Journal Square Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Journal Square
Stay near popular Journal Square attractions
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
NZ$144
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
NZ$69
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
NZ$82
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Stranger Things: The First Shadow on Broadway
NZ$156
per adult
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
NZ$441
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
NZ$56
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Journal Square Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
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! (7,254 reviews)
"The room is quite old, and the pillows had a strong unpleasant odor. The phone in the room was also not working, so we had to go to the front desk multiple times to request new pillows. Unfortunately, housekeeping did not replace them with clean pillows—they simply brought another pillow that also ..."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
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! (8,404 reviews)
"Ok"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
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! (6,922 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
ROW NYC
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 ...
Pod Times Square
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$228 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$228
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! (5,720 reviews)
"Nice place to stay for a quick trip to NY"
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
150 W 48th Street New York NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
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! (5,903 reviews)
"The room was pretty cramped and a little outdated for what you’d expect with the price. It’s a good central location to a lot of good places in the city. Unfortunately we didn’t get to utilize the free breakfast as much as we would’ve liked to due to how crowded everything was."
Reviewed on 28 June 2026
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.
Our guide on where to stay in Journal Square
Find the best Journal Square areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Heights
While The Heights isn't home to many top sights, Golden Park and Barsky Gallery are some notable places to visit nearby.
