Is Brussels safe for solo female travelers?

Solo travel

I spent 2,5 days in Brussels and half a day in Bruges. I loved the European District, especially the House of European History, the Parlamentarium and the Hemicycle visit. If you're interested in politics or history, it's definitely worth a visit. I stayed at IBIS (city centre) and felt quite safe, though I was overly careful after reading reviews about how unsafe Brussels is supposed to be. The only place I felt worried was Brussels Midi Train Station. People were begging in front of the escalators, in such a way that you can hardly get off the escalator without them being directly in your face. There is a high police presence at this train station though, so in spite of my experience, I did not feel genuinely unsafe. I would, however, keep a closer look on my belongings in this area. I had to ask for directions in Brussels a few times and people were always kind and helpful. One more thing: If you take the underground, be aware that they have multiple lines driving on the same tracks at the same platform! Make sure you get on the right train.

Solo travel

Brussels is an amazing city, so lively full of different culture and people. Everyone speaks English but the avarege life is pretty expensive especially the food. I will suggest to visit the Art Noveau houses and the gardens (there are many and all amazing). It's actually a pretty safe city but still be careful walking alone at night.

Solo travel

I visited Brussels recently and overall had a good experience. I felt mostly safe during the day, but in the evenings, I noticed a lot of groups of men walking around the city center, which made me feel a bit uncomfortable as a solo female traveler. That being said, the city itself is beautiful, full of historic architecture and great museums. I highly recommend visiting Grand Place, Atomium, and trying the local waffles and fries—they’re amazing. If you’re planning a short trip, 2–3 days are enough to cover the main sights. I’d suggest avoiding late evening walks alone, especially in less busy areas.

Group travel

In the center, I felt safer but even near the center in the night I did not feel safe. I spent 70€ more than I expected there, including the shuttle from airport to center, 20€ each. Waffle was great in Maison dandoy but it was not cheap, and I don’t recommend the waffle factory although it is a cheaper place, it didn’t fulfill my expectations and taste and texture wasn’t good. We were not sure whether to go to Magritte Museum, but we end up loving it and spent 2.5 hours there. If you’re into art, %100 recommend.

Solo travel

Its safe city 4 girls due to low crime rates, well-lit streets, reliable public transport. The city promotes gender equality U will find the best cultured food at Molenbeek, which is also very central!

As a woman we know it’s often not safe to travel. Brussels is quite popular and safe to walk around, during the night included. The center is a bit more crowded and busy but overall ok. People are friendly and city quite small

Kinda safe but it will feel dangerous at night specially in winter. But in summer will be much more better. There are a lot of homeless on the street side, in the store or on the metro. Remember ignore them

Not the safest city, I can say very dangerous even during the day, not only one time I was asked by guys during the walk home at evening “do you wanna go to my house, what if you have a boyfriend?” ; not only one time my phone was about to be stolen; not only one time I was harassed by bums in metro for not giving them money …

Brussels is a relatively safe city, but its the capital of both Belgium and Europe, so there is a certain level of crime. The past few months tensions have been high in the centre due to daily protests for Palestina, 2 stbbings happened in 2 weeks. There are some places near Bruxelles Midi where drugscriminals rule, but all in all Brussels is not a city i would qualify as dangerous as loads of US cities. Inform yourself, stay safe and you will have a wonderful time

I went to Brussel some times and i didn't feel like in a safe place. I saw drug dealer sold their drugs in front of the police. Some guys whistled at me and approached inappropriately in the street. The entire city is not like that i know it. But now i feel a bit stressed when i go there.