based on 67 experiences from female travelers
Katherine
United States
I went to attend my cousin’s wedding and it was amazing. There were dozens of places I wanted to check out but didn’t have any time for. The Natural History Museum is as amazing as I remember it was when I was a kid and the Williamsburg shopping district was a lot of fun to browse. We sort of lucked out with the weather because it was beautiful and sunny the day of the outdoor ceremony when it was a downpour the day before. So your mileage may vary during the spring. One thing to note is that my mother did have her wallet stolen at a subway station by a pickpocket. She’s not a person who...
Posted: February 18, 2026Love it! Such a lively and beautiful city ✨ I look forward to going back and trying a lot more food places and visiting more attractions. The subway experience is never dull I love to see the different performers.
Posted: February 7, 2026Only in New York for short amount of time, was a stop in between airport to cruise terminal. What was seen of it was beautiful, the La Guardia Airport is huge and has so many things to browse at. Overall the airport was fair in manners but the taxi ride back to the airport from cruise terminal was outrageous! Note: make sure to verify with driver how much cab ride will be in total before entering car!
Posted: February 4, 2026Based on 70 local experiences
Based on 70 local experiences
For the most part it's safe, just keep moving. You don't have to let anyone talk to you. I find it safer to barely make eye contact and just keep moving. Be careful of your surroundings and make sure to avoid the homeless people who seem mentally ill. Mind your business and they'll mind theirs
Posted: February 10, 2026New York is pretty safe. However, like any major city- there's always chaos lurking around the corner. Unexpected things happen all the time here. If someone on the train seems unwell or confrontational - don't interact with them. Have your wits about you and you'll be fine!
Posted: February 5, 2026It’s fairly safe. It’s a busy city so a lot of people are out. I will say that people do mind their own business tho so when there is trouble it can be kind of a gamble. Ofc staying out late can be unsafe unless you’re with people.
Posted: January 14, 2026The safety map shows areas in New York where women have reported feeling unsafe.
Celeste
New York
3 days
Hi nice to meet 😊 my name is Celeste and I absolutely love exploring new places and meeting new friends! I love language exchange too, though my Spanish and Mandarin need much improvement 😆