Is Lisbon safe for solo female travelers?

Lisbon is generally safe for solo female travelers. The city maintains a low crime rate, and the locals are usually friendly and helpful. Daytime travel is especially safe, but it's advised to stick to well-lit areas and be cautious at night. Beware of pickpockets in crowded places and maintain basic cautious behavior.

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How safe is Lisbon for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 118 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

It was ok I went for a concert Although I've been there several times and know how to move around, everything is simple, I always feel in a foreign there .. I'm Portuguese 🤷‍♀️ My family is from a few towns over ... But Lisbon always feels like a different planet ..

Posted: December 7, 2025Experienced: November, 2025
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Family travel

Honestly it was one of the best cities I visited in Europe. I really fell in love with it and I hope to go again soon. I really liked the experience. People were really nice. The food was really good and not so expensive and the activities were really good, so I really recommend 

Posted: December 3, 2025
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Sarah

Sarah

France

Solo travel

I went to Lisbon about 2 years ago to spend a week there as my first solo trip and I sincerely believe that it was a wonderful City to take a leap of faith as it was pretty safe and a very beautiful city too. I also liked the food and visiting the different castles around the ciry

Posted: November 15, 2025Experienced: August, 2023
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How safe is Lisbon for women?

Local safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 83 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 83 local experiences

during the day it’s pretty safe but at night it’s not safe especially if you’re a lady. in the center of the city there’s a lot of people trying to sell you drugs or trying to steal your phones and wallets

Posted: November 24, 2025
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Arina

Arina

I feel really safe than I walk alone at night in campo pequeno or in the downtown. It is always better to keep your belongings with you than u are in metro or in some touristic places , but Lisbon is still quite safe

Posted: October 16, 2025
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Laiza

Laiza

I feel like Lisbon is a city that’s overall safe. We should always watch out for our bags/ phone, cause there are surely a lot of pickpockets. Portuguese people are extremely friendly and they will welcome you very well - usually with no second intentions!! As a woman, I feel safer here than in my home country ( Brazil ) although when people learn that I’m not Portuguese I feel a switch on their in their intentions/ actions. However, this is definitely better here than in the rest of Europe.

Posted: September 12, 2025
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Safety in Portugal

Hospitality Exchange in Lisbon

Maria

Maria

Lisbon

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3 days

About me

Under deconstruction. Will be sweeter when we are all free. Almost never say no to a good glass of wine or conversation. Queer. Free Palestine. IG @marianono

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Rahela

Lisbon

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3 days

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Hello Girls! I am a croatian girl living and working in Lisbon. If you need a friend on your adventures to Portugal or elsewhere, reach out!

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Expats in Lisbon

Maria

Maria

Lisbon

About me

Hi! I’m Maria, I’m a student from North Italy (Trieste)! Now staying in Lisbon for my Erasmus:) I love traveling, watching movies and f1 races and also I play guitar! I’m a coffee lover, so would love to meet you for a cup of cappuccino ☕️🥨

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Tais

Tais

Lisbon

About me

I'm a digital nomad. This is my first trip to Europe. I'm from Brazil. I like good conversations, but I prefer to meet in real life. How about meeting up, having a drink and a chat? I like sunsets on the beach, gastronomic experiences and cultural activities. I'm easy to please and always up for new adventures. A few things about me: I'm a vegetarian. I traveled for 11 months in the northeast of Brazil.

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