It’s always been a tradition to visit the shops here. This year 2020 is so different though.. lesser people and lesser shops..

Igloo experience: overpriced and underwhelming. We had igloo #5 our christmas lights werent fully working, space heaters did not work, chairs were uncomfortable. We had the adult experience with mulled wine. The mulled wine was very good, charcuterie board was tasteful, and we got a side of fries with the deal. It was an okay experience. I could not in good faith recommend for the sticker price $500 for 5-8 people . We saw our server when she initially showed us to our igloo then the food dropoff. Also the igloos are bunched together and people would randomly crowd around and talk loud.

Very friendly people and well organizedA little expensive but prepare to have funWith family members coming down hereThanks

Expensive, crowded and super dull skates. Fun outdoor activity but not very well kept. The staff wasn’t very nice, it was a weird system how they move the people around ensuring no one is getting in for free but not designed efficiently. Costs more to put your bags out and there is no separate area for those who don’t know how to skate and those who do. Which didn’t seem the safest they do have some teenage staff that skate around but I’m not sure how helpful that is.Fun but needs improvement.

Gets busy so best to try pick your time to visit. Loads of choice of food and drink here, the market is good, and of course the skating

What a fantastic spot, whether you ice skate or not (and now theres bumper snow boats), it is definitely a New York must-see! Go just for the park, or go to the library then stroll into the park, or go to Times Square before or after. Bryant is at the heart of it all, and its year-round fun!

Best to skate first thing in the morning when it opens at 8 AM before the other cheapskate kids come. (I know no admission fees attract skaters, so it’s no surprise it gets crowded and the ice quickly gets chewed up by amateurs. ) It may be tough to get to Midtown so early, but it is worth it on an outdoor clean sheet of glass! And the views are breathtaking. Love the passersby gazing at the skaters, thinking they should be out there or wishing they could glide along with us.

Perfect place to get into the Holiday spirit. Craft and food booths, The Lodge Bar, ice skating rink, huge tree, great shops and vendors. The Lodge bar has great food options inside but there are a lot of food vendors outside as well. Mini custom and unique items. The definite must-see during the holidays. Tons of photo ops including the giant tree and the ice skating. views of the empire State building if you explore as well as buildings that are lit up for the holidays. There are pies, empanadas, hot chocolate and so much.

Beautifully set. Food and drinks a bit overpriced, as one would expect. The skate rink is very nice too, but they set the ice every 20 minutes and it appears that the machine is not wearing properly, so they need a good 30 minutes for it. Kinda spoils the fun. Still, Id def recommend a visit.

I think this was my favourite place on my trip. There was a bit of everything here, and just enough room for everyone! There was lots to look at, like the ice skating, lots of little pod-type shops selling all kinds of things, plenty of places to eat and drink. I sit at home now (in the UK) and wish I could just take a walk up the road to this place. I loved it.

This is a beautiful part and the winter village is great. There are many bars and restaurants and you can ice skate on the rink in the middle of the part. They have live music in one of the tents.

UPDATE : I was never refunded for the skates or the sharpening!Overall the rink is like you would expect it to be . Admission is free but you pay for the rentals. Most of the staff is kind and tries their best to accommodate you.However, if you are going there expecting your skates to be sharpened, WATCH carefully because the staff does not make that they are giving the skates back to the right person. I had given them skates that cost about $100 and was only refunded $21 for the sharpening, given a free bag check, and a free skate rental, which I get that at the moment that is best that they could do but it just does not feel very fair. Especially since they mentioned theyve see this man before and he is on the camera.They said to wait until their manager contacts me. The security involved are a guy named Kyle and a women name Erica. The mangers name is Alexis. One of the staff James told me that, Steven had given the skates to a man after they girl, Allison who gave the skates to said she couldnt find me- yet I was right there. I dont want anyone to get fired. I just want the money back. Waiting for an email but for now BE AWARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Always super cute. I come with my family at least once a season to skate, eat, drink and shop. I love the Urban space addition, food is fantastic and the bartenders are so friendly! I hate to see the shops close but its nice to be able to walk without swimming through tourists.

A very fun and beautiful place during the winter for Ice skating. Its free entrance but dont expect an free help for skating if youre a beginner. You should pay for that 30$ I think. There are many shops with original things you wouldnt imagine. The village is in the middle of a group of buildings and its very interesting to take pictures the night !

