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🗽 Meet solo travelers in New York City
New York moves fast and nobody minds you being on your own, at a counter seat or a bar stool. It's also expensive, so splitting plans with other travelers helps.
Find people to meet in New York City
Where travelers meet in New York City
- Lower East Side & East Village — Bars, cheap eats and late nights.
- Williamsburg, Brooklyn — Rooftops, breweries and weekend markets.
- Greenwich Village — Jazz clubs, comedy cellars and Washington Square Park.
- Midtown — The big sights, Broadway and the south end of Central Park.
Good plans to join or post in New York City
Ideas that suit New York City. If one is already on the Tablamigo map, join it. If not, post it and let travelers nearby join you.
- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset
- Comedy show in Greenwich Village
- Pizza slice crawl
- Free Staten Island Ferry ride past the Statue of Liberty
- Picnic in Central Park
- Weekend food market in Brooklyn
Safety tips for New York City
- Costumed characters in Times Square expect money after a photo; agree or walk on.
- Late at night, ride in a subway car with other passengers in it.
- Tipping 18 to 20% is expected at restaurants and bars, so budget for it when you split a bill.
Meet in busy public places and keep chats in the app until you're comfortable. More in our safety guide.
Best time to go
April to June and September to November; summers are hot and winters cold.
Questions
How do I meet other solo travelers in New York City?
Open Tablamigo in New York City to see plans other travelers have posted nearby, like dinners, drinks, day trips and coworking, and join one with a tap. You can also post your own plan and let people come to you.
Where do travelers hang out in New York City?
Lower East Side & East Village: Bars, cheap eats and late nights. Williamsburg, Brooklyn: Rooftops, breweries and weekend markets. Greenwich Village: Jazz clubs, comedy cellars and Washington Square Park.
Is New York City safe for solo travelers?
Costumed characters in Times Square expect money after a photo; agree or walk on. Late at night, ride in a subway car with other passengers in it. Tipping 18 to 20% is expected at restaurants and bars, so budget for it when you split a bill.
When is the best time to visit New York City?
April to June and September to November; summers are hot and winters cold.
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