Journal Square Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with dense urban buildings, a prominent skyscraper, and a river in the background.
A detailed stone carving with floral and leaf motifs, a central shield-like shape, and a bird figure.
A clock tower with ornate carvings and statues.
A detailed stone facade with ornate carvings and a clear sky in the background.
A neon sign with the text "Loew's Jersey" on a yellow background.

Stay near popular Journal Square attractions

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.
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Activities

Go City: New York Explorer Pass - Entry to 2 to 10 Top Attractions

New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent

NZ$144
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

NZ$69
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway

NZ$156
per adult
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway
Deluxe Helicopter Tour

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours

NZ$441
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

NZ$56
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
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Our pick of the best Journal Square Hotel Deals

Hyatt Grand Central New York

Hyatt Grand Central New York

4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$492 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$492
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very good! (7,247 reviews)
"Very nice property and convenient location."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hyatt Grand Central New York
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel

4 out of 5
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$503 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$503
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (8,400 reviews)
"The room were nice and clean but I’m a petite woman and I had a hard time to climb in bed every night !"

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS

4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is NZ$370 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$370
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very good! (6,920 reviews)
"The hotel is older but the rooms are really nice. Great location right next to the subway. Staff was really nice, great gym, and the tick tock dinner is awesome. Great food!"

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$462 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$462
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Times Square and Broadway are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (147 reviews)
"Terrible. I expected so much better for the price. Location was great, but that's where the positives end. Staff for check in was incredibly rude. Kept stopping check in with me to assist other travelers. Then got to the room and it was stifling. Called the front desk who said they would send someone ..."

Reviewed on 27 June 2026

ROW NYC
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$248 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$248
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (5,718 reviews)
"Great location and neighborhood with several restaurants within a couple of block walk. Room was very clean. The rooms are small but you know that when you book. There is only one small chair at the desk. What I noticed was: one side of the bed is pushed up against the window, with the other side ..."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Pod Times Square
Hampton Inn New York Times Square

Hampton Inn New York Times Square

2.5 out of 5
150 W 48th Street New York NY
The price is NZ$350 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$350
2 July - 3 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in New York. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5,896 reviews)
"The room was small, but served our needs fine. Good breakfast that is included. Great location. Elevators could be slow/at capacity during mid morning hours. Clean rooms. Would stay here again. Felt very safe."

Reviewed on 28 June 2026

Hampton Inn New York Times Square
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Our guide on where to stay in Journal Square

Find the best Journal Square areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A bustling street with outdoor seating at various cafes, including Tender Shoot Farm and Ravale.

Downtown Jersey City

Travellers to Downtown Jersey City praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Jersey City City Hall and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.

A modern architectural building with a unique, angular design, surrounded by other tall skyscrapers.
Photo by Marina Timo
Open Photo by Marina Timo

Hudson Yards

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

A city skyline with a prominent skyscraper, a body of water in the foreground, and a crescent moon in the sky.
Photo by Alex Cunha
Open Photo by Alex Cunha

The Waterfront

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

A city skyline with modern skyscrapers and a waterfront marina.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the distance, and a cloudy sky.

The Heights

While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Barsky Gallery and Washington Street are some notable places to visit nearby.

Journal Square Travel Guide

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