The best climbing gyms in New York
Ranked by the climbers who actually pull on the holds — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 30,002 reviews of New York gyms. Minimum 25 reviews to qualify, true climbing gyms only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 Movement LIC
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,641 reviews · Long Island City, NY
Large, colorful rock-climbing gym offering multiple faces & a rappel tower for adults & kids.
“The Cliffs LIC is a great all-around climbing gym. There’s plenty of bike parking out front and there’s even an indoor bike room right by the entrance when you walk in. There are l…” — Matt
#2 Brooklyn Boulders Queensbridge
4.6 ★★★★★ 884 reviews · Long Island City, NY
Popular gym (which also offers yoga classes) for rock climbing from bouldering to lead climbs, plus a fitness center, a ping-pong table and a sauna.
“Great, dog-friendly climbing gym only 2 blocks away from the Queensboro Plaza subway station. As the name suggests, there’s a ton of bouldering options at this location and a decen…” — Matt
#3 VITAL Climbing Gym - Brooklyn
4.6 ★★★★★ 827 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
Modern, airy gym climbing area featuring bouldering walls, a sauna and rooftop climbing.
“If you love bouldering then this is the gym for you! I was told by all my climbing friends over the years that this was one of the must visit gyms and they were not kidding! It’s a…” — Robert
#4 Island Rock
4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews · Plainview, NY
Rock-climbing gym with 100+ routes, including walls, rappel tower, crack climbs & bouldering cave.
“Since i was a kid i climbed here, competed with the climbing team, worked here and really grew up here. It hasn’t changed much and i was delighted to see they had expanded since i …” — William
#5 The Gravity Vault Melville
4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews · Melville, NY
Chain indoor rock-climbing gym offering intro courses and events.
“We had my son’s birthday party at The Gravity Vault, and it was absolutely fantastic. From the very beginning, booking the party and finalizing the itinerary was seamless and stres…” — Michele
#6 RocVentures Climbing
4.8 ★★★★★ 397 reviews · Rochester, NY
Gym with 18,000 sq. ft. of rock-climbing walls & rope courses for all ages & fitness levels.
“It was lot of fun for adventurous mind. Before going wear appropriate light dress. They will provide shoe and training. Highly recommended for activity time.” — Md.
#7 MetroRock Bushwick
4.7 ★★★★★ 444 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
Rock-climbing spot featuring high walls and bouldering routes for all skill levels, plus yoga classes.
“This was my first time trying this out. I am not great at a rock climbing, but it was fun to try. I have a fear of heights. Part of this outing was working on my fear, and hanging …” — Brenda
#8 GP81
4.9 ★★★★★ 317 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
Rock climbing gym with 6 different walls and a monthly rotation of setups, plus weights.
“Overall - fun and serious gym for non-beginner climbers. Some people I know already signed up for membership. Daypass is just $18, which is cheaper than most gyms here. There are 5…” — Keng
#9 Central Rock Gym - Syracuse
4.9 ★★★★★ 316 reviews · Syracuse, NY
Indoor climbing destination also offering yoga & fitness classes.
“Pros: - good mixture of routes and movements - clean space - nice staff - lots of angles and good use of space in routes - two (fixed) system boards Cons: - people do not brush hol…” — Mark
#10 Hapik Yonkers
4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews · Yonkers, NY
Indoor rock climbing facility with an obstacle course and rope course, within Ridge Hill.
“It’s an amazing experience! Celebrated my child birthday there and everyone had fun. Staff is very friendly and helpful. They even encouraged my daughter when she became frightened…” — Nedelin