, think about it twice. NYC is definitely not the place you want to drive. There is no parking anywhere.