Is New York Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Group travel

I spent six days in New York City last summer. I felt safe. There were a few weird people, but they didn’t really care about others. And if they did, you just had to ignore them. Things to do: Brooklyn (DUMBO, Brooklyn Bridge), Central Park, Grand Central Terminal, Times Square, take the free ferry to see the Statue of Liberty, visit the 9/11 Memorial (I didn’t go inside), Summit One Vanderbilt (the ticket was around $50, I guess), and take the free cable car. I had a MetroCard, which was about $30–40 for a week. I stayed in New Jersey and took a bus every day. It happened to be free that week, so I was really lucky! The ride was about half an hour. I used the subway at the end of the day, tried to walk as much as possible, and occasionally took a bus during the day. The hotel was pretty nice.

Solo travel

The streets were safe enough but I was very attentive in metro. There are cool restaurants all around the city. It’s called an expensive city but I believe there are budget friendly activities and restaurants

Family travel

We stayed at Brooklyn cause it was much cheaper than Manhattan, but still close enough to be at the Times Square in 30 minutes. The public transport is fascinating there, the metro network is easy to use and comparing to how much we used it, its relatively cheap. The food is expensive and full of calories but so so so delicious. It worths to try it, really. For program: watching a Broadway musical, visiting the Statue of Liberty and that small Zoo in the huge Central Park is a must. I liked every and each moment of this trip (even tho we visited Queens where I didn't felt that safe than anywhere else).

Couple travel

It was my first time in NY,I really liked the city and the vibes but I dislike people there and prices. Of course KFC,McDonalds and etc. are cheap but if you want eat out in good restaurant it can costs you a fortune. The city very big,I would rather say enormous. Advice*always take 20 minutes extra because metro train cannot to come. Overall,NYC is the city where everyone can find something for their souls and pockets 🤗

Solo travel

I treated my dad to an immersive experience for his birthday and it was great. I rode on the subway for the first time which was also an exciting experience. We spent 2 days together then he left and stayed behind on my own for a few days more where I went on a self-guided walking tour of DUMBO and Brooklyn Heights on my own which was so memorable but would have been better with company.

Solo travel

My experience in New York was wonderful. I highly recommend going at least once and visiting places like the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and the Summit Observatory. It has an incredible view. And the iconic Central Park, you can't miss it.

Solo travel

Travelled to NYC solo for the first time in june. Best experience were the Broadway Shows I went to see: Wicked and MJ One. Times Square is beautiful and SOHO great for shopping. I stayed at the Upper West Side, saw the MET that didn’t have a lot of people at the opening time until 12PM.

Solo travel

A great and amazing city. All the times I went there I had never been disappointed. Great museums, food. The people are amazing. You are never bored. There are lots of things to entertain you. One of the greatest city in the world.

Group travel

Was my second time in NYC and I was travelling with two friends. We always felt safe. food was delicious but the amount of food is insane, we always shared two main dishes and it was enough😅 we did not do the usual touridtic stuff this time, so it was a complete different trip this time

Solo travel

I loved traveling solo to New York City. It felt surreal being there for the first dream. So many of my favorite movies were filmed in the city so it felt like a dream come true visiting there for the first time. I stayed a hostel near Central Park and loved the location. Ate some amazing pizza and bagels and most some nice fellow travelers along my trip that I ate pizza with and they bought me dinner. Traveling solo has really opened up my eyes to the possibilities of just doing things alone and facing your fears. Do not wait for others to do things you want to do. Just go out and do them alone.

I have lived in NYC for nearly 10 years and have ventured through many areas within the city, and I very rarely have felt unsafe. It’s a walking and public transportation city, so there are always people out, even late at night on weekends especially. The emptier somewhere is at night the less safe I feel, unless I’m in a residential area such as Upper west side. Like any city, avoid confrontation, go about your day, and you’ll be just fine. I try not to take the subway after midnight, and I make sure to only have one earbud in so I can hear my surroundings, but only because of things you read in the news, nothing has actually happened to me. A note that NYPD does not actually do anything, so don’t rely on them to feel a false sense of security if they’re around. Overall I feel very safe here!

New York is not too dangerous if you stay aware and avoid quiet alleys and parks at night. And stay away from the edge of subway platforms. Lock your doors and windows. Keep your wallet in your front pocket. Hold tight to your phone on the train at night. Stay away from the neighborhood called “East New York”. Don’t get too drunk.