Is Belgium safe for solo female travelers?

Belgium is generally a safe country to travel for solo female travelers. Violent crime is low, however, like every other place in the world, it's always wise to stay cautious and vigilant, especially during night hours or when visiting isolated areas. As a solo female traveler, it is recommended to keep in touch with family, avoid sharing specifics about accommodation and travel, and follow travel advisories. Also, be aware of pickpocketing in busy tourist areas or public transport.

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How safe is Belgium for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.6 /5

based on 107 experiences from female travelers

Pınar

Pınar

France

Brussels, Group travel

Brussels is very pretty city, it is like a transaction point of two cultures and it was lovely to even just walk around the city, yet as the sun goes down it is a good idea to be little more careful, especially if you are close to Brussels north or Brussels midi, stay safe 🐰💕

Posted: March 7, 2026
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Brussels, Solo travel

Only spent 1 day in Brussels but it was so beautiful. There's so many historical buildings that are breathtaking. However, there are a lot of homeless people asking for money on every street, there was a young girl in kfc going to every table asking for change.

Posted: February 16, 2026Experienced: January, 2026
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Malika

Malika

Germany

Brussels, Group travel

I fell in love with this town! It is so beautiful, a blend of London, New York, and Paris. It has so many beautiful places to go. The prices are moderate, almost same throughout the Europe. Food is delicious!

Posted: November 28, 2025Experienced: September, 2025
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How safe is Belgium for women?

Local safety index

4 /5

Based on 234 reports

Local crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 234 reports

Angélique

Angélique

Brussels

I've been going there regularly for a long time, and I've never had any problems myself. But I would say that areas such as Brussels North station, Avenue Louise and Rue d'Aerschot are the most sensitive locations.

Posted: March 9, 2026
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Brussels

Overall Brussels is safe and in my 7 years of living here I have never had any problems. But just like any European city be cautions about your belongings and don’t go to sketchy neighborhoods late at night.

Posted: March 6, 2026
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Brussels

It is safe but you gotta be careful with your luggage or handbags. When you come to the north of Brussels, make sure to always check your stuffs as there are pickpockets. Other than that, Brussels is safe don’t worry.

Posted: March 5, 2026
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Daniela

Daniela

Antwerp

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hello , My name is Daniela , I was inspired by an influencer my age to start solo travelling, I have been doing volunteer work in the french part of my country , but I would like to do more , It is still scary for me as a girl so young so I hope to be able to learn from others girls. I am a student and live by myself in a student room . It is small but has almost everything,

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Philippine

Philippine

Brussels

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hello ! I'm Philippine, I'm in Brussels since September 2024 for med studies and will stay here for the next years. I don't know the city so well for the moment but I looking to progress on that field. I come from Toulouse (France). I speak French, English (far from perfect) and a little bit of Spanish

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