We were walking on some of the trails in Central Park and came upon Belvedere Castle. It was quite impressive, and quite interesting to explore. Once you climb the narrow winding staircase to the top, there is a neat view of Turtle Pond some of the New York skyline, and the trees of Central Park. We enjoyed our time there!... More

Pros - if your primary focus is to see Central Park, then stopping by to see this 3 storey mini-castle as an aside is okay - great views of Central Park north - free but a donation is appreciated - no line up - washrooms available at the bottom of the hill Cons - if your primary focus is to... More

In the spring and summer, the castle is approached through a lovely garden. Once the visitor has reached the top, there is a lovely plaza and from there, a birds eye view of Turtle Pond. Inside the castle, there is a weather station. It is well worth the visit

Because I didn't. But I learned. It's pretty cool and some great views from atop it's walls. It used to be a lookout (and nowhere does it say for what, because I'm pretty sure it wouldn't work that great from its location) and after a year started being used for weather. A good trade.

Our reason for visiting Central Park was to find Belvedere Castle. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk through the park on our way to it. Even though we had seen many photos of the castle and the view online we weren't prepared for just how gorgeous the view would be! What a delightful surprise to walk up the steps and over... More

Central Park is a great place, specially, because you can divide it in sectors, and the Belvedere Castle is one of those places were you can draw an imaginary line. Very beautiful and well kept, it offers great photo opportunities and vies of the Upper East Side and the northern part of the Park.

Central Park is amazing with a zoo, ice skating rink, ball fields, fine restaurants. Museums, lakes, a resevior, Strawberry Fields, an out door theater, many, many playfrounds, a monolith from Egypt, statues, gardens and also Belvedere Castle. It's not a huge overpowering structure but it is nicely set in Central Park and easy enough to take a walk to and... More

We went here as part of a walking tour recommended in my lonely planet guide book, a great stop. The views inside the castle are great and across the pond from the other side has brilliant views of the whole castle. Fascinating to have discovered it was the weather observatory as well. the stairs are very narrow/steep inside the castle... More

A not-so-busy attraction buried in Central Park with amazing city views. I read about this here on TripAdvisor and knew we had to find it. It was not easy, but definitely worth it. It would make a great place for a wedding!