Host your next event in one of Manhattan’s versatile and elegant halls. If you’re planning a corporate event in the Financial District or a wedding in the center of Chelsea, our selection includes the best banquet halls, ballrooms and community centers for hire. These spaces have flexible layouts, sophisticated decor, and amenities like AV setups and catering options. Tagvenue makes finding the right hall simple—filter by size, location, and price to secure the perfect venue for your big day in just a few clicks.
The cost of halls averages around $450 hire fee per hour. The final price will depend on location, size, amenities, and demand. Some venues also offer additional packages that include catering, AV equipment, or additional services. Take a look at the usual price ranges in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $250 | to $500 | hire fee per hour |
| From $2500 | to $6000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $3450 | to $20000 | hire fee per day |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated September 2026), the best options include:
Avenida Rooftop at Avenida Cocina & Cócteles
in Midtown - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘I highly recommend booking this place if you're planning an event.’
Beer Hall at Ainslie Bowery
in Bowery - rated 4.8/5
Our user said: ‘Great service! Food and space were excellent for a corporate summer party.’
VOLUME - The Mirage Room at VOLUME
in Garment District - rated 4.7/5
Our user said: ‘The space had more than enough room for my themed holiday event.’
You'll find halls in various sizes, from smaller spots to larger venues; keep in mind that the type of space and your chosen layout will affect the capacity! Below you can see the typical venue sizes in Manhattan, together with the standard prices in each size range, based on Tagvenue data (September 2026):
| Small | up to 100 guests | prices average $350 hire fee per hour |
| Medium | between 125 and 200 guests | prices average $500 hire fee per hour |
| Large | over 225 guests | prices average $500 hire fee per hour |
Smaller halls usually fit up to 100 guests standing. Here are some great options in Manhattan, based on Tagvenue data as of September 2026:
Mezzanine at HK Hall, rated 5/5 - event space for 70 guests
Venue said: HK Hall offers a ballroom space suited for your ceremony, dinner, and dancing. A mezzanine overlooking the dance floor is perfect for cocktail hour. When it’s time to dance the space comes alive with our nightclub sound,
Event Space | Art Gallery at G-Gallery/ Modern Event Space, rated 4.6/5 - event venue for 100 guests
Our user said: ‘The venue's coordinator/representative was very responsive and helpful with all of our questions.’
The Sotto Lounge at Gelso & Grand, rated 4.8/5 - lounge for 100 guests
Our user said: ‘We comfortably fit 60-70 guests with ample room to eat mingle and dance.’
Cheap halls in Manhattan start from $25 per person or $2500 hire fee per day. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
Entire Venue at Salsa Caterers & Special Events, Inc, from $25 per person
(up to 100 guests standing)
Venue said: Our hall holds up to 100 guests. It is adaptable to dining and dancing. We offer large windows and neutral tones. The area can be styled to suit weddings and corporate gatherings.
The Ceremonial Hall at The New York Society for Ethical Culture, from $2500 hire fee per day
(up to 150 guests standing)
Venue said: Black Ceremonial Hall at the New York Society for Ethical Culture is an event space with stained glass windows that filter light across the room. Wooden walls and floors run through the space.
Ballroom at HK Hall, from $10000 hire fee per event
(up to 400 guests standing)
Venue said: Contact us to start creating your occasion. HK Hall offers a ballroom space suited for your ceremony, dinner, and dancing. A mezzanine overlooking the dance floor is perfect for cocktail hour.
In Manhattan, halls are most commonly booked for 40 to 100 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of September 2026:
| Party | Usually between $1,100 and $3,600. |
User who booked Whole Venue at Whiskey Cellar NYC for 25 guests
said: ‘This place was absolutely perfect for my birthday party! Great deal, yummy drinks and food, and great vibes.’ |
| Birthday Party | Usually between $100 and $550. |
User who booked Avenida Rooftop at Avenida Cocina & Cócteles for 40 guests
said: ‘Great host and communicator! Accommodated my needs very well, will be back soon...’ |
| Wedding | Usually between $3,900 and $4,500. |
User who booked SoHo Loft Penthouse at Penthouse Six Rooftop for 47 guests
said: ‘Would highly recommend for anyone seeking a dreamy, romantic venue for an intimate gathering.’ |
| Birthday Dinner | Usually between $1,800 and $3,200. |
User who booked Designer Soho Loft Space at The Farm Soho for 30 guests
said: ‘They tended to all my needs! I had a great and seamless experience with Soho Loft Space!’ |
| Meeting | Usually between $1,300 and $2,900. |
User who booked 5th Floor & Rooftop at LOFT39 at LOFT39 for 30 guests
said: ‘bartender was fantastic, rooftop itself was a people pleaser.’ |
Page last updated in September 2026
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