Central Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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Stay near popular Central Ward 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
The Manhattan Helicopter Tour of New York City
NZ$382
per traveller
100% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
NZ$94
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
NZ$441
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Our pick of the best Central Ward 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! (7,272 reviews)
"It was my first time staying here. I prepaid and check-in was not a hassle. The room was clean. It is centrally located. I was very pleased overall."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
811 7th Ave New York NY
The price is NZ$503 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$503
2 July - 3 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! (8,421 reviews)
"Good hotel, unfortunately run down a little bit, but it was expected. The location is great. Overall we had a good experience."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Empire Hotel
44 W 63rd St New York NY
The price is NZ$411 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$411
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in New York. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
7.6/10 Good! (6,904 reviews)
"Hotel Empire's location is perfectly situated near Central Park, Upper West Side restaurants and boutiques, and Lincoln Center. The views up Broadway from the front of the hotel are spectacular. The staff was exceptionally friendly."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
481 Eighth Ave. New York NY
The price is NZ$346 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$346
1 July - 2 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! (6,927 reviews)
"Room was small even when we upgraded to the executive. Also expensive and aged. The bathroom fixtures and TV were particularly dated. The ‘free’ breakfast wasn’t really a free breakfast but instead a bagel and a cup of coffee. I paid a lot for this stay and was very disappointed."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
ROW NYC
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$462 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$462
1 July - 2 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! (172 reviews)
"Hotel is great. It’s in one of the most congested parts of New York. The rooms are well maintained, and if you leave the air conditioner on, you won’t hear the city streets. The only problem was the elevators are so, so, so slow."
Reviewed on 29 June 2026
Pod Times Square
400 W 42nd Street New York NY
The price is NZ$283 per night from 2 July to 3 July
NZ$283
2 July - 3 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! (5,727 reviews)
"Good location, takes a day or two to get used to. Feels very cold in appearance almost like ur in a prison setting. Under beds super dirty so kicked up my allergies. Did have a blow dryer there although a review I had seen said they had no blow dryers. Housekeeping kept up with daily pick up and ..."
Reviewed on 29 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 Central Ward
Find the best Central Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
Photo by Michael Torres
Open Photo by Michael Torres
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall are some notable places to visit nearby.
Photo by TurtlesTravel
Open Photo by TurtlesTravel
North Ironbound
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in North Ironbound and surrounding area, you can visit Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center.
Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.
