New York City is great to visit year-round, but it goes without saying that one of the most popular times for tourists is for New Year's Eve. One might think standing in the street and watching the ball drop in Times Square is crucial to a prime New Year's Eve New York experience.

Yet ringing in the New Year from a rooftop in New York is a better bet for comfort, and if visitors choose the right spot, they might even still get a glimpse of the ball dropping. Here are our top 10 picks for the best NYC rooftops to ring in the New Year.

10 Royalton Rooftop

The Royalton Rooftop is on the 20th floor of Manhattan's Royalton Park Avenue Hotel. For New Year's Eve 2023 bash, the theme is a masquerade.

  • Cost: Tickets start at $125 and go all the way up to $3000.

With seasonal cocktails to be sipped poolside, and light bites like mushroom toast and tuna tartare tostada, a celebration at Royalton Rooftop will do exactly as the title suggests: help partygoers ring in the New Year feeling like royalty.

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9 Rooftop At Time Out Market

For our foodie celebrators, the Rooftop at Time Out Market is the perfect place.

Located in the iconic Brooklyn neighborhood of DUMBO, the Time Out Market has stunning views of Manhattan's skyline, and the midnight confetti "explosion" planned at the 2023 NYE bash is the perfect way to ring in the New Year.

  • Cost: Tickets start at $150 and include both an open all-inclusive bar and a midnight champagne toast.

Fifteen food vendors will be open to sample the best local eats of New York.

8 Westlight NYC

For a truly sophisticated Brooklyn night out, head to The William Vale's Westlight for a terrific night on the town. Enjoy the tunes of the Craig Hill Band while sipping festive cocktails on the 22nd floor, taking in the incredible sights of Manhattan's skyline.

At midnight, a champagne toast will be provided for all guests.

  • Cost: General admission starts at $275 and includes an open bar, but for those who really want to step up their game on the biggest party night of the year, rent a private chalet, and enjoy bites such as wagyu short rib, crispy potato rosti, spiced chicken empanadas, and more.

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7 Ophelia

Ophelia is a cocktail lounge at the top of the Beekman Tower. This is a great spot to hang for NYE 2023 for those looking for a premium open bar and the sounds of a DJ.

There will be passed hors d'oeuvres from 9 PM-12 PM, and a champagne toast at midnight. There will also be party favors, like hats and noisemakers, given out to party-goers as the ultimate treat!

6 The Ready Rooftop Bar

The Ready Rooftop Bar is in the East Village location of the Moxy Hotel. It is decked to the nines in winter decor, and is a perfect place to spend New Year's Eve at one of the most magical holiday hotels in New York.

  • Cost: With ticket prices starting at $110, the advertisement is "two parties: one ticket," due to the split events: one at Ready Rooftop, and the other at the Alphabet Bar.

Start at Ready Rooftop from 8 PM-10 PM for unlimited drinks and unlimited tacos, and at 10 PM head over to the Alphabet Bar for the NYE Countdown with another 2 hours of open bar, followed by a midnight champagne toast.

5 Mr. Purple

Get away from Times Square and head to the Lower East Side hotspot Mr. Purple on New Year's Eve. Beginning at 9 PM.

  • Cost: General admission prices start at $150 and include 5 drink tickets. For those who have at least 9 other friends to join them, opt for the $2000 table, and be prepared to order bottle service.

Visitors will be stunned by the panoramic views from the rooftop but must remember to show up in proper attire. Mr. Purple's website mentions that Black Tie styled clothing is expected due to the upscale nature of the venue.

4 Rooftop At Exchange Place

Does the thought of going into Manhattan on New Year's Eve sound like hell on earth? If so, there's a way to still get those picturesque NYC views without ever actually going into New York.

The Rooftop at Exchange Place in Jersey City is a great spot to spend New Year's Eve.

There will be a complimentary champagne toast at midnight, and VIP seating is indeed available for those who want it. There will be live entertainment and a DJ from 9 PM-2 AM, as well as small bites offered.

3 Magic Hour Rooftop

Anyone who has an Instagram has likely been flooded with photos from one of the most picturesque spots in New York City: the Magic Hour Rooftop at The Moxy Hotel in Times Square.

  • Cost: General admission is already selling out at this popular hotspot, but there are still tickets available starting at $215 a person.

Typical fare at Magic Hour Rooftop is State Fair-inspired, and the venue itself is a self-described "adult amusement park." Take in views of the Empire State Building and Times Square as the clock strikes midnight in one of the most photographed places in all of New York.

2 Beast & Butterflies

What's most exciting about celebrating at the Beast & Butterflies rooftop at the M Social Hotel is that attendees can purchase a ticket specifically to guarantee a view of the ball drop. However, this comes with a price.

  • Cost: The cost of a table for only 2 with guaranteed views of the ball drop starts at $4500, and table prices go all the way up to $10,000.

For those who don't want to spend thousands, the general admission tickets still come at the steep price of $899. If there's the money to spend, Beast & Butterflies is one of the best rooftops to catch a glimpse of the ball dropping without having to stand on the packed streets of Times Square.

1 Elsie Rooftop

For those who DO want to enjoy Times Square without waiting in the hellish crowd of Times Square streets on New Year's Eve, Elsie Rooftop is one of the best options in the city.

It's located close enough to Times Square that guests can actually watch the ball drop from the comfort of a rooftop lounge instead of the chaotically crowded streets below.