The Vessel is an absolute must see! Its a beautiful piece of architecture. While you normally can go in usually before 7pm we went later in the night and it was gorgeous with all the lights for the holiday season. It is located near a mall called the Shops and is also reasonably close to the Chelsea pier.

Great view. However, there’s an elevator for the disable people only. The service does get choppy there so you need to have your tickets preloaded. Although, it was a lot of work to make it to the top it was worth it. They had an outdoor movie theater which is great for a date night. Def recommend it if you’re looking for a great time.

Its a very odd structure but beautiful at the same time. It wasnt too packed inside, and there is an elevator for handicapped or elderly folks that cant walk up all the steps. We bought the flex pass whi h is $10 per person which isnt too bad but you can go anytime you want on the day you choose. 1 time use. General admission is free but you need to pick a day and time and need to stick to it. The picture opportunities are great and the shopping mall next to is for Christmas time is gorgeous. It is a tourist trap and includes many really high end stores so dont expect to go on a shopping spree.

Its a fun thing to walk around. Great views of the city. Thats about it. Its like gigantic multi-story balcony.

Got the chance to see this art in person thrice. The massive monument is worth visiting at least once with a great view of the Hudson River. The second time visiting you can still fee the awesomeness, the third time, you’ll lose the charm. The stairs are really fun to climb though. When you reach to the top, try to enjoy the experience!Lastly, don’t forget to book your free ticket at the entrance door of the Vessel!

We were lucky to go and be tourist in our own city and visit all these beautiful landmarks and buildings when its not crowded due to the pandemic. The normal drive for us would be an hour and change but we were lucky enough to get there in 30 minutes and parked right outside the vessel. The place looks amazing and mesmerizing. It looks like something futuristic or alien built.

We went up to the Vessel at Hudson Yard yesterday and it was nice! After months of closing, they finally opened two weeks ago. Since no tourists due to quarantine situation, it was not crowded which was nice. Everyone was wearing masks and being safe.When you are up there, you can take some interesting pictures. My health monitor said I walked total of 37 floors so great exercise while having fun!

Beyond a magnificent experience viewing the scenes of New York City’s Skyline while climbing the stairs of the vessel and feeling the gentle wind kissing your cheeks. Absolutely Breathtaking and I’d recommend a visit once you’re in the big Apple!!! Shopping mall is right next to it and u can walk around the popular area. There’s Macy’s, Penn station, etc right around the neighborhood. While you’re there check out The Edge NYC also!! Tickets are required to visit which can be purchased right there by scanning a barcode and guess what??? It’s free of cost!!!!!!

Seeing or experiencing architectural wonders or achievements is one of the many reasons why I travel...this latest attraction of NYC is a must. The concept is pretty simple but once you’re on it and reach the top try looking down and u can see and feel the genius of the architect. It look like a lotus flower about to bloom...

Its interesting and makes great photos but its totally penned in on three sides by buildings. The only two views are north (not of anything particularly noteworthy) and west toward the Hudson (over the train yard, not the best). I went to catch the sunset but that was a bust. It was 90% blocked by a building. I wouldnt add this to my list of must-see stops in NYC but if you come back for a second visit and have nothing better to do its a fun stop.

Nice place to go out with friends and family. If you want to walk up the stairs make sure to buy the ticket before hand. Its FREE! But ticket are for keeping people safe from covid-19. Also during Christmas they have lid the place with lighting which are awesome

It is a beautiful structure and they have put other things around, like the big screen where people can watch football. The holiday decorations are very nice, its a nice photo op.

What to say.. magnificent architecture and holiday decorations make it even beautiful. Make sure to check ticket online before going to the vessel.

Cool experience and great view. If you like artistic photos, this is good to visit. Get tickets in advance.

This is my second visit to the vessel. Its even more beautiful in person, if you youre a tourist in NYC you must visit! Make sure you book your FREE tickets in advanced on their site, also wear comfortable shoes if you plan on walking up to the top. It can be windy so you may want a jacket or scarf if its cool. Make sure you visit!

