Is New York Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

Went to new york for 4 days for the first time and it was rainy the day I landed till the day before I left. I did not enjoy like I wanted to due to the weather but it was good I will definitely be back.

Group travel

It was the best experience of my life especially since I went during Christmas time, it has always been my dream to go to New York especially during the most of December (it was really packed) but overall would 100% go again and spend time in a different month to see more of it. It was the best time of my life.

Family travel

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...

Family travel

Love 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.

Couple travel

Only 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!

Solo travel

I live in NY and very close to the City and it’s truly a one of a kind place, I’ve been to many major US cities and no one really does it like New York. The best food, culture, parties, museums and a place where dream come to happen.

Couple travel

I’ve been to NY for 10 days, a lot of attractions to enjoy and interesting activities to do. Lot of things to discover also.. the city that never sleeps. I definitely will go in the future, but it is very expensive.

Family travel

Yes NYC is expensive but if you eat mostly in Chinatown you will save a lot of money for good eats! Highly recommend using public transportation to get around. It is a bit hard to figure out at first if you’re not from a city with this level of public transportation. But it is definitely so so worth it to take in the city and also save money on private rides that end up in traffic anyway.

Group travel

If you have only one day in NYC, book it now! There no other city like it in the world, and I would highly recommend. I stayed at the Modernist Hotel in Long Island City, and while the hotel was expensive ($400/night), it was worth it to be in a good location and near the train.

Solo travel

I did couch surfing and stayed there for only three days but I wish I had stayed there longer. It was a beautiful city, full of life. My favourite part is going to the New York Public Library and Brooklyn Bridge. I didn’t explore much on food as I was travelling all the time and had limited budget. Used metro card for travelling around. Such a beautiful experience. The people I met were really kind and helpful. I would suggest to check weather and carry essentials before going. And if you love...

New york is a bit safe I would say. Giving that it is the city that never sleeps. I saw a vendor selling fruits etc on the street at 3am, so I think it is safe to say that New York is partially safe..

New York has been very welcoming very safe for me. I’ve met a lot of fun people and attended some really cool events. Getting around is easy enough but takes a lot longer than I initially expected. The food is absolutely amazing.

Very safe. Keep in public and well lit areas. Stay around others when on the train. Do not interact with mentally unstable and homeless people too much. Keep your distance. Hold on to your purse and personal belongings

The tourist-oriented areas of NYC are relatively safe, both during the day and at night. Obviously, watch your personal belongings at all times (do not leave them unattended), but you can walk comfortably through the streets. The worst I've personally seen are rowdy people on the subway and cat calls on side streets at nighttime.

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

New 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!