West Side Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A city skyline with high-rise buildings and a waterfront.
A nighttime city skyline with a prominent skyscraper and a waterfront.
A cityscape with tall buildings, including a prominent skyscraper with a spire.
A glass ball reflecting a city skyline with tall buildings and a bridge.
A nighttime city skyline with illuminated buildings and a body of water in the foreground.

Stay near popular West Side attractions

Lincoln Park

8.2/10 (89 reviews)
Lincoln Park is just one of the places to see in Jersey City, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this vibrant area.
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Activities

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium

NZ$45
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

NZ$75
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Tyrannosaurs rex skeleton in the American Museum of Natural History in New York

American Museum of Natural History Tickets

NZ$71
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
American Museum of Natural History Tickets
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

NZ$75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
The Lion King On Broadway

The Lion King On Broadway

NZ$236
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
The Lion King On Broadway
New York’s Best Skyline View, Top of the Rock at Rockefeller Center

Top of the Rock Timed Admission

NZ$72
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
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Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$414 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$414
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
ROW NYC
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$662 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$662
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (7,879 reviews)
"The room look old and no very clean. The air conditioner doesn't work well too."

Reviewed on 3 Oct 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$476 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$476
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 ...
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Hotel Edison Times Square

Hotel Edison Times Square

4 out of 5
228 W 47th St New York NY
The price is NZ$494 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$494
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (6,237 reviews)
"Room was kept clean every day, average hotel not a 4 star as advertised. Good location, very close to Times Sq. Didn't even ask if we enjoyed our stay when we checked out."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Pod Times Square

Pod Times Square

3 out of 5
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$282 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$282
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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 ...
Pod Times Square
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel

4 out of 5
215 Chrystie St New York NY
The price is NZ$764 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$764
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in New York. Enjoy 2 restaurants, 6 bars/lounges and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in West Side

Find the best West Side areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Photo by Marina Timo
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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 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 frozen lake with a city skyline in the background during sunset.

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 neon sign with the text "Loew's Jersey" on a yellow background.

Journal Square

Are you interested in fascinating museums, important monuments and soaring skyscrapers? A visit to Journal Square might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Loew's Jersey Theater and Jackie Robinson Statue.

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, Washington Street and Loew's Jersey Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

West Side Travel Guide

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