New York City is famous for both its beautiful skyline as well as its bustling nightlife. Pair these two together, and you've got the best rooftop bars in the city.

With warmer temperatures on the rise, it's time to escape the busy streets of Manhattan, socialize under the stars and take in the city's skyline at these swanky rooftops.

• "Upstairs" at the Kimberly Hotel is situated 30 stories above street level with breathtaking views across Midtown Manhattan and the iconic Chrysler Building. The penthouse-level bar and lounge is an excellent setting for evening cocktails, but it offers a wonderful atmosphere for a delicious breakfast buffet, too. Business attire is required.
• Seize the night at Magic Hour, an indoor /outdoor hotel rooftop lounge located at the Moxy Hotel. This unique cocktail spot features an "urban amusement park" with a rotating carousel, an oversized topiary garden, and a putt-putt golf course. The hot spot hosts event nights like Circo, with acrobats and circus performers, on Thursdays
• The Press Lounge is one of New York’s best rooftop destinations offering breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline and Hudson River year-round. Situated atop the Ink 48 Hotel, the bar offers seasonal cocktails and seasonally-inspired small plates.
• Escape the bustle of NYC at the McKittrick Hotel's perennial rooftop bar, Gallow Green. The space turns into a whimsical secret garden for the spring and summer - outfitted as a Scottish train station overgrown with flowers, herbs and hanging vines. Gallow Green also offers seasonal cocktails such as the Sleep No More, made with pea flower-infused vodka, elderflower, and rosé cider.
• Salon de Ning at The Peninsula Hotel is a chic rooftop bar featuring two outdoor terraces complemented by an intimate interior bar. The 23rd floor spot brings a mix of locals and tourists and is a beautiful escape from the concrete jungle of New York City.
• The sprawling size and location make 230 Fifth by far the most known and most spectacular rooftop in the city. There is an abundance of scene and scenery to be found at this duplex near Madison Square Park that boasts incredible views of the Empire State Building. Enjoy a refreshing white peach martini, watermelon cooler, or a raspberry mojito.
• Mr. Purple is a rooftop bar located on the 15th floor of Hotel Indigo in the Lower East Side. The posh rooftop has two outdoor patios with lounge seating, purple chairs, gorgeous views, and a swimming pool. The cocktail menu centers around festive elixirs like their signature Mr. Purple that combines a mix of apple juice and allspice with Casamigos Reposado and tart cranberry liqueur.
• If you are looking for a happy hour spot in Midtown with a spectacular view of the Empire State Building, pop into the Monarch Rooftop on 35th Street. With a massive list of seasonal cocktails, wine and beer, and delicious bites, this lounge is a wonderland place to order a drink and watch the sun set over Manhattan.