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Is Ghent Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Name: Is Ghent Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Address: Ghent, Belgium
Rating: 4.716385404149685

Ghent is generally a safe city to visit, even for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low, and most visits are trouble-free. It's a friendly place where locals are often willing to help tourists in need. It is always advisable, however, to take some basic precautions like avoiding less crowded areas late at night and keeping your personal belongings secure at all times.

Ghent is currently ranked #28 safest place for solo female travellers. Check the full ranking.

Safety rating

4.7 /5

Based on 6 travel experiences

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

3.9 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

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How safe is Ghent?

Safety at night:Safe

Ghent is generally a safe city, even at night. It is well lit and often bustling with all the students who live there. Public transportation ceases around midnight but taxis are readily available. Like anywhere else, it's suggested to avoid dimly-lit and less populated areas and always be mindful of your surroundings. Keep an eye on your belongings and avoid displaying expensive items, as pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas. As a solo female traveler, you should feel quite safe for most of your excursions, however, always trust your intuition.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Ghent is quite reliable and generally safe. City trams and buses are efficient and conveniently mapped. Nonetheless, it's advisable to stay vigilant, especially at night, and always be aware of your belongings. Traveling during peak hours ensures more company which can also add an additional sense of security.

Street harassment:Very low

Ghent is known for its peacefulness and respect towards women. Street harassment is quite rare, instances of catcalling or inappropriate behavior are not common. Most importantly, the locals are friendly, and the authorities are very responsive