This is an amazing, shiny, impressive structure and piece of art tinged with the sad history of what's happened here on too many occasions. It is currently closed for the season, but you can still walk pretty close to it, take photos, and hang out in the grounds of Hudson Yards. Going doing the weekday and during the day is probably best to avoid crowds. I love how each angle gives a different unique background of the New York buildings! Definitely a spot to stop by if you're in the area! read more

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The Vessel is located in a convenient area, right outside the Hudson Yards Mall and nearby restaurants and shops. We walked on the High Line to get here. It is a cool structure and was nice to see in person. We didn't go to the top, but I'd imagine the views are pretty nice from up there. However, for the fee it costs to go to the top, I'd rather spend the money on an experience like Top of the Rock or the Edge, where you are higher above the city and have better views. Worth seeing once or if you are in the area, but I personally wouldn't recommend someone to go out of their way to see this. read more

The Vessel has become a tourist attraction in Midtown Manhattan. The Vessel stands about 150 feet above NYC and gives fantastic views of the Big Apple. The structure is located at the center of the Hudson Yards Public Square. It is decorated and shines brightly, during the Christmas holidays. The structure is a centerpiece of the Hudson Yards Public Square and sells tickets to explore 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, 80 landings, and that view. According to the website free tickets are available for NYC residents every Thursday. Tickets are available to New Yorkers online only, will require proof of residency using photo ID, and based on availability. I didn't know free tickets are available. I would definitely love to explore the free ticket option, actually you can get up to four free tickets. I'm definitely going back. Stay tuned. read more

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Such a cool landmark/ park, this place is a must see if your checking out the high line and or Hudson yards. read more

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This review is not based on the paid experience itself but the exterior view of the Vessel. This architectural copper-shaded structure is striking, futuristic and looks great both upclose and from a distance. Up really close, the reflection reminds me of the Bean in Chicago but with more angular layers. If you are in the area, not to be missed. read more

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Easy to purchase tickets. Great views. Able to walk at own pace without feeling rushed. A lot of netting to protect from any potential accidents the higher you go up. Many photo opportunities. Architecturally beautiful structure read more

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Just realized that I can ACTUALLY REVIEW THE VESSEL. Guys, I have been trying to get up on this thing for YEARS, but when it first opened it was SWAMPED and then it kept closing. I had given up and shoved it from my mind, but learned a couple of weeks ago that it's been open for some time! So me and family, all of us who had never been up here, went on up on Christmas Eve. THE GOOD: It's actually a pretty magical experience, with the festive decor of the mall on one side, the dazzling trees filled with lights below on the other side, and of course, great views of the city I love. It wasn't crowded at all and was actually quite peaceful. I only encountered one girl who wanted Instagram pics, taking off her coat and posing in a little sweater and skirt while someone bent over backwards to take her photos and all I could think was BRRR COULDN'T BE ME. THE BAD: We paid about $17 to go up. I think they raised the price from its initial beginnings, which wouldn't be SO bad EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT HALF OF IT IS BLOCKED OFF (thankfully, this did not affect the current crowd level). This was absolutely the worst gripe about it. They don't tell you anywhere that you can only access half the Vessel. YES, you can get to pretty much the top, but I don't see the point in blocking off half the structure unless you're going to cut the price in half too. Also, I would have loved to bring a cup of hot chocolate to enjoy up there, in the spirit of the season, but no drinks allowed unless it's clear in a PLASTIC container. Fine, I get them wanting to keep the structure as clean as possible and it was definitely pleasant up there. Also, the elevator that takes you up/down was out of sorts during our visit? Like, the operator kept saying it would take 30 minutes for the elevator to come up. My sister wanted to take it because she thought it would be a visually cool trip down as it looks like a little glass capsule. We did NOT wait the half hour for it come up, but it would have been cool to experience. I would LOVE to come back if they open the entire structure because the experience can be more than what it was! This would be a lovely thing to visit and hang out on in warmer weather (as long as they mitigated crowd level with timed tickets), just PLEASE open the entire thing! read more