Ive known about the Vessel for a while now but was unable to go due to COVID. They recently reopened about a month or two ago. Their current reservation system is the same as before I believe. You can go online and reserve an hour-long window to visit during, which is free. You can also purchase a flex-ticket for $10 which covers the entire day and you can show up at any time during that day. I believe you can also arrive on the day-of in hope to get same-day tickets at one of the nearby kiosks. The Vessel is located in a plaza between 30-33rd streets and 10-11th avenues. You can take the 7 train to the Hudson Yards station and walk about a block to the Vessel as well. I arrived at around 3:30 for my 4-5PM ticket. I decided to take a stroll at the mall which has lots of high end stores on the main floor, but others including some food options on the higher floors. Around 4:10 I made my way to the Vessel entrance where they scanned my e-ticket (you can also bring out a printer ticket). They then did a quick bag check and I proceeded into the Vessel. A wonderful and amazing structure. Lots of stairs to climb so be mindful of that. Though there are a lot fo stairs, they are not steep steps. Also after each set of stairs (about 14 steps) there are landings where you can stop rest and take pics of course. Bring comfortable shoes to climb those stairs. There is also an elevator available but that may be reserved for disabled visitors. Lots of people are taking pics as you can imagine. Masks are required to be worn at all times but people do take them off intermittently to take photos. There were a number of staff there patroling and reminding people to keep their masks ON. It is okay to take it off for a few seconds for a photo op, but not much longer than that. Also sunsets seem to be the most popular times as the Vessel offers some amazing views of the sun setting of over the Hudson River. Lots of people were on the upper platforms getting photos while the sun was setting. If you are taking photos be sure to look up and down...the Vessel structure is pretty amazing and both birds eye views from the top and worms eye views from the bottom are pretty cool. Also, fellow photographers, tripod are NOT allowed to be used while at the Vessel, but you can keep one in your backpack as long as you use it. Also...I was told by two security guards while on the HUdson Yards grounds that the grounds are private property (much like Rockefeller Center) and tripods are NOT allowed to be used ANYWHERE on the plaza. Overall it was a great experience. It is a lovely structure in a lovely plaza with lots of photo ops. It is absolutely free and all staff members I encountered were very helpful. Their reservation system works well during the pandemic. I highly recommend everyone to visit.

Free entrance. Masks to be worn but you can take it off if you’re in the photo. Good views. Chilly, because it’s close to the coast so bring a sweater.

One of the newest attractions at Hudson Yards neighborhood. No thrill but a definite photo op spot to visit, where you can catch magnificent views of the city in every direction. You do need a ticket to enter and same day tickets are available for Free at the shopping center next to Vessel. Ticket provides entrance for specific time slot. You can purchase a ticket for “Anytime” entrance for $10.00 . For handicap visitors they have elevator that takes you up- every 15 minutes.

I love visiting new places, my only regret is I can not always get good pictures, not good at it. The Vessel is big structure with a lot of stairs, when you get to the top youre able to enjoy a nice view of the city. It has an elevator as well if you wonder about it.

Amazing architecture! I recommend going early in the morning, since it tends to get packed and have longer wait times as the day progresses. Entrance is free, but you do have to reserve your entry time. You can either do that online or on site by scanning a QR code and selecting desired entry time. Be advised, you’ll have to climb a lot of stairs, or you can take the elevator, but oftentimes you have to form a line.

Beautiful place. The Christmas lights make the place look magical. My boys loved it.

The perfect addition to Hudson Yards! I visited The Vessel recently once it reopened in NYC and was very impressed!! The beautiful bronze architecture of this building reminds me of a futuristic honeycomb. Tickets are free and must be reserved in advance on their website. Not to be missed if you are in NYC.

A must see in NYC! Really great views of NYC & Hudson River! Be sure to reserve online tickets early to get a preferred time. Beautiful structure & heard it is best at night. Although it is fun to climb the steps to the top you are not missing too much even you observe just from bottom.

Its beautiful and unique. Great view from all angles. Its inspiring and inviting to all sorts of walk. The structure provokes thoughts and conversations. Its location is impressive. It like a hidden treasure after a nice walk from the highland. Food and treat vendors makes it convenient. The shops across the walk path is open for restroom use.

