based on 23 experiences from female travelers
Giorgia
Italy
I had a good time in Romania. I didn’t always feel very safe because of the many abandoned buildings, even in the center. But I saw a lot of police around. It’s a cheap country, public transport worked well, and even if there weren’t many activities, I still enjoyed a couple of days. I’d recommend it for a low-cost short trip.
Posted: May 31, 2025Lois
United Kingdom
Bucharest gets a bad rap online but whilst it's not an amazing destination in itself, it can actually be a really pleasant base for the rest of Romania. There's not a lot of obvious attractions but if you look a little off the beaten path, take day trips out or even explore the more "free range" musuems there's actually plenty to do. The Old Town is cheesy but has some genuinely great nightlife nestled near with some pretty architecture too. My top tips would be to check out the fascinating...
Posted: April 25, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Even though I was with a group (we were 4 girls), at night we did not feel very safe with drunk men bothering us and asking to stay with them. The food is not bad but there are not many options for vegetarians. We stayed in a very comfortable b&b and the price was reasonable. We spent around 200 euros for a total of 4 days between food and activities. We went to the famous Bucharest thermal baths and visited the city where the presumed Dracula lived.
Posted: April 23, 2025Experienced: July, 2024Karina
Romania
Although everybody hates this city, I found myself loving it. I went in with bad expectations but I like it I didn’t feel generally safe, but I went there a lot, and I still love the vibrant city and the activities. Unfortunately, it is very dirty, but there is so much you can do.
Posted: April 13, 2025Based on 87 reports
Based on 87 reports
Daytime safety is 100%. Overall safe esp if you are not alone at night in the old town center. Romanian culture is still not totally safe for lgbtq+ comunity so beware of public areas at night if you want to go out. Drug culture is a thing so beware of your drink at all times in old town center if you are solo. Besides that, everything is 99% safe. You can always count on women and gen z to help out if anything. Whoever is dressed most “weird” is probs more trustworthy.
Posted: July 27, 2026Theodora
Bucharest is generally very safe, in my area, Titan, I feel safe walking at night, as it's well light and peaceful. I haven't had many bad experiences. In Piața Unirii there's gypsies selling stuff and I wouldn't walk alone at night in centrul vechi ( Old Town), but I've been with friends and felt safe, there's people around at night too. Pay attention to your bags in general, but especially near Gara de Nord and Piata Unirii. Other less reputable neighborhoods are Ferentari and Rahova, but...
Posted: July 27, 2026Pretty safe during the day. In the night also, especially in the center. As a traveler solo is moderate for safety and I recommend it for visiting. You will see many beautiful and unique places and people are generally very welcoming with tourists.
Posted: July 3, 2026Nicoleta
Yes , from my point of view Bucharest is a very safe place and i recommend very much There are a lot of clean streets and good people , good places and safe places ! I like Bucharest , everyone is welcome!
Posted: June 19, 2026Based on reports from women living in Bucharest, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
Ecaterina
Bucharest
3 days
wanting to discover new places through the knowledge and warmth of locals, to connect with people from different cultures and also trying to travel sustainably and without spending too much money 🍊 my love for adventure really began in my semester of erasmus in Thessaloniki (forever grateful for this experience), period in which i travelled to 6 countries with my friends and developed a great way of interacting with people and both learning about their culture and having fun, which gave me and still gives me a lot of meaning ⭐️ happy to be anywhere doing anything meeting people!!! strangers are friends you haven't met yet
Irina
Bucharest
3 days
Hey 🫶 I’m a free spirited designer who love travelling and exploring but also welcoming people and introducing them to my culture! ✨