This Battery Park City hotel's rooftop space, known as the Loopy Doopy Bar (yes, really), has pretty stellar views of the New York Harbor and the Jersey skyline, if that's your thing. In the summer, the golden hour light is perfect for Instagramming—as are the bar's signature cocktails, a popsicle dropped into a glass of sparkling wine.

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The bar atop the Lower East Side's Hotel Indigo is named Mr. Purple, in honor of local legend Adam Purple. The hotspot, which opened in 2015, offers cocktails, beer, wine, and small bites (there's also a weekend brunch menu), but the main selling point is the view. From the 15th-floor roogtop, there's a stunning view of Lower Manhattan—along with the hotel's lovely pool.

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Even though it's been open for some time, and has plenty of competition, it doesn't get much trendier than Le Bain at The Standard, High Line. Perch in one of the yellow chairs set atop the astroturf and take in the stellar views from the far West Side. In the summer, a plunge pool and creperie ratchet the general discotheque ambiance up a notch.

Designed by Mexican architect Enrique Norten, this West Chelsea hotspot is unabashedly contemporary. Find a bar, grill, and outdoor pool on its top, so whether you're after cocktails in a cabana, a snack on a daybed, or a quick dip, you can have it all in ridiculously modern, Latin-infused surrounds—with a stellar view.

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On roof of the city's year-old Pod 39 hotel sits this quirky, offbeat bar & lounge. Plan your Midtown East foray for sunset, when you can stake out one of the colorful tiled tables along the bar's perimeter, which is lined with atmospheric red-brick archways and rust-colored column, all overhung with casual-cool strands of light bulbs.

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This boutique hotel on 38th Street with steampunk-ish bent has a rooftop enclave, too. The Refinery Rooftop has vintage terracotta floors, artisanal cocktails, and indoor and outdoor spaces to accommodate all seasons.

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Another one of the city's most essential abodes has a stellar outdoor space. Bask in the glow of the Empire's universally recognizable red sign on the pool deck while kicking back in a contemporary lounge chair. True, some neighbors have complained about the noise, but we just think that's a telltale sign of a good time.

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This turn-of-the-century hotel-turned-office is back to being a hotel: the Knickerbocker opened in 2015, and has already cemented its place among New York's crowded hospitality market. Its rooftop lounge, St. Cloud, has three "sky pods" that have views of Times Square—letting you enjoy the scenery without having to, you know, be in it.

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The best way to ogle Manhattan's skyline, of course, is to get off the island. Opened in 2011, the Andres Escobar-designed hotel in Long Island City promises to deliver a "Gansevoort Hotel-like vibe" within its "razor-thin 75,000 square foot tower." And atop that tower is the Z Roof Rooftop Bar, a 5,000-square-foot venue that boasts a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. Expect the Queensboro Bridge, up close and personal.

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It only took a few years for the Wythe Hotel to become an indispensable part of the city's hospitality scene, and that includes rooftop bar The Ides. The decor outside is pretty minimal, with simple metal tables on a gray-tiled deck, but that's not deterring the crowds, and it offers no distraction to the views of Manhattan, which are, naturally, the main attraction.

The newest addition to this list is 1 Hotel's Brooklyn Bridge Park outpost, which opened just a couple of months ago. The rooftop, which boasts truly incredible views of the Brooklyn Bridge and Lower Manhattan, isn't yet open to hotel guests, but it'll host events and have a pool once it's ready. For now, you can experience a modified version of that splendor from the hotel lobby, which has pretty lovely views on its own—and serves cocktails in the afternoon.

At Rare View atop this Hilton outpost in Chelsea, you'll be surrounded by a wooden fence and ensconced in plush red-and-black seats amid a smattering of plants. Tres classy, even if Hiltons aren't always.

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Appropriately enough for a hotel located in a former printing house, Ink48 has got The Press Lounge at its apex. This Midtown nightspot doesn't take reservations, so get there early to secure a spot amid the sexy, slender narrow pool, pod-like chairs, and rattan couches.

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The Kimberly hotel's rooftop space, simply called Upstairs, has the benefit of a retractable roof—so on those April days that feel more like February, you can still enjoy the view and a tipple while staying warm. But it's a lovely space in all weather, perched 30 stories above the city and with one of the best views of the iconic Chrysler Building.

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We know what you're thinking: "Sheraton" and "Downtown Brooklyn" doesn't exactly scream trendy hotspot. But Kimoto Rooftop & Bar, the hotel's Japanese-themed rooftop bar, is a nice respite from the busy streets below, offering both locally-brewed and Japanese beers, along with bites and cocktails. The views of Brooklyn—nicer than it sounds, we promise—don't hurt.