Is Rotterdam Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I was in Rotterdam in the Sommer and I felt really safe. City is really nice, but you can see most of it in one day. I went to the two hours cruse with boat , and I was disappointed. They show you just the Industry side of the city.

Solo travel

Unic experience, it’s really safe city. I traveled solo and the people are friendly.Rotterdam offers a surprising mix of historic charm and modern style. Explore iconic places like the houses of Kubus, Markthal and Erasmusbrug, immerse yourself in maritime history in the Maritime Museum, sway through trendy neighborhoods like Witte de With and enjoy the lively atmosphere of paradise. You'll find world-class art galleries, delicious dishes and a lively nightlife, which makes Rotterdam a truly...

Group travel

I really fell in love with Rotterdam. It is safe to visit at night and each building is an architectural marvel. It's a bit expensive city, but it's an enjoyable place.People are kind and most people speak English.

Family travel

Rotterdam is a wonderful city to visit. Due to the fact the city was almost flattened during the WW2, the city is modern and well laid out with many attractions within walking distance. The Museums are beautiful, well worth spending the time to visit, the shopping in the city is AMAZING, the harbours are lovely and there are many fantastic restaurants as well. Tip, go to the tourist info centre and grab a walking tour map, but also buy a proper map of Rotterdam so you can get your bearings. Do...

Solo travel

I went to Rotterdam for a one-day trip and I was very pleased with that. However, one day is definitely enough time to see everything. They have cool bridges to explore, along with the observation tower (Euromast), and the cubic houses were interesting. Excellent food and great people.

Solo travel

I went to Rotterdam for 4 nights last summer and had a great time. There weren't many attractions as such, but I met a lot of nice people at my hostel. I really had a great time. I also went on a one-day trip to see the large windmills in Kinderdijk, which I highly recommend.

Solo travel

To do: - Cubic Houses - Market Hall - Central Station - Willems Bridge - Erasmus Bridge - Euromast - Markthal Security: There are no safety issues. Accommodation: I stayed at the King Kong hostel. Great place with very friendly people. The place is also very clean and well located. Recommendations: Water taxi rides are great fun and can give you a fantastic view of the city from the water.

Solo travel

To do: - Visit cube houses - See Erasmusbrug Bridge - Experience Remastered - Walk across the Erasmus Bridge - Admire the cityscape from the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen Safety: I felt safe all the time. Budget: I stayed at ROOM hostel. The hostel was clean, well decorated, and comfortable. I definitely recommend it. Recommendations: Rotterdam is an easy day trip from Amsterdam (it's like half an hour by train), so it's definitely worth a visit.

I feel like Rotterdam is safe, but you do need to stay on the bigger roads at night. There are a lot of nice people, but there’s always those few creeps. I’ve never had any problems at daytime (only the occasional “emo” shout from some 13 yr old boys)

Its safe in the day but still be aware, there can be pickpockets. I would say don’t go anywhere alone at night, especially in South Rotterdam. Go out in a little group. Take ubers with the app online.

In general it is safe in Rotterdam, with the recommended safe neighbourhoods in the Center , Noord, East and somewhat West parts. Close to the main train station and in the South (especially close to the Feijenoord stadium) and parts of the West of the city are best to be always aware of the surroundings if you have to be there (and preferably not alone). I do not recommend at all the south part of the city in terms of safety as a woman (except during the day in the shopping mall Zuidplein, the...

There is always a possibility that something happens, but compared to other cities/countries, its safe. Don’t go to a few areas on the outside, but then again, there is nothing really to do there 😆

It’s just a big city, so be city-wise. Watch for pickpockets on the subway/while on transport they also annouse to stay alert for pickpockets… I’ve never seen any or suffered from them. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you need help, the Dutch people are always open to ask each other for directions or for assistance. They don’t hesitate if they need help with directions or advice so please don’t hesitate to ask as well. Lock your bike.

For me it always feels very safe, no matter the time. But it's true there are a lot of junkies and being the city with the biggest harbor in Europe brings some risks, drug smuggling and everything that comes with it is a real fight for the police