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 83 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.5/5

Budget-friendly

4.2/5

Albania, 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
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Valeriia

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
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Nora

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, 2024
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Tirana, Solo travel

I felt really safe, the people were so so mice, the local food is really good and especially their meet soup. I recommend to learn a little albanian because not many people speak English so it a little bit difficult to communicate sometimes

Posted: August 9, 2025
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Albania, Solo travel

I felt very safe in Albania, although men often stare at women in particular I came to realise if you say hello and start a conversation 8/9 times out of ten they are perfectly friendly and nice to talk to. I loved how in albania you have such a mixture of everything - you have the mountains, the sea, old cobbled cities, new built up cities. The food wasn’t too exciting they take a lot of influence from Greece, all pretty carb heavy.

Posted: July 13, 2025
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Is Albania safe for women?

Safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 19 local experiences

Crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 19 local experiences

Giovana

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, 2025
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Safety in Albania