The Vessel really is a work of art. It’s become one of the newest staples in the city.Getting a ticket to go in was very quick and easy, and upon arrival we were quickly admitted in. When you enter you’re immediately shown the different areas you can start heading up, if you have some sort of disability they have an elevator (very cool looking) that escorts you to different levels.The walk up isn’t problematic, I went during cooler time and it wasn’t too cold, if anything the breeze was appreciated. You can however take your tome waking up the steps, so take a break if you need to.For any photographers into architecture, this is definitely a nice spot to come take some shots. You get lots of beautiful images from each corner that you turn, each level that you go up.Overall, very well designed structure located in a well designed area. Hudson Yards is very beautiful, and also not too distant from the entrance of The Highline which is another nice spot to see.

Honestly, I was expecting more. I think the best time to visit this place would be as the sun sets, or at night. The lights add more of an excitement, I went during the day (3pm) it was pretty quiet, barely any people. If beating the crowd is your thing then go during the day, but in my personality opinion at night would probably give you more of a wow factor. Overall Beautiful architecture, spacious enough to not overcrowd & Getting tickets was pretty easy. Scan the barcode and download free tickets.

Astonishing and worth the detour from typical sightseeing. The Vessel is an architectural triumph with a mixture of public recreation, urban beautification, and structural engineering. The venue was free, though we scheduled our tickets(place holder really) a week in advance. The climb up to the upper landings was (and should be) relatively easy for anyone of good health. The view is outstanding. Not just looking out from the upper landing, but also from looking down into the Vessel itself. Designed by Thomas Heatherwick and reaching nearly 150 feet from the ground, the structure mimics the ancient stepwells of India, though rising above ground rather than down into it. The footprint of the structure is only 50 feet wide, but expands to 150 feet at the top. With no floors or other façade to disguise supports as typical construction would use, the vessel instead includes the supports in the interconnecting flights of stairs. Manufactured in Italy, each of these “dog bone” pieces were shipped across the sea to be assembled in Hudson Yards. This is a must-see for everyone visiting NYC.

Being from NYC I’ll be the first to say that they could of definitely built something better other than another tourist attraction but I get it. Not much to do outside due to COVID so I decided to be a home town tourist and go to the vessel, unfortunately we could not go inside but it does look nice and I’m sure pictures would be amazing from the top. The sitting are was nice, I’m sure this place will be crowded once places are able to open again.

I havent been to this area since its construction days. It has given Hudson Yards a chic touch. In the mall you find great eating options. Also there is a out door movie area. There is a display of a statue of a gorilla. #KINGNYANIThe Hudson River is at walking distance, with different piers offering different attractions.

I have to say: As controversial as the construction of Hudson Yards and this Vessel has been to many New Yorkers, thats how interesting of a place it is and Im glad they built it. Aside from the nearby Jacob Javitz Center, this area of NYC was pretty much dead. And, this aided and added to its revival. The Vessel is also a very interesting and artistically-inclined structure. Once on top of it, it also provided very cool views. And the Vessel itself is a cool view from the ground, as well. I definitely recommend visiting it!

Enjoyed being here for the 1st time with my daughter this past Saturday, the Hudson Yards is a beautiful place to visit with family, friends, kids & pets also they have shopping stores, a few food & ice cream trucks, restaurants, outdoor area & more. Plenty of seating around the Vessel & beautiful artwork too. Take #7 train to 34th Street- Hudson Yards Station & Just enjoy your day , They have attractions called The Shed, The Edge which looks over Manhattan from high up in the air with see through glass , must purchase tickets for these attractions. For the vessel tickets are free online you can print or just show them on your device once you get there & they scan your barcode/barcodes. We loved it #HudsonYards

Visit it now because they decorated it for Christmas. The lights were picture worthy so go at night time. Still practice social distancing and wear mask.

This is a fun sight to see. Its futuristic and is an interesting walking path. I would recommend buying the flex pass tickets.

