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Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

Statue of Liberty Night Cruise — Evening Harbor & Sunset Tours

Liberty Island aglow at dusk, the skyline rendered in amber and shadow

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377
Steps to crown
Access to the top of statue
1886
Dedication year
Historic monument opening date
24.3 USD
Entrance fee
Per adult ferry and reserve ticket
08:30–10:00
Best arrival window
Avoids midday crowds and lines
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Official Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry Experience 5 hr
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Official Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry Experience

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€29
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Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise from Pier 16 50 min
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Statue of Liberty Express Sightseeing Cruise from Pier 16

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Sunset & Harbor Lights Evening Cruise 2 hr
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Sunset & Harbor Lights Evening Cruise

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Choosing Your Statue of Liberty Night Cruise: Landing Ferry vs Harbor Cruises

Picking the right statue of liberty night cruise option comes down to whether you need to actually land on Liberty Island or just want skyline views after dark. First-timers weighing skip-the-line Statue of Liberty access against an evening harbor cruise should look at landing rights, duration, and timing before booking.

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NPS/Statue Cruises Ferry Ellis Island combo, daytime landing 		Evening Harbor Cruise Sunset/night skyline, no landing
Do you land on Liberty Island? ✓ — only ticket with island access —
Duration 5 hrs round trip with Ellis Island 1.5–2.5 hrs on the water
Daytime or evening Daytime only Evening, sunset and night departures
Price basis 24.3 USD per adult, round trip ferry Separate harbor cruise fare, booked apart from NPS ferry
Best for First-timers wanting pedestal and museum access Visitors wanting Manhattan skyline views after dark
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Is the Statue of Liberty Night Cruise Worth It?

Worth it if you want harbor views only

The statue of liberty night cruise market splits into two distinct products: the official 24.3 USD Statue Cruises ferry that lands on Liberty Island during daytime hours (last departure 16:00) with pedestal access and 377 steps, versus separately bookable evening harbor cruises that circle the statue without landing. Evening sunset harbor tours deliver illuminated skyline views and the statue lit against dusk from the water, typically departing between 18:00–19:30 and ranging from express 60-minute loops to longer Manhattan circumnavigation routes. You trade island access and interior exploration for golden-hour photography and the Manhattan skyline backdrop. The statue of liberty night cruise tours work best for repeat visitors who've already climbed the pedestal or travelers prioritizing scenic photography over monument immersion. First-timers usually gain more value from the daytime reserve ticket that includes Ellis Island and museum access. Evening cruises deliver atmosphere; daytime ferries deliver access.

What makes it worth it

  • Statue illuminated against twilight sky
  • Manhattan skyline and harbor at golden hour
  • No queues for pedestal or museum entry
  • Cooler temperatures during summer months
  • Photography angles impossible from Liberty Island

Keep in mind

  • No landing on Liberty Island itself
  • Cannot enter pedestal or museum
  • Statue viewing distance farther than ferry
  • Higher per-hour cost than daytime ticket

Bottom line: Evening statue of liberty night cruise tickets prioritize scenic harbor views over monument access—choose based on whether you value atmosphere or exploration.

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Statue of Liberty Night Cruise vs Circle Line Sunset Cruise — Which Is Better?

For evening plans, a statue of liberty night cruise gets you closer with a landing-style pass near Liberty Island, while a Circle Line sunset sightseeing cruise stays on the water past lower Manhattan skyline views. Choose the former if getting near the statue after dark matters more than a full harbor loop.

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Statue of Liberty Night Cruise 		Circle Line Sunset Cruise
What you see Statue of Liberty illuminated up close Manhattan skyline and harbor at dusk
How you board Departs Battery Park, no island landing after dark Departs Pier 83 or South Street Seaport
Duration Approx. 1–1.5 hours on water Approx. 2–2.5 hours on water
Crowd level Moderate, evening departures Higher, popular sunset time slot
Best season Spring through autumn evenings Spring through autumn evenings
Who it suits Photographers, couples, first-time evening visitors Groups wanting a longer skyline narration
Booking constraints Fixed evening departure times, advance booking advised Fixed sunset departure tied to daylight hours
Narration Live guide on statue history Live guide on NYC landmarks citywide
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Verdict: Pick the statue of liberty night cruise for a focused, close-up evening view of the monument, and the Circle Line sunset cruise for a longer, wider skyline experience.

