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?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Belgium, overall, is considered quite safe for solo female travelers even at night. The well-lit urban areas, like Brussels and Antwerp, have plenty of people around which will significantly reduce the risk. However, it is always advisable to stay vigilant and avoid less populated or poorly lit areas. Use your discretion in more rural regions where it can be more isolated. Public transportation or taxis are widely available and reliable. It is always wise to let someone else know your whereabouts, especially when traveling alone.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Belgium, including buses, trains, and trams, is generally safe, efficient, and reliable. Passengers are typically respectful, and it's quite commonplace for solo female travelers to use these transportation systems. However, just like any other place in the world, you should always remain aware of your belongings and surroundings to avoid petty theft. Occasional delays may occur, but timetables are typically adhered to.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Belgium is generally considered to be quite safe for solo female travelers. Street harassment, while not completely absent, is not highly prominent either. Respect for personal space is significant amongst Belgians. However, just like any other city, occasional cat-calling in crowded or touristy areas might occur. But overall, most encounters are likely to be polite and non-threatening.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Belgium generally boasts a low rate of petty crimes such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, especially when compared to other European countries. These types of crimes usually happen in crowded places like public transportation, main tourist attractions, and major events. However, by taking some basic precautions such as keeping an eye on your belongings and avoiding isolated places at night, such risks can be mitigated. Travellers are advised to be vigilant especially in larger cities like Brussels and Antwerp.

Is Belgium worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 96 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.4/5
Julia

Julia

Netherlands

Ghent, Solo travel

I went to Ghent for 3 days and stayed at the Upplink hostel. It was a great experience because the hostel has a lot of young people, it is in a perfect location and very well organized. The hostel staff were very friendly and gave me a city tour. The city is very beautiful and easy to get around because all the attractions are close by. The castle is definitely worth a visit. Try the Ghent Noses. The restaurants are expensive, and for a solo traveler with a very small salary, I think it is worth buying a sandwich at Carrefour for lunch 🤣

Posted: May 8, 2025
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Reilly

Reilly

United States

Bruges, Group travel

This was my first time in Belgium! I LOVED IT!!! Brugge is so pretty and everyone is very friendly!! Some things me and my friends did: - a canal boat tour (definetely worth it even if you aren’t into touristy stuff- the views of the nature and houses are so amazing from the canals) - beer flight tasting in the main square area - ate a lot of French fries and drank a lot of beer!! I also love finding record stores in Europe and Brugge had a few good ones! Safety: 10/10 during the day (I wasn’t there at night) everyone was so nice and friendly

Posted: May 6, 2025
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Anli

Anli

Netherlands

Liège, Solo travel

I did not feel too safe there. The city is quite grey. But i do recommend going to the very very high staircase, climbing to the top and taking in the view. That was beautiful. I can also reccommend taking the trains, they were good and i felt safe.

Posted: May 4, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Srijita

Srijita

France

Bruges, Solo travel

I went to visit Brugge from Lille in February 2025 for a day. I fell in love with the town. It is straight out of a fairytale. I am not the biggest fan of solo travelling either, but i genuine loved roaming around by myself in this small but breathtaking town by myself. Going from one end to the other will not take you more than 30-40mins on foot. And every corner of it is so picturesque. You might also meet some amazing people, like the belgian painter i met who gave me a souvenir for free or the local sellers who were selling hand crafted jewelry from recycled products and gosh they looked so beautiful that I had to buy one!

Posted: May 1, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Sara

Sara

Italy

Brussels, Solo travel

Brussels is an amazing city, so lively full of different culture and people. Everyone speaks English but the avarege life is pretty expensive especially the food. I will suggest to visit the Art Noveau houses and the gardens (there are many and all amazing). It's actually a pretty safe city but still be careful walking alone at night.

Posted: April 29, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Is Belgium safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 156 local experiences

Crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 156 local experiences

Merve

Merve

Belgium

Belgium is mostly safe if you stay in public places and most known cities. All activities are to do in public era. If you walk at nights in small streets where no one is, make sure you are with a friend or never use this streets walk always at places where people are seen.

Posted: May 29, 2025
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Meet locals in Belgium

Irene

Irene

About Me

Hi! I’m Irene, 18 years old from Belgium. I’m passionate about nature, animals, and active travel. I love hiking, swimming, and exploring new places. I’m friendly, open-minded, and always up for meaningful conversations or spontaneous adventures. Currently looking for travel buddies for summer trips or volunteering abroad!

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Ille

Ille

About Me

Hi there! <3 I’m a Belgian girl from a cozy little town called Haacht — just a train ride away from Brussels, Antwerp, Leuven, and Mechelen! I live with my family (mom, dad, sister and her bf) and my 3 cute doggos. We have a guest room. I’m obsessed with learning about new cultures — I think it’s the most magical thing in the world. That’s why I’m studying International Tourism and Leisure, and I also run a little travel account on Instagram: @travilling.diaries if you wanna follow along! Some of my favorite things? Autumn, hot chocolate, nature walks and hikes, concerts, theatre, Disney, books, city trips, sushi, getting boba with friends, Gilmore Girls, and meeting new people from all over the world. If you’re ever in Belgium and want a local friend to show you around or a comfy place to crash, I’d love to help! My main Insta is @illemaeyaert_ (it’s private, but feel free to send me a quick message if you’re coming from here!)

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Stay with locals in Belgium

Jasmijn

Jasmijn

Antwerp

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hi, I’m Jasmijn and love travelling. I’m always looking for new ways of connecting with people.

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Isis

Isis

Ghent

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I'm a busy student at the University of Ghent. Animals are my passion, more specifically horses. I enjoy loads of little projects and social activities. As a board member of a student organisation, I love to spend my evenings with friends in the city, doing activities or organising them. My hobbies and interests are very broad, from caring for my horse, to poledancing or ballroom dancing, to crocheting or reading a book (these last two are less prominent these days due to my busy schedule unfortunately). Travelling has always had a special place in my heart, I work hard throughout the year to finance my little trips with friends. More than 5 months spent without travelling makes me go crazy!🤪 Italy has a very special place in my heart and tends to be my go-to destination when I need an escape from daily life in Ghent!

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Upcoming visitors to Belgium

Sena

Sena

About Me

There are many things. But i dont have to energy to write it ahhaha

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Nisa

Nisa

About Me

Hi, I’m Nisa from Turkey. 🌸 I’ll be in Poland for an Erasmus internship and would love to travel and meet new people during my stay.

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Safety in Belgium