Budget Hostels from

By going with a hostel, you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your money for fun things to do during your holiday. You can enjoy activities like shopping, and the river views create an appealing natural setting.

These dorm-style accommodations come in lots of shapes and sizes, but all of them have three main things in common, including low prices, a social environment and shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too).

You may be able to find reasonable rates at these Jersey City accommodations, which get positive reviews from our guests: Hilton Meadowlands - Guests can enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking at this hotel. Harmony Suites - Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel - You can take advantage of free WiFi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Secaucus Meadowlands - Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. Best Western Premier NYC Gateway Hotel - Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 23°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 2°C. Average annual precipitation for Jersey City is 1349 mm.

Generally, Jersey City is known for its skyscrapers, rivers and parks. Major attractions include Statue of Liberty, Madison Square Garden and Empire State Building. Get out into nature with places such as Hamilton Park, Liberty State Park and Pier A Park. Cultural attractions include Central Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Liberty Science Center and Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Jersey City on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), located 7.4 mi (11.9 km) away. Another option is Teterboro, NJ (TEB), which is 9.4 mi (15.1 km) away. Once you’re on the ground, you may want to make use of public transport. Head to Bergenline Avenue Station to catch the metro. To see more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Jersey City Grove St. Station, Jersey City Marin Boulevard Station or Jersey City Harborside Financial Center Station.