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Your journey

Your Statue of Liberty Night Cruise day, step by step

1
Arrive at the terminal

Arrive at the terminal

Check in at Battery Park or Liberty State Park and clear security screening before boarding

2
Board the ferry

Board the ferry

Board the vessel bound for Liberty Island as the sun begins to set over the harbor

3
Harbor approach

Harbor approach

Watch the statue and Manhattan skyline change color as onboard lighting and the torch illuminate against the dusk sky

4
Circle Liberty Island

Circle Liberty Island

A statue of liberty night cruise typically circles the island for close-up views without a landing stop

5
Return to the harbor

Return to the harbor

Head back toward Manhattan or New Jersey with skyline lights reflecting on the water

What you'll see

What you'll see at Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

The Torch

The Torch

The statue's gold-leafed torch rises 305 feet above the harbor and has been closed to public access since 1916 following an explosion at nearby Black Tom Island. It remains the most photographed detail during any evening illumination view.

The Crown

The Crown

Reached by 377 steps via a narrow spiral staircase, the crown offers 25 windows symbolizing gemstones and the seven seas. Same-day crown access tickets are limited to a small number of visitors per hour.

Pedestal Observation Deck

Pedestal Observation Deck

Set roughly 154 feet above ground, the pedestal deck circles the statue's base and includes a glass ceiling view straight up into the interior structure. It remains open to wheelchair users via elevator.

Liberty Island Museum

Liberty Island Museum

Opened in 2019, the museum displays the statue's original 1886 copper torch alongside immersive exhibits on its construction by Gustave Eiffel's engineering team. Admission is included with every ferry ticket.

Fort Wood Foundation

Fort Wood Foundation

The statue stands atop the star-shaped walls of Fort Wood, an 1811 military fortification whose eleven-point outline is still visible from the air. Its ramparts form the base visitors walk around today.

Liberty Island Promenade

Liberty Island Promenade

A paved waterfront path circles the island's perimeter, offering unobstructed views of lower Manhattan and passing ferries. Evening cruise passengers see this promenade lit from the water as they circle the island.

The experience

What visiting Statue of Liberty Night Cruise is really like

You board at Pier 16 as the September sun drops behind Jersey City's glass towers, the boarding queue moving quickly through the covered gangway. The vessel pulls away at 18:30, its twin diesels churning a white wake past the Staten Island Ferry terminal.

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You claim a spot along the starboard rail as the boat arcs south toward Governors Island, the downtown skyline sharpening into silhouette. The first floodlights snap on at 19:00, pooling upward along Liberty's draped gown and raised arm.

You round the island's southern tip twenty minutes into the cruise, close enough to see the granite blocks of Fort Wood beneath the pedestal and the rectangular observation windows cut into the crown. The statue's face — measuring more than eight feet from chin to hairline — catches the last horizontal sunlight, her eyes fixed east toward the harbor entrance. You circle twice, the boat slowing to walking speed, passengers pressed against both rails with phones raised. The torch glows amber above you, its gold leaf catching the floodlight beams. By 19:40 the sky has deepened to indigo and the return route tracks north past Ellis Island's red-brick registry hall, its arched windows lit from within, the Manhattan skyline now fully illuminated ahead.

Statue of Liberty Night Cruise
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Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed Liberty's copper shell to measure just 2.4 millimeters thick — the width of two pennies — allowing the 225-ton structure to flex in harbor winds while concealing Gustave Eiffel's iron skeleton within.

