Is Poland safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 198 experiences from female travelers
Lotte
Germany
Krakow, Solo travel
solo trip to krakow.. such a beautiful city.. i spent a lot of time in the jewish quarter – loved the street art, the little cafés and the whole atmosphere.. the food was amazing too.. it was winter, so a bit cold, but honestly the city still felt warm in its own way.. would totally go again
Posted: December 12, 2025Warsaw, Solo travel
Warsaw is one of the calmest capital i have ever been. Felt so safe. It’s not that much expensive as well. People are friendly and public transportation is also cheap as compared to other European countries.
Posted: October 11, 2025
Wiktoria
Poland
Zakopane, Family travel
My third time in Zakopane - this time with my mom and more for mountains, less for rest. My legs were dead after 6 hours in Hala Gąsienicowa and even more after Dolina Kościeliska. Weather was amazing, lots of people but still comfortable. Food soooo good! I mostly tried polish foods - żurek in bread recommended! My mom loved pierogi (without an s!) If you're looking for hotel there, I can send you a link for Booking.com as I don't remember the name now. We had amazing view for Giewont, balcony and peace for a really low price (Almost nothing!)
Posted: August 26, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
Ekin
Turkey
Krakow, Solo travel
I’d say I felt mostly safe because I stayed at a female only hostel. But i also enjoyed the nightlife and everyone was very respectful even though i was sadly dangerously intoxicated:( (was having a bad day)
Posted: August 24, 2025
Mėta
Lithuania
Zakopane, Solo travel
It was quite safe. I stayed in a hostel where they had mixed rooms- but during most of the stay they only had women in that room. I ventured into the mountains alone. Not sure about the people knowing english there - I used broken polish to communicate because I had the feeling no one would understand english. Keep in mind that big stores are closed on sundays so buy your food early!!
Posted: August 6, 2025How safe is Poland for women?
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Amelia
Krakow
Krakow is really safe. Of course you have to be careful at night as everywhere. There is a really small amount of homeless people and sots comparing to other countries. Poland is considered a very safe country, consistently ranking high in European safety indices, with low violent crime, low homicide rates comparable to or lower than Western Europe, and high scores for solo female travelers due to safety and affordability.
Posted: December 16, 2025
Joanna
Torun
I believe that if you do not venture into remote areas and stay on well-lit roads, there is no need to panic. There are men who harass you downtown, just go into the crowd and act naturally. Woman Hours happen in bars in the Old Town.
Posted: December 14, 2025Gdansk
Loved it, never experienced any issues walking at night near the city centre or any of the outer areas. I looked at a man weird and he apologised for creeping me out and crossed the street. Looking forward to returning
Posted: December 11, 2025Wroclaw
50/50 The city is nice outside ugly inside. A lot of rats and not only as animals expensive when it comes to the center but a lot of hidden gems among tenement houses. The station is cool. Shopping mall vroclavia not cool.
Posted: November 30, 2025
emaan
Warsaw
For me, Warsaw has felt safe and comfortable to live in. I can walk around the city, explore new neighborhoods, and just enjoy the atmosphere without really worrying. People are respectful, the streets feel calm, and there’s a sense of order that makes it easy to relax and settle in. It’s the kind of place where you can live your life normally and feel at ease doing it.
Posted: November 26, 2025Safety in Poland
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Anna
Warsaw
Can host for:
4 days
About me
Hiii! I'm extremely bad when it comes to the "about me" section 😄 Recently I've been trying to motivate myself to travel and meet new people. I find it a little bit difficult. For almost 2 years I've been working in a TV corporation and I feel my life sparkle is disappearing. That's why I'm pushing to refind excitement in my life. I would love to meet some amazing people here, exchange experiences or just have a good time
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Wiktoria
Piotrkow Trybunalski
Can host for:
3 days
About me
hii! it's so nice to meet y'all:) I'm Wiktoria and I'm studying in my hometown, Piotrkow. I really like to travel, I can go anywhere as long as the flights are cheap hahah if you plan to visit poland and want some tips about moving around there and also to meet up and make friends with me!! please just hit me up:)
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Oriana
Warsaw
About me
Hi! I'm Oriana — originally from Romania, and I've been living in Poland for the past 3 years. I don’t speak Polish fluently yet, but I understand a little (around A1 level – yes, very basic, I know 😂). I’m happy to host you, or show you around or explore together. While I’m not into nightlife that much, I don’t know the trendiest bars or clubs, but I have both Polish and international friends who can help with great local tips. 😌 If you have any questions, feel free to ask! 😊 PS: My cat is not living with me. ❤️ #Erasmus Alumni 🌎 #Alumni YouthPass Program PS: Unfortunately I'm not available from 19.12.2025 - 12.01.2026. Hope you have a great time in Warsaw. ❤️
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Kornelia
Poznan
About me
Hi I’m Kornelia and I’m 28 years old. I am open to new experiences just name it! (both while hosting and being hosted) I am pretty active (regularly working out) so I’m open to active adventures . While I like to take care of myself (healthy food, exercise etc) I enjoy a night out just as much :) I was born and raised in Italy and when I finished high school I moved to Poland and I am currently living here.
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