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A very interesting architectural structure to say the least. Very cool even at night. Not sure what the purpose of this vessel was made for but when we first came to see it back in 2022, it was raining and they would not allow us to go in. Of course, it's for a fee. We came back after several years with my family. We came to check it out as it was good weather to enter. Taking the elevator up takes too long and only up to 5 people at a time can go inside. It was faster walking up the stairs. Many of the paths going up were blocked off by wire fence . We couldn't even go to the very top or to see the water view as that was blocked off. There must have been a safety measure put in place or someone tried something stupid on here as now, no one can go to the top floor for the beautiful front Hudson water view. Below the front of the vessel was also a big screen TV to watch the soccer game with many by standers watching on lounging chairs. Maybe, that is why it was blocked off? For a touristy thing to do, this was good for a quick picture and good workout but not sure it would be worth the $15 price +$2 processing fee + tax to go up inside this bee like structure. Taking a picture outside was best and free. That's only my opinion. Hahaha [113R,2025] read more

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Seriously? I get it has history. So does New York. Yet, with so much money sunk into what is actually a pretty amazing experience, it is sad that visiting here feels unfinshed. Stairs closed because not all areas have safety provisions. The top closed because it cannot be retrofitted? There has to be a better way. With that said, I would still consider it worth visiting. You can get a timed ticket, but the flexible one isn't that much of a premium. read more

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Th e view and the architecture is with the visit. You can use the elevator or stairs. read more

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As we walked around Hudson Yards, we came up to The Vessel. This is a beautiful piece of architecture and man-made attraction that has recently been added to the list of places to go in the New York City area. The elaborate honeycomb-like structure rises 150 feet and consists of 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings for visitors to climb. It opened to the public on March 15, 2019. In January 2021, following three suicides at Vessel, it was closed to the public indefinitely. Vessel reopened in May 2021, then indefinitely closed again after another suicide two months later. It reopened in October 2024 following the installation of more safety barriers. Tickets are around $10-12 depending on the time you decide to go and they can be combined with nearby attractions like the Edge. To me, it was just a beautiful piece of art that is a favorite of photographers all around. read more

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We didn't know the place had opened up again to visitors but kind of glad of that. The views from the top must be nice but not as nice as from the observation deck on The Edge, the building right next to it. read more

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The Vessel is a beautiful structure that's easily accessible from the street or the High Line, and it sits right outside Hudson Yards Mall. While it's certainly something to admire from the outside, I wasn't quite sure what to expect before entering, and you do have to go through a bag check and metal detector before you can head in. To put it simply, it's a hollow honeycomb-like structure with 16 flights of stairs, standing at about 150 feet tall. Once inside, the main things to do are take photos of the architecture itself or capture views of the city, the mall, and the surroundings through the wired netting. The biggest perk is really the workout, you'll definitely feel those 16 flights. In my opinion, the best time to visit is at night when the lights bring life to the city. When we arrived at the top, it was a bit disappointing. Half of the structure is closed off, and on the open side, the view is partially blocked by elevators, which takes away from the overall impact. The real accomplishment becomes reaching the top, rather than enjoying any views. read more

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Very interesting man made structure in Hudson Yards in NYC. We came across this place and were told this is one of the newer attractions in the city. The structure resembles a honeycomb and offers great view of the waterfront. There's a fee to go inside and we were kinda in a rush so we didn't climb it up but it was still good to see it from the outside. There are a lot of food trucks right in front of it and also a seating area. read more

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Came here to knock one off of our NYC tourist list. The Vessel debuted in 2019 and there is a cost to enter . We didn't have time to do a proper visit, so we just took outside photos and admired its architecture. They have vendors around to grab a quick drink or snack. It is located across from The Shops at Hudson Yards. All on all, when in the area, a nice touristy stop to check it off your NYC "to do" list. read more

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You know in photos this place looks terrible. I always considered it a dried out waterbug. When I got off the 7 train at Hudson yards I was surprisingly shocked to see how pretty this thing was. I was tempted to spent the $5 to walk around inside of it but it was raining. I definitely see myself coming back to actually walk around it. The view was simply amazing at night time. read more