The statue was assembled in Paris in 1884, disassembled into 350 pieces, and shipped across the Atlantic in 214 crates aboard the French frigate Isère. Its copper surface oxidized from burnished bronze to the green patina visible today over thirty years, completing the transformation by 1906.

Today, Liberty Island welcomes four million visitors annually, but the experience transforms after sunset. The statue's floodlit form rises 305 feet from base to torch, visible from fifteen miles at sea. The National Park Service maintains the island's illumination system year-round, casting 432 metal halide lamps upward from the fort's ramparts. The statue of liberty night cruise tours depart from Battery Park and Pier 16 between May and October, timing arrivals to coincide with the twilight hour when the copper oxidation reflects amber light against a deepening blue sky. The ferry route passes Governors Island, tracks the Brooklyn waterfront, and arcs beneath the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge before returning north past Ellis Island's Great Hall.

Liberty's torch — replaced in 1986 with a copper flame covered in 24-karat gold leaf — remains closed to visitors, sealed since the Black Tom explosion of 1916 damaged the original iron structure. The observation deck within the crown accommodates ten visitors at a time, requiring advance reservations and a 377-step climb through the narrow double-helix staircase Eiffel engineered inside the statue's frame. Evening departures forgo island access but position passengers within 200 yards of the pedestal, close enough to discern the seven rays of Liberty's diadem — each nine feet long, representing the seven continents and seas. The National Monument designation protects twelve acres of landfill and granite seawall, expanded from the original three-acre site in 1937.

The copper surface oxidized from burnished bronze to green patina over thirty years, completing the transformation by 1906.

Dress code

Wear layered clothing and closed-toe shoes, since evening harbor air off the Hudson and Upper New York Bay runs cooler than midtown streets even in early autumn. A statue of liberty night cruise spends most of its time on an open-air upper deck, so a windbreaker or light jacket is more useful than dressy attire.

Bags & security

All visitors pass through airport-style security screening with bag checks and metal detectors before boarding, whether for the daytime Liberty Island ferry or an evening sightseeing departure. Bags larger than a small backpack are discouraged, and there is no long-term luggage storage at the terminals.

Photography

Handheld cameras and phones are permitted throughout the grounds and on the water, including on any statue of liberty night cruise tour, but tripods and monopods may be restricted in crowded terminal and security areas. Flash photography has no practical effect on the floodlit statue itself, so keep flash off for cleaner shots after dark.

Families & strollers

Children of all ages can join the ferry ride and grounds visit, and rangers occasionally run junior ranger activities near the museum on Liberty Island. Evening sightseeing departures tend to run later than typical family bedtimes, so families with young children often prefer the daytime 08:30–10:00 arrival window instead.

Accessibility

Liberty Island's grounds, monument grounds paths, and the ferry itself are wheelchair and stroller accessible, with elevator access to the pedestal observation level. The 377 steps to the crown are not accessible to wheelchairs and involve a narrow spiral staircase, so visitors with mobility limitations typically stop at the pedestal or base level.

Food & drink

Outside food and drink brought from home are generally not permitted past ferry terminal security, though a snack bar operates seasonally on Liberty Island. Any food or beverage service on an evening sightseeing departure is limited to what the operator provides onboard, and outside alcohol is not allowed.

Not allowed

× Weapons of any kind × Knives and sharp objects × Glass containers × Alcohol (unless served onboard by the operator) × Large backpacks or suitcases × Selfie sticks and tripods in secured areas × Drones × Aerosol cans × Sharp sporting equipment × Coolers × Outside food in some terminals × Illegal substances × Fireworks or flares

What to bring

✓ Government-issued photo ID ✓ Printed or mobile ticket confirmation ✓ Light jacket or windbreaker ✓ Fully charged phone or camera ✓ Small crossbody bag ✓ Sunscreen for daytime visits ✓ Comfortable non-slip shoes

