Is Antwerp Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Safety rating
Based on 6 experiences
Based on research and crime data
Safety overview
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation: Safe
Street harassment: Low
Petty crimes:Low
Tap water:Very safe
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I always felt very safe in Antwerp during the day but also at night. There is a lot to do a lot of cute cafés, cool museums and also a lot of political events happening all the time. It rains a lot there tho and it is a very windy city as well. The people I have met were all very friendly and spoke great English. A lot of men kept winking at me or whistling at me but never anything more.
Posted: November 20, 2023
Agi (25)
Hungary
Solo travel experience
I visited Antwerp in September, which was a good choice as the weather was excellent for sightseeing: 20°C and the city itself lends itself to walking. If you only speak English, be prepared for some inconveniences as locals (understandably) might not be able to communicate in that language. Regarding the most important bit: I felt safe in the city and in my hotel, no one bothered me. I really recommend getting the Antwerp pass, as most museums are included in that and they have a great selection in the area and the price is absolutely fair. The city has amazing food, I recommend visiting the chocolate shops and getting waffles from street vendors-much cheaper and even better tasting! The prices can be higher then some other places in Europe, especially in restaurants so I recommend checking your options before going. Otherwise you will not spend too much money on activities if you buy the pass, so you can save money there. I do have to warn you, that the hotel, flights, food, and souvenirs may add up but it's worth it:)) This was my first solo trip, I loved the experience and I gained valuable insight during this short holiday!
Posted: November 2, 2023Experienced: August, 2023Solo travel experience
It was amazing a bit mix of dutch french and german! Love it ! You will like it if you are fond of large cruise and diamonds. The architecture is so different! And people are nice! You can cover different spots nearby there is a castle on walking distance from station its very cool and you can have a view of al lcity!
Posted: October 21, 2023
Solo travel experience
Things to do: - Stadsfeestzaal - Grote Markt - Sint-Annatunnel - The View Antwerp - Central Station Safety: I went solo and felt 100% safe and comfortable. Recommendations: Antwerp is beautiful.
Posted: September 16, 2022Solo travel experience
Things to do: - Central Station - Stadsfeestzaal - Cathedral of Our Lady - Rubenshuis - Vlaaikensgang - Plantin-Moretus Museum Safety: The city is extremely safe. Recommendations: Antwerp is a beautiful and diverse city, would definitely recommend. Plenty of museums, cafes and shopping.
Posted: September 9, 2022Solo travel experience
Things to do: - Museum aan de Stroom - Cathedral of Our Lady - Plantin-Moretus Museum - The Rubens House - ZOO Antwerpen - Grote Markt - Royal Museum of Fine Arts - Museum of Modern Art - Het Steen Safety: The city is generally safe for women. Recommendations: Antwerp is an awesome city, I highly recommend going there.
Posted: September 2, 2022Local experiences
Beautiful buildings (old, with a lot of gold) and best party culture. In the weeks, you can party with the students and all bars are open. In the weekend, special places like the big market square are full of people singing and drinking.
Posted: October 30, 2023Meet locals in Antwerp
Nemo
Speaking
About Me
I'm a 26 year old girl / woman living by myself in the city center of Antwerp (Belgium). Just like almost everyone here, I love to explore the world!
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇮 Gibraltar, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
fabienne
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Hey! My name is Fabienne Schmidt, I'm 23 and currently doing my masters in Architecture in Antwerp. I joined this community because I have been using couchsurfing for so many years but only in Europe. After my exchange in Singapore I wanted to see more of Asia, so I decided to solo travel for a few months on a budget. And because Asia isn't Europa (safety wise) and I'm still a broke student (especially after living in Singapore for 4 months hahaha) I joined the Travel Ladies community. I also didn't wanted to give my mom a heart attack everytime she sees me sleeping at a different man's house (better to be safe than sorry). If there is one thing I love to do it's dancing and cooking and especially both at the same time! I can always go for a nice evening stroll or play board games at home or in a café. I love to share my experience with others or have a good laugh about all the crazy stories that I've gathered over the years whilst traveling. So lots to talk about or if you prefer we can also sit in silence. Xxx
Fara
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About Me
Hi everyone! I'm Fara, a 24 y old medical student from Antwerp. Next year, I'll be doing my internship in Cuba, but I'd like to practice my Spanish a bit before I go. This is why I'm going to Spain in September and starting my traveling in Mallorca. It would be great if I could stay somewhere for a few days before I find a workaway. Am definitely willing to help around the house, cook you a homemade meal, or bake you your favorite dessert! I'm a big reader, nature lover, do yoga, and like to do things with friends 😊
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇳 China, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden
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fabienne
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3 days
About me
Hey! My name is Fabienne Schmidt, I'm 23 and currently doing my masters in Architecture in Antwerp. I joined this community because I have been using couchsurfing for so many years but only in Europe. After my exchange in Singapore I wanted to see more of Asia, so I decided to solo travel for a few months on a budget. And because Asia isn't Europa (safety wise) and I'm still a broke student (especially after living in Singapore for 4 months hahaha) I joined the Travel Ladies community. I also didn't wanted to give my mom a heart attack everytime she sees me sleeping at a different man's house (better to be safe than sorry). If there is one thing I love to do it's dancing and cooking and especially both at the same time! I can always go for a nice evening stroll or play board games at home or in a café. I love to share my experience with others or have a good laugh about all the crazy stories that I've gathered over the years whilst traveling. So lots to talk about or if you prefer we can also sit in silence. Xxx
Nemo
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You can stay for:
7 days
About me
I'm a 26 year old girl / woman living by myself in the city center of Antwerp (Belgium). Just like almost everyone here, I love to explore the world!
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇮 Gibraltar, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Mukta
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2 days
About me
Mukta Shilki Pakarina nasce in Italia nel 1971 e si considera una cittadina del mondo. Il suo sviluppo interiore e di risveglio spirituale è iniziato negli anni '90 Praticante Reiki Insegnante di Tai Chi Chuan Stile Yang Facilitatatrice di Respiro Circolare Rebirthing Portatrice della Sacra Chanupa, Pipa della pace Ricercatrice di Visione Facilitatrice di capanne del sudore Artigiana, viaggiatrice, cantante, narratrice, amante della Natura. Dal 2015 collabora con Santiago Andrade Leon, Uomo di Medicina ecuadoriano della chiesa Sumak Kawsay. Dopo 4 anni di Ricerca Della Visione è entrata a far parte del consiglio dell'Associazione Fuoco Sacro che organizza ogni anno la Ricerca Della Visione in Sicilia. Il suo modo di avvicinarsi alle persone si è sviluppato attraverso il suo viaggio interiore e l'interconnessione con persone di medicina durante i suoi viaggi in Guatemala, Siberia, Ecuador, Brasile, Messico, Inghilterra. Sa di essere solo uno strumento, ognuno è l'unico responsabile di diventare il Maestro della propria vita. In questo modo rispetta il tempo individuale di crescita, per risvegliare in ognuno l'autoguaritore.
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