Amazing and fun new piece of architecture in NYC! It’s free to enter if you got your tickets in advance online, or you can still pay just 10 bucks and go right up. The trick is to select “Future date” on the link/QR code you can find by the entrance, and still select TODAY’S DATE in order to get the tickets for the same date;) You’re welcome)

The Vessel is wonderful place to bring your family right now for the holidays.

The new landmark attraction in the city. For visitors this is a definite stop by for a look. You’ll also enjoy the mall behind the vessel. This place got the vibe to it. You can reserve the entry for the vessel online from their website for cheap or free (varies). Frequently there are activities going on in the front yard. Don’t be amazed if there is one going on when you visit. You can be a surprise guest.

One of my favorite places in NYC, and it’s free! Be sure to snatch your tickets ahead of time, they sell out so fast! Or you can pay $10 for a VIP Pass. No matter where you are, you will always get a different picture and view. “The Chainsmokers” also filmed a music video here. You can get vertigo once you get closer to the top, so hold on!

Modern-day architectural marvel of a structure/building. While being right next-to/connecting with a great mall, the Vessel is a great place to visit in New York. Unfortunately, due to COVID people are still not allowed to walk on the bridges and pathways, but it’s still worth the trip. Great atmosphere and view of the Hudson River right across. One of the coolest things in all of Hudson Yards

Its really beautiful what a feat of engineering and architecture its truly a marvel

If visiting these gardens doesnt get you into the holiday spirit, Im not sure what would! Everything is beautiful and carefully designed. I highly recommend to visit with your loved ones.

Do you like heights? Need to get some leg work in? Appreciate cool views? Make your reservations for The Vessel beforehand, its well worth the price of admission. Which is free, by the way.

Its Holiday at Hudson Yards. Holiday 2020, but still Holiday.So Wont you take a ride in my beautiful balloon?

Excellent tourist location. Obtain advance timed access pass or flexible pass. Positioned at northern end of Highline makes for a great combination of family friendly activities. There is an elevator for those with physical limitations.Often public events and food vendors round out the experience.High-end shopping await those seeking a little more.Allow several hours to fully enjoy.

We had a timed ticket for 1 hour and it seemed like more than enough time. To walk around the vessel. If youre unable to climb all those stairs, theres an elevator in the structure.

If you want a place to visit to chat and relax.Then, I would visit the Vessel. The Vessel is an outstanding bronze architecture. It’s a sight to behold. I remember seeing the Vessel on tv. I didn’t think it was attractive. However, in person. The bronze beauty won me over. If you go at the right time in the day, you will see the sun shining in it’s glory. And you will see the sun elegantly setting in the evening. The area is well-kept and not noisy. There is no entrance into the Vessel this year. The luxury shopping mall is a few steps away. There are tables and chairs behind the Vessel if you want to sit and eat / relax. I took greats pics and videos. It’s a must see!

Very nice place. Suitable for like a date, or just going out. Not so suitable for children under 5, and people with disabilities as its an attraction that involves many stairs. They do have an elevator, but it kinda defeats the purpose.

Obviously an incredible piece of architecture but I found it kind of ridiculous that on a day like today with overcast and almost no one there we weren’t able to get to go in and they state that they are booked out until Monday...

I enjoy coming to both see and climb the Vessel for beautiful views of the surrounding area as well as the Hudson River and New Jersey. I find it particularly striking at sunset. The structure is only 150 feet tall, with short staircases followed by landings, so its not that youre consistently climbing. Each landing offers a photo worthy view. For those with difficulty climbing stairs, theres an elevator inside. Its free to enter but you must either print a timed ticket from a kiosk nearby or scan a barcode on your phone. I love architecture and design, and Thomas Hardwicks fascinating creation reminds me of M.C. Eschers famous black and white prints, if you take photos of the Vessel in monochrome. It also looks like a giant honeycomb, with its mirrored auburn exterior. It has no bathroom, but there are very clean facilities inside the upscale shopping center right outside. I think its definitely worth at least one visit.

