Paramus, NJ

Travel Guide
Paramus
Spend your days shopping at some of New Jersey’s biggest shopping malls to discover deals that draw people from other states.

Residents of the New York metropolitan area converge on this suburban stretch of New Jersey throughout the week for its shopping opportunities. Due to New Jersey’s lower taxes, including zero clothing tax, malls in Paramus have grown to some of the most visited in North America. Enormous malls feature luxury brands, discount outlets and impressive food courts serving a range of international cuisine far exceeding the usual standards of shopping center food courts. Outside the malls, Paramus is home to parklands with rolling hills, golf courses and a zoo in Van Saun County Park.

Start your trip by driving down the state highway that cuts through Paramus. Lined on both sides by malls, this is where the people of New Jersey and New York come to shop. Visit Westfield Garden State Plaza, among the oldest and most famous malls in Paramus, to shop for designer labels, books, electronics and music. Built in 1957, the mall covers more than 198 acres (80 hectares). Continue along the highway to reach Paramus Park Mall, Bergen Town Center and the Fashion Center. Buses and shuttle services connect all the malls. Underground parking is available at each site for a small fee. Shop during the week Bergen County’s “blue” laws allow only restaurants to operate on Sundays.

Take a break from shopping at one of the mall food courts. Riverside Mall’s recently renovated dining facilities feature upmarket restaurants alongside fast-food chains and international takeaway outlets.

Venture outside the malls to discover some of New Jersey’s local heritage. See Terhune House, a historic 18th-century Dutch home, and the Midland School, a one-room schoolhouse now serving as a library. Get some fresh air as you cycle along the 6 miles (9.7 kilometers) of bike paths in Saddle River County Park or visit the zoo in Van Saun County Park.

Rent a car to best explore the Paramus area, which is located just a short drive from New York City and the Newark International Airport.

The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
The New Yorker A Wyndham Hotel
4 out of 5
481 Eighth Ave., New York, NY
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The price is $185 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$185
includes taxes & fees
$158 per night
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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"A great hotel from the 1920s, maybe a little shabby in some respects, but a fun place to stay"

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

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Lotte New York Palace
Lotte New York Palace
4.5 out of 5
455 Madison Ave, New York, NY
The price is $721 per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$721
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$625 per night
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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Hyatt Grand Central New York
Hyatt Grand Central New York
4 out of 5
109 East 42nd Street, at Grand Central Terminal, New York, NY
The price is $296 per night from Nov 17 to Nov 18
$296
includes taxes & fees
$255 per night
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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7.8/10 Good! (4,443 reviews)
"Great location. Restaurant food was very good. Staff friendly. Rooms clean."

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Hyatt Grand Central New York
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Radio City Apartments
Radio City Apartments
3.5 out of 5
142 West 49th Street, New York, NY
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8.8/10 Excellent! (3,801 reviews)
"Staff was great! Easy to get around. Close to Broadway and Times Square"

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Radio City Apartments
31 Street Broadway Hotel
31 Street Broadway Hotel
2 out of 5
38 West 31st Street, New York, NY
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5.2/10 (919 reviews)
"Stayed here with 2 other people, it’s small but the location is unmatched for the price, bathrooms and showers are shared but never was a problem for us. Some hidden fees upon arrival but nothing major. Very nice staff would stay here again!"

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Starlight Hotel
Starlight Hotel
2.5 out of 5
40-40 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY
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8.2/10 Very Good! (333 reviews)
Nice comfy room
"Nice room but air conditioning was confusing and barely worked. Very skeletal staffing. Great convenient location and very walkable."

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2024

Starlight Hotel
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Reviews of Paramus

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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

Do a better job you only had three guests or just close down.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Good shopping

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Paramus is a shopper’s paradise.

4/5 - Good

Abi

Shopping was very easy to get to, there was plenty of options around for food and entertainment. Our primary reason for being here was to see family over Thanksgiving in Emerson and this was a perfect spot, we were only a 10 minute drive away.

3/5 - Okay

Edsel

It's a nice area but the traffic was a little to crazy at times but I guess it's probably because it's the holiday season.

5/5 - Excellent

Dez

Great restaurants all over and you have 3 malls to visit as well as lots of shopping centers and hundreds of other stores

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