Is Rome safe for solo female travelers?

Family travel

Rome is a very attractive city where you can discover the italian culture very well. People here are really nice and sociable. As a person from minorities I did not experienced racism and I also met many people of my culture (Arabic)

Solo travel

It is a highly recommended city, there is so much to see, museums, parks, monuments. The food scene is also very enjoyable and the people are charming. I will definitely visit again, I still have places to see.

Group travel

I didnt feel safe walking around at night and the city smelt of trash. There was graffiti everywhere and the streets are covered with people just trying to scam you into paying €50 for a small piece of plastic

Solo travel

I visited Rome in Sep/2024 and had a wonderful time! I felt very safe overall, especially during the day. I was mostly in central areas, and even at night, I didn’t experience anything uncomfortable. Just stay alert around tourist hotspots for pickpocketing. Definitely visit the Colosseum, Vatican Museums, and Trevi Fountain. I also loved walking through Trastevere, it felt local and charming. I would skip overly crowded restaurants near main attractions; they’re overpriced and less authentic.

Family travel

We all absolutely loved Rome! We were unsure going into it because of how much negatives you see about Rome, but we had the best time. We felt safe, the food was great, and the weather in February was amazing. We all do extensive research and made sure to avoid tourist traps, so maybe that’s why we had the best time!

Safety in Rome depends greatly on the area of the city. However, you should always be vigilant and careful, especially if you are alone in the evening or at night. I don't consider it unsafe in general, but you still need to be careful.

Rome is a beautiful city to explore, but keep these things in mind (especially if you’re a girl): 1) Do NOT go to Termini after 8 p.m., especially on the Via Giolitti side. It’s known to be unsafe after dark. If you need to change buses at Termini, try to find an alternative route home. If that’s not possible, take a taxi. And if you have no other choice, make sure you’re in a group of at least 3–4 people. 2) Avoid the Vittorio Emanuele area at night ((same reasons as above)). 3) If you need to wait for a bus, places like Barberini or other spots near the city centre are much better options — they stay lively and well-populated even late at night. 4) If you have one, carry pepper spray. Stay safe girls 🫶🫶🫶

For me for some neighborhoods are super chaotic. I am a Turkish person who has lived in Istanbul and sometimes I feel Roma is less safer than Istanbul. Catcalling is a lot, especially pickpocket is a lot.

I have been living in Rome for two years and have never truly experienced dangerous situations, even going around alone at night. There is always someone around. I have always avoided too peripheral areas alone at night. Also Termini station is full of scary people so I would not go there at night.

Rome is a generally safe city, of course since its so big and mixed it really depends on the area you are in. In the touristic parts and central areas you really just have to worry about pickpockets, while in the southern parts especially some poorer neighbourhood, sexual harassment like catcalling or stalking can be more common.