Central Ward
Newark
Visit Central Ward
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
Newark City Hall
Gaze up at the sparkly 24-carat gold dome that juts out from the roof of this stately and historic city hall.
Newark Museum of Art
With extensive art collections, fascinating science exhibits and exciting interactive displays, you could easily spend the whole day in New Jersey’s largest museum.
Pleasantdale Chateau
You can learn about the history of West Orange with a stop at Pleasantdale Chateau. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Intrepid Museum Admission Ticket
Dining at Hard Rock Cafe New York City
NYC: Statue of Liberty Sunset Cruise Ticket
NYC: Wall Street and Financial District Walking Tour
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
Top hotels in Central Ward
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
The elevators are kinda sketchy right now. Only a couple are working and they have been malfunctioning since we arrived.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Best location
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Millennium Hotel Broadway Times Square
I did find the room could of been a little cleaner. (Found a bandaid in our bed) Staff was fantastic! Perfect location and hotel atmosphere was great!
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Everything was clean and the process of checking in and out was seamless. Would definitely recommend to first timers.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hotel Edison Times Square
Room was clean. Staff was very friendly. Location is ideal.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Lotte New York Palace
My daughter and I had a fantastic time staying at The Lotte New York Palace. We were located in such a perfect area, we never had to Uber, we were able to walk everywhere! And we felt so incredibly safe!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Central Ward
Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.
University Heights
When in University Heights and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Norfolk Street Station or Warren Street Station.
South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.
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.
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.
