Newark Visiting & Lodging
Plan a Newark stay around Downtown events, Newark Penn Station, the Ironbound, museums, universities or Newark Liberty International Airport. The lodging directory below is limited to Newark street addresses rather than nearby hotels in Harrison or Elizabeth.
Where to Base Your Stay
DowntownBest for NJPAC, Prudential Center, the Newark Museum of Art, Downtown offices, universities, Newark Penn Station and quick access to the Ironbound.
Newark Penn Station / GatewayUseful for travelers prioritizing PATH, NJ Transit, Amtrak and walkable access to Downtown and Ferry Street.
Airport AreaPractical for early flights, airline crews, airport-related work and travelers using shuttles or airport ground transportation.
IronboundThe neighborhood has Newark's deepest concentration of destination restaurants and is walkable from Newark Penn Station, though hotel inventory is concentrated nearby rather than throughout the district.
Newark Lodging Directory
Private lodging listings show name, Newark address and phone number without hotel website or map links.
Boundary check: Hotels with Harrison, Elizabeth or other neighboring-city street addresses are not listed as Newark lodging even when they market themselves around Newark Penn Station or Newark Liberty International Airport.
Major Visitor Stops
New Jersey Performing Arts CenterConcerts, theater, dance, comedy and cultural programming in Downtown.
Prudential CenterProfessional hockey, concerts and major arena events.
Newark Museum of ArtArt, decorative arts, natural science and educational programming near Washington Park.
IronboundFerry Street and surrounding blocks for Portuguese, Brazilian, Spanish and global dining.
Branch Brook ParkLarge Essex County park known especially for spring cherry blossoms, trails and recreation.
Cathedral BasilicaOne of Newark's most prominent architectural and religious landmarks.
Military Park & Harriet Tubman SquareDowntown public spaces near major cultural institutions.
Riverfront ParkPassaic River green space and waterfront access in the East Ward.
Getting Around
NJ TransitRail, light rail and bus schedules, fares and service alerts.AmtrakIntercity rail service through Newark Penn Station.PATHRail service between Newark Penn Station, Jersey City and Manhattan.Newark Liberty International AirportOfficial airport information, terminals, transportation and alerts.
Event-night planning: Downtown traffic, parking and restaurant demand can change sharply around Prudential Center, NJPAC and major city events. Build extra time into reservations and transportation.
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