New York City is said to be the greatest city on earth. It’s the city that never sleeps and boasts towering skyscrapers and many other attractions including trendy shopping spots as well as some of the top nightlife spots in the world. If you are visiting New York City (NYC), particularly in the summer, it is only a rite of passage to dine in a rooftop restaurant or spend your evenings on a rooftop bar.
Choosing your hotel accommodation with this in mind, we have rounded up our favourite hotels which allow you to take in spectacular views and sip on refreshing cocktails. In addition to well-located properties and comfortable room stays, the magic ingredients of a rooftop bar culminate here - with fantastic drinks offerings, globally-inspired snack lists, unparalleled views of Manhattan and the twinkling fairy lights in the background, all create an ideal incentive to choose one of our recommended hotels. Check out our top picks for hotels with rooftop bars in New York City.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to rooftop bar. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 30, 2025.
1. Hotel Brooklyn Bridge (from USD 744)
Good food in the restaurant, but overpriced breakfast and limited room service options.
High prices for amenities and rooftop bar, but worth it for the stunning views and location.
Perfect location in Brooklyn with amazing city views, close to DUMBO pier and local food stalls.
Great facilities, eco-friendly, but some amenities like the pool can be crowded and require reservations.
Are you looking for a hotel in New York City that will make you feel at ease and more like you’re in your own home? If so, 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is the perfect place to be. You can relax on Harriette’s rooftop, which features a bar and a pool for your enjoyment.
Each room in this hotel offers amenities such as a device for reading the digital newspaper, a coffee machine with recyclable pods, mattresses filled with hemp and cotton blend, and organic cotton sheets for your utmost comfort and convenience. Every day from 7 am until 9 pm, you will have access to a Tesla vehicle for free rides within a 4.8 km (2.9 mi) radius, provided that they are available.
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
Address: 60 Furman Street
4.36 km (2.8 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
2. Arlo SoHo (from USD 384)
Take your NYC trip to a whole new level by booking a stay at Arlo SoHo Hotel! It’s conveniently located near SoHo, West Village, and Tribeca, three of the trendiest neighborhoods in the city. This means you will be close to top fashion boutiques, great restaurants, and vibrant nightlife. This 4-star hotel in New York City also offers easy access to many attractions including One World Trade Center, Liberty Island, and Ellis Island.
Rooms are spacious and stylishly designed and feature nice amenities like a fridge, a flat-screen cable TV, a work desk, and free WiFi. Some rooms come with a terrace that offers a panoramic view of the city. You can also chillax at the in-house restaurant, lobby bar, or rooftop bar.
Arlo SoHo This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 231 Hudson Street
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
3. The Conrad New York Downtown (from USD 1002)
Excellent breakfast, delicious on-site restaurant, and plenty of dining options nearby.
Reasonably priced for the exceptional amenities and location.
Prime downtown location near the World Trade Center, Observatory Tower, and Hudson River.
Spacious, modern rooms with a water purifier, rooftop bar, and convenient cinema.
Located downtown in Battery Park, Conrad offers luxurious stays in a trending space. With 2000 pieces of artwork on display and an atrium, this all-suite property is located near the World Trade Centre and Brookfield Place in New York City. Its located ideally for those looking to explore NYC and indulge in the restaurants and food scene the city has to offer. The hotel’s seasonal rooftop bar serves up a beautiful view of the Hudson River, along with a delicious array of crowd-pleasing cocktails.
Conrad New York Downtown
Address: 102 North End Avenue
2.8 km (1.8 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
4. Hotel Hugo (from USD 1030)
Hotel Hugo is a sleek, boutique hotel designed by architect Marcello Pozzi, featuring a striking industrial-chic aesthetic and a blend of raw materials and Mid-century modern furnishings. The crown jewel of the hotel is its Bar Hugo Rooftop, a glass-enclosed lounge with floor-to-ceiling windows and panoramic views of the Hudson River, One World Trade Center, and the Statue of Liberty. In addition, the Azul on the Rooftop is an open-air Cuban-inspired lounge with vibrant colors where guests can enjoy Latin-flavored cocktails and snacks.
