University Heights, NJ
Newark
Visit University Heights
Popular places to visit
Prudential Center
See everything from electrifying hockey games and huge musical concerts to monster truck rallies and children’s shows at The Rock.
Sports Illustrated Stadium
Catch an event at Sports Illustrated Stadium during your trip to Harrison. Experience the fascinating museums and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Come for a night at the theater and be dazzled by a Grammy Award-winning symphony orchestra, an international ballet company or a famous rock group.
Seton Hall University
Explore the campus of Seton Hall University as part of your travels around South Orange. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Branch Brook Park
The largest park in the “Garden State” features lakes, waterways, forests, meadows and a spectacular cherry blossom festival in spring.
Turtle Back Zoo
Visit the native and exotic animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your travels in West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do
NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket
Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards
American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket
Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Central Park Zoo Admission Ticket with 4D Theater Access
Top of the Rock Timed Admission
University Heights Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"We had the room for only 1 night, arrived late and needed to leave the next morning early. The morning of checkout we realized the shower did not work. The shower did not have a drain plug. Also the iron stand was falling off the wall. For the price we paid, this was especially disappointing. We ..."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Hotel Edison Times Square
"Great location! Close to everything very clean, only issue we had was that we were assigned to the wrong room and had to use a rollaway bed. Overall would stay again if that could be avoided!"
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Empire Hotel
"It was an overall great hotel experience. Clean and pretty quiet. Just be aware it is located right across from the Lincoln Center so there may be a lot of foot traffic in and out but overall it is a great place to stay."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"The hotel and rooms are old. It's noisy outside. There were workers doing maintenance, which wasn't a great experience. Even though the guy gave us a better room, it still wasn't clean or modern enough. The New Yorker Hotel has a good reputation, and I hope they take better care of it in the ..."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"The hotel was centrally locate to many Time Square attractions. The house keeping team on floor 34 were engaging and accommodating. The extra/resort fee was rediculous and the lobby/library bar was very expensive."
Reviewed on Jun 6, 2026
Pod Times Square
"Room was dirty. Do not recommend. I left after a few hours and made other accommodations."
Reviewed on Jun 5, 2026
Where to stay in University Heights
Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theaters, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Newark. Top attractions like Prudential Center and New Jersey Performing Arts Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station to see more of the city.
West Side
If you're spending some time in West Side, Lincoln Park Tennis Center and Mana Contemporary are top sights worth seeing.
Central Ward
While you're in Central Ward, take in top sights like Prudential Center or Newark Museum of Art, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.
North Ironbound
North Ironbound might not have many top sights, but Prudential Center and Sports Illustrated Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ironbound District
When in Ironbound District, you can plan a visit to Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