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This is located right outside in Hudson Yards. You can purchase tickets either in front of the Vessel by scanning the QR code which takes you to their website or you can purchase inside on level 4 at the kiosks for Edge. We didn't go into the Vessel, we only walked around it. It's large and beautiful. Even more so in person. It's near the Hudson River and there are some seating areas around so that you can just sit and relax some. And yes, there are some shady spots to escape the NY heat and sun. Starbucks is also just a skip away if you wanted to grab a drink to enjoy also. Looks like they do have accessibility options available for this also. read more

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Where to begin! We first came here before this became the huge tourist attraction that it is. An evening visit, exploring each view plane and walking to the top level of the Vessel was a very thrilling experience. I love the creative energy that went into bringing this to life. Much like "the bean" in Chicago, this is something you just can't get enough of. Each trip to NYC must include a trip to the Vessel and Hudson Yards. I'm great fun to whomever brought this to life. It is truly unique and wonderfully interactive now that it has reopened four visitors to come inside. read more

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Finally got to climb Vessel! I know it's a controversial building because of previous incidents with jumpers but I have always wanted to check it out. Never got the chance to do so when we still lived in NY so on my recent trip back I decided to go climb it. It's a really unique building with a cool design and I really wish I was able to go all the way to the top level.. read more

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How to describe the Vessel? It's architecture, certainly, but it's also a structure without any use. According to Wikipedia, it's an "elaborate honeycomb-like structure rises 150 feet and consists of 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, and 80 landings for visitors to climb." According to our architectural tour guide from earlier in the day, it's "the world's largest brass trash basket." Either way, it's an attraction I wanted to see for myself, so I visited with my mom last weekend when we were in NYC for a mother/daughter trip. It's definitely striking. But I would put it in the category of other photo ops in NYC (the Edge, Summit, etc.). Not all of the staircases were open when we visited (many were roped off), so it felt a bit like we were trapped and limited to what we could see. We couldn't even get to the side that faces the Hudson River. We wandered up and down some of the staircases and took some photos, and that was it. Since it's not inexpensive, I'd put it down as one of those things you do once and then never again! You can also opt to take a look at it from the outside without paying the fee to go inside. Cool to do once, but I'm not adding it to my list of must sees in NYC. read more

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The vessel is located across the street from the Hudson Yards. It is a 150 foot honeycomb like structure. It served as walkable path to view sites in New York. There are 154 stairs or an elevator should you wish to use that. You may purchase tickets at the front of The Vessel. Street and lot parking. I suggest you use public transport, rideshare or taxi. read more

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Cool thing turned tourist trap. Came here in Sept of 2025, paid $37 for two tickets, we were told surge pricing for the weekend. We thought, like many, We would be getting 360 degree views of Hudson yard but found that half of the vessel was closed.....and the good part none the less that had views of the Hudson River! It appears that netting is being installed above the 3rd level so no access was granted. They don't seem to be in a hurry since a staff member told this started in in 2024. The elevator takes 3 minutes to go up/down but has a wait of about 20-30 minutes assuming no one is in front of you. It's fun to get in your steps and take photos along the way, the best photos are looking down but unfortunately not out. Big disappointment read more

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THE VESSEL is a structure that literally looks like a honey comb in NYC at Hudson Yards. It's really beautiful and has views of the water and the city. There is a small fee to get in and it's possible to pay when you get there ! Stunning in bronze and has 80 landings and 154 flight if stairs at 150 feet ! Loved seeing this beautiful structure in person and also around the structure on the plaza were food trucks , Jumbotron airing the Canadian Open! People just enjoying a beautiful Friday afternoon in August ! Truly loved being here and look forward to coming back soon !! Oh by the way it cost $200 million to build !!! Mom and daughters approve!!! read more

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A few years ago I visited the Vessel in NYC with my nephew and it was a great experience. The views are impressive and it's a really unique spot to walk around and take in the city. read more

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Loved the architecture of the vessel. Unfortunately couldn't go inside the vessel as it was extremely cold and wind the day we visited. read more

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The Vessel is located in Hudson Yard of NYC. By the time we got here, it was too dark to get on the Vessel, but if I'm being honest I'm not sure I would enjoy the heights and it was really pricey. Even if you don't plan on entering the Vessel it's still a beautiful structure to admire from afar. Plenty of people were doing photo and video shoots here at night. Of course my boyfriend and I got in a few selfies to commemorate this stop of our trip. read more

