Recommended Hotel: Best Western Plus
Why: Best Rates, Airport Shuttle
There are three hotels convenient to public transit in downtown Newark: Best Western Plus, Hotel Indigo, and Hilton. The Hilton is just across the street from Newark’s Penn Station with easy transportation to NYC, but both the Best Western Plus and Hotel Indigo are just a few blocks away and cheaper with more amenities. For example, you have to pay for WiFi at the Hilton, but it is free in every room at both Hotel Indigo and Best Western Plus. The Best Western Plus also offers free breakfast and free parking. All three offer complimentary shuttles to the Newark Airport. The Best Western Plus offers by far the best value of the three hotels and gets regular praise for cleanliness and friendliness across hundreds of online reviews. When looking for a hotel in downtown Newark, start with the Best Western Plus.
About Downtown Newark
Who is Best for this Location?
Newark provides a nice mix of quick access to Manhattan via the PATH, and also quick access to Newark’s airport. Downtown has places to eat and go out at night, this should satisfy both business and leisure travelers looking affordable alternatives to NYC without staying in the suburbs.
Neighborhood Vibe: New Jersey’s largest city is a great destination less than ten miles from Manhattan. Because it’s a huge travel hub, many people just pass through Newark without checking out the city. That’s a real shame because Newark has so much to offer in terms of art and food. Spend a little time exploring Newark’s art galleries and you’ll have a whole new appreciation for this nearly forgotten city.
Getting Around: From Newark’s Penn Station it’s just 20 minutes to Manhattan’s Financial District on the PATH train. Or visitors can take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station in the heart of Midtown in just 25 minutes.
What to Eat: For a quick coffee and sandwich near the station, pop into Caffe Margherita. Heartier American fare can be found at Bello’s Pub and Grill, which is known for their huge beer selection and homemade chili. Porto Station Grill is a sweet little Portuguese restaurant; try any of the seafood dishes.
Things to Do: Museum and art gallery fans should start at the Newark Museum and then move on to exploring galleries like City Without Walls. Then, learn the art of glassblowing at GlassRoots. In the evenings, look for concerts at the Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Book #1 Downtown Newark Hotel – Best Western Plus
| Weekday Avg. Rate 95 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $97 |
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 | Transit System | PATH |
 | Closest Station | Newark Penn Station |
 | Blocks to Station | 2 |
 | Manhattan Destination | Newark Penn |
 | Commute Time | 22 mins |
 | Parking | Free parking |
 | Wifi | Free Wifi |
 | Breakfast | Free buffet cold and hot items |
 | Airport Shuttle | No shuttle |
 | Area Shuttle | Complimentary shuttle |
 | Restaurant | Rooftop bar & grill |
 | Gym | Cardio machines and free weights |
 | Pool | No pool |
 | Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
 | Room Type | Standard only, 1 king, 2 queens (or 2 doubles) |
 | Pets | No Pets Allowed |
Book – Hotel Indigo
| Weekday Avg. Rate 179 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $159 |
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| Transit System | PATH |
| Closest Station | Newark Penn Station |
| Blocks to Station | 4 |
| Manhattan Destination | Newark Penn |
| Commute Time | 22 mins |
| Parking | Valet only, $25/day |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Available at hotel restaurant; not included with booking |
| Airport Shuttle | Complimentary shuttle to airport and train station |
| Area Shuttle | Complimentary shuttle to airport and train station |
| Restaurant | Alva Tavern (American) |
| Gym | Cardio machines and free weights |
| Pool | No pool |
| Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
| Room Type | Suite rooms available with living space, and standard 1 king or 2 queens (or 2 doubles) |
| Pets | Dogs and cats under 80 lbs allowed for extra fee of $75/stay (non refundable) |
Book – Hilton
| Weekday Avg. Rate $211 |
| Weekend Avg. Rate $119 |
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| Transit System | PATH |
| Closest Station | Newark Penn Station |
| Blocks to Station | 1 |
| Manhattan Destination | World Trade Center |
| Commute Time | 22 mins |
| Parking | Self-park only, daily fee of $25 |
| Wifi | Free Wifi |
| Breakfast | Available at hotel restaurant; not included with booking |
| Airport Shuttle | Complimentary shuttle to airport |
| Area Shuttle | No shuttle |
| Restaurant | Market Street Bar and Grill (American), Executive Lounge |
| Gym | Cardio machines and free weights |
| Pool | No pool |
| Smoking Rooms | Non-smoking property wide. |
| Room Type | Suite rooms available with living space, and standard 1 king or 2 queens (or 2 doubles) |
| Pets | Service animals allowed |
