Is Albania Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Albania is generally safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is relatively low and people are friendly and hospitable. Albanians are known to go out of their way to help foreigners, especially women. There is a high level of English among the younger generation, making communication easier. However, like any other place, be vigilant about personal possessions and avoid deserted areas during the night.

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How safe is Albania?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Moderate

Albania generally boasts a favorable safety record and the locals are quite friendly and hospitable. Still, like in any country, some caution is advised, particularly at night. While the central parts of major cities like Tirana are relatively secure, unlit streets and desolate areas can present some risks. Walking alone at night might not be especially dangerous, but it is sensible to be vigilant, avoid less populated areas, and use common sense to avoid potential hazards. It's always beneficial to stay in well-lit areas and preferably to travel in a group, especially during the night.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Moderate

Most of the public transportation in Albania, which mostly include buses and minibuses called 'furgons', is generally considered safe for travel. However, they can be crowded and may not run on fixed schedules. Taxis are plentiful in cities, and it's ideal to ensure they're licensed ones. At times, drivers may not adhere to safety regulations closely. It's always a good start to familiarize yourself with the usual routes and fares. Most travelers have not reported any instances of harassment or other concerns while using public transportation.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Moderate

In Albania, you might face occasional instances of street harassment, including catcalling and persistent stares, particularly in the bigger cities like Tirana. However, many women have also reported that locals are generally friendly, helpful and highly respectful to women. It truly depends on the exact location and time. Traveling during the day and sticking to populated areas can often help reduce such instances. Always trust your instincts and stay aware of your surroundings.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Albania has a relatively low level of petty crime, especially targeted towards tourists. The majority of Albanians are equally respectful towards both locals and tourists. However, it is always crucial to be vigilant of your belongings and surroundings, particularly in busier urban areas. Incidences such as pickpocketing or bag snatching are not common, but can occur. Using common precautions can help ward off such incidents.

Is Albania worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 75 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.5/5

Budget-friendly

4.2/5

Albania, Group travel

Amazing country with amazing mountains. Did hiking for 5 days after went to the sea. It was the most surprising trip. I was surprised by the mountain views and tracking routes, how prepared they were and comfortable

Posted: May 6, 2025Experienced: April, 2024
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Tirana, Solo travel

Tirana is a great city. I mostly walked around or took the public bus, which was rather easy to understand and the people helped me. Walking around at night I felt mostly safe. I would recommend soing a walking tour to really see the whole city!

Posted: April 20, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
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Katharina

Katharina

Germany

Tirana County, Couple travel

Spent 103€ for accommodation (9 nights) Everything else is also very affordable. You will be taking buses everywhere (unless you want a taxi/rent a car). Don’t drink the water. I met up with a friend in Shkodër, traveled in a group of four to Tirana (go see the sky bar - it’s free, and a walking tour), quick detour to Ohrid in North Macedonia, then to Sarandë to surprise some friends. Amazing memories, welcoming country, and minimal tourists rn. Feel free to reach out if you have questions!

Posted: April 14, 2025
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Durrës, Couple travel

I felt safe oberall but i would not recommend to solo travelling women. Taxi drivers and hawkers can by quiet intrusive so do not make eye contact if you don't want to buy something. Also there are a lot of stray dogs in the streets and on the beach, especially at dawn. The beach is very nice and there's always opportunities for playing volleyball or renting a pedal boat/ jetski. The restaurants and appartments that are not direct at the beach (but still only 2 minutes away by foot) are way cheaper amd still clean with good food :)

Posted: March 18, 2025Experienced: September, 2024
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Albania, Solo travel

I felt safe, nice views, great weather and pretty cheap. Nice people and helpful. A lot of homeless dogs on the streets. The place I stayed at was clean and full accommodative. I met also few polish people

Posted: March 11, 2025
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Is Albania safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 17 local experiences

Crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 17 local experiences

Tirana

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
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Meet locals in Albania

Klea

Klea

About Me

Hi! My name is Klea and I am from Albania. This past year I’ve gotten too much into traveling but I got tired of waiting for people so I decided to take my first solo trip:) I am mostly an outdoor person, but on the other hand I do like me a good club. I like spontaneous decisions and like living on the spot

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Dia

Dia

About Me

My name is Dia, I am an Erasmus student in Vlore rn but wish to travel a lot this semester. I am a pretty extroverted person, love to go out and try new things☀️🤍 It's my first time solo traveling so I can't wait to meet as many of you and have a nice time ☺️

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Stay with locals in Albania

Elisa

Elisa

Tirana

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I’m Lisa. I started traveling this year and I’m so excited about it! At the same time, I also started learning English, so I’m not yet completely fluent. I feel more comfortable speaking Italian and Russian, but I’m happy to practice and improve. What I love about my life is the freedom to do whatever I want: I live alone, I don’t have a relationship or a job that forces me to stay in one place. The only barrier that sometimes holds me back from traveling all the time is — of course — money. I love all forms of art. I enjoy feeling deep emotions in everything I do. I realized that it’s actually simpler than it seems to connect with life on a deeper level — you just need to be open and present. Traveling, for me, is a way to live fully, meet new people, and experience real emotions. I can’t wait to share new adventures and create unforgettable memories together! Do be honest: i ask chatgpt to help me write this presentation text, hahah.

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Erida

Erida

Tirana

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, I’m Erida Lama, a passionate traveler from Albania who loves exploring new destinations, experiencing diverse cultures, and connecting with people from around the world. With a deep appreciation for adventure and new experiences, I’m excited to join this app to discover amazing places, share my journeys, and connect with fellow travel enthusiasts. Let’s explore the world together!”

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Upcoming visitors to Albania

Mariem

Mariem

About Me

Tunisian, into travel, nature, and good vibes. Planning an Albania trip soon — looking for cool, easygoing people to link up with. Down for adventures, local spots, and good convos. Safety first, fun always.

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Tweshaa

Tweshaa

About Me

Hello girlies! Super new to solo travelling- got my first solo trip planned to Albania and Montenegro next month!! A little about me- Currently working in London, I love cooking, yoga, hiking, dancing (new to running but love doing short runs with my friends). And LOVE meeting new people, so hit me up if you wanna meet up :)

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Safety in Albania