Is Milan safe for solo female travelers?

Milan is generally safe for solo female travelers. It's a bustling, cosmopolitan city with an efficient public transportation system. Street crime such as pickpocketing can occur, particularly in tourist-heavy locations or on public transportation, but violent crime is relatively rare. As a female traveler, it's advisable to take standard precautions such as avoiding walking alone late at night in less crowded areas, and being aware of your surroundings at all times.

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How safe is Milan for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.9 /5

based on 72 experiences from female travelers

Loryane

Loryane

France

Group travel

This was a very great experience Milano is a really pretty and amazing city just be careful on your phone , one of my friends was stolen. You have many activities and it's not really difficult to find one's way ! Don't Hesitate

Posted: February 7, 2026Experienced: January, 2025
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Romaissa

Romaissa

Germany

Group travel

We arrived in Milan on a Friday morning. We bought the transport tickets for like 15€ each, which was useful for three days, exactly the amount of time we spent there. The city is beautiful and walkable, there are cafés and restaurants om every corner. But if you're travelling there, I would advise you to plan the trip for an additional city nearby (like Como), because as beautiful as Milan is, there is not much to see.

Posted: February 5, 2026Experienced: November, 2025
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Group travel

Before visiting, I'd read that Milan was not the highlight of most people's Italy trips, but my friend and I loved it. Getting around using the metro was easy, and we saw quite a lot in a couple days while working through jet lag. We took care in selecting restaurants and ended up with great food, including a visit to Bar Luce. Went vintage/resale shopping, saw an opera, visited the cathedral, went to Sforza castle museum, and some small painted churches we happened upon. We stayed near Milano Centrale station for easy arrival/departure by train, and easy access to the metro. It was a lot of...

Posted: October 8, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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How safe is Milan for women?

Local safety index

3.2 /5

Based on 115 local experiences

Local crime index

3 /5

Based on 115 local experiences

Necessary to pay attention to pickpockets in the metro and in the night try to avoid walk alone close to the metro stations. It’s important to put the bag in front of you and not talk with everyone, above all close to stations

Posted: February 9, 2026
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Supthi

Supthi

Milan is a pretty safe city, if you are aware of your surroundings and keep your possession safe. However, it is safer to travel in groups during the evening/late night around the centre and also metro stations.

Posted: January 24, 2026
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Yuliia

Yuliia

The central areas are generally safe except pickpocketing, but some peripheral neighborhoods can feel less safe, especially at night. Poor lighting, fewer people on the streets, and limited public services can contribute to a sense of insecurity. While this does not mean that all peripheral areas are dangerous, certain zones require more caution, particularly for those unfamiliar with the city. Instances of petty crime, drug dealing, and antisocial behavior are more commonly reported in specific outskirts.

Posted: January 18, 2026
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ᒎoëlle

ᒎoëlle

Milan

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Howdy I'm Joelle, 19 years "old " from Milan 🇮🇹 My mum is Russian and I've seen Russia only once, I will next year, God Wills 🙏🏻 I've visited Frankfurt and I'd like to visit the whole Germany🇩🇪 Feel free to ask to be hosted by me in Milan :3

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Giada

Giada

Milan

Can host for:

5 days

About me

Hi! im Giada! I like to travel and meet new cultures! I'm a graphic designer graduate and I love art and music(I'm a kpop lover!) I love meeting new people and making friends around the world! Knowing a culture means tries their food and im super willing to discover food around the world, i love food and good food set me on good mood ☺️ If you need a quick tour in Milan or want to go grab a coffee or something sweet I'm in! Ig: @me._is._a._god

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