Solo Female Travel in New York

Solo travel experience

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 experience

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 experience

I felt completely inspired everywhere I went and looked around. I was only for a short period of time. Definitely need to come back. The experience of moving in the public transportation is great I recommend to buy an unlimited metro card as soon as you arrive.

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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.

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I spent 2 weeks in New York. In my opinion, that's the minimum amount of time needed to truly explore the city and go beyond the tourist spots. The city is expensive (especially the food), but as for activities, some can be free on certain days of the month, like the Guggenheim. Also, there are some rooftop bars that offer a great view of the skyline without any charge, for example.

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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.

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During my 2 days trip to NYC I felt safe. I recommend booking a freight trip around Manhattan, visiting Central Park and Empire State Building, Time Square. I ate pizza at a local Italian restaurant and I loved it, personnel was incredible and cheerful😊 My overall budget spent was approximately 200$ (w/o transport). I stayed at my relatives place so I didn’t pay for an apartment. I recommend using subway as a means of transport.

Solo travel experience

New York City is a wonderful place to travel even for single women. I enjoyed taking a cooking boot camp at ICE- institute of culinary education. I tried a feew restaurants. Eatily in Chelsea has wonderful coffees and tiramisu. Loved Moma. Saw a play. Went to art galleries. An incredible place to explore!

Solo travel experience

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 experience

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 :)

It’s safe if you’re careful and aware of your surroundings! I would make sure not to be too friendly to strangers and keep in the safer areas at night. Brooklyn and the Bronx are safe during the day but I would be weary as a woman to go during the night time alone.

I’ve lived in NYC for 20 years and only once had a safety issue at 2am. I live in a crowded densely populated neighborhood in Manhattan so it’s hard for things to go unnoticed. Public transport is safer than most cities I’ve been in and runs 24 hours a day.

New York is as safe for women as many other big cities, but I would definitely have my guard up especially after night. The public transit is safe, just try and stick to your own business and people will generally leave you alone. As far as food goes, I recommend going to Queens or northern Manhattan for the best foods from a variety of cultures.

Living in EV for the past 3 years and have absolutely loved it! Came here in 2021 right after the pandemic ended and never left! The LES, Williamsburg, Bushwick, and West village are popular places to go out. If your on a budget definitely consider living outside of manhattan because it’s pretty steep. Regardless, transportation is great and it’s easy to get anywhere.

A busseling town with many things to do, NYC is a great spot to see what a real melting pot of the USA looks and feels like. With residential areas connected to touristy spots through public transportation, it’s highly recommended you utilize them instead of driving or taking a taxi, and you can pay for a subway ride through Apple pay now.

New York is safe, just use common sense. I've been living there for years. If you like art museums, go to the Met and from the roof, you'll have a beautiful view of the park. If you like science museums, visit the Museum of Natural History. If you want to see more modern art, go to the Guggenheim. I love the central library, I think it's always worth a visit. The Highline is a nice walk. At the Empire State Building, there can be a long wait, so always check the waiting times. In my opinion, Times Square is not worth more than a 10 minute visit.

High Line is amazing. Times Square in and of itself is fun and worth seeing, but it's very touristy. See it, then move along. 30 Rock (Rockefeller Center) is within walking distance, as are Radio City Music Hall and the Empire State Building. If you like art, MoMA is also within walking distance. Take a short subway or bus ride to Central Park and stroll around there. The subway is safe, but remember that NYC is huge. It can take nearly an hour of train rides and transfers to get from Midtown Manhattan to parts of Brooklyn.

The worst views of the Statue of Liberty are from Liberty Island. She looks better from a distance. The Staten Island Ferry is free, and you can see her from there. Unless you're going to a show on Broadway, Times Square is pointless. It's crowded and just filled with chain stores/restaurants. Rockefeller Center offers a better view, as you'll be able to see both the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building. Don't skip the 9/11 Memorial. Central Park and Museum Mile are beautiful. Whatever you choose to see, don't get tricked into visiting Hudson Yards. PS: Buy a MetroCard and use the subway and buses.

My secret suggestions: Typical tourist attractions: Visit Grand Central Station, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Carnegie Hall, High Line (including Chelsea Market) Non-obvious attractions: The Morgan Museum is quite a quick stop, but beautiful, and the Rubin is a beautiful museum dedicated to Tibet and Nepal, if you have time. There is an amazing bar at the top of Rockefeller called Bar 60, where you can sneak in to see the amazing city views (without having to purchase a drink if you're on a total savings mission). I also recommend checking out St Mark's Place in East Village - Veselkas is insanely good, a 24-hour Polish place, there’s a lot of weird, good New York in this area. Walk around Soho and West Village, if you want to see a more posh part of town, and in Williamsburg on Brooklyn, watch cool, trendy small shops and cafes (you must HAVE BRUNCH there).

Where to stay: Hotels in New York are very expensive. My favorite budget hotel is the Best Western Bowery Hanbee. It's nothing special, but it's clean and quite alright - great staff! It's located right next to Nolita & Soho, where there are many amazing places to see and restaurants. Whatever you do, don't stay on Times Square. What to do / what not to do: - The view from the Top of the Rock is better than from the Empire State Building (you'll take charming photos with the ESB in the background) - Skip the Statue of Liberty. It takes a lot of time and it's rarely worth it for most people. - Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and check out the park between the Brooklyn Bridge and the Manhattan Bridge when you get to DUMBO - the view of Manhattan is amazing and the area itself is fantastic. - Check out the 9/11 Memorial. Entrance is free (not for the museum though) - Visit The High Line! It's really cool. - Central Park is a must. It's huge, so if there's somewhere specific you want to go you should do some research first. I suggest the Pond, Bethesda Fountain, Bow Bridge, The Boathouse, Belvedere Castle & Strawberry Fields. - Go shopping at a vintage clothing store or visit a flea market in Brooklyn.

From a former New Yorker. Mandatory places in the city: Times Square, Central Park, Rockefeller Center (if you're a gourmand, try Coldstone ice cream and Magnolia bakery), 5th Avenue/Soho for window shopping, Met Museum or other museums (if you're a museum lover). South Street Sea Port (historic part of the city). Then for relaxation, the Brooklyn Bridge, Roosevelt Island, or one of the piers.