Opening hours

Mon 08:30 – 16:00
Tue 08:30 – 16:00
Wed 08:30 – 16:00

Quietest weekday

Thu 08:30 – 16:00
Fri 08:30 – 16:00
Sat 08:30 – 16:00

Busiest day, expect lines

Sun 08:30 – 16:00

Family groups common

How to get there

Closures & exceptions

  • ·Dec 25 — Christmas Day

At a glance

Hours

Daily 08:30–16:00, Liberty Island grounds

Address

Liberty Island, New York, NY 10004, USA

Access

Ferry and grounds are wheelchair accessible; pedestal access limited

Best arrival

08:30–10:00, first ferry departure avoids midday crowds

Security

Airport-style screening before ferry boarding, small bags only

Getting there

Public transport · 20-30 minutes from midtown Manhattan · Subway fare around 2.90 USD

Take the 1 train to South Ferry or the 4/5 to Bowling Green, both a short walk to the Battery Park terminal; from New Jersey, take the Light Rail to Liberty State Park.

Car · 30-45 minutes from most NYC boroughs · Parking fees vary by lot

Parking is available near Liberty State Park in Jersey City with a paid lot directly by the terminal; Battery Park has limited nearby garage parking.

Taxi · 15-25 minutes from midtown · Fare varies by distance and traffic

Taxis and rideshares can drop off directly at Battery Park or the Liberty State Park terminal entrance.

Walk · 10-15 minutes from Wall Street · Free

Battery Park is walkable from lower Manhattan neighborhoods like Wall Street and Tribeca.

Cancellation policy

Statue Cruises ferry and reserve tickets, priced at 24.3 USD round trip per adult, can typically be rescheduled or refunded up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure. Night cruise sightseeing products follow the operator's own policy, generally allowing free cancellation up to 24–48 hours ahead of departure with a full refund.

Plan your time

How Long Do You Need for a Statue of Liberty Night Cruise?

Recommended time

2-4 hours

A statue of liberty night cruise typically requires two to four hours, depending on whether you select a quick sail or a comprehensive New York landmarks harbor excursion. While the official site manages daytime access, evening sailings bypass the morning rush, though boarding queues at Battery Park still fluctuate based on vessel capacity. Visitors looking for statue of liberty night cruise tours should arrive early to secure preferred deck positioning for optimal harbor views. Booking statue of liberty night cruise tickets in advance is recommended to ensure seamless boarding for these specialized evening departures.

Crowd levels through the day

08:30–10:00 Light
10:00–13:00 Heavy
13:00–15:00 Moderate
15:00–16:00 Light
Plan ahead

Best time to visit Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

Weather · crowds · average price — dots go green to amber to red as each metric rises.

Spring

March through May brings mild evenings around 55-65°F, making a statue of liberty night cruise comfortable without heavy layers, and crowds are lighter than summer.

Summer

June through August has the warmest evenings and longest daylight, so illumination views peak later; expect the heaviest demand for evening departures.

Autumn

September through November, including now, offers crisp air and clear sunset views over the harbor with thinner crowds than summer.

Winter

December through February brings cold, often windy harbor conditions, so warm layers are essential and some evening sailings may be weather-dependent.

Insider tips

Helpful tips for visiting Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

Book ahead for evening slots

Statue of liberty night cruise tickets sell out on weekends in warm months, so reserve several days ahead when possible.

Check wind conditions

Harbor winds pick up after sunset, so bring a windproof layer even when the daytime temperature feels mild.

Arrive at the printed time

Evening sightseeing departures are timed events, and latecomers may forfeit their spot to the next available sailing.

Choose the New Jersey terminal for parking

Liberty State Park offers easier and often cheaper parking than lots near Battery Park in Manhattan.

Watch the torch lighting

The statue's floodlights activate at dusk, so departures timed just before sunset capture both daylight and illuminated views.

Keep tickets accessible

Have a printed or mobile confirmation ready, since signal near the terminals can be inconsistent.

Pair with a skip-the-line Statue of Liberty tour

Visitors wanting both daytime pedestal access and an evening cruise should book them as separate reservations, since ticket types differ.