Aside from its stunning rooftop bar, Hotel Hugo is also within distance to neighboring attractions like Hudson River Park and the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center, a newly opened museum in Greenwich Village built in honor of the 1969 Stonewall riots.
Hotel Hugo
Address: 525 Greenwich Street
1.47 km (1.0 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
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5. Le Meridien New York, Central Park (from USD 1274)
Mixed reviews for the dining experiences, with some guests enjoying the breakfast while others found it lacking.
Reasonable pricing for a central location, but some amenities may be lacking for the cost.
Excellent location near Central Park, museums, and convenient commuting services.
Limited amenities and some maintenance issues reported, but the gym and rooftop bar are highlights.
Le Meridien New York is definitely one of the best hotels with rooftop bars in NYC. It is located in the heart of Manhattan, close to many popular attractions including Central Park, Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, the Museum of Modern Art, Broadway Theater, Columbus Circle, and Times Square.
Besides its great location, the hotel also offers guests a comfortable accommodation with nice hotel amenities and facilities like free WiFi, a fitness center, a restaurant, and a rooftop cocktail bar with panoramic views of Central Park and the city skyline.
Le Meridien New York, Central Park This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 120 West 57th Street
3.78 km (2.4 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
6. Hotel Indigo Lower East Side (from USD 335)
Mixing industrial-style fittings with quirky artwork and interior design elements, the Hotel Indigo Lower East Side is located in a vibrant neighbourhood filled with restaurants, galleries and shopping boutiques. The famed Katz’s Delicatessen restaurant is within walking distance so you can be there early to miss the crowds. The hotel provides a comfortable stay in spacious rooms, all the major amenities for your stay and great in-house services including an open-air, heated pool and the rooftop bar which serves anything from morning coffees to evening nightcaps. Take in the evening lights of NYC as you end your day on the rooftop of this premium hotel.
Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York by IHG This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 171 Ludlow Street
2.69 km (1.7 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
7. The Standard, High Line New York (from USD 494)
Located in the Meatpacking District is The Standard, one of the top NYC hotels with rooftop restaurants. It’s a swanky upscale choice of stay when visiting Manhattan. Floor-to-ceiling windows and views of the city or river from every room, 24-hour room service, complimentary bike hires and a pet-friendly hotel are just some of the perks you have from staying at The Standard.
With several on-site bars and restaurants to choose from, our pick is Le Bain, the rooftop bar and nightclub in New York City coveted by locals and visitors alike where we fully expect you to dance your evening away to dazzling city views.
The Standard, High Line New York
Address: 848 Washington Street
150 meters (0.1 ft) from Whitney Museum of American Art
8. Pod 39 (from USD 319)
The relaxed and inviting atmosphere of this Murray Hill hotel is especially ideal for single travellers, couples and those looking to mingle in NYC. The Rooftop Lounge & Bar at Pod 39 serves up cocktails and spectacular views of the city, in a backdrop of Instagram-worthy lights and design. The hotel’s game room with table tennis and Empellón, the hotel restaurant serving bar snacks and tacos are further highlights at Pod 39.
Pod 39
Address: 145 East 39th Street
2.93 km (1.9 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
9. The Peninsula New York (from USD 6295)
No better location to base yourself from than the iconic Penninsula Hotel just off Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. In addition to its proximity to New York’s finest landmarks, museum and galleries, the Penninsula itself is a historic building and houses a curated art gallery in itself. Celebrating prominent artists of the 1980s, this luxury hotel in New York City features installations by Andy Warhol, Francesco Clemente, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Barbara Kruger and Michael Halsband. Take a walk to nearby Central Park, indulge in fine dining at the hotel’s Clement restaurant or relax at Salon de Ning, the rooftop bar and terrace with an Asian-inspired menu and refreshing list of cocktails.
The Peninsula New York This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 700 Fifth Avenue at 55th Street
3.75 km (2.4 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
10. Kimpton Ink48 Hotel (from USD 190)
Kimpton Ink48 is an eco-friendly hotel featuring comfortable rooms with flat-screen televisions, iPod docking stations and in-room spa services. The rooftop lounge is glass-enclosed through which your views of Manhattan are unobstructed. The 24-hour fitness centre and full-service spa provide additional luxuries but the boutique hotel’s location of Hell’s Kitchen is ideal for those looking to explore NYC and take in the skyline views.
