Is Gaziantep safe for solo female travelers?

Gaziantep is a generally safe city, with lower levels of crime than many other global cities. However, as a solo female traveler, you should maintain an observant and cautious attitude like you would in any large city. Turkish people are known for their hospitality, and many of them speak English, thus communication would not be a major issue. It's always important to respect local customs and attire. Also, be aware of your surroundings during nighttime, particularly in less crowded areas. It's recommend to avoid overland travel to the south close to the Syrian border due to regional instabilities.

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How safe is Gaziantep for female travelers?

How safe is Gaziantep for women?

Local safety index

3.1 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Local crime index

2 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Ayşe

Ayşe

İn the morning you can stay safe and enjoy the city( especially about food) everything is alright But at nights Gaziantep dont have night life because of that dangerous people( like addicteds) can be outside you should be careful

Posted: May 25, 2025
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People are hospitable and helpful, friendly, developed city. It is easy to visit, you will not have any problems with transportation, there are many ways of transportation such as taxis and municipal vehicles.

Posted: May 20, 2025
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Gaziantep has beautiful people who are quite hospitable. Their elders may be a bit troublesome, but they only sulk and don't do anything. There are many places to visit, whether it's the castle, shopping malls, or luxurious places, all of which are secure and good.

Posted: February 9, 2025
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To be honest, maybe you can feel so free in Gaziantep. Generally the neighborhoods in Gaziantep are not safe and mostly including some of drug gangs. But of course the touristic streets and neighborhoods are not like that much. When you come and visit here you shouldn't enter in every streets, it can be dangerous. I don't want to make you feel stress. Touristic streets, antique shops, cultural meals and coffees, historical buildings and museums worth seeing.

Posted: January 31, 2025
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Hêvîdar

Hêvîdar

Gaziantep’s safety is up to the neighborhood you are at there is places that you can walk even at 2 am and there’s places that you can’t walk at 2 pm so you gotta be careful when you pick your clothes and the time and location combination must be correct to visit safely

Posted: January 30, 2025
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