Tickets for The Edge New York

Tickets for The Edge in New York take you to the 100th floor of 30 Hudson Yards, 345 meters (1,131 feet) above Manhattan: not a simple observation deck, but an immersive journey into the city’s sky that begins on Level 4 with interactive light and reflection installations and culminates on the highest outdoor terrace in the Western Hemisphere. At the top, you’ll find a glass floor, walls tilted toward the sky, and a 360° view from the Statue of Liberty to Central Park. Prices start from $59 (about €52), include a digital souvenir photo and unlimited stay, and are part of the New York observation deck tickets you can purchase online in advance.

Below you’ll find everything you need before booking: how much the tickets cost and which one to choose, what’s included in the admission, what you’ll see from the terrace, and what you need to know before purchasing.

How Much Does a Ticket to The Edge Cost and Which One to Choose

The system works on timed entry: availability is only guaranteed by booking in advance, especially on weekends and during the summer months. Three types of The Edge tickets are available, designed for different travel needs:

• General Admission (from $59, about €52): you book a specific date and time slot, the most affordable option if you already have a set itinerary.
• Flexible Entry (+$13, about €11): you book the date but can enter at any time during the day, ideal if you don’t want to be tied to a specific time.
• Priority Entry (+$42, about €37): flexible timing, priority elevator access, and skip-the-security-line access, designed for those with limited time.

Children aged 6–12 enter from $54 (about €47), while children under 5 enter for free with a complimentary ticket. All ticket types include the full indoor and outdoor experience and an average rating of 4.8/5 from our customers.

Book Smartly

Buying The Edge tickets online allows you to lock in your preferred time slot and avoid the queue at the physical ticket office, which during peak periods can cost you up to an hour of your time. Mornings and early afternoons are the least crowded times, while sunset remains the most scenic moment and also the most in demand: for that time slot, we recommend Flexible Entry, so you can arrive at your own pace and stay even after the light fades. From experience, when founder Piero Armenti visited The Edge during the holiday season, the terrace was so crowded that it was difficult even to stop on the Skyline Steps, so during peak periods like Christmas and New Year’s it’s better to choose a weekday slot, preferably in the morning.

We also offer assistance in Italian before and after purchase, a physical office just steps from Times Square, and your voucher within 24 hours of booking: relying on a New York tour operator like us means having support in your language at every stage of your trip.

What’s Included in the Ticket for The Edge

• Immersive Level 4 experience with interactive light, reflection, and design installations.
• High-speed elevator ride to the 100th floor and access to the outdoor observation deck.
• Glass floor and outward-leaning walls.
• Skyline Steps, Skyline Seats, and Eastern Point, the far end of the terrace.
• Indoor panoramic lounge with a champagne bar and floor-to-ceiling windows on the 100th floor.
• Free digital souvenir photo and unlimited time on the observation deck.

What to See with The Edge New York Tickets

The experience begins on Level 4 of The Shops at Hudson Yards, where a permanent path of interactive installations turns the ascent into a sensory journey of light, color, and reflections. You pass through environments such as Pulse, which responds to your movements with light, Kaleidoscope with its mirrored geometries, Reflections, which blends the skyline with interior design, Infinite City, which multiplies the city through mirrored structures, and Crystal Cave, where reflective surfaces create ever-changing perspectives of the city. Two high-speed elevators then take you to the 100th floor in about 52 seconds, a ride so smooth that, as Piero Armenti described after his visit, you barely feel it, only in your ears.

At the top, the platform extends 24 meters out from the façade: the glass floor lets you look straight down at the streets 100 floors below, while walking all the way to Eastern Point the city surrounds you in 360°, from the Empire State Building to the silhouette of the Statue of Liberty, all the way to the greenery of Central Park. To compare The Edge with other observation points in the city, you can read our guide to New York observation decks.

Many travelers choose to combine the observation deck with a guided tour: you can include it in one of the Italian-language New York tours or experience it on your own.

Experiences and Events at The Edge

• Skyline Bar & Café: drinks and small bites curated by Tao Group Hospitality along the panoramic route.
• Edge Champagne Bar (100th floor): a glass in the indoor panoramic lounge while the city lights turn on over the Hudson.
• Peak Restaurant (101st floor): a restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows and a seasonal New York menu for a high-altitude dining experience.
• Sunset VIP: package with priority access and champagne on arrival, to secure the sunset time slot.
• Marquee Skydeck (selected dates, not included in the standard ticket, 21+ only): summer rooftop with DJs and exclusive events, from May to September.
• Vinyl & Views: midweek happy hour with DJ sets and skyline views during the summer season.
• Yoga at The Edge: outdoor classes above the city with Equinox instructors during the warmer months.

Why Choose The Edge Among New York Observation Decks

Among New York’s five major observation decks, The Edge is the only one that combines the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere with an immersive installation experience and a glass floor suspended in mid-air. It’s the ideal choice if you’re looking for an open-air panoramic experience, accessible in almost any weather and suitable for families, couples, and first-time visitors to the city.

Here’s what sets The Edge apart from the city’s other observation decks:

• The Edge: the highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere, at 345 meters, with a glass floor, angled glass walls, and Eastern Point.
• Top of the Rock: the classic open-air view from Rockefeller Center, with the Empire State Building and Central Park aligned.
• Empire State Building: the historic Art Deco experience from New York’s iconic skyscraper.
• One World Observatory: the highest peak, at 386 meters, but entirely indoors.
• SUMMIT One Vanderbilt: mirrored rooms and artistic installations next to Grand Central.

A little-known fact among Italians: much of the structural steel of 30 Hudson Yards and the design of the observation deck’s exterior cladding were carried out by the Italian company Cimolai, based in Pordenone. By visiting The Edge, you’re also admiring a piece of Italian engineering suspended above Manhattan.

What to Expect from a Visit to The Edge

A visit to The Edge typically lasts 1–2 hours, but there is no time limit on your stay: you can remain as long as you like between the installations and the terrace. The experience combines indoor and outdoor spaces, so it remains enjoyable in almost any weather conditions.

• Crowds: mornings and early afternoons are the quietest times, while sunset is the most scenic moment and also the busiest.
• Environments: first the indoor immersive Level 4 experience, then the outdoor terrace on the 100th floor, accessible in most weather conditions.
• Time on the observation deck: most visitors stay 1–2 hours, with no time limit on your visit.
• Glass floor: you choose how close to get to the most adrenaline-inducing features, such as the glass floor and angled walls.
• Pace of the visit: you can take your time for photos on the Skyline Steps and at Eastern Point, the far end of the terrace.

After your visit, you can explore the rest of Hudson Yards, with its restaurants and shops, and see the Vessel up close, just a short walk from the observation deck entrance.

What to Know Before Booking

• Advance booking for a specific date and time is required, including the complimentary ticket for children under 5.
• The last elevator entry is 50 minutes before closing, which varies depending on the season.
• Re-entry is not allowed: once you leave the terrace, you cannot re-enter with the same ticket.
• The Sky Assurance Weather Guarantee provides free rebooking or a discount at the bar if the outdoor deck is closed due to officially declared low visibility.
• The observation deck is fully wheelchair accessible; strollers must be folded in the elevator.
• The Edge is included in the New York Pass and is also selectable in other U.S. tourist passes, but it is not included in the standard CityPASS.

Important

Installations, premium experiences, and seasonal events may vary over time: before your visit, we recommend checking the updated conditions on the official website. Whether by day, at sunset, or at night, The Edge offers a different experience with every visit: choose your time slot and book your tickets now with Il Mio Viaggio a New York, with Italian-language assistance during the agency’s opening hours in Times Square.