Is Belgium Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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Nana
United Kingdom
Brussels, Solo travel
I visited Brussels again for the second time and I must say both visit felt home for me. I enjoyed my time there and I look forward to visiting other cities in Belgium on my next visit.
Posted: October 31, 2026Experienced: March, 2026
Liège, Family travel
I stayed with a friend but I wouldn’t go out in this city by myself. Have been there before and been harassed and assaulted. It is a beautiful city, and I was privileged to have my friend with me and keep us safe lol
Posted: October 30, 2026Experienced: August, 2026
Noemi
Colombia
Brussels, Couple travel
I visited Bruxelles with a friend during a weekend. A friend of mine hosted us and showed us around the city. The city is culturally very rich and you can find anything you want: culture, nature, clubbing, good food–waffles, fries, chocolate, beer... the best I've ever had! We also did day trips to Ghent and Bruges. Lovely.
Posted: October 27, 2026Experienced: March, 2025
Naomi
Ireland
Ghent, Family travel
Went to host a workshop for Viernulvier Women and Children's First Festival back in 2023. It was my first time in Belgium. Ghent reminds me a lot of Vana Tallinn in terms of the architecture. The people were super friendly and the sweet treats were lovely. I loved taking the train.
Posted: October 26, 2026
Irati
Spain
Brussels, Family travel
I went to visit Brussels with my couple and his family, we all loved it so much and really enjoyed trying new beers and different foods. We also visited some other cities around like Bruges and Gent. I definitely want to go back and explore more cities.
Posted: October 26, 2026Experienced: July, 2025
Emmanuella
Italy
Brussels, Solo travel
Hi girlllll it's me again 😘😘 So let's start 🚌🚉🚂: So I don't know if you know Zoro from One Piece, but yeah that's me, I don't have a good sense of direction and having street signs in two languages made it super hard for me (it should be the opposite, but not for me). I got lost so many times, and not being able to figure out the metro stops was hell. As for the rest, transportation costs between 2.70€ and 3€; I paid contactless. The vehicles are on time, not like in Italy haha 🧇🍟: As...
Posted: August 14, 2026Experienced: June, 2026
Saint-Vith, Solo travel
Visited a friend in this lovely small town. Nothing much to see, but peaceful and lovely. There is a nice ice cream place and fries place on the main street. Very green. With a great lake near by to relax at.
Posted: August 5, 2026Brussels, Family travel
Brussels was great! I stayed only for 3 days so i didnt have much time to explore. Couldn’t find the thrift stores anywhere :( We were adviced to be extremely cautious and watch out for thieves, but fortunately none showed up!
Posted: July 6, 2026
Valeria
Colombia
Brussels, Solo travel
Brussels is an impressive city; you can feel the cultural mix everywhere. I think it’s no coincidence that they call it the capital of Europe. As a capital city, it offers a wide variety of things to do. Personally, my favorite spot is the Bois de la Cambre; I think it’s a beautiful place to take a walk and enjoy a moment of connection that’s a bit different from the usual city life.
Posted: June 3, 2026Experienced: March, 2026
Rose
United Kingdom
Brussels, Couple travel
I stayed near the smaller airport, it did take a bit of time to get into the city centre but it was so worth it. I loved being in a normal part of town out of the tourist zones and I found a couple of great food spots! Everything was so beautiful in the main city centre, the architecture and the people were all great! Stumbled upon a local skateboarding event and it was the best part of the holiday!
Posted: May 17, 2026Experienced: April, 2023Is Belgium safe for women?
Namur
Namur is safe by day wherever you go, but I will suggest you to avoid mostly the Rogier street, there is a lot of drug deals. I would not suggest a solo female traveler to walk by night in Namur, i've never had problems, but I've heard from other girls some scary experience..so stay safe and walk at leat by two people :)
Posted: October 28, 2026Brussels
You can walk at night without problems. But problems can still happen unfortunately… I only had one unfortunate experience in five months. Maybe avoid to be alone after midnight in a street with no one. Otherwise, all touristic areas are ok.
Posted: October 13, 2026Destelbergen
I think overall in Belgium it is quite safe. A car accident occurs more often than an actual crime. But in some cases thieves could actually steal something in my neighbourhood, but it happens rarely.
Posted: October 1, 2026Liège
Liège is not the safest place for women. During the day in crowded areas it’s fine but there is catcalling/unwanted interactions in certain places. I would definitely not recommend it during the night tho if you’re not with a group of friends, there’s a lot of harassment, the vibes are kinda creepy in certain streets and you’ll see for yourself that you’ll mostly only find men outside. There’s definitely worse cities but I wouldn’t say that Liège is safe.