Kimpton Ink48 Hotel
Address: 653 11th Avenue at 48th
2.98 km (1.9 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
11. The Knickerbocker (from USD 667)
Delicious breakfast and room service, but expensive. Great restaurant choices nearby.
High cost, typical for NYC area. Expensive food and drinks.
Perfect central location near Times Square and Broadway, convenient for sightseeing and dining.
Spacious rooms, excellent bathroom facilities, rooftop bar, umbrellas provided.
The Knickerbocker brings the best of New York together, from its vicinity to green outdoor spaces of Bryant Park to the historical and monumental New York Public Library or the ever-buzzing attractions of Times Square. Indoors you can retreat from the buzzing city, take a step back to enjoy the slick indoor and outdoor spaces of its rooftop terrace, highlighting the best views of New York with a side of cocktails, an ideal activity not restricted to the time of day. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and come equipped with all niceties and necessities for your stay.
The Knickerbocker This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 6 Times Square
2.61 km (1.7 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
12. Empire Hotel (from USD 598)
The neon lights of the Empire Hotel’s rooftop shines bright on the Upper West Side and cannot be missed. Spend warm days by the rooftop plunge pool, surrounded by a sun deck with comfortable lounge chairs and cabanas, or drinking and snacking at the 12th floor Rooftop Bar & Lounge. You can walk to Central Park, the Museum of Arts and Design and many other NYC landmarks from the hotel’s location. Return to rooms decorated in contemporary earthy hues and fully equipped with amenities and heartfelt comforts.
The Empire Hotel New York This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 44 West 63rd Street
4.16 km (2.6 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
13. Hôtel Americano (from USD 340)
From Japanese-styled bedrooms to oversized Turkish towels and a restaurant that serves French cuisine with a Latin flair, Hôtel Americano serves up the vibrancy of New York City under one roof. Boasting city views from its location in the Chelsea Gallery district, the hotel scores highly for its attractive design and personalised service criteria. Spend your days with walks to New York Penn Station and Chelsea Market and your evenings at the rooftop bar and restaurant to breathe in the beautiful views over the cityscape.
Hotel Alameda, Highline This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 518 West 27th Street
1.32 km (0.9 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
14. Gansevoort Meatpacking (from USD 441)
Experience elevated luxury at Hotel Gansevoort Meatpacking in New York, where urban chic meets sophistication. Unwind and socialize at the hotel’s iconic rooftop bar and lounge, and enjoy panoramic views of the Hudson River and the city’s skyline. Moreover, the pool is adjacent to the bar, ensuring ultimate relaxation. Sip on signature cocktails while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and sophisticated ambience.
Situated in the heart of the trendy Meatpacking District, the hotel is steps away from High Line Park, renowned art galleries, and boutique stores. Embrace the dynamic energy of this neighbourhood and indulge in an unforgettable stay at this stylish urban retreat.
Gansevoort Meatpacking
Address: 18 9th Avenue at 13th street
261 meters (0.2 ft) from Whitney Museum of American Art
15. SIXTY SoHo (from USD 665)
Hotel SIXTY SoHo in New York City is synonymous with luxury and sophistication. Indulge in the allure of the property’s seasonal rooftop bar, A60, boasting unparalleled views of the cityscape.
This urban oasis also offers a range of luxurious amenities, including a stylish lounge, state-of-the-art fitness centre, and expert concierge services for an immersive experience of New York’s hospitality. Located in the trendy SoHo neighbourhood, the hotel places you amidst iconic shopping, art galleries, and world-class dining, ensuring an unforgettable stay in the heart of the city.
The Manner, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
Address: 58 Thompson Street
1.81 km (1.2 mi) from Whitney Museum of American Art
Rooftop bars with a view
Nowhere are the views more breathtaking than from a swanky NYC rooftop. Much more than a location for cocktails and bite-sized food, NYC hotel rooftops provide a space to unwind and relax with a vibrant atmosphere and local interactions. Choose your hotel for its luxuries, location and the view which hits your first - after all, that Manhattan skyline is unlike any other in the world.
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