Newark, NJ

Travel Guide

Downtown Newark featuring a square or plaza, a city and outdoor art
Downtown Newark featuring a square or plaza, a city and outdoor art
Downtown Newark showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and outdoor art
New Jersey Performing Arts Center showing theater scenes, interior views and modern architecture
Military Park which includes a high rise building, a statue or sculpture and a city

Where to stay in Newark

Downtown Newark showing heritage architecture, a square or plaza and outdoor art

Downtown Newark

3.5/5(558 area reviews)

Discover cultural venues like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Newark Museum of Art in this central business district. Easily explore on foot via the Lenape Trail or access public transit at Penn Station and Newark Light Rail stops.

Downtown Newark
Manhattan Financial District at sunset from Jersey

West Side

3/5(46 area reviews)

Lincoln Park offers various recreational facilities, while West Side Avenue boasts shopping options. Easily accessible via West Side Avenue Station and multiple bus routes, the area is undergoing expansion with new residences and retail spaces.

West Side
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Ironbound District

Experience a European market town vibe in this Portuguese-influenced area, with waterfront recreation along the Passaic River and parks like Riverfront Park. Easily accessible from Newark Penn Station, enjoy local amenities within walking distance.

Ironbound District
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Central Ward

While you're in Central Ward, take in top sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.

Central Ward
Some of the most wonderful bakeries are in Ferry st Newark New Jersey.. Wonderful Portuguese pastry

North Ironbound

North Ironbound might not have many top sights, but Sports Illustrated Stadium and Prudential Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

North Ironbound
Military Park showing heritage elements and a city

Newark Central Business District

If you're spending time in Newark Central Business District, check out sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center and hop on the metro to see more the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

Newark Central Business District
Robert Treat Hotel

Robert Treat Hotel

3 out of 5
50 Park Pl Newark NJ
Stay at this hotel in Newark. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Robert Treat Hotel
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport by IHG

Crowne Plaza Newark Airport by IHG

3.5 out of 5
901 Spring St Elizabeth NJ
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Elizabeth. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
Crowne Plaza Newark Airport by IHG
Hampton Inn Newark Airport

Hampton Inn Newark Airport

3.5 out of 5
450 US Highway One and Nine South Newark NJ
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Newark. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
NWK 457  ROOM 112-B

NWK 457 ROOM 112-B

2 out of 5
457 Irvine Turner Blvd Newark NJ
Stay at this apartment in Newark. Popular attractions Prudential Center and The Mills at Jersey Gardens are located nearby.
NWK 457 ROOM 112-B
NWK 457  ROOM 113-C

NWK 457 ROOM 113-C

2 out of 5
457 Irvine Turner Blvd Newark NJ
Stay at this apartment in Newark. Popular attractions Prudential Center and The Mills at Jersey Gardens are located nearby.
NWK 457 ROOM 113-C
NWK 457  ROOM 212-E

NWK 457 ROOM 212-E

2 out of 5
457 Irvine Turner Blvd Newark NJ
Stay at this apartment in Newark. Popular attractions Prudential Center and The Mills at Jersey Gardens are located nearby.
NWK 457 ROOM 212-E
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Newark

3.4
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
291
5 - Excellent 15%
4 - Good
655
4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
772
3 - Okay 39%
2 - Disappointing
175
2 - Disappointing 9%
1 - Terrible
109
1 - Terrible 5%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Best the airport and hotel suflee

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The town was fine. I’m familiar with the area. A dunkin donuts and a Starbucks within walking distance. Broad street a short drive so I can purchase little odds and ends.

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

I don’t really love Newark as a city.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Hotel still having released my hold

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I leave here and got a hotel here for the first time and I must admit I was shockingly satisfied

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great city with a ton of food options. Downtown has changed alot, some for better some for worse (gentrification).. but downtown for the weekend is great for anyone to enjoy; still some small businesses around and its convenient to everything!

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