Overview
Hoboken is a compact city on the Hudson River with skyline views of Manhattan and a reputation as "Bartown" — it holds more liquor licenses per capita than any other town in New Jersey. Beyond the nightlife, it offers historic sites like Frank Sinatra's birthplace, the birthplace of baseball at Elysian Fields, and a 1.5-mile waterfront walkway.
Architecture · Day Trips · History · Nightlife · Transit Hub
Before you go
Accommodation
Only one major hotel (W Hoboken from $209/night). Budget travelers should look to Jersey City or Route 3 motels.
Etiquette
Tip 15-20% at restaurants. Tipping bartenders $1 per drink is customary.
Food
Italian delis, pizza by the slice, and BYOB restaurants are budget-friendly. Happy hours before 7PM offer cheap drinks at bars.
Money
US dollars; credit cards widely accepted at hotels and restaurants but bring cash for dive bars and some delis. ATMs available at banks and in the terminal.
Transport
PATH subway runs 24/7 to Manhattan; NJ Transit trains depart from Hoboken Terminal to Newark, where Amtrak connects. NY Waterway ferries go to Manhattan's west side.