Women living in Lisbon consider the safety level to be relatively high, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5.
Women living in Lisbon consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.9 out of 5.
On average 2.5% percentage of women in Portugal have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Based on 56 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.2/5 | Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.7/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.4/5 | Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.9/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.4/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.8/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Rita
It very much depends on where you are at which time. Martim Moniz and Oriente are pretty safe during the day but at night they might be too dangerous to walk alone. Overall those are the roughest areas but if it's during the day you'll probably be fine :D
Posted: March 9, 2025Domniki
It is really safe and the area that I live in is extremely safe too. I haven’t witnessed anything suspicious or more dangerous and I feel safe even walking around at night. The public transport is also safe
Posted: March 1, 2025I've always lived in Lisbon and I've always felt safe. Obviously there are crazy people everywhere and you have to be careful, but in general, Lisbon is safe! At night the streets are almost always busy, in the places of greatest concentration, such as Cais do Sodré, Baixa Chiado, Santos, etc... and in the afternoon even more, with a lot of life
Posted: February 23, 2025Mel
Generally safe, I did not feel like I had to worry much. As with all travel, general travel sensibilities apply. Keep your belongings safe, beware of pickpockets. Avoid wandering dark alleys at night as a solo female traveller. Do not purchase goods from strangers who approach you from the streets or alleys.
Posted: February 20, 2025Overall I feel safe in Lisbon and I've never had bad experiences with uber drivers, in public transportation, walking alone at night or walking in busy touristic areas. I'd still advise cautiousness for pickpocketers and drug dealers.
Posted: February 18, 2025I would say that’s its safe city. Sometimes there are things to happen, but at the specific areas only (you just avoid them when it’s dark). I’ve never experienced any unsafe situations and my friends as well.
Posted: February 16, 2025stina
At day it’s really safe but at night you need to be careful alone as a girl bcs sometimes they are strange men in the streets that try to follow you or talk to you :)))
Posted: February 15, 2025Lisboa is a very chill and peacefull City. I have been living here for the past 6 years and it is really a great place to find a middle ground betwen living in a city yet keeping a slow place. How ever that doens’t mean you Will be bored! There is always something new to discover an in a lot of diferente subjects, dependi Go on your interrests!!
Posted: January 30, 2025Lisbon is the safest city in Europe for me and I have been almost everywhere! Everyone is nice and stay away from you if you look scared . Even at night it is really ok . I feel constantly secure even if you can see in the streets sometimes people are really high but not dangerous at all almost nice😅
Posted: January 26, 2025Feels very safe, esp in the central districts. Haven't had any problems and people have been very kind, but it's still a tourist city and you should keep eyes open. But I feel much safer than in many similar areas.
Posted: January 23, 2025based on 98 experiences from female travelers
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Greece
One of the most beautiful European cities in my opinion! A small gem 💎 So colorful You can travel and navigate Portugal solo easily! Had an amazing time! People seem so happy there. You can get lost safely and explore the streets of Lisbon. Each one of them has a unique surprise! So many beautiful cool hipster style places to eat and coffee shops to chill or even work! 100% recommended.
Posted: February 26, 2025Yes I felt safe, but that’s because I was with someone from my family. As a solo traveler I would recommend going with a group from a hostel or something. It isn’t dangerous, but if you travel alone at night it gets a little weird. There are lots of people who offer dr*gs or something else so be careful. There are a few famous streets, be careful there at night. Otherwise I felt great, even with one more person and I felt totally okay. Daytime is perfect I felt great all the time, just at night women should be a little bit more careful. Stay safe girlies <3
Posted: February 24, 2025Debora
Hi I'm Debora, I love to travel and discover new cultures, languages and food. I'm originally from Switzerland but I lived in Ireland, Germany, Puerto Rico, UK and currently living in Portugal. I can host but also just meet up to take you around Lisbon. I love to visit places where I know locals that can show me what's real and beautiful. I also love to solo travel via hostels or co-living spaces where I can meet many cultures and make friends.
Paula
I’m 22 years old Polish girl that loves traveling:)