Really nice place to take a look of the big city, the tickets are free for a limited quantity, but if you want to go after 4pm forget about it being free, it’s basically an 8 floor building made out of stairways but in such a nice and aesthetic way, good pictures can come out from this place.

Beautiful and scary! I didnt reach the top I was so afraid of heights. Definitely a must see and a must experience.

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We love it. Its our yearly must go place. My daughters love the view. We sure enjoy the trip.

This was a great experience in NYC. The structural engineering and architectural design is amazing and just fascinating to admire. There are 154 flights of stairs, 2,500 steps, which takes about 15minutes to ascend the 16stories or an hour to do everything. The views atop if Hudson Yard and the water are very peaceful.

Great area to explore while in the city. The Vessel is located at the Hudson yards. The tickets are free and. available online. Amazing sculpture to visit while in New York City.

The attraction itself is very organized and is situated next to other attractions. Staff are very friendly. However, the attraction itself is nothing to write home about. It is a great photo op and visually appealing but otherwise it is a twenty minute stop in your day in New York City. The view at the top is not particularly anything memorable either. This is simply a nice photo backdrop and if you are spending the day in NYC, plan more things along with this.

Beautifully decorated for Christmas

It is a nice view but you can’t see the sunset.Sometimes they let you in a little bit early.

This place is beautiful and exotic we love going shopping and spending time here , is very organized, very clean , signs everywhere, staff are very friendly and nice if you ask direccions they help everyone, Tiffany gave us a delicious chocolate for visiting the store and get some beautiful souvenirs, the food are amazing in the litle Restaurants all over , the view from everywhere is fantastic I highly recommend to visit this beautiful place.

Pretty cool. Still not really sure what the point of it is, but the structure itself is nice to look at anyway.Absolutely worth doing if you get the free tickets ahead of time, not as much if you do the $10 spur of the moment ones.

Loved this place. First of..its free!! The views from the top are amazing!! And...its a great workout! You have to climb like 1000 stairs! LOL but its worth it!

What an amazing place to see NYC and New Yorkers.

Smaller then I thought. In past I only drove by. But quite beautiful. Worth the steps. Convenient that it is by the wonderful Highline.

This place is magical! Specially with all the Christmas lights!

Such a beautiful location to visit! Super busy! We didn’t walk into the Vessel because it was a lot of stairs and our legs had carried us for three days through NYC, but it looked like fun!

Beautiful place to hang out with friends family and enjoy local shopping or big brands. Use to live a block away, since developed I must say it is quite enjoyable now that the noise is less. Perfect place for a quick photo shoot as youll see in my pictures! Great views of the Hudson, peering over into New Jersey Cheers & enjoy!

As a local NY resident, I honestly wasnt pleased to see the newest landmark being a giant honeycomb. My opinion about Vessel slightly changed when I reached to the top. The view was worth the hike and the curvy elevator was interesting.

It was BREATHTAKING. The view is amazing and such an architectural feat created seems impossible. The elevator inside is amazing, and you have to go inside it to really get the whole experience.

1.2 milliom Beautiful glistening LEDs all over the buildings, Vessel, and inside the mall. It is the perfect place to be this Christmas year!!

Wow! What spectacular view the building has! We ️! We really enjoyed! We ️ to see the sundown from up there.

Great place to stroll around and entertain friends. Good way to keep moving and see the views

5 stars when no tourists. Sunsets are awesome and now murals on site...Too much security lurking though. Felt like my every action was being watched.Vessel... Its nice but nothing like WOW.

The vessel is officially open now. We started to walk from highline and reached vessel. The entire walk is beautiful.Now is the best time to visit if you haven’t already as it not very busy and everyone’s wearing a mask and taking precautions. The whole architecture is beautiful. You can either take the elevator or walk to reach up top. And the view from the top is mesmerizing. Trust me you don’t wanna miss it.

Its a great place to hangout and enjoy the hudson sunset.

If you love moving up and down stairs, this is the place for you! As a reward youll enjoy beautiful views to the Hudson river and the city. Great view, great cardio, great architecture. 5 stars.