Where to meet

Statue of Liberty Night Cruise meeting points

Battery Park Ferry Terminal

Battery Park Ferry Terminal

Battery Park, New York, NY 10004, USA

Main Manhattan departure point for evening sightseeing cruises

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Liberty State Park Terminal

Liberty State Park Terminal

Liberty State Park, Jersey City, NJ 07305, USA

Alternate New Jersey departure point with parking available

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The story

The History Behind the Statue of Liberty Night Cruise View

The Statue of Liberty was dedicated on October 28, 1886, the culmination of a French-American collaboration initiated by French political thinker Édouard de Laboulaye in 1865. Sculptor Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi designed the colossal neoclassical figure, while Gustave Eiffel engineered the revolutionary internal iron framework that supports the copper skin. The statue arrived in New York Harbor in 1885 aboard the French frigate Isère, disassembled into 350 individual pieces packed in 214 crates. American fundraising, spearheaded by newspaper publisher Joseph Pulitzer, secured the pedestal after initial financing stalled. Emma Lazarus penned "The New Colossus" in 1883 to aid pedestal fundraising; her sonnet, inscribed on a bronze plaque in 1903, transformed Liberty into the emblematic guardian of immigration. The statue stood as the first landmark millions of arrivals saw when entering New York Harbor during the peak immigration decades from the 1880s through the 1920s. Its torch, originally designed with cutout windows and illuminated by electric floodlights in 1916, was replaced during the 1986 centennial restoration with a copper flame covered in 24-karat gold leaf. This redesign made the torch visible from greater distances at night, anchoring the statue of liberty night cruise tours as a distinct evening experience. The 1986 restoration, completed by the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, addressed a century of weathering and structural fatigue. Engineers replaced the original iron armature bars with stainless steel, preventing further corrosion of the copper exterior. The statue was re-lit on July 4, 1986, with a new external lighting system designed by theater lighting expert Abe Feder, transforming Liberty Island into a luminous harbor landmark after dark. Today, statue of liberty night cruise tickets provide access to views of this illuminated icon, a legacy shaped by Franco-American diplomacy, immigrant narratives, and engineering innovation across 140 years.

1865

Édouard de Laboulaye proposes a monument celebrating American liberty and French-American friendship.

1886

President Grover Cleveland dedicates the Statue of Liberty on October 28 before thousands of spectators in New York Harbor.

1903

Emma Lazarus's sonnet "The New Colossus" is inscribed on a bronze plaque inside the pedestal, redefining the statue's symbolism.

1916

The torch is electrified with floodlights, marking the first major illumination upgrade for nighttime visibility.

1986

A comprehensive restoration replaces the iron armature with stainless steel and installs a gold-leaf torch, completed for the centennial celebration.

Photo spots

Best Photo Spots on a Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

Starboard Rail at Liberty Island Approach

Starboard Rail at Liberty Island Approach

Best light · Just after departure, dusk

The illuminated torch and crown fill the frame as the ferry angles toward Liberty Island, best shot standing at the starboard rail while the boat slows on approach. This is the signature statue of liberty night cruise view, so claim rail space early since the deck fills fast.

Ellis Island Backdrop View

Ellis Island Backdrop View

Best light · Blue hour, right after sunset

From the harbor side facing north, Ellis Island's Registry Building glows against the darkening sky with the statue visible off the opposite rail. Stand portside for a clean shot of the old immigration hall without deck rigging in frame.

Mid-Harbor Skyline Silhouette

Mid-Harbor Skyline Silhouette

Best light · Full dark, clear skies

Midway across the harbor, Brooklyn Bridge and the Lower Manhattan skyscrapers form a layered silhouette behind the boat's wake. Move to the stern or upper deck for an unobstructed horizontal sweep of both landmarks together.

Westbound Sunset Angle

Westbound Sunset Angle

Best light · Just before sunset

On the outbound leg heading west, the sun drops directly behind the statue's raised arm, silhouetting the figure against orange and pink sky. Position at the bow rail before the boat turns to catch the alignment.

