What's Central Business District Like?

If you're in search of the perfect part of town to visit, look no further than Central Business District. Nature lovers can explore top areas like Military Park. Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Central Business District?

We have 12 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top places to stay in Central Business District:

Hotel Indigo Newark Downtown

City-center hotel with 24-hour fitness center

• • Free WiFi • Free area shuttle • Rooftop terrace • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Free train station shuttle • 24-hour fitness center • Café • Central location

DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Penn Station

3.5-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Free airport shuttle • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Best Western Plus Robert Treat Hotel

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Free train station shuttle • 24-hour fitness center • Café • Central location

How to Get to Central Business District

Flying to:

• • Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Central Business District
• • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 21.3 mi (34.3 km) from Central Business District
• • LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Central Business District

Traveling to Central Business District by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Newark Penn Station
• • Newark Broad St Station

Getting to Central Business District on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Military Park Station
• • Washington Street Station
• • NJPAC - Center Street Station

Things to See and Do in and around Central Business District

What to See in Central Business District

• • Prudential Center
• • Military Park
• • Rutgers University Newark
• • Newark City Hall
• • African Art Museum of the Society of African Missions

Things to Do in Central Business District

• • New Jersey Performing Arts Center
• • Newark Museum
• • New Jersey Historical Society Museum
• • Gallery Aferro
• • Aljira - A Center for Contemporary Art

Other Popular Central Business District Attractions

• • Red Saw Gallery
• • Grace Church
• • James Brown African American Room
• • Riverfront Stadium
• • Bears and Eagles Riverfront Stadium

When Is the Best Time to Visit Newark?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 36°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, April, March, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)