Central Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with a mix of modern and older buildings, a river in the foreground, and a hilly landscape in the background.

Stay near popular Central Ward attractions

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Prudential Center

8.4/10 (1,334 reviews)
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
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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
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket

NZ$75
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Edge Immersive Observation Deck Ticket
New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

NZ$86
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn

NZ$69
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
NYC: Contrasts Tour of Harlem, The Bronx, Queens & Brooklyn
Exclusive First Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island

NZ$103
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Fully Guided Statue of Liberty Tour with Ellis Island
Catacombs by Candlelight

Catacombs by Candlelight

NZ$63
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Catacombs by Candlelight
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Our pick of the best Central Ward Hotel Deals

ROW NYC

ROW NYC

4 out of 5
700 8th Avenue New York NY
The price is NZ$452 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$452
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$627 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$627
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 ...
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$445 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$445
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$527 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$527
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 ...
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$243 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$243
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (6,059 reviews)
"Good bar. Clean bunk beds."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2026

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$837 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
NZ$837
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 Central Ward

Find the best Central Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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West Side

If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.

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Photo by Michael Torres
Open Photo by Michael Torres

North Ironbound

While visiting North Ironbound, you might make a stop by sights like Mamazzita and Riverfront Park.

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Ironbound District

If you're spending some time in Ironbound District, Mamazzita and Riverfront Park are top sights worth seeing.

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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.

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