Rank 1The Escape Game NYC (Midtown Manhattan)
Murray Hill
5.0 out of 5 on Google
An escape room in Murray Hill. Reviewers mention the things to do, come for the entertainment, and suggest it for a few friends.
8 rated escape rooms
Best Escape Rooms in Manhattan, NYC
The best escape rooms across 5 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 8 rated escape rooms in Manhattan, spread over 5 neighborhoods. The Escape Game NYC (Midtown Manhattan) in Murray Hill leads the list with a 5.0-star rating, and Midtown has the most to choose from (2).
Prices run from $$ to $$. Common vibes include fun, social. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 8 Escape Rooms in Manhattan
Rank 2The Escape Game NYC (Times Square)
Times Square5.0 out of 5 on GoogleAn escape room in Times Square. Known for its Only Murders in the Building Escape Game.
Rank 3Escape the Room NYC
NoMad4.9 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
Rank 4Escape Room NYC - Mission Escape Games
Midtown4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAn escape room in Midtown. Reviewers come for the activities and mention coming on a date.
Rank 5Exit Escape Room NYC
Midtown4.8 out of 5 on GoogleAn escape room in Midtown. Reviewers come for the activities and mention coming on a date.
Rank 6PanIQ Escape Room NYC
Koreatown4.7 out of 5 on GoogleAn escape room in Koreatown. Reviewers mention the things to do, suggest it for a few friends, and single out the staff. Insider tip: Look for the glass door with elevators inside on the 4th floor, since the entrance is hard to find without signage.
Rank 7Escape Room Madness NYC
Koreatown4.6 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
Rank 8EscapeGames.NYC
Times Square4.5 out of 5 on GoogleAn escape room in Times Square. Known for its Operation Manhattan.
Times Square
2 spots
Rank 1The Escape Game NYC (Times Square)
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
Rank 2EscapeGames.NYC
Indoor4.5 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
Midtown
2 spots
Rank 1Escape Room NYC - Mission Escape Games
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
Rank 2Exit Escape Room NYC
Indoor4.8 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
Koreatown
2 spots
Rank 1PanIQ Escape Room NYC
Indoor4.7 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
Rank 2Escape Room Madness NYC
Indoor4.6 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1The Escape Game NYC (Midtown Manhattan)
Indoor5.0 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
NoMad
1 spots
Rank 1Escape the Room NYC
Indoor4.9 out of 5 on Google- Fun
- Social
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best escape rooms in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top escape rooms on Moodap are The Escape Game NYC (Midtown Manhattan) in Murray Hill (5.0 stars), The Escape Game NYC (Times Square) in Times Square (5.0 stars) and Escape the Room NYC in NoMad (4.9 stars). The full top 8 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most escape rooms?
Midtown has the most, with 2, followed by Koreatown (2) and Times Square (2).
How does Moodap rank escape rooms?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? Find Your Vibe™ picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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