Love the shops and all the variety of stuff offered the only issue I ran into was the amount of people (which is to be expected I. NYC) but this place was NUTS! The shops were way too close to the walkway which very much crowded people in the walking paths. And in NYC spirit people just shove their way through even if it means plowing over your 6 year old. No complaints about the shops though!

This is a nice spot. It is a great deal to go ice skating especially if you have your own skates. It is also a good idea to bring your own lock for the lockers to avoid the $12 fee for a lock or bag check. The facilities and environment was very charming. The ice skating was good but somewhat crowded. Overall I would recommend this as a winter experience in the city.

This was such a cute thing to do with my family and boyfriend, Im so glad we happened upon it! Ice-skating, Apple cider, Christmas music, igloos... What else can you ask for in the middle of New York city?!

Pretty good place... good mulled wine. Service was very good and people were very friendly. The price is a bit much.. only draw back.. hey make it cheaper and I can drink more.. Ill spend the same just in volume. Bryant park is worth the visit

This is such an iconic spot for a true NYC holiday experience! Being that Im a local and have the opportunity to visit often, I invested in my own skates and a gym lock (they have lockers on premises) and am so grateful that I did! If you dont have your own skates they still offer a good price but keep in mind that the rink gets quite overcrowded during the busy holiday season. For the current 2019-2020 season they implemented a system where you can reserve your time online and if you do you get to skip the long line and that was a real helpful feature. However, I personally enjoy coming after New Years for a more relaxed and much less crowded experience. Nevertheless, it pays to check out the all the quaint shops during the holiday season. Great cost effective and family friendly park to visit in the city!

I went to the winter village at bryant park with my friends today and it was really fun! Not all of us wanted to skate so some of us stayed in the lodge. There were a lot of food and drink options from hot chocolate to mulled wine to perogies. The lodge also had a nice ambiance, lots of lights and has a very big holiday vibe. Definitely a good place to spend a couple of hours with some friends.

This was lovely! The market was wonderful, the tree was beautifully decorated, there was so much to do and see. The ice rink was well lit and great as well! It was of course busy as all heck, but filled with great shops, good food, and a wonderfully festive atmosphere!

Super fun! The kids loved it and the staff on the ice was really cool and friendly

Beautiful experience my son got engaged 3 weeks ago at Bryant Park

Tourist attraction basically explains it. It was packed during the christmas season but now its pretty sparse with just a few overpriced food and souvenir vendors left. The ice skating looks like fun but I like more space to fall when I do it

A fun an interesting selection from many sellers.

Went skating on the rink. Free admission. If you bring your own lock, the lockers are free. Although to buy a lock or bag check is $13! A very pretty site for skating or hanging

Great little shops. Nice to see the ice skates and bumper tubes. Fun place to kill time

A super nice experience I recommend them

Bring your own skates and padlock, and the skating is free. Beautiful surroundings.There are always a few teenagers who do crazy high-speed tricks.

I always go every Christmas is part of our Holiday tradition.Love to get unique gifts in such a lovely place!

Its super duper crowded. Could have been better navigated. But PLENTY of exotic foods and a crowded bar and crowded but pleasant ice rink. Everything is exorbitantly expensive. But delicious. Watch for irritated guests

Dont miss it while visiting Manhattan. Great food and drinks at very reasonable prices

Beautiful clean and well managed. We went when it was 75 degrees and they kept the ice nice and frozen.

This is one of NYCs finest parks (IMHO). Its centrally located in Manhattan, and its a shady place to sit in the summer. There are always chairs available, and the public library is right next door (for clean restrooms, cooling if needed, etc), 5 min walk to Grand Central too. In the winter, they construct an ice rink in the center and you can watch people fall down on the ice! Ive always enjoyed Bryant Park.

Really nice place with lot of food options. A definite go to place with family for fun and relaxation time.

Great food options in the village and you can duck into the building to keep warm.

Great rides, amazing family experience.

Delicious hot cocoa from the baking bean at the holiday market. Pb marshmallows were the best part

Skating was great. Beware of the lockers, bring your lock, they charge $13.00 if you dont. Staff on lockers and tickets are kind of rude, but everyone else were super nice

Great place for all food desires , some areas are pricey but overall good place and can be romantic if desired

Wonderful to have this fun, whimsical winter festival full of ice skating and bumper boats on ice, food, beverage, and some shopping pop up in stately Bryant Park. Great fun!!

