Newark Central Business District
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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.
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.
Military Park
Inspect the array of military sculptures and see the sword from above in this scenic park in the downtown area.
New Jersey Historical Society Museum
You can spend time exploring the galleries in New Jersey Historical Society Museum in Newark. Experience the fascinating museums or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
Circle Line: New York Harbor Lights Evening Cruise
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour: All Options
American Dream One Day Fun Day Dreamworks Waterpark 4-in-1 Pass
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Top hotels in Newark Central Business District
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Did not meet the expectations at all! Everything about this hotel was bad
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Everything was absolutely perfect. It was my lady’s birthday, and the restaurant downstairs even put a candle on my lady’s cake when she turned 40.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Bathroom was incredibly small. I have been a guest at this hotel for years but never had a room that wasn’t up to standard. Hotel has slipped in recent years. Breakfast buffet in the lobby is 75.00 per person. No room service. Just not a great place to stay anymore. Will look elsewhere in the future ...
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
First off I want to say I was somewhat cautious due to the overwhelming theme of reviews being negative due to long elevator times. I did not experience this whatsoever. I’ve been to NYC countless times and always stay in a similar hotel (doubletree, Hilton garden inn, etc) and the elevators are ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
Heater/ac unit extremely loud. Pipes loud.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Doubletree by Hilton New York Times Square South
Staff friendly. Good city centre hotel. No frills
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Newark Central Business District
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.
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.
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.
Ironbound District
While Ironbound District isn't home to many top sights, Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
