Is Azerbaijan Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Azerbaijan?
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Azerbaijan worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 16 experiences from female travelers
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Arai
Kazakhstan
Azerbaijan, Solo travel
It was good; the food was amazing. I felt safe because it’s a Muslim country, and the people are good. Azerbaijan has beautiful nature, and what I love most are the food and the people. Baku is also beautiful; the night view of Baku is amazing.
Posted: July 2, 2024
Dr.
India
Baku, Family travel
Its indeed very disappointing to say that baku is not at all safe for women at night specially women who are travelling alone. Every men around you is obnoxious and would stare you as if he is going to rape you. Day 1 till day 5 most of the men i met were very vile and bad and all they would look at you as if they would rape you even try to eve tease you and if you revolt back they would make sure you learn a lesson for pointing out the inadequate behaviour of men towards you.
Posted: June 23, 2024
Eszter
Hungary
Baku, Solo travel
Best food in the Caucasian region. I felt completely safe all the time, the people are awesome and friendly! So many things to see, I loved the carpet museum the most, but the Mini Dubai feeling is incredible too!
Posted: June 11, 2024Experienced: May, 2024Azerbaijan, Couple travel
Yes, I felt safe. I stayed in a small hostel, it was very cheap but not very clean. Transportation was very simple and also cheap, so I downloaded the Bolt application for transportation. Azerbaijani food culture is very rich, I am sure you will like most of the restaurants. I went to a local restaurant called "Shirvanshah" and I liked it very much. There is also a very nice museum you can go to, its name is "Heydar Aliyev Center".
Posted: June 4, 2024
Irshad
Azerbaijan
Baku, Solo travel
It's amazing to travel Baku food is tasty and people's are beautiful with kindness thy all are very helpful and honest I love travel again here in next year I am happy to live here feel safe and secure
Posted: May 6, 2024
Jamileh
Jordan
Baku, Solo travel
I arrived to Baku through Ganja because the tickets are way cheaper than reaching Baku directly. Ganja is one of the historical cities in Azerbijan and you can enjoy one day wandering around the city then to head to Baku through the train, it takes around 3 hours and it was super comfortable and I advice you to get the tickets ahead of time. In Baku I stayed in Zamzam hotel and its very affordable hotel and close to the center. In Baku I personally found Bolt the best way to move around the city as its cheap and easy to use. I recommend Azerbijan for female solo travellers because its safe and you will enjoy each moment in there. The food, places and people all were great.
Posted: January 7, 2024Experienced: November, 2023Baku, Solo travel
Baku is stunning, pristine, well-maintained, with futuristic modern buildings and a very hospitable population. It is full of contrasts, with orthodox Muslim women on one hand, and on the other hand, there are liberal and free women dressed according to the prevailing atmosphere.
Posted: September 24, 2023Azerbaijan, Solo travel
I spent the entire week in Baku. I stayed in two different hotels, which cost me 33 dollars and 70 dollars per night. In total, I spent about 1200 dollars for the week. I booked three full-day tours directly and paid in cash, which was much cheaper than booking online. As a woman, I traveled alone and it was safe.
Posted: August 3, 2023Azerbaijan, Solo travel
I was in Azerbaijan for only a few days. I really loved the one-day trip to Gobustan (mud volcanoes, cave drawings, Yanardag, etc.) Bolt was very cheap, so I used it to get around.
Posted: July 23, 2023Baku, Solo travel
I went to Baku alone from Tbilisi (my first solo trip) and I really enjoyed it. Overall, I felt quite safe - I was followed by a few child pickpockets on the promenade, but this phenomenon is common in many cities. A large part of Baku reminds me of Europe, with a slightly oriental touch, and everything is easy to explore on foot (I walked around on my own and it was fine). I recommend using Uber or Bolt in Baku, as taxi drivers there try to cheat people.
Posted: April 21, 2023Is Azerbaijan safe for women?
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Baku
Baku is totally safe city for its local people and foreigners too. İt s the way too quiet and normal city i d say, the situation here is very safe. İ mean there wont be anybody who even talks to u and trying to make u discomforted after dark in Baku streets if u r specially a foreigner.
Posted: March 26, 2025
Elmira
Baku
İn Baku it depends on where do you stay. If you stay in center you are 90% safe but back street this percentage falls to In our culture, there is a lot of respect for women. You can see a lot of positive discrimination here, but the biggest benefit of this is that you feel safe. No one will do anything to you outside and you can go out in the evenings comfortably, but you still need to be careful in the back streets. In the past, there might not have been this warning, but now there are some places where drug use has increased, and they are more in the back streets, such as Alatava and Ïcəmi. In other words, it is generally a safe city and no one dares to do anything even in those back streets because there are a lot of police.
Posted: March 23, 2025Meet locals in Azerbaijan
Zəhra
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As a gym rat, I thrive on discipline and pushing my limits, but I also know how to keep things light and funny—I’m the one who can make you laugh mid-rep. I believe in working hard, having fun, and always presenting my best self.i know it’s not that important but my fav color is pink btw and my lucky number is 7 😅
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Elmira
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Hi my name is Elmira, I'm from Azerbaijan. I lived Azerbaijan 18 years then studied my bachelor degree in Turkey. Right now I'm in Azerbaijan again.
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Я - человек, который любит делать мир слаще. Веган. В жизни ценю искренность, творчество и моменты радости, которые можно подарить другим. Когда я не за работой, наслаждаюсь временем с мужем и дочей, путешествиями и хорошими книгами. В своей работе стремлюсь передавать любовь к каждому процессу, а в жизни - всегда находить время для того, что действительно важно.
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Alexia
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Hey, I’m Alexia! An adventurous Aussie who loves exploring new places and experiencing different cultures. I’ve traveled to 24 countries and counting, with a passion for off-the-beaten-path destinations. My next big adventure? A six-week trip across the U.S., followed by a month of travel in Europe before settling somewhere new. Always up for great conversations, good food, and making new travel friends
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I've always been someone who loves pushing my limits and trying new things. One of the most thrilling experiences I've had was skydiving – the rush of jumping out of a plane and free-falling was indescribable! I've also tried bungee jumping, which was equally exciting. I have a deep appreciation for nature, so I often go camping and hiking, immersing myself in the great outdoors. Besides, I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and trying new foods, which has enriched my life with diverse experiences and perspectives. These adventures have taught me a lot about myself and the world around me, and I'm always excited for the next opportunity to try something new. For references please check my Couchsurfing account : (Dan travel) https://www.couchsurfing.com/users/2018587143?utm_campaign=profile_share&utm_source=couchsurfing-ios
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