New York
Places inside the city's finest hotels.
Curated bars, restaurants, and experiences inside NYC hotels. Whether you're staying or visiting, discover what's inside.
Featured Hotel Bars
Bars, lounges, and cocktails inside New York's finest hotels.
Featured Hotel Rooftops
Rooftops, terraces, and skyline views worth the trip.

Harriet's Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
Brooklyn Heights
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge

Nubeluz
NoMad
Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad

The Empire Rooftop
Upper West Side
The Empire Hotel

Refinery Rooftop
Midtown Manhattan
Refinery Hotel

Mr. Purple
Lower East Side
Hotel Indigo Lower East Side

Electric Lemon Rooftop Terrace
Hudson Yards
Equinox Hotel New York
Featured Hotel Dining
Restaurants, cafes, and afternoon tea inside hotels.
Frequently asked questions
What is Besiden?
Besiden is the insider's guide to the bars, rooftops, restaurants and experiences found inside New York's finest hotels — curated for anyone who wants to know the city a little better than most.
What are the best hotel bars in New York?
Some of New York's most iconic bars are inside hotels — including the King Cole Bar at The St. Regis and The Whitby Bar at The Whitby Hotel.
What are the best hotel rooftops in New York?
Notable hotel rooftops include Harriet's Rooftop at 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, the Empire Rooftop, and the Refinery Rooftop in Midtown.
What are the best hotel restaurants in New York?
Some of the city's finest dining is inside its hotels — including Peacock Alley at The Waldorf Astoria, The Mark Restaurant by Jean-Georges and restaurants at The Plaza.
Can you visit hotel bars and restaurants without staying?
Yes. Most hotel bars, rooftops, and restaurants in New York are open to non-guests. You don't need a reservation at the hotel to visit the venues inside.