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The vessel made its way onto the audio recording that plays on the Big Bus Tours, so we thought it was important enough to check out during our visit! It's really cool to see from a distance and up close with such unique architecture and incredible staircases. We wanted to go inside but thought $13 was a little steep to go climb stairs and thought it would look better from the outside than the inside so opted out :) read more

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I found this place to be okay. The architecture is pretty cool, it's just a lot of stairs. The vessel is described as "a staircase to nowhere," and it is that. Tickets are $10 per person, We were able to capture some pretty cool pictures inside the structure and at the top of the vessel. read more

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Right in the middle of skyscrapers is the vessel. Stunning architecture. It was pretty crowded. Lot of photo opportunities for enthusiasts. There is a $10 ticket to enjoy the view from up top. Priority access is given to people with disabilities and I think it's just 6 people in the elevator at a time. The elevator ride is relatively slow and takes around 10 minutes to reach the top. read more

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Cool/unique experience that can take you anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour. We ended up taking the elevator to the top and waited about 10 minutes. We went on a week day so there weren't many people ahead of us. After the full glass elevator ride up, we walked down the unique steps and took lots of photos of the skyline and Hudson River. Pros: -unique architecture -elevator to top -nice view Cons: -hitting around the top and you aren't able to go all the way to the top of the Vessel -$15-$20 per person for a short experience (but still worth it in my opinion) -can be very busy on the weekends from what I heard and you need to reserve tickets and a time online prior to arriving read more

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Glad this exhibit is open again and letting people climb and explore. All the openings are now netted and there are guards on each level to dissuade idiocracy. $10 to enter on a Wednesday afternoon, bag checks and metal detectors at the entrance. Normal checks for NY. Great views from the top levels. read more

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The Vessel is where you can admire architecture and the views of the city from different angles over Hudson Yards. It is currently a $10 admission for visitors and you can purchase the tickets ahead of time online (with a +$2 processing fee) or right at the door for ten bucks. For NYC residents though, if you can book fast enough, they release a limited amount of free tickets online for every Thursday and just bring your proof of residence upon arrival to gain entrance. As they say, this is to be explored from the inside. Viewing it from the outside is already sufficient for some, but going into the Vessel and viewing it from inside out if definitely different. There is a safety check at security checkpoint at the door so its best to leave heavy bags/personal belongings at home if possible. With the network of interconnected staircases within, you can goto great heights if you wish! The stairs are aplenty and it can be a good workout if you plan to go. If you prefer taking the elevator, they do have limited space each ride but just wait in line for your turn. The Vessel also holds special events like Vessel Run, a HIIT-style workout which is instructor led. Pretty cool way to pump that adrenaline! As we know it, there had been several unfortunate instances where visitors had taken their own lives visiting this structure in the past decade, and now the Vessel has many safer barriers and security on every floor or stairwell to make sure it won't happen again. The topmost floor is not accessible anymore. I'm glad it's open to the public now and there are better safety measures. read more

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The Vessel is a must unique architectural landmark in New York to visit. You can either go up and see the remarkable views of the city. Or just strike a pose by the vessel and take some really beautiful pictures. I did admire the bronze colored honeycomb art design. It was a hot day in N.Y with the sun beaming on high. So, I opted out of climbing a bunch of stairs. But, I did enjoy taking in the view from the ground view. read more

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I'm strongly suspect of this high average. This exhibit was a waste of time and money. At least 2/3 of the exhibit is closed. Barricades everywhere. Security guards on their cell phones everywhere you look. All in all very unprofessional and a sad waste of money. Note: I was told by one security guard that the top floor was off limits because celebrities use the pool at the hotel next door and they're afraid of privacy issues. read more

