Is Albania safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Albania for female travelers?
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based on 85 experiences from female travelers
Durrës, Solo travel
My experience in this city was amazing. I loved every bit of it, from great local food, beautiful beaches and architecture to some of the kindest people. In the past few years more and more tourists are coming so the prices might be getting a bit expensive, but it is still a very good place if youre traveling on a budget. I wouldn't necessarily recommend walking alone at night judging by the amount of men honking and catcalling even durring sunlight, however, I would still rank it amongst the safest places I've stayed.
Posted: October 21, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
Michaela
Slovakia
Albania, Couple travel
We spent a week traveling in Albania and discovered that the most beautiful places were often the ones we had to search for or simply found by chance. Around Durrës, there are stunning beaches, and we also visited an amazing farm that is really worth the trip. The local people were very kind and friendly.
Posted: September 18, 2025Albania, Solo travel
Hello, I travelled alone and visited 6 countries. One of them was Albania. I started in Spain and got to Morocco, Italy, Albania, Montenegro and Croatia. Albania is one of the safest countries in my opinion. The people help you any time and try their best, even if they don't speak English that well!
Posted: August 25, 2025
Valeriia
Russia
Albania, Solo travel
I stayed for a couple days in a budget friendly hotel in Tirana, then took a public bus to Ksamil. I stayed at a nicer hotel there, took long walks and hikes for 3 days. The locals were very friendly and helped when I got lost a bit. Not many businesses were open though, the town seemed dead, only the locals were getting ready for the tourist season.
Posted: August 24, 2025
Nora
Romania
Rrjoll, Family travel
Amazing little village. Cheap accomodation. The shop has the best ice cream ever on the machine. Pigs free on the beach. The only bad experience was with the "crazy of the village", who tried to untie and leave with my dog. This, however, showed me the character of the other villagers: he was instantly apprehended by the owner of the bar near the shop and word traveled so fast that in the night when i returned to my room, the owner knew and assured me that one is the only dubious character around.
Posted: August 12, 2025Experienced: June, 2024How safe is Albania for women?
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Olha
Shkodër
Honestly I felt very safe The only part of the town that felt off was near the bridge on the way to the lake, there were some buildings in poor condition with not very nice men saying some stuff as I passed by. But I was on a bicycle (recommend the same, otherwise it’s too much to walk), and it didn’t bother it at all even though it was in the evening In the center of the town it was very good, also at night
Posted: September 24, 2025
Giovana
Albania
I found Albania relatively safe. Since I came from Rio de Janeiro, I always end up being very careful on the streets, just like I do at home. Like not walking alone at night, not using cellphones too much on the street, etc. I didn't see anything too serious and I even found the people to be quite polite. But I've always been careful.
Posted: August 16, 2025Tirana County
Its one of the least scary citys in Albania. And its fairly safe for woman. You will experience lots of catcalling tho. I suggest asking female locals questions if you have some for the city or even asking for their helo if you feel like you are being followed. We got your back!
Posted: July 13, 2025Tirana
Tirana is the capital city of Albania and you find all kind of people there. Anyways in all these years I’ve been living here, I have never felt unsafe. There are enough weirdos walking in every street but they seem harmless. I feel safe here and wouldn’t be worried of anyone or anything.
Posted: April 1, 2025
Avery
Tirana
There are almost no crime or drugs in Tirana other than marijuana use The traffic rules are not followed strictly so be careful about crossing the street The taxi drivers have meters so that you don’t have to worry about getting overcharged
Posted: March 9, 2025Safety in Albania
