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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Jersey City

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Jersey City

Are you looking for a hotel for your first trip to Jersey City, New Jersey? With plenty of activities and sites, this is a great destination for first-time visitors. So if you're deciding where to stay on your first trip to Jersey City, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've analyzed the hotels in Jersey City to find out which are the best for first timers based on price, amenities, location, reviews, and guest ratings. In this guide, we'll be showcasing the best hotels for first-time visitors in Jersey City, taking into consideration all of these important factors. Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or with friends, there's a hotel that caters to every traveler's needs to make the most of your first trip here. So, if you're visiting Jersey City for the first time, the hotels below will be great options, as many of them have pools, breakfast, and plenty of comforts to help you relax. So, here they are, the best hotels in Jersey City for first time visitors.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hyatt Regency Jersey City

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $287 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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Located at 2 Exchange Place, Hyatt Regency Jersey City has great rooms from $287 (before taxes). It offers room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.4 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love laundry services, city views, an indoor pool, laundry facilities, and family rooms at this relaxing hotel. The room service is especially nice after a long day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $281 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Jersey City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel & Suites Jersey City which has nice rooms starting at $281. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 455 Washington Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, city views, car rentals, laundry facilities, and family rooms which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 miles from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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The Westin Jersey City Newport

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $319 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool
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We found The Westin Jersey City Newport to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $319. We loved that is has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 479 Washington Boulevard. You'll also find rooms with kitchens, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 2.2 miles from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Courtyard By Marriott Jersey City Newport

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $279 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Jersey City
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Heated pool
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With terrific rooms from $279, Courtyard By Marriott Jersey City Newport, at 540 Washington Blvd provides room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. Its terrific guest rating is 8.60 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers hiking, child care, laundry services, pet-friendly rooms, and city views. It's located just 2.3 miles from the city center, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Indoor pool
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hiking
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Heated pool
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Hyatt House Jersey City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $235 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Hyatt House Jersey City has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10, and offers a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, parking, and a kitchen. The great rooms here start at $235 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 1 Exchange Place. Furthermore, it also offers a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, rooms with kitchens, laundry services, and a free breakfast, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 2.4 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. The kitchen in the room is great, because you can cook your own meals to save time and money. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $349 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Jersey City
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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The great guest rating of Residence Inn by Marriott Jersey City is 9.10 out of 10. This place has a fitness center, a bar, parking, breakfast, and rooms with kitchens. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $349, and it's located at 80 Christopher Columbus Drive. We also love the laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, laundry facilities, and air-conditioning which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2.1 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holland Hotel Jersey City Hoboken

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $156 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Holland Hotel Jersey City Hoboken because it has great rooms that start at $156. It has golf, free parking, car rentals, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.50 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 175 12th St.. Only 1.9 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love a microwave, a refrigerator, shuttle services, and aerobics at this convenient hotel. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jersey City North - Hoboken

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $181 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Jersey City North - Hoboken offers a fitness center, a free breakfast, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $181 (before taxes). It's located at 707 Tonnelle Avenue and has earned a guest rating of 8.10/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a microwave, a refrigerator, and wheelchair-accessible units which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.1 miles from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: New York City, Danbury, Point Pleasant Beach, and Secaucus.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Jersey City, make sure you also see Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Jersey City, Best Hotels for One Week in Jersey City, or Best Hotels for One Night in Jersey City.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Jersey City?

Jersey City Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$261

Travelers to Jersey City, New Jersey will have a large number of terrific first time trip accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of first time trip hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 8 first time trip hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $261. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Jersey City.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $303
  • 3-star hotels: $286
  • 2-star hotels: $169


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