Posted: August 4, 2026
imani
Jabbeke
I think it's very safe, the only thing that has really happened here is our house being robbed but people and transport are pretty safe if you ask me. I don't go out in Jabbeke that much during night so I don't know how unsafe it is at night but to be honest, it's a pretty boring village so nothing happens here much.
Posted: July 30, 2026
Eléonore
Brussels
Generally people tend to leave you alone. I would say certain areas aren't as safe. But not where I live and not the centre either. You do have to be carefull for pickpocketers! And there could be a lot of people asking you for money or sometimes food. But they mean no harm. Personally I have felt way more bothered in other cities in Belgium than in Brussels.
Posted: July 25, 2026Safety in Belgium
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Daniela
Antwerp
Can host for:
7 nights
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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Romy
Zwijndrecht
Can host for:
7 nights
About me
Hi! My name is Romy, I am 28 years old and live in Zwijndrecht just next to the beautifull Antwerp. Meeting people and exchanging language, culture and food are some of my favorite things to do!
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Diana
Lille
Can host for:
2 nights
About me
Hi, I'm Diana, I live alone with my 8 year old son in a 2 bedroom apartment. My son usually sleeps with me, so I have his bedroom free for guests. I'm a big fan of making big efforts to unify us woman in a tight knit community as it shoold be. Women supporting woman is so powerful. I used to love traveling and have been to quiet alot if places, but have not really done any traveling for way too long. Coming out of a bad marriage, rediscovering myself, I would love to travel again and show my son how beautiful this can be. I love music, dancing, endless talks and deepdives, cats, dogs, horses, I'm a neurodivergent mom of a neurodivergent kiddo. Love connecting to people who are neurodivergent themselves.
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Ekaterina
Liège
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
Hi, my name is Katya (a short form of my name), and I’m a violinist and photographer. In the upcoming academic year, I’ll be finishing my master’s degree in solo violin performance. I’m not very good at talking about myself, but in short, I can say that I really love traveling and the feeling of freedom. Despite being an introvert, I enjoy meeting new people and helping out when I can. I work as a music teacher, mainly with children, and I also teach piano for beginners. Teaching is something I truly enjoy, especially helping students take their first steps in music and seeing their progress. I play in various orchestral projects as a violinist, organize classical music concerts in a church in Brussels, and I’m generally open to new experiences. My native language is Russian. I speak English well and am currently learning French (my level is somewhere between B1 and B2), and I plan to learn more languages in the near future. My dream is to go on a trip across different countries for at least 3–4 months 🙆♀️🧳
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lindsay
Louvain-la-Neuve
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
frensh bellow Friendly and always ready for an adventure, I love exploring new cultures and enjoying life’s simple, carefree moments. I study sociology and anthropology, so I’m endlessly curious about the world and the people in it. I’m just as happy spending a night dancing — from electro to salsa — as I am playing board games, having long chats with friends, or watching indie films. I enjoy hiking, climbing, and living simply with the essentials, and I always try to keep a positive outlook. Whatsapp : +32474041595 Insta: @lindsaymiriki Sociable et toujours partante pour l’aventure, j’adore découvrir de nouvelles cultures vivantes et partager des moments sans prise de tête. Étudiante en sociologie et anthropologie, je suis curieuse du monde qui m’entoure. Je suis aussi bien partante pour une soirée dansante — de l’électro à la salsa — qu’une soirée jeux de société, discussion entre amis ou cinéma indépendant. J’aime la randonnée, l’escalade, vivre avec l’essentiel, et je garde toujours un esprit positif.
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Lolita
Charleroi
Can host for:
5 nights
About me
Hello 😊 I am Lolita and I’m 32. I live in Belgium but my grandparents are all Italian 🇧🇪🇮🇹 I love meeting new people, discover culture, traditions and new landscapes 🏔️ This app is for me the opportunity to visit more my own country by sharing moments, to discover other places and to exchange memories 😄 I’ll be pleased to host you and show you the city of Charleroi wich is better than you can though 🖤🤍
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Isis
Ghent
Can host for:
3 nights
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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Marie
Brussels
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
I'm going to say all the things i love: - laugh - to eat with my Hands - meeting people - scout - climbing - dancing - travelling - art - music - my friends - my family - people - cows and animals
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Betül
Houthalen-Helchteren
Can host for:
7 nights
About me
My friends call me Beti, I’m 24 years old and I’d like to travel as much as I can before I’m too old to do anything. I’m currently working. When I’m not working, I like to host parties and activities for my friends. My dream is to visit New York this year. Hopefully I can make it come true!
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Juliette
Louvain-la-Neuve
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
I'm Juliette, i come from Chile, and i love cats, dancing techno, traveling, and reading mystery books. I think life is about connections and meeting people but ironically I love being on my own. Know that i'm always planning my next trip, and my dream is to work in marine conservation🪼
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