Upper Deck Wake Shot

Upper Deck Wake Shot

Best light · Shortly after departure

Facing back toward the departure pier, the boat's white wake trails toward the lit Manhattan shoreline, giving a sense of motion and distance from the city. Best from the highest open deck, away from cabin lights.

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With kids

Visiting Statue of Liberty Night Cruise with kids

A statue of liberty night cruise trades midday crowds for open-deck skyline views, but families should know this evening sailing skips the pedestal and crown access available on daytime departures. Kids tend to enjoy the boat ride itself more than standing at railings in the dark, so keep expectations focused on the harbor views rather than close-up statue exploration.

Strollers

Umbrella strollers fold easily for boat boarding and deck space is open, but there is no elevator between deck levels on some vessels, so be ready to carry a folded stroller up stairs.

Best ages

Works well for kids 6 and up who can handle a cool, windy evening on deck for the full sailing; toddlers can struggle with the dark and chilly harbor air.

Facilities

Onboard restrooms are available on the vessel, though baby-change tables are not guaranteed, so check with the operator when booking a statue of liberty night cruise ticket if you have an infant.

Pacing

These evening sailings run as a continuous cruise without island landing, so there is no need to manage step counts or timed entry like the daytime Liberty Island tours.

Food with kids

Food and drink options are limited to what the boat offers, so feed kids before boarding rather than relying on snacks during the cruise.

Rainy-day plan

Check with the operator on weather policies before booking, since open-deck viewing is the main draw and a rained-out night sailing is less rewarding for children than a daytime alternative.

Food & drink

Where to Eat Before or After Your Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

Dining options near your statue of liberty night cruise range from convenient island concessions to sophisticated waterfront establishments in Lower Manhattan. Whether you are seeking a quick snack before boarding or a complete meal after your evening statue of liberty night cruise tour, the area offers diverse choices.

Crown Café

$10-25

Café inside

Located on Liberty Island, this spot serves burgers, pizza, and paninis, making it a convenient stop before boarding your statue of liberty night cruise tickets.

FAQ

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Around the corner

More to see near Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

Castle Clinton

Castle Clinton

2 min walk from Battery Park terminal

landmark

A restored 19th-century fort within Battery Park that once served as an immigration station before Ellis Island. It now houses the ferry ticket office for Liberty Island departures.

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Ellis Island Immigration Museum

Included on same ferry route

museum

Housed in the restored main building where over 12 million immigrants were processed between 1892 and 1954. Exhibits include the Great Hall and preserved baggage rooms.

One World Observatory

One World Observatory

15 min drive from Battery Park

viewpoint

An observation deck near the top of One World Trade Center offering skyline views across the harbor. Elevators reach the deck in under a minute.

Battery Park

Battery Park

Adjacent to ferry terminal

park

A waterfront park at the southern tip of Manhattan with harbor views, memorials, and walking paths. It borders the Battery Park ferry terminal directly.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

National September 11 Memorial & Museum

12 min walk from Battery Park

landmark

Twin reflecting pools mark the footprints of the original Twin Towers, surrounded by a bronze parapet inscribed with victims' names.

Where to stay

Where to stay near Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

Battery Park district

district

Hotels clustered near the ferry terminal offer the shortest walk to evening departures.

Conrad New York Downtown

Conrad New York Downtown

8 min walk

luxury

A waterfront luxury hotel near Battery Park with harbor-facing rooms and easy access to ferry terminals.

Wagner at the Battery

Wagner at the Battery

5 min walk

luxury

A rooftop-bar hotel directly adjacent to Battery Park with views toward the harbor.

Financial District budget hotels

10-15 min walk

budget

Jersey City waterfront hotels

Jersey City waterfront hotels

10 min from Liberty State Park

mid-range

Mid-range hotels along the Jersey City waterfront near the Light Rail line to Liberty State Park.

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