1. Mr. Purple
8.5
180 Orchard St Fl 15 (btwn Houston & Stanton St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Lower East Side · 179 tips and reviews
Zeba Siddiqi: One of those new trendy spots in LeS! Amazing rooftops views, though the cocktails dont match up to the scenic views!
Liz Paulino: Best grilled cheese I've ever had! Delicious fries too! Awesome ambiance and view of the city. Highly recommend it!
Lucy Maria: Everything on the menu here tastes sooo good! Great vibe and gorgeous view at the rooftop! Gets very crowded and there's a long line to get in so the earlier you arrive the better.
3. New Museum
7.9
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews
The Standard: NY (See) Check out this museum to discover kooky new artists and inspiration, then go to the roof to take in the awesome LES view! Read more.
jared zlotnick: Exhibits vary but the rooftop view is always amazing.
PLAY FM: New York/ possibly our fav. NY Museum, exhibits vary but the Sky Room view on the 7th floor is always amazing.
Jenny Crowley: Amazing views and great location (right across the street from Sweet Chick and Ludlow Coffee Supply.)
Meredith Blechman: Modern, artsy hotel with a great lobby view of lower manhattan. Their lobby is also a great place to work. The rooms are a decent size for NYC. Grab a coffee and breakfast at El Rey around the corner!
Kim Pham: Small rooms, but great location and views if you're on the higher floors! The rooftop bar (Mr. Purple) is of course a must visit, if just for the views.
7. Bowery Ballroom
9.1
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews
DailyCandy: Angle for a balcony view -- it's the best place to view a concert.
The Corcoran Group: One of our favorite places to see great live music. Grab a spot in the back next to the bar, you’ll still have a great view of the band and convenient access to refill your drink!
ben m: Head to the balcony, the views and sound are great from up there, you can avoid the crowds on the floor (if you want to) and you can get a drink quick from the bar up there.
8. SIXTY LES Hotel
8.0
190 Allen St (btwn Stanton & E Houston St), New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 60 tips and reviews
Tina: The Loft at the Thompson Hotel is a penthouse duplex with an amazing view of Brooklyn all the way up towards Midtown from the balcony that runs along one side of the room.
Kat S.: I'm in love with the view from The Loft! Great space for a small get together!
Sara 🌈⚔🍾: Amazing views, beautify room, and excellent service.
9. Hotel on Rivington
7.2
107 Rivington St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St), New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 82 tips and reviews
justinstoned: trippy bathrooms, amazing early 1990's electronica elevator music (orb), stunning views of the burg and delightful event staff!
Megan M: fabulous customer service, excellent views & decor!
Nick Bourne: Best view of the entire island of manhattan while still being in manhattan
Justin Breton: Beautiful views of the Financial District, Lower East Side and Brooklyn! 👌
Luke: Amazing views and a location that's very, very hard to beat
kwik.buck: Excellent hotel with comfortable rooms, small but big windows with nice views on NY, not necessarily the skyline.
11. citizenM Bowery
9.3
189 Bowery (at Delancey St), New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 7 tips and reviews
Furio: Chill or work in the beautiful canteen, then later go on rooftop for a drink with one of the greatest view of downtown and more, finally walk down the stairs since it's the Museum of the Street Art!
Marie La Rue: Can’t beat this downtown location. Small but comfortable rooms with great city views. Spacious common areas with all day café and rooftop. Amenable staff and room service.
Jacobo Gómez: Awesome location, the rooms are tiny bit otherwise perfect. Go to the rooftop and have a drink looking over any part of Manhattan you want.
12. Sago Hotel
8.4
120 Allen St (Delancey), New York, NY
Hotel · Lower East Side · 4 tips and reviews
Imagine Hospitality: The penthouse views are amazing!
Caroline Schulweis: Penthouse has a great view and is a duplex!
Mathew Garthwaite: The rooms are very nice and quiet, great vibe and polite staff. Free breakfast is very basic, good if you are on a budget and want something quick.