Rent a sweet 16 venue in New York, NY

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Pricing and popularity information in this section is based on proprietary Peerspace booking data, reflecting recent booking activity and the latest data available through February 2026.

What's the best day to rent a sweet 16 venue in New York?

Saturdays are the most popular day for booking sweet 16 venues in New York. For those seeking a deal, consider booking Friday and Thursday as these days are 6% cheaper on average.

How popular are sweet 16 venues in New York?

Our local hosts have welcomed 35793 people into their sweet 16 venues with reviews averaging 4.88 stars. Most even said they would book again -- about 97%.

How much does a sweet 16 venue cost to rent in New York?

Sweet 16 venues in New York average $164 per hour to rent, but it’s easy to spend less or more depending on what you’re looking for.

How long do people rent sweet 16 venues in New York?

Most sweet 16 venues are scheduled for 5 hours, with 36 people in attendance. You’ll find the most Sweet 16s starting between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Celebrate an unforgettable birthday at Sweet 16 venues in New York City

For their 16th birthday, many teens want to celebrate in a special way. After all, reaching the milestone of turning 16 is a momentous occasion in an American teenager’s life. And what better way to celebrate it than with a Sweet 16 party? This celebration is your chance to organize an elaborate event for your child or loved one, showing them how much you care by helping them mark this milestone in style. Whether a teen decides to go all out or keep it simple, turning 16 is an exciting transition that deserves a one-of-a-kind celebration. And if you're in the market for truly memorable Sweet 16 venues, New York City has got you covered, from ballrooms and banquet halls to elegant restaurants and luxurious lounges.

Explore unique Sweet 16 party locations in NYC

In the city that never sleeps, there are so many different types of venues for a Sweet 16 party. For an extravagant birthday party, you can book a grand ballroom or elegant restaurant for the teen in your life. Or, if you're interested in less traditional Sweet 16 venues, look into a rooftop garden or even an industrial warehouse. Whichever venue you choose, it should suit the vibe of your Sweet 16 theme. For example, if you're planning to host a masquerade ball, consider ballrooms or spaces with high ceilings and plenty of room to accommodate masks and props. Alternatively, if you're thinking of creating your own pool party paradise, check out places with outdoor space and amenities like cabanas and pool decks.
Take advantage of a theme to help you decide on a venue and how to decorate it. For a Sweet 16, there are plenty of fun theme ideas — from masquerade balls to garden tea party themes — so you don’t have to feel limited when narrowing down your choice. Check out popular Sweet 16 themes:
  • __Hollywood glamor:__ Celebrate with a glamorous Hollywood soiree where everyone gets dressed up as their favorite celebrity of all time. Set up a red carpet for everyone to show off their costumes at the end of the night.
  • __Escape room:__ Host an escape room challenge packed with clues and puzzles that attendees can solve together. Give prizes to the group that solves it first.
  • __Fairytale ball:__ Transform your venue into a castle or palace, and encourage guests to come dressed as their favorite fairytale character.
  • __Garden tea party:__ Invite friends to dress up in a fancy outfit and get together in a garden tea setup — include miniature pastries that match the theme.
  • __Roaring ‘20s__: Dress up in ‘20s fashion, complete with flapper dresses and zoot suits. Put on 1920s music and play classic board games like Monopoly.
No matter what theme you choose, be sure to make it extra special for the birthday honoree with personalized touches like invitations, decorations, and favors.

