Nice — here are top NYC hotel picks that work especially well for solo travelers, grouped by vibe/budget with a short reason for each. I focused on places with good locations, social/common spaces (if you want to meet people), reliable staff/security, and single-friendly room options.

Luxury / Comfortable (quiet + concierge services)

• The NoMad (Flatiron / NoMad) — stylish rooms, excellent on‑site dining and attentive service (great if you want a comfortable, safe base with excellent food). (forbes.com)
• The Standard, High Line (Meatpacking/High Line) — buzzy rooftop bars and social scene if you want nightlife and easy access to Chelsea/High Line. (thepointsguy.com)

Boutique + Neighborhood Vibe (great for solo wandering & local feel)

• The Marlton (Greenwich Village) — small, cozy rooms and a very welcoming lobby space near Washington Square Park — excellent for solo visitors who want a village atmosphere. (travel.usnews.com)
• The Ludlow (Lower East Side) — stylish rooms and a lively neighborhood full of restaurants and bars; good for solo travelers who like nightlife within walking distance. (travel.usnews.com)
• The Bowery Hotel (Bowery / East Village) — intimate, comfortable rooms and a popular lobby bar — a safe, easy-to-wind-down spot after solo nights out. (oyster.com)

Friendly, Social & “Meet-people” Hotels (great public spaces)

• Ace Hotel (NoMad/Flatiron) — famous lobby vibe, good for solo travelers who like a buzzy public space to work or meet people. (oyster.com)
• Arlo (NoMad / Midtown / SoHo locations) — micro/efficient rooms with lots of communal coworking/lounge spaces and rooftop programming (designed for solo city explorers). (businessinsider.com)
• citizenM (Times Square or Bowery) — tech-forward, compact rooms and a large “living room” common area that’s especially solo‑traveler friendly. (thepointsguy.com)

Budget / Small‑space / Capsule style (good value for solo stays)

• Pod Hotels (Pod 51 / Pod 39 / Pod Brooklyn / Pod Times Square) — micro/“pod” rooms, low price, rooftop/common spaces and walking/subway convenience — ideal if you’ll be out exploring most of the day. (thepodhotel.com)
• Freehand New York — hybrid hotel/hostel with creative public areas, a rooftop bar and single-room options (good for meeting other travelers without full hostel dorming). (cntraveler.com)
• The Jane (West Village) — historic, quirky cabin‑like rooms (very small) with a great village location — good if you want cheap + character. (visitnyc.com)

New / ultra‑compact options built for solo travelers

• Now Now NoHo (micro‑hotel / NoHo) — a 2025 micro‑hotel concept with very small single cabins designed specifically for