West Side Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
American Dream
When you visit American Dream, a popular shopping spot in East Rutherford, you can enjoy some retail therapy. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
MetLife Stadium
Catch an event at MetLife Stadium during your trip to East Rutherford. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in New York with a trip to Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center
Learn about the events happening in Jacob K. Javits Convention Center during your trip to New York. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Liberty State Park
Besides its many attractions, Jersey City’s sprawling waterfront park offers beautiful views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the Manhattan skyline.
Hoboken Waterfront
With a bustling downtown vibe and several scenic pier parks, the Hoboken Waterfront is picturesque entertaining precinct with excellent views of New York City .
Activities
New York Explorer Pass: Visit 2-10 Attractions and Save Up to 50 Percent
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
American Dream: SEA LIFE New Jersey Aquarium
Our pick of the best West Side Hotel Deals
Hotel Edison Times Square
Our stay was wonderful! Everything was clean, staff was helpful, breakfast was good, location was convenient and we did not use the parking since we took the train. Hotel seemed to be taken care of even though it is a very old building. We would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
Great location. Friendly employees
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
They didn’t have any of the offers to go with the “resort fee” spring on you. The closed their food service 15 minutes early even when many of us had been waiting already 15 minutes just to order. Only one elevator worked. They didn’t put up any signage or ropes. People were charging to get in it ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
Our stay in New York left us with mixed feelings The only positive aspect was the location The hotel is very close to Times Square, which was convenient and central Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing We arrived at 2:00 AM after a long flight and were told there was no room available, ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Excellent location. Staff were friendly and the room was clean. Excellent value for the money. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Lotte New York Palace
I recently stayed at the Lotte Hotel New York for a girls trip, and unfortunately, the experience was far from what we expected. This hotel came highly recommended by a family member who frequently stays at both the Seattle and New York locations, so we went in with pretty high expectations. Right ...
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around West Side
McGinley Square
While visiting McGinley Square, you might make a stop by sights like Yanitelli Center and LaPointe Park.
Bergen
Travellers enjoy Bergen for its restaurants and parks. Consider checking out Montgomery Park while you're in the area.
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.
Bergen-Lafayette
While there might not be top attractions in Bergen-Lafayette, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Liberty Science Center and Liberty National Golf Club.
Communipaw
Visitors to Communipaw like its monuments and parks, and Hudson River Waterfront Walkway is a sight worth a stop.
The Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Village and surrounding area, you can visit Hudson River Waterfront Walkway and Jersey City City Hall.
