United States
Jersey City & Newark
A New Jersey base with Manhattan across the river.
Why Jersey City & Newark
Skyline views and quick trains into Manhattan, with Newark's airport on the doorstep.
Jersey City sits on the Hudson directly across from Lower Manhattan, and Newark, a few miles west, is home to one of the New York area's main airports. Together they make a practical base for New York trips, business travel and connecting flights.
- Skyline views
- Waterfront walks facing Lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
- Liberty State Park
- Open parkland on the harbour, with ferries towards the statue.
- Newark's cathedral and parks
- A large Gothic cathedral and Branch Brook Park's spring blossom.
- Easy access to Manhattan
- PATH trains reach Manhattan in minutes.
What travellers often plan
Getting to Jersey City & Newark, staying and getting around.
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- FlightsRoutes into Jersey City & Newark, with dates, cabin and airline preferences.Flight assistance
- HotelsA stay in the part of Jersey City & Newark that suits your plans.Hotel assistance
- Airport transfersA pickup planned around your arrival time and luggage.Transfer assistance
- Local transportationRides between your hotel, venues and day trips around Jersey City & Newark.Cab assistance
Planning your trip
The practical bits.
- Best time to visit
- April to June and September to November.
- Getting around
- PATH trains, NJ Transit and light rail; taxis for the rest.
- Suggested length
- Two to four days, often alongside New York.
Where to stay
Choosing an area in Jersey City & Newark.
- Jersey City waterfront
- Exchange Place and Newport, with Manhattan views and PATH stations.
- Downtown Jersey City
- Brownstone streets and restaurants around Grove Street.
- Downtown Newark
- Near Newark Penn Station, the arts centre and the arena.
- Newark Airport area
- Practical for early flights and short connections.
A general overview of areas, not a list of available hotels.
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Getting around
Arriving in Jersey City & Newark.
Newark Liberty International (EWR) serves both cities. AirTrain links the terminals with a rail station for NJ Transit and Amtrak trains, and PATH trains connect Newark, Jersey City and Manhattan. New York's JFK and LaGuardia airports are also within reach.
PATH trains, NJ Transit and light rail; taxis for the rest.
When planning matters
Worth sorting out before you go.
- Check entry requirements early
- Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change over time. Please confirm with the official guidance for your route.
- Travel dates make a difference
- School holidays, festivals and peak seasons affect what's available. If your dates are flexible, tell us — it gives us more to work with.
- Plan the arrival, not just the flight
- Late-night and early-morning arrivals are much easier with a transfer arranged in advance.
- Match the stay to the plan
- Choose the area around what you'll actually do each day, not only the hotel itself.
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