Is Ankara Safe for Women?

I have been living in Ankara for 4 years now, overall I can say that it's pretty safe. I suggest taking safety measures that you would take anywhere in the world. As a personal preference, I don't like Kızılay at night, but I have been there drunk or traveling and faced no problems.

It depends on which part of the city you're in. Areas like Çankaya and Yenimahalle are generally quite safe. People in Ankara are helpful, and the younger generation usually speaks English. However, if you're planning to visit Ulus or Keçiören, it's best to avoid going there at midnight.

I always walk around Ankara. There are a lot of foreign people, so don't worry because it's safe and you can easily go anywhere and wander around without waiting. Please contact us when you arrive have a pleasant time

Most regions are safe but as you go far from the center you can start to see meaner people. Safe places Çankaya district Ayrancı Dikmen Çayyolu Ümitköy Beytepe Dangerous places Mamak Ulus Sincan Etimesgut Elvankent Gölbaşı

If you are in city center, you might feel safer but you still see some people stare at you. You need to choose the place you stay from city center because of that. Men try to bother you and i just ignore i, if you carry a pepper spray with you it would make you feel safer.

Solo travel

Last weekend, I went on a spontaneous trip in Ankara. I started with a short walk in Kızılay, then sat at Kuğulu Park and watched the surroundings. I walked along Tunalı Hilmi Street and spent some time in cafés. The calm yet lively atmosphere of Ankara felt really good. Especially while walking through Atatürk Boulevard, I could feel the historical texture of the city. Even though it was an unplanned trip, it was a peaceful and enjoyable experience.