Is New York Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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

Family travel

I loved new york city, i think the people out there were amazing and so kind. I felt safe but in the night i didn’t feel so safe like i did in the morning and afternoon. I stayed at the chelsea inn hotel and it was perfectly fine because i just slept there and for that it was great. I would say everyone should see this city once in their life

Solo travel

safe, though the bronx is crazy. have be comfortable with "the crazies" and learn how to move around. amazing food, have to go to flushing queens for affordable authentic korean street food, pizza in Manhattan, soul food in Harlem, Caribbean food in Brooklyn

Solo travel

It was absolutely a dream..the city is quite smelly and dirty and expensive, but if you are European it worth every euro. Unfortunately, being alone, I wasn't clubbing so much (that's why I want to go back and stay longer this time) but going around during the day was easy and safe.

Solo travel

I took a 3 month vacation to New York City in 2013 and it was amazing! The city is enormous and exciting and it truly is the city that never sleeps. I visited all the famous spots, saw a Broadway show as well as some off-broadway ones, I traveled everywhere by subway, And I met some really interesting people. The thing that surprised me the most was how open and helpful the people were, and how safe I felt. There was police everywhere and they were all very friendly. The nightlife was a lot of fun, there are so many cool shops, and there's lots to do. If you plan to visit and see all the famous places I'd advise you to stay for at least ten days. One week just isn't enough unless you're willing to have a very tight schedule with little time for actually enjoying everything, or compromising with what sights you want to see. Most likely you'll only meet very few native New Yorkers. Almost every person I met had moved there either from out of state or from another country, but pretty much everyone was really nice. Be aware that it's a crazy expensive city to visit. You can find restaurants with reasonable prices, but many are pricey and even buying food in a shop to cook for yourself is much more expensive than other places. There are many options for meetups if you're traveling alone and want to meet some other people on the Meetups app/website. If you like going to clubs then you may be lucky enough to meet a promotor who can take you to clubs without paying the cover charge or alcohol and food all night 😉 Bonus tip: If you use golden ticket (I believe that's what it's called) then you can get some really good discounts. And don't be afraid to see something that seems low quality, I saw an amazing and hilarious version of A Christmas Carol off-off-Broadway for about $15. NYC remains my favorite place I've visited and I would have stayed there if I could.

Solo travel

New York was exactly like all of the. Movies and TV shows I’ve seen. It had all the glamour of uptown fashion world in the business community. But right next to it there was lower level housing in a lot of poverty and homelessness on the street. As a woman I didn’t feel entirely safe in the city. I would recommend traveling with a partner.

Solo travel

I travelled alone, and from the moment I arrived to the moment I left I did not have a moment where I felt my safety was threatened. I took Lyfts almost everywhere I couldn’t walk, and avoided walking on my own when it was late at night, and during the day due to the volume of people in the city I was able to easily walk to nearby attractions with ease.

Couple travel

New York was AMAZING I am definitely GOING BACK !! We stayed for 9 days in a hotel in chelsea. We visited museums, did a broadway show, a sleep no more show, comedy cellar (booked in advance), walked around the city, had so much food, specially cakes and pastries 😋 So many talented chefs based in NYC. Overall I felt safe. But one must keep distance from the crazy homeless ladies as I had one kick me on the leg for no reason 😅 Walk, eat, feed your creativity with museums, nap at the parcs, enjoy the facades, discover the different neighbourhoods and do at least one show at night :)

Family travel

I visited New York twice over the past year. It felt safe on both occasions. The first time we stayed in Manhatten, and the second time in Brooklyn. We had fun both times. Brooklyn was cheaper, quieter, and friendlier. I loved walking around the waterfront area. In Manhatten we visited some of the world-famous sights, such as the Empire State Building and the Times Square.

Family travel

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been to NYC since the past 20 plus years, and I never get tired of going back. New York is one of the most vibrant and rapidly changing cities I know. Every time I go back there’s something new to visit or do. Since the pandemic prices have risen significantly, especially in restaurants so be prepared for it. Even though it’s not the safest city in the world, I’ve never had any problems whatsoever, even at night. I’m am more careful than back home, but won’t avoid walking any place or at anytime. I’ve been to New York during every season of the year (fall is my favorite, springtime is beautiful as well) and visited solo, with friends, family, etc. enjoyed it every time. Plan ahead regarding art exhibits, shows, games, etc, as you might get cheaper tickets that way.

New York is normally safe, but lately it has been reporting more crime. People being assault in the subway has become a problem but the city is trying to solve it by putting more police in the platform.

Depends on the neighborhood and time- for the most part, it’s a very safe city. But definitely be mindful of the homeless and people with mental illness wandering the streets and trains. If you have to travel late night on the subway, pick a train that has more people. If traveling by cab, send someone the car license plate and don’t let anyone know you’re traveling on your own.

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.