Is Brussels Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Family travel

Brussels was great! I stayed only for 3 days so i didnt have much time to explore. Couldn’t find the thrift stores anywhere :( We were adviced to be extremely cautious and watch out for thieves, but fortunately none showed up!

Solo travel

Brussels is an impressive city; you can feel the cultural mix everywhere. I think it’s no coincidence that they call it the capital of Europe. As a capital city, it offers a wide variety of things to do. Personally, my favorite spot is the Bois de la Cambre; I think it’s a beautiful place to take a walk and enjoy a moment of connection that’s a bit different from the usual city life.

Couple travel

I stayed near the smaller airport, it did take a bit of time to get into the city centre but it was so worth it. I loved being in a normal part of town out of the tourist zones and I found a couple of great food spots! Everything was so beautiful in the main city centre, the architecture and the people were all great! Stumbled upon a local skateboarding event and it was the best part of the holiday!

Group travel

Brussels is very pretty city, it is like a transaction point of two cultures and it was lovely to even just walk around the city, yet as the sun goes down it is a good idea to be little more careful, especially if you are close to Brussels north or Brussels midi, stay safe 🐰💕

Generally people tend to leave you alone. I would say certain areas aren't as safe. But not where I live and not the centre either. You do have to be carefull for pickpocketers! And there could be a lot of people asking you for money or sometimes food. But they mean no harm. Personally I have felt way more bothered in other cities in Belgium than in Brussels.

Brussels is generally safe during the day, but the city center can feel less comfortable at night, especially in quieter or less busy areas. It’s best to stay in well-lit, lively places and be mindful of your surroundings. Like in any big city, pickpocketing can happen, so just take normal precautions.

There is always some kind person who can help you if you have a problem you just need to ask. For sure you will be in safety.  Sometimes we have just one drink guy who can be annoying in the centre you have a lot of shops who can protect you 

Brussels can feel unsafe for women, especially at night: some outer districts and empty streets have a tense atmosphere, there is more harassment and pickpocketing risk, so it’s better not to walk alone