University Heights
Newark

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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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Walk around the campus at Seton Hall University during your visit to 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 animals who call Turtle Back Zoo home during your trip to West Orange. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Things to do

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Tickets

Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards

American Dream Sesame Street Learn + Play Ticket

NYC: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Entry Ticket

The Conquer NYC Tour: 4-Day Self-Guided City Adventure Experience

Ultimate Manhattan Highlights Helicopter Tours
Top hotels in University Heights

Hyatt Grand Central New York
There was duct tape holding the bathroom vanity together and the towel hook in the bathroom was barely hanging on. E didn’t have any body wash on the first night.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Las línea del check in is terrible horas ancianos y bebés porq solo abren 2 personas para muchas persona en ka hora pico d check in
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Paramount Times Square – A Generator Hotel
Location is awesome if you’re looking for convenience to subways, central park, broadway shows and going out. Room was tiny, warm, ac did not work properly and neither did tv. Elevators constantly busy and full. Overall not great if you’re staying in however perfect for just going to bed and enjoying ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hotel Edison Times Square
Had to be flashing my hotel card key everywhere I went, so they know I was a guest. Lots of construction going outside. I couldn’t sleep. Noisy area. Breakfast sucks.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
I love this property, great location.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

Hyatt Regency Times Square
Clean and cozy room.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University Heights

Newark Central Business District
While you're in Newark Central Business District, take in top sights like New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Prudential Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Military Park Station or Washington Street Station.

Downtown Newark
Noted for its live music and theatres, 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.

Central Ward
If you're spending time in Central Ward, check out sights like Prudential Center or New Jersey Performing Arts Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Warren Street Station or Norfolk Street Station.

Fairmount
While there might not be top attractions in Fairmount, you can explore the larger area and discover places like New Jersey Performing Arts Center and Prudential Center.

Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District
While there might not be top attractions in Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Prudential Center and Newark Symphony Hall.

South Broad Street
Though South Broad Street may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newark Symphony Hall and Newark City Hall.
