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 solo 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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How safe is Hamburg for women?

Local safety index

4 /5

Based on 118 local experiences

Local crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 118 local experiences

Usually safe, nothing ever happened to me but you here some crazy stuff in the news sometimes that someone was hurt right down the street. Also stay away from the junkies at the central stations and don't make eye contact with them, they are usually harmless but don't provoke them...

Posted: November 24, 2025
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I generally feel rather safe in Hamburg during the day. In the evenings, especially in crowded places like the main train station, I feel rather unsafe. I usually carry something like pepper spray with me to feel safer.

Posted: November 16, 2025
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Michelle

Michelle

In a lot of places there is police especially in the “szeneviertel” like the Kiez but there are also in some parts of Hamburg a lot of sketchy people to look out for. But in here rap I would say especially at daytime Hamburg ist a very safe city

Posted: November 3, 2025
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Eike-Marie

Eike-Marie

Hamburg

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3 days

About me

Hamburg based separated mother of one child. Woman who tries to blend together: laptop job (for the money), art and Ayurveda (body and soul). I love to meet new people, deep conversation, live concerts, nature, movement or just gazing at the sky.

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Gael

Gael

Hamburg

Can host for:

2 days

About me

👋 Hey I'm Gael, almost 32, non binary but female assigned at birth. I'm a quiet person, I love animals, I've been vegetarian since 2012 and have been vegan since 2018. I have 1 cat 🐈, she's afraid of new people and preferred to be alone , no cuddles unless she is coming to you. I live in Hamburg in a flat close to the airport. I was born in Ecuador, and have lived in Germany since 2013. ⚠️ Not possible to host these dates: -From 7. November until 12. November -From 21. November until 25. November (already hosting someone) -From 19. December until 4. January 2026

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Eike-Marie

Eike-Marie

Hamburg

About me

Hamburg based separated mother of one child. Woman who tries to blend together: laptop job (for the money), art and Ayurveda (body and soul). I love to meet new people, deep conversation, live concerts, nature, movement or just gazing at the sky.

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Malou

Malou

Hamburg

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New to this app, intrigued by the idea of meeting new people around the world! I’m 18, currently a student of physiotherapy and living in a small town near Hamburg with my family and two cats. I’m new to solo- traveling and hoping to find safe places to stay through this community. I really don’t need a lot to be happy, except openminded, nice people around me and feeling safe!

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