I love walking through here and seeing the people ice skate you can also get some nice fresh food at urban lodge.

Lovely afternoon with nice live music and activities. Super recommended

Unbeatable food options at decent prices, with many places to relax and people watch. The shopping options are eclectic and bountiful and should be rotated year round to enhance the experience.

A beautiful park in a busy city. It’s wonderful to see all the happy people enjoying their day with friends and families.

Nice day at the skating rink!

I cant believe the ice rink is free if you have your own skates! During the high season (this year), rentals are $33, which is slightly more expensive than a cheap pair on Amazon. So Id say if you want to skate more than once, then definitely just buy some skates.Also, bring your own lock for the lockers they have, so you dont have to pay $12 for a lock there.The ice can some times be a little bumpy. There are some times very deep cuts in the ice during the high season that dont completely go away even after they remake it each hour. This is kind of annoying, but since Im going there for free, I really cant complain too much.Also, there are some teens there who are pretty wild, like skating really fast right by your nose, almost crashing into you, but just by a sliver every time. Im ok with it because Im a seasoned skater, but its pretty scary for some friends of mine who are beginners. Though if youre here for the NYC experience, Id say this is part of it too, haha.

The ice rink has bumper cars, which (while they dont have good manuverability) let you spin in place really fast and bump others (although haphazardly bc of the poor steering, some wheels have worse motors so even propelling forward with both will send you off course). The park has some stores open, although they are pricey. Waffles and Dinges can be found here and they are amazing. The fountain is nice, the tree during Christmas time is lovely, and ice skating beside it is just amazing. After Christmas time, the rink is okay, but not great as its not cleaned and maintained properly (especially after rain).Overall, good fun but expect to spend a ton.

Magnificent place lovely fresh coffee beers etc 5*****.

Great time and you can skate for free with your own skates.

Great place to get a drink, eat good food and people watch.

Bank of America is managing this so poorly. 1-2+hr wait for a family of 3 and looking at $120 for rentals and a locker. I remember the simpler times when it was the Pond by Citi. Staff is untrained and rude, they let their friends and people they know skip ahead of people waiting for hours :-/

Free ice skating in midtown Manhattan. Bring a lock for the lockers.

Surprisingly inexpensive iceskating experience with plenty of food options and a bar to kickback and relax at.

Very good place for skating, you can skate for free if you own a skate. If not you can rent a skate..

Great place to unwind. .. fyi...cleanest nyc public bathroom

Great seasonal spot, with several really good eateries.

I usually go here with my family and stay for about an hour or so watching the folks ice skate around. It is beautiful at night with all the music playing and colorful lights. It is also usually crowded. There are plenty of transportation which includes buses, trains and taxis going and coming from here. There are also plenty of small shops inside the park where you can purchased many things from snacks to artificial jewelry to household items.

Always fun, especially the live skating showcases.

Great people found my bag and gave back to me!!! Great people great cops love them!!!

If youre in the area and have time to kill, stop by and look at the ice skaters, ice-bumper cars, and myriad of small shop and food stands. They have lots of classic snacks and beverages for the cold weather. Props to the Zamboni driver, the star of the rink when it gets rolled out.

Awesome place to visit during anytime of the year

Always love coming here, especially when it snows. Most of the shops were gone but thats our fault for coming so late in the season!

A bit too expensive, $28 for the Penguin, & my daughter only used it for 5 minutes.

Beautiful place year round!

They charge for bags and skates. The rink had a solid 1in of standing water. The skating staff were very strict about rules.

Amazing very cool experience

Beautiful and so nice everything

You are made to purchase a lock for $12 for your shoes while youre skating

Awesome setup. Awesome Experience

Great place to find gifts just expensive, but well its Manhattan.

Fun place to people watch

Fun place in the city

Quite a tourist trap, expected the ice skating rink to be bigger.

Busy location but with lots to look around.

This place collapses after Christmas, barely 20% occupancy now - first week of January.

Need more organization

Lovely place!

Enjoyable for everyone

Ice skating and bumper cars!

No Bumper cars

Beautiful place

Excelent place

Nice place to be at

Wonderful place

I little to much for us

Holiday tradition

Ice skating rink.

Wonderful

Beautiful

This is Bryant Park

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