Is Lyon Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Lyon for solo female travelers?
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based on 16 experiences from female travelers
Rebecca
United States
Solo travel
One of my favorite cities for its walkability, public transport, parks, art and multiculturalism. So many free events and music! It’s a university city so there’s a liveliness to it and people are friendly.
Posted: June 5, 2026Experienced: May, 2022
Izolda
Georgia
Solo travel
I spent 5 amazing days in Lyon last month! I loved cute narrow streets in Vieux Lyon, amazing cathedrals and chapels, the vibe of the city, the people💜 The food was amazing too, but as I’m not a foodie, I can’t say much, mostly tried the cheese and I looove it!! I can definitely recommend it for solo travelling, looks quite safe and has places to visit. Also, winter is probably not the best time to visit as it was quite rainy, but I enjoyed it anyway. P.S. if you go to Musee de Confluence,...
Posted: March 5, 2026Couple travel
My overall experience in Lyon was very good. I stayed at an Airbnb with my boyfriend and we stayed there for 12 days. I would say 12 days is more than enough to experience the city but we wanted a very laid back and chill vacation as to why we stayed so long. I felt very safe but that could also be because I was with my boyfriend all of the time as I know there are plenty of areas in Lyon that my female friends have not felt so safe in.
Posted: September 15, 2025
Priyanka
India
Solo travel
I love Lyon! Probably one of my favourite places to travel in. I always felt safe, there’s so much to do, getting around is a breeze and the city is just STUNNING. Can’t recommend it enough and think it’s a great place to explore what French culture is all about
Posted: July 8, 2025Is Lyon safe for women?
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Alisa
It is quite safe but like in most bug european cities, don't make eye contact with men. Ever. I also love to wear whatever i want but I unfortunately stick to trousers, large longer shorts or practical clothes. But men will still stare anyway. Nothing "bad" ever happened to me but my boyfriend got jumped on in broad daylight at the Guillautiere metro station.
Posted: July 27, 2026honestly lyon feels pretty safe to live in or visit! like any big city, just stay aware and keep an eye on your belongings, but overall i’ve always felt really comfortable and completely safe here :))
Posted: July 26, 2026
Cassandre
Lyon is a city in which you feel most of the Time safe. It is a big city with a lot of students, a night Life, so There are always people you can rely on in case of insecurity in the subway or in the streets. The neighborhood La Guillotiere is a bit unsafe however, so I recommend not to go there by night.
Posted: July 22, 2026Lyon is quite a safe city overall. Some areas are considered unsafe during the night, so you have to be more vigilant (maybe Guillotière, rue St Catherine, Perrache Train Station, Gare de Vaise). It's a big city, so you should always be careful.
Posted: July 13, 2026Safety map
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Fiona
Lyon
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3 days
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I’m not very good at English, but I want to improve. I’m a history and archaeology student, and I love visiting museums and travelling the world!
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Anastasiia
Lyon
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3 days
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🇫🇷 Coucouuu ! Je m'appelle Nastia, je suis russe et c’est ma deuxième année en France. J’étudie la mode et la communication à Lyon donc si t’aimes bien chiner on va certainement faire un tour des fripes lyonnaises )) Et je serai ravie de te montrer cette ville, dont je suis amoureuse ! Si tu es une photographe, mannequin, créatrice ou tu veux tout simplement créer qqch de beau ensemble je suis grave partante ! Surtout si on parle d’un makeup))) Je parle couramment russe (évidemment mdr) et français, mon anglais est pas très bon mais je l’étudie, au moins j’essaie 🥶 J’suis un peu timide dès le premier regard mais j’aimerais devenir plus ouverte grâce aux nouvelles rencontres et connaissances ! 🇺🇸 Heyy! My name is Nastia, I’m Russian and it’s my second year in France. I study fashion and communication in Lyon, so if you enjoy thrifting, we’ll definitely be hitting up some vintage shops around Lyon )) And I’d love to show you around the city, I’m completely in love with it! If you’re a photographer, model, designer, or just someone who wants to create something beautiful together, I’m totally down! Especially if it involves makeup. I’m fluent in Russian (obviously lol) and French, my English isn’t great but I’m learning, or at least trying 🥶 I’m a little shy at first glance, but I’d really like to become more open thanks to new people and experiences!
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