based on 126 experiences from female travelers
Sharanai
Spain
I went with two of my girl cousins, we had such a great time. They’re 40 and 47 and I’m 22. We felt safe and it’s a really interesting city. We went to a lot of museums and had the tour with the boats which was amazing. Also is a safe city to party as a woman
Posted: April 6, 2026Katie
United States
Amsterdam was the perfect place to take myself on one big, solo date! I wandered parks, museums, and bookstores and sampled cafes and restaurants along the way. Because I was alone, many people assumed I was Dutch, but conversations were always friendly and welcoming when they realized I was a tourist.
Posted: March 25, 2026Experienced: October, 2021Pınar
France
Amesterdam is very walkable city, and the museums are very nice and unique, it also felt safe to be there even late at night. In general, Amsterdam was nice and safe, but i also wanted to say we stay in the city center so I probably shouldn’t talk about the rest of the city regarding safety
Posted: March 7, 2026Based on 105 reports
Based on 105 reports
Amsterdam is a very safe city . Only in the red light in the night you need to take a bit of care but you can perfectly be alone there . Only drank people during the weekend there but mostly tourists
Posted: April 3, 2026Myrthe
Amsterdam is actually way more safe than people think. There are so many tourists and also locals around, I have never experienced anything bad while being as a woman alone. Onky watch out for pickpockets
Posted: April 3, 2026Amsterdam is generally a safe city. In tourist areas, however, you should be mindful of pickpockets, and as in any major city, it’s important to stay alert. As a resident, I feel safe using public transport at night and cycling around the city after dark, even on my own. As a tourist, you’re naturally less familiar with the area, which can make it feel a bit less safe.
Posted: March 27, 2026Based on reports from women living in Amsterdam, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
Myrthe
Amsterdam
5 days
Ciao! My name is Myrthe and I study Italian and ancient languages (Latin and old greek) in Amsterdam. I love meeting new people and I know how expensive Amsterdam can be. Also if I cannot host you, I have a lot of tips for food, music and museums! :)
Isabella
Amsterdam
2 days
hey! my name is isa, i’m 26years old and currently study in amsterdam! traveling to dublin 24th-25th october barcelona 25th-28th october with bestie 🙏🙏🙏 please help us out we are broke and just need a humble roof over our heads 🙏🙏🙏 🇵🇸🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️