Hotels in Jersey City

Jersey City Hotels

Just miles away from Manhattan, across the Hudson River, lies the charming and friendly Jersey City; a bustling metropolitan area that's popular with business travelers and eager sightseers. With a stylish modern waterfront and a historic downtown that stays true to the classic New Jersey atmosphere, it's a city of contrasts with plenty to explore. The city is also a major transportation hub with many travelers passing through on connecting flights taking them around the world.

Things to see

Harmon Cove Outlet Center is a must for shoppers who want designer chic at wallet friendly prices. Jersey City is famous for its outlet malls, and here you'll find a stylish and modern glass-fronted mall, with plenty of cafés and restaurants so you and your credit card can take a break. Along the Hudson River development you'll also find the contemporary and bright Newport Center Mall which offers 3 sprawling levels of shops, restaurants, and entertainment. With several large anchor stores and dozens of boutiques, you're bound to find something to suit your unique style. The Goldman Sachs Tower is the tallest building in the state and its modern, glass exterior houses a large trading floor, as well as many of the city's most important corporate offices. Journal Square is also a thriving business area surrounded by bars and restaurants, and it soon turns from busy corporate area to bustling social center when the sun goes down. Liberty State Park offers a great view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline, with the state's 9/11 memorial and other monuments scattered around the area.

Hotels in Jersey City

There's an impressive range of both cheap and luxury hotels in Jersey City, and with many people visiting the area on business, or traveling to nearby Manhattan, you'll find many hotels set up for those who are here to work. This means you can enjoy hotel features such as business centers, area shuttles, conference rooms, and free WiFi to make your trip easier. If you're here for leisure purposes then there's still plenty for you to enjoy, with many hotels boasting features such as fitness centers, restaurants and bars, valet parking, and complimentary breakfasts.

Where to stay

Downtown Jersey City is focused around the high rise buildings of the business district, and just across from the Hudson River you can see the iconic skyline of Manhattan. It's an excellent area for business travelers, as well as tourists who want an easy commute to the city for sightseeing. The waterfront has an impressive arts center and a complex full of stylish shops and restaurants. Away from the river the downtown area has charming Brownstone buildings and old warehouses that have been converted into living quarters and artist's studios.

How to get to Jersey City

Newark Liberty International Airport is the closest air terminal to Jersey City, and has regular flights arriving from across the USA, Canada, and major European cities. Grab a cab from outside the terminal and you can be in the city in around 15 minutes depending on the traffic situation, and there are also plenty of shuttle services that can be booked in advance. You can also hop on the regular Airtrain services which take you to Newark's main transport hub, and from here you can take the train or subway to the heart of Jersey City with the journey taking around half an hour.