The Cloisters
30 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/AskNYC, X, r/Brooklyn30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 17 threads.
What people say, in short
The Cloisters comes up again and again, and many call it underrated or overlooked. A couple describe it as calming or a good place to escape the city, one says it feels like stepping back centuries, and another remembers its aged stonework and timeless interiors fondly. A few suggest pairing a visit with nearby Fort Tryon Park, and one person praises the Hudson and bridge views from the north side. One says it's not the best place to escape the heat, since much of it is indoor-outdoor.
Address
The Met Cloisters, 99 Margaret Corbin Dr, New York, NY 10040
At a glance
- Best for
- Architecture, Nature, Walks
- Known for
- Medieval stonework and interiors, Hudson River and bridge views from the north side, Walks in nearby Fort Tryon Park
Nearby on this map
Other places on this map closest to The Cloisters, as the crow flies.
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/legendofcaro in r/AskNYC · May 2026
Calls the Met Cloisters a very calming place.
- Recommendsu/HaleyTelcontar in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026
Calls it their absolute favorite.
- Recommendsu/ComfortableStrike650 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Suggests an uptown trip to the Cloisters, where walking around and lounging in the gardens is possible.
- Recommendsu/Correct-Cricket3355 in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025
Lists the Cloisters among its suggestions for a spooky trip.
- Recommendsu/PhysicsNew4835 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026
Names the MET Cloisters when asked for favorite underrated museums.
- Recommendsu/TheSquareTeapot in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025
Lists it among their underrated picks for the city.
- Recommendsu/Third_eye1017 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024
Firmly recommends going to the Cloisters.
- Recommendsu/AdAcrobatic7236 in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024
Suggests visiting The Cloisters so the visit can be savored rather than rushed.
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- Recommends@GetFitWithJared on X · Mar 2025
Long-time resident calls it a go-to escape; the greenery there felt dense enough to get away from the city.
- Recommendsu/clove156 in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026
Names the Met Cloisters as an underrated pick.
- Recommendsu/rioht in r/AskNYC · Jan 2024weather
Describes the river and bridge views from its north side as lovely, best after bad weather.
- Recommendsu/Connect-Ear187 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026
Agrees with the suggestion of this place.
- Recommendsu/exswoo in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026
Names it as an overlooked pick.
- Recommendsu/mineawesomeman in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026
Says it is often overlooked and suggests pairing it with park time nearby.
- Recommendsu/Steadyandquick in r/AskNYC · Feb 2026
Suggests a walk around the area where it sits, alongside Fort Tryon Park.
- Recommendsu/hammonit in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025uniqueness
Describes the Cloisters as a medieval museum with nearby trails that feels distinct from the city, sometimes spooky when misty.
- Recommendsu/AnnaKareninaTa in r/AskNYC · Jul 2025
Includes The Cloisters among recommended visits.
- Recommendsu/Infinite_Carpenter in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Lists the Met Cloisters among suggested things to do in the city.
- Caveat@HISTOIRE_DU_VIN on X · Apr 2024access
Couldn't get to see the 12th-century chapel door from Beaune on their last visit, despite asking.
- Recommendsu/Panelak_Cadillac in r/AskNYC · Sep 2026
Names the Cloisters as an underrated pick.
- Recommendsu/StrawberrySox in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026
Visited as a kid and now appreciates its beauty as an adult.
- Recommendsu/diablueromano in r/Brooklyn · Mar 2025
Finds The Cloisters very enjoyable to visit.
- Recommendsu/Fabulous_Sherbet_431 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2024
Names the Cloisters as a place to go in a list of suggestions.
- Caveatu/MyLongestYeaBoi10Hrs in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026weather
Notes it is not ideal for escaping the heat since much of it is indoor-outdoor.
- Recommendsu/Fearless-Hamster-926 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2026
Lists the Cloisters among its overlooked picks.
- Recommends@CountTwoOne on X · Mar 2025uniqueness
Fondly recalls a past visit, with aged stonework and timeless interiors standing out in memory.
- Recommendsu/yankuiz in r/AskNYC · Jan 2025
Calls the Cloisters a great day trip even though it is in Manhattan; notes February is very cold.
- Recommendsu/Hot-Variety8512 in r/AskNYC · Aug 2024
Recommends visiting the Met Cloisters too.
- Recommendsu/Lone-Swimmer-2218 in r/AskNYC · Jun 2025uniqueness
Says the place feels like stepping back centuries in time.
- Recommendsu/wicby in r/AskNYC · Nov 2024
Lists the Cloisters as one of three options worth picking.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.