Jersey City, NJ

Travel Guide

Liberty State Park featuring general coastal views, night scenes and a city
Jersey City which includes night scenes, a bay or harbor and a city
Liberty State Park which includes cbd as well as an individual male
Liberty State Park showing a bridge, a city and heritage elements
Newport showing a sunset, a bay or harbor and a city

Where to stay in Jersey City

The Vessel

Hudson Yards

While you're in Hudson Yards, take in top sights like Edge NYC and jump on the metro at 34th Street–Hudson Yards Station to see more of the city.

Hudson Yards
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 Goldman Sachs Tower.

Downtown Jersey City
Jersey City showing signage

The Waterfront

4/5(12 area reviews)

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

The Waterfront
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
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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 which includes heritage elements and heritage architecture

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
The Park Hotel at Meadowlands
The Park Hotel at Meadowlands
3.5 out of 5
2 Meadowlands Plaza, East Rutherford, NJ
The price is SAR 531 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 531
SAR 624 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in East Rutherford. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (28 reviews)
"My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our last minute stay at this hotel. Staff were amazing. Room very clean and open. I will definitely visit again."

Reviewed on 3 March 2025

The Park Hotel at Meadowlands
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Secaucus Meadowlands
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Secaucus Meadowlands
3 out of 5
350 Lighting Way, Secaucus, NJ
The price is SAR 390 per night from Mar 18 to Mar 19
SAR 390
SAR 459 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Secaucus. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
7/10 Good! (1,823 reviews)
"Employee super friendly a great place to stay"

Reviewed on 10 March 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Secaucus Meadowlands
Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel
Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel
3.5 out of 5
500 Harbor Boulevard, Weehawken, NJ
The price is SAR 667 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
SAR 667
SAR 764 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Weehawken. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,045 reviews)
New Favorite for Trips To NYC
"This hotel was so much better than the tiny, expensive ones in Manhattan. The ferry to Manhattan and bus to Port Authority bus terminal were only steps from the hotel. There was a running/walking trail along the river in front of the hotel. We ate breakfast a couple times in the restaurant and once ..."

Reviewed on 12 March 2025

Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel
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.
Luxury private apt/free wifi/ Prkng/ Close to NYC
Luxury private apt/free wifi/ Prkng/ Close to NYC
Jersey City
Stay at this apartment in Jersey City. Enjoy free WiFi, balconies, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Statue of Liberty and One World Trade Center ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (42 reviews)
Quick trip to NYC
"Everything was great. Just need new pillows. Thank you."

Reviewed on 20 December 2024

Luxury private apt/free wifi/ Prkng/ Close to NYC
One Grove
One Grove
2 out of 5
215 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ
Stay at this apartment in Jersey City. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions One World Trade Center and Statue ...
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
Some glitches but a good place to stay overall
"Great property, location, condition and staff. Poor WiFi connectivity and poor communication, especially pre-arrival and during the stay. However, they were able to resolve the WiFi issue by connecting us to a different network, low quality signal, wasn’t able to use it from the apartment. Otherwise, ..."

Reviewed on 21 December 2024

One Grove
Dharma Home Suites Hoboken at Novia
Dharma Home Suites Hoboken at Novia
4 out of 5
1414 Grand Street, Hoboken, NJ
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Hoboken. Enjoy a rooftop terrace, laundry facilities, and premium bedding. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (271 reviews)
"Very modern and updated"

Reviewed on 23 September 2024

Dharma Home Suites Hoboken at Novia
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.