What's Downtown Jersey City Like?

Visitors really like Downtown Jersey City, especially its monuments, shops, and riverfront access. Travelers seeking the perfect souvenir can head to Newport Mall and Newport Center Mall. There's plenty more to see, including Hamilton Park and Jersey City City Hall.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Jersey City?

We have 256 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite lodging options in Downtown Jersey City:

Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

3-star hotel with bar, 24-hour fitness center

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Canopy by Hilton Jersey City Arts District

4-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free in-room WiFi • Café • Terrace • 24-hour front desk

Hyatt House Jersey City

3-star hotel with 2 bars, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Sonesta Simply Suites Jersey City

City-center guestrooms with kitchens, soaking bathtubs

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

Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson

Riverfront hotel with indoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour fitness center • 24-hour front desk • Snack bar • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Jersey City

Flying to:

• • Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Downtown Jersey City
• • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 14.5 mi (23.3 km) from Downtown Jersey City
• • LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 9.7 mi (15.5 km) from Downtown Jersey City

Traveling to Downtown Jersey City by Train

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

• • Jersey City Grove St. Station
• • Jersey City Marin Boulevard Station
• • Jersey City Harborside Financial Center Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Jersey City

What to See in Downtown Jersey City

• • Hamilton Park
• • Jersey City City Hall
• • Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Powerhouse
• • Jersey City Public Library
• • Colgate Clock

Things to Do in Downtown Jersey City

• • Newport Mall
• • Newport Center Mall
• • Jersey City Museum
• • Old Colony Square Center

Other Popular Downtown Jersey City Attractions

• • Goldman Sachs Tower
• • Van Vorst Park
• • Meluso Park
• • Mary Benson Park

When Is the Best Time to Visit Jersey City?

• • 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)