The Edge New York Ticket Price

Climbing to the rooftop of The Edge, in the Hudson Yards neighbourhood, is one of the attractions I recommend you include in your New York travel budget. Booking a date and time, access to these views costs approximately AED 163, which is quite affordable compared to its colleagues Top Of The Rock, One World Observatory and the legendary Empire State Building.

There are several types of tickets for The Edge that you can buy to see New York's latest addition to the skyline's list of observation decks. Here I tell you about the options so you can plan your budget and choose the one that suits you best.

You can get the cheapest tickets online from 163 You have the great advantage of being able to choose the date and time that suits you best to go up, all for the same price. You can also make exchanges and refunds if necessary.

What's included in this ticket

• Access to Level 100 with 360º views from the interior observatory.
• Access to the highest outdoor terrace in the Western Hemisphere.
• Access to the glass floor, where you will be able to see the sloping glass walls, the horizon passages and the East Point.
• Free digital souvenir photo

If you want to top off the vertigo of this experience by treating yourself, there are more options to get up to the Edge- take note!

1. General admission ticket price including champagne glass

For a slightly higher price, around €50, you can add a glass of champagne to your tour. You will need to choose a date and time and there are no refunds or exchanges.

2. Premium Flex Pass ticket price (with flexi-time)

Another option you can find on the official website for around €80 is the premium ticket, which includes a flexible timetable for the visit as well as a glass of champagne and a personalised photobook as a gift.

Please note that this option is also only for those over 21 years of age and does not allow exchanges or refunds.

What's included in The Edge Premium tickets

• Indoor terrace on the 100th floor with 360° city views
• Open-air terrace, the highest in the Western Hemisphere
• Walk on the glass floor, see the sloping glass walls, walk down the steps to the city skyline and view the East End
• A free digital souvenir photo

Extra costs to take into account

Please note that if you choose to purchase your tickets through The Edge's official website, on days considered peak season and busiest, they cost an extra €1.5 per ticket.

Watching the sunset from The Edge also has an extra cost: going up at sunset will cost you almost €9 more per person. Check out this article to find out more about the best time to go up to the Edge.

Yes, The Edge offers discounted rates for certain groups:

• Children ages 6-11
• Seniors 62 and older
• New York City residents (the latter only if they purchase their tickets through the official website and present the appropriate documentation).
• If you are a student, unfortunately The Edge does not offer any discount unless you live in New York.
• Children under the age of 5 are the only ones who do not pay admission.

You can buy tickets at the box office for an extra charge of approximately £1.5 per ticket, so it is best to buy your Edge tickets online.

The Edge observatory ticket office is open 365 days a year from 8am to midnight in high season and from 10am to 10pm regularly. You can buy your tickets on the spot, the ticket office is on the fourth floor of the mall next to the gift shop.

Be aware that you will probably have to queue and there is a risk that they may not be available at the times you want, so my advice is to save time and money by buying your tickets online.

Ceci's Traveller Tip

Please note that there is an extra cost for buying tickets at the box office. Buy them online to avoid this.

Entry to The Edge is included in many of the city's tourist passes at no extra cost. This is a great option if you're spending several days in New York and don't want to miss out on anything. Sightseeing Passes open the doors to many attractions, including the Edge, and often include skip-the-line access.

If you're thinking of buying a New York Sightseeing Pass, you can read all the information about pricing and how it works here: New York Sightseeing Pass, Go New York, the New York C3 and the New York Pass. They all include admission to the observatory.

I am travelling with children and want to visit The Edge, how much do tickets cost?

Children under the age of 5 are free of charge. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 pay a reduced rate, about €32.

However, remember that depending on the day you go, if there are peak crowds you will have to pay an extra €1.5 per ticket and if you want to see the New York sunset with the kids, they also have to pay an additional €9.

If I book in advance, are the tickets cheaper?

There is no special price for advance tickets. The price of the tickets is the same and increases if you choose a day that is considered high season or if you want to go at sunset time.

Also remember that the additional options that we want to add to the basic ticket, such as the champagne glass or the flexible pass, also always have the same price increase and do not vary if you buy the tickets in advance.

Ticket prices on peak and high season days

If you decide to buy your tickets through the official Edge website or at the box office you should be aware that there are certain weeks, weekends and days of the year that are considered "peak". This means that there are more crowds and therefore the price is increased by €1.5 per ticket, even if you buy them in advance.

You can check which are these peak periods on the Edge's official website, but they usually coincide with Christmas, New Year's Eve and summer holidays.