Is Ghent Safe for Women?
Safety rating
On average women living in Ghent raises relatively low concerns about women's safety. Based on collected reviews Ghent has a safety index of 3.7.
Crime rating
On average women living in Ghent raises low concerns about crime and violence against women. Based on collected reviews Ghent has a crime index of 1.
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How safe is Ghent?
Cansel
It’s really safe relative to the kidnap and mug problems the only problem in the city is drunk students who don’t know how to behave they tried to get in to my room once but the only reason was they were too drunk and thought that it was their room
Posted: May 3, 2024
Flora
Ghent is generally a very safe city. If you go out at night there will be places where it is better not to walk alone on the street (drunk of intoxicated). Thats in every (big) city. Ghent is a very pleasant and vibrant city. 💛🌍 I just love it!
Posted: April 24, 2024Ghent is a city that you can roam around freely without constantly having to think if you’re safe. There are some neighbourhoods that you should avoid late at night but there on the edges of the city.
Posted: April 15, 2024
Ugi
It's relatively safe during the day. It's a student city so there's a lot of diversity in people and cultures. The local people are used to tourists and will try to help. However, some areas can still feel a bit sketchy even during the day (some areas in Dampoort for example). I'd avoid going out at night when you're a solo female. Nothing will happen to you if you stay in the center area but avoid the Citadel Park and other dimly lit/sparsely populated areas.
Posted: March 5, 2024Is Ghent safe to travel?
Based on 6 experiences
Solo travel experience
Ghent is an amazing city to go to as a woman. It's very safe, many cool things to do and very open-minded. You can easily walk alone at night and ask for help in any bar or club if you are feeling unsafe. The prices are a bit high, but you can find some nice budget places such as Panos or other chains.
Posted: August 15, 2023Experienced: June, 2023Solo travel experience
To Do: - Cross the St. Michael's Bridge - Take a walk around Graslei and Korenlei - Go on a canal tour - Visit Gravensteen Castle - Climb the Belfort Tower Safety: Ghent is a very safe city. There's nothing to worry about. Recommendations: Ghent is a cool city and definitely worth visiting! I highly recommend a day trip there.
Posted: September 16, 2022Is Ghent worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 6 experiences
Solo travel experience
To be done: - Enter the historical center - Stroll around (St. Michael's Bridge, Patershol, Gravensteen Castle, Graslei, Korenlei) - Lunch on the waterfront at Delerium Bruges - Walk around the historical center (The Markt and Belfry, Burg Square and Town Hall, Rozenhoedkaai) - Climb up the Belfry to admire the beautiful view - Boat trip on the canal (stunning!) - Shopping
Posted: November 5, 2022Meet locals in Ghent
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