Is Hamburg safe for solo female travelers?

Hamburg is generally safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is relatively low and the locals are friendly and helpful. However, it is always advisable to stay vigilant, especially during the late hours and in less busy places. Stick to well-lit areas, keep an eye on your belongings, and do not share your travel plans or accommodation details openly. Public transportation is reliable, convenient, and safe. Make sure to use licensed taxi services if needed. Overall, with standard precautions, you can enjoy a pleasant and safe trip.

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How safe is Hamburg for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.1 /5

based on 17 experiences from female travelers

Fatima

Fatima

Peru

Solo travel

I went to visit a friend and it was so funny. We cooked together, went to eat on the beach and went to the amusement park. The weather was kinda rainy but I enjoyed it a lot and I felt safe the time I was there.

Posted: August 5, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
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Eda

Eda

Turkey

Family travel

I felt safe most of the times but in a certain places like Hauptbahnhof or St. Pauli, I try not to pass those places by walking. I also sometimes didnt feel safe at public transports because of the Hijab i wear. Besides that I think Hamburg is wonderful. Ot has bith the criwded streets like Mönckebergstraße and boat trips from Landungsbrücken. I would %100 recommend you to go to Elbphilarmoni buildng. Its free to enter and you can see all the city from its balcony.

Posted: July 5, 2025
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Family travel

I felt safe, i just had to watch out on the streets with clubs. I would recommend going to Kunsthalle museum and if you like going out then Reeperbahn. My restaurant recommendation is block house. I stayed at my sister’s so she drove me around but there is local bus and a train.

Posted: January 1, 2025
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Family travel

We were in Hamburg. The city has many activities. Like take a boat trip. I was at the musical "Harry Potter and the cursed chıld". The city library is huge. In the basement, used/old books, audio books, films and games are sold at a reasonable price.

Posted: December 30, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
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Kathrin

Kathrin

Austria

Solo travel

I felt most of the time safe. Around the trainstations in Hamburg it is not that safe. Especially at Hauptbahnhof. I liked the Bunker. There you can go up for free and have a beautiful view over the city. Additionally I was in "Naschcafé" which i can recommend. The food there is really good. Also "Falafelprinz" at Schanze. You can get there cheap Falafelwraps. If you like to go into a museum, you should try "Deichtorhallen" or "Kunst und Gewerbe". All in all, it was a really nice trip.

Posted: August 6, 2024
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How safe is Hamburg for women?

Local safety index

4 /5

Based on 114 local experiences

Local crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 114 local experiences

Saskia

Saskia

Overall safe, the area around the central station is a little bit unsafe. At night, of course, you should always be aware of your surroundings, but nothing to be worried about. In my experience Hamburg is a save city.

Posted: October 23, 2025
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Franzi

Franzi

You can feel safe here. Lot of people but the most are kind and helpful. You can make new friends or just enjoy this beautiful city with its great harbour. There is always something to experience and I never felt unsafe at all.

Posted: October 23, 2025
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Melina

Melina

I'd say as in every city it depends on where you go but it's mostly very safe. Just please, as always, be street smart and watch for your stuff. The people are pretty helpful and nice for such a big town. I feel safe living here. 🌸😊

Posted: October 22, 2025
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I feel very safe in Hamburg, especially in the city center. Of course, there are some areas where you need to be a bit more careful. For example, around St. Pauli and the Reeperbahn, where lots of people go out and party, pickpocketing can happen. Near the main train station, there’s quite a bit of drug use and some crime, but I’ve never personally been attacked or robbed there. As a woman, I wouldn’t feel entirely comfortable walking alone at night around Steindamm or in the side streets of St. Georg.

Posted: October 21, 2025
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I would say most areas are pretty safe, however avoid central station and the surrounding area if possible. If you're alone the Reeperbahn area can also feel scary sometimes. Pickpocketing occurs often in touristy areas so keep your belongings safe.

Posted: October 18, 2025
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