Reviews for sweet 16 venues

Priyanka A.
Modern, chic and spacious NYC Studio Loft
The place was fantastic and was everything we wanted for our daughter’s 16th birthday. Ez and Francesca were absolutely amazing at helping us set up as well as before, during and after the event. I highly recommend them...
Skeeta D.
Ballroom Studio. *All-inclusive
size and very clean blank canvas. Had my daughter’s sweet 16 birthday celebration here and she and her friends had an awesome time. Ideally. I would love to rent out the entire space even though the party next door didn’t pose an issue at all...
Dd D.
Gowanus Event Lounge Space
This space is beautiful, comfortable and easily adaptable to any theme you can think of. We held an impromptu sweet sixteen party converting the space into a “lounge”. The space actually got rave reviews from multiple teens at the party! Tara and her staff were so helpful...
Yenifer D.
Beautiful Lounge Space in the Heart of Midtown!!!
We hosted a small 16th birthday party . Beautiful and clean space just as pictured. Management was very responsive. The building staff was friendly and helpful the day of the event. When I booked the space it wasn’t made clear that the TVs were not available for use which is...
Didi G.
Gorgeous Light-Filled Converted Warehouse and Private Garden
hosted my daughter’s sweet 16 party for about 35 teens at this space. It was PERFECT. The owners are kind and helpful and the space is gorgeous and intimate—yet spacious and airy. I highly, highly recommend...
Nadia G.
Classic NYC Photography Studio in the heart of SOHO
Perfect space for my daughter’s 16th birthday. Very clean and the host was wonderful and accommodating. Thank you so much Tara...
Stephanie H.
All-Weather RoofTop at the Heart of Atlantic Av-(Queens) Outdoor space for Dinner, Wedding, Film Shoot, Corporate Event & Small Intimate Events.
looking to throw a great and stress free party to book with them! You won’t regret it. Everyone’s been asking me about this place and my friends and family that came to my daughters sweet 16 were so amazed and will be booking with them. Thank...
Simon K.
Midtown Time Square full floor Creative studio
we decided to go with Kirk's space and we are so happy that we did. The event was for our daughter's sweet sixteen party with 100 plus guest. The space was amazing! The Host Kirk is even more amazing! He went above and beyond our expectation...
Coco M.
Once Upon A Time - Earthy Event Space & Pop Up Storefront w/ Secret Garden (Williamsburg)
We rented the place for our daughter’s 16th birthday party. Danielle is a great host, quick respond, very flexible and worked well with our request. The place is spacious, beautiful and clean, plus a large back yard. High recommend for any type of event...
Melissa M.
Meeting and rehearsal space in Harlem
and all for my daughters Sweet 16!!* And the kitchen is a Plus, the stairs Are a killer though! The Location is BOMB!! AND I Loved that too!! Thank you For Allowing Me to rent your Beautiful space And making my daughters party A SUCCESS...
Lauren M.
Game Room/Lounge In Bedstuy Clinton Hill. Perfect For Birthdays, Photo Shoots, Or Just A Night Out
This was a terrific party space for our daughter’s Sweet 16. The space was clean and perfect for our party needs. The host was responsive and kind. Highly recommend...
Donna O.
Huge Renovated Loft Space Available in LIC - 10 mins from Manhattan
The space was spectacular! We enjoyed having my daughter’s sweet 16 party. The set up was amazing and everyone loved it. We would definitely recommend this place...
Stamatia P.
Unique, warm and cozy space for all kinds of events
The space is unique, eclectic and has great ambience. It was perfect for our sweet 16! My daughter and her friends enjoyed the party. The young ladies were so helpful and friendly and Buzz was responsive, friendly and answered all my questions. We are glad we found this...
Jurg R.
Extraordinary Soho Designer Loft Showroom - Amazing Natural Light & Views
They hosted our daughters wonderful 16th birthday party. The space is great. They provided great catering contacts and ordered the food for us and staged it. Their video and audio technology allows for the display of pictures and cool videos as well as play great sound to dance to. They...
Gary S.
Spacious Art Gallery in Lower East Side
Had my daughter’s sweet sixteen party here at Foley Galory. Michael and Sherri were both great accommodating us. Great Space. Happy to recommend this space...
Vanessa S.
Special Loft Event Space with Music, Games & Bar!!!
Where do I even begin! we had Daughter’s Sweet sixteen here over the weekend and when I tell you I couldn’t believe How perfect this Place was . From the lighting to decor just the whole place was definitely a VIBE!! We didn’t have to do too...
Emily T.
Event Space perfect for your next celebration
We held our daughter's Sweet 16 party here, and the space was perfect. The main room was spacious and the wall of windows allowed for a view of the city, while another wall was decorated with lights for a wonderfully festive atmosphere. The reception area gave the...
Katrina T.
Sosna: 🌱Huge Bright Vintage Loft w/Plants+Trees 🍃 1300 SQ
Camille for her great communication skills and all her assistance on the day of the event. I plan to have my daughters Sweet 16 Party here as well. See you soon...
I-Hsien W.
* Game & Recreation Room, all-inclusive *
We had a sweet 16 birthday party and it was great. My daughter and her friends had so much fun hanging out and dancing. Mario and his team were very easy to work with...
Lea W.
Beautiful midtown versatile suite on 37th street.
This was the perfect space for my daughters sweet 16 party. We had about 30 teens, a small buffet, a DJ and a dance floor. The lighting was beautiful, we loved the chandeliers. Hanna was so kind and made everything so simple for us. I have already reccomedned...
Updated February 19, 2026Our data is refreshed in real time using booking trends, verified guest reviews, and direct partner updates — with additional quality checks from our team.