Such a cool place, well worth a visit. Free to enter if you book your tickets in advance. Great views. Close to the High-line. Certainly a structure built with the ‘Instagram generation’ in mind, as it makes for beautiful photographs! Excellent, we loved it!

Nice. You can get a free timed ticket. You walk up a lot stairs and get rewarded with a 360 view of the city.

XMas decorations worth seeing... Nice and elegant!

Gorgeous at sunset. Not too crowded with Covid. Youll have to buy tickets online.

Its really stylish and unusual place! And its free! Just book tickets online before your visit. I was glad to finally visit the vessel.

Love the cascading staircase and its panoramic views, beautiful structure.

Great local & tourist attraction. A very abstract but brilliant architecture design for a building.

A work of art? That’s up to the viewer.It is certainly an eye catching monument to an artist’s imagination. Like it or not, it fits the location splendidly.Open daily, free tickets, to control overcrowding. There is an elevator.If you find yourself there, go up. At the very least, cool pics to be had in abundance.Enjoy and thanks!

I climbed the Vessel, dont know what I was thinking. By time I got to the Top I was outta Breathe. Was given water by a Worker, Private Elevator ride back down and Greeted by Men In Black, Literally! And E.M.S. Workers. They took care of me.

Idk how to explain the atmosphere, area and even the air you breathe in makes you feel good inside, peace and tranquility that surpass the noise of the city... its just so different from anywhere else. Absolutely loved the experience.

Such a beautiful attraction. I know that it is only stairs but when you see it in person, it is mesmerizing.

Just a weird, beautiful, silly thing to visit. And all kinds of fun to photograph.

Cool structure to visit while in New York. I did not buy tickets ahead time and showed up too early since I read some tickets would be available on a first come first serve basis. Well I thought to myself, saw the outside didnt climb it which was ok but as we walked around we noticed a ticket machine on the side of the Vessel gift shop and thats where I was able to score my free, same day . Great view of the Hudson and surrounding area, climb wasnt horrible but no need to take it fast either. Definitely look for the free tickets

Fun architectural landmark in a nicely renovated area. You cant beat the price (free). Its not somewhere to spend a whole day but a great stopping point while touring the city.My advice: There are so many angles and views to take artsy pictures. Just remember you dont need 200 of them .

This was a great place to visit. I purchased a flex ticket online. There was a minimal wait in line before I could enter. The structure is very interesting architecturally. Eight floors in a somewhat spiral staircase configuration. I enjoyed the views of the surrounding buildings, especially the Equinox hotel with its heated pool. The views toward the Hudson were also great.

Very beautiful place to visit and really take in the view and appreciate art. Very nice place to have lunch or snacks while the kids ride their scooters around. Also nice playground. Lots of street vendors to buy food and drinks.

Great views. Really nice place to take awesome pictures. Right next to great Hudson Yards attractions.

Great place to tour and the view from the top is amazing.

It is a nice area with a shopping mall right behind the vessel. You can also access the high line from this area.

Its so calm. Its so beautiful. It has cool things and accessories that I love to buy. 5/5

Very nice for picture taking. The elevator runs at limited capacity 2 pax and the driver. It was nice and sunny so we got to enjoy the view. Some construction taking place. I guess when the new buildings are finished it will add to the flair.

Never came before Covid, but finally got a chance to go now and it was breathtaking. It was practically empty due to covid restrictions but easy access so definitley the best time to go is now. Perfect picture opportunities!!

The Hudson Yard Mall is the hottest must visit place recently in NYC, especially the Vessel. The building is a cool, modern and artsy architecture.There is a fun fact that “The Vessel” is not it’s official but temporary name. Some people like to tease its name as Shawarma, a dish in Middle Eastern cuisine, due to the cone-like shape.It took us only 10 minutes to climb from the bottom level to the top and there is also elevator for elders and disables. The views especially the sunset from the top is amazingly great.Be mindful that they do time slot reservation online before your trip since they need to control the total headcount.

Cute place to take photo, look the city and have a good time with friends

Very cool photo op, basically no queue, and more than enough space for social distancing

A stunning beautiful unique please with a lovely view.