We stopped by the Vessel and honestly, the experience surprised us in a good way. There wasn't a long line when we arrived, and I ended up getting our tickets directly from one of the team members there--they handled it right on the spot, which made it easy and stress-free. Staff was friendly and helpful. They're there to assist and made everything go smoothly from ticketing to entry. It felt well-organized. Tickets start around $11+ if you check online ahead of time. For the views and the whole structure, it's a good deal especially if it's your first time. The area around the Vessel can be crowded, especially on weekends, but they limit how many people go inside at once. That helps a lot it never felt overly packed, and we had time to walk around, take photos, and really enjoy it. If you're driving, just a heads up that nearby parking garages can be pricey. Most of them charge for the whole day even if you're just staying a couple of hours. If you can, public transportation is the easier move. Once inside, we really took our time going up each level. The honeycomb-style design is unique, and there are some areas that are blocked off to guide the flow, but nothing that ruins the views. From the third level up there's fencing, but it's done in a way that doesn't interfere with photos. Definitely worth visiting especially if you want something scenic without needing to rush. We went on a cloudy day and still loved the view. read more

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Interesting looking building. You have to get tickets to enter. About $18 per. I preferred the outside which was beautiful on a sunny day. There were ample seating and a large screen tv where people were watching a tennis match. Seemed like a fun communal place to be. read more

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Really cool structure to visit near Hudson yards. Unfortunately half of it was closed off and there was safety wire everywhere since some incidents there. read more

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Visually it's a architectural feat reminiscent of Escher's staircase lithographs, when the Hudson Yard developments were completed several years ago, this became a focal attraction and originally was free though now (whether due to long lines or people unfortunately using it as a venue to end their lives), access is now via pre-booked time slots for $10 per person. Basically you're walking a lot of stairs in a circle while appreciating (or subsequently unappreciating due to the amount of stairs) this polygonal multi-level architecture. It's also a favorite subject of photography for most passerby, every tourist, amateur or professional photographer. Tickets can be booked in person at a ticket kiosk next to the small plaza the Vessel is located in, or at digital machines inside the adjacent mall. Hours are 11am-7pm Friday thru Sundays. For NYC residents tickets for Thursdays only can be booked free starting Thurs March 6, 2025. read more

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The Vessel looks great, but it is not a very sophisticated attraction. Yes, it is fun to scale the stairs looking around, but you are kind of done after 5 flights, it is somewhat of repetitive activity. From the moment you will get inside you will probably need not more than 20 minutes and get a feel and decide that it was enough fun. Still, if you are in the area and have some free time, it is fun to walk around and look around. read more

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It's 2025 and accessibility for people with disabilities should be standard. Yet here I am, having to write a scathing review for this monument to ableism so other folks with disabilities understand what they're getting themselves into before purchasing tickets. We purchased ADA accessible tickets for today and got there right when they opened. The staff member manning the elevator said the elevator runs at :00, :15, :30, and :45, so it would be a 15 minute wait even though we were there at 11:00 on the dot. The elevator is small and appears to hold 6 people. If there are wheelchair users waiting, that number is far less. Pack your patience for a wait longer than Joe's Pizza at lunchtime. It's worth noting the platforms at floor 5, 7, and 8 are the only floors accessible for non-ambulatory guests. You can't go all the way around and will need to wait another 15 minutes for the next elevator to come along. I'm a blind person, and stairs are hard for me (especially going down.) I'm ambulatory so we chose to walk and not wait 15 minutes. The stairs do not have any distinction or markings to them for people with disabilities or seniors. This would be helpful for all guests, considering this monstrosity is an all-weather attraction. Here is their statement on their website for being accessible: "Vessel offers an elevator for those who require it for their visit. Priority access to the elevator is reserved for visitors with disabilities. Vessel offers priority elevator service every 15 minutes to floor levels 5, 7, and 8. Priority access tickets are available for advance reservations. If priority tickets are sold out, you may opt to stand-by for elevator service to accessible floors 5, 7, and 8. Individuals with disabilities who cannot use stairs are given priority in the stand-by line for elevators serving these accessible floors. Wait times for the stand-by line can be extensive." If Vessel is going to offer a limited experience for folks with disabilities or seniors who cannot walk up 8 stories, the tickets should be free, or at least discounted compared to the experience of able-bodied people. It was a cool experience, but one I would have skipped had I known exactly how limiting my experience would've been as a disabled person. read more