Great — here are convenient hotel options across Manhattan neighborhoods that put you within walking distance or a short subway ride of NYC’s top solo-sightseeing highlights. I list one or two picks per area with why they work well for solo travelers (location, transit access, 24‑hr front desk or social spaces).

Midtown / Times Square (central for Broadway, Rockefeller Center, MoMA, major subway hubs)

• The Knickerbocker — luxury, literally on Times Square (easy walking access to Broadway theaters and 42nd St transit). (theknickerbocker.com)
• citizenM Times Square — affordable, modern, compact rooms and a lively lobby for meeting other travelers; very central for Midtown sightseeing. (timessquarenyc.org)

Central Park / Midtown South (best if you want quick access to Central Park, Fifth Avenue museums, Columbus Circle)

• JW Marriott Essex House (Central Park South) — classic hotel directly across from the park — great for morning walks in Central Park and museums a short walk away. (centralpark.com)
• (Alternative) Park Hyatt New York or similar Midtown hotels if you prefer luxury near the park.

Upper West Side (Calmer, great for American Museum of Natural History, Lincoln Center, easy park access)

• Hotel Beacon — apartment‑style rooms and kitchenettes (good for longer stays or solo travelers who like in‑room prep); located in the UWS near Broadway and Central Park. (beaconhotel.com)
• The Lucerne — historic boutique option near Lincoln Center and the park. (thelucernehotel.com)

Chelsea / High Line / Meatpacking (art galleries, High Line strolls, Hudson River views, nightlife)

• The Standard, High Line — sits above/next to the High Line and Meatpacking District (instant access for sunrise/sunset walks). Good social scene and easy Chelsea walking access. (standardhotels.com)
• Maritime Hotel or boutique Chelsea hotels are other good choices if you want quieter, design‑forward stays.

SoHo / Tribeca / Lower Manhattan (shopping, cobblestones, great food, easy access to ferries/Statue of Liberty)

• Arlo SoHo — boutique, social rooftop, and a good base for SoHo/Tribeca/West Village exploration; convenient for downtown sightseeing and eateries. (arlohotels.com)

Financial District / Battery Park (best for Statue of Liberty ferries, One World Observatory, Brooklyn Bridge walks)

• Conrad New York Downtown — modern suites close to One World/Battery Park and ferry access (short walk to the Observatory and waterfront). (hilton.com)
• The Beekman or other FiDi boutique hotels are also handy if your focus is downtown landmarks.

Quick solo‑traveler tips

• Pick a single neighborhood (Midtown for first‑time highlights; UWS/UES for museums + park; SoHo/Chelsea for a more local vibe) to minimize transit time.
• Choose hotels with 24‑hr front desk/concierge (helps with last‑minute tickets, directions, safety).
• Look for a hotel within a 5–15 minute walk of a major subway station (it makes solo sightseeing faster and cheaper).
• Use the hotel concierge or front desk to book timed‑entry attractions (Statue of Liberty, observatories, museums) to avoid lines.
• For evening safety and convenience, pick hotels on well‑lit streets with transit nearby — Midtown, UWS, and FiDi are good choices for solo travelers.

If you want, I can:

• Narrow these to a specific budget (budget, mid‑range, luxury),
• Show hotels that frequently offer single‑occupancy deals or have kitchenettes, or
• Give sample walking times / nearest subway lines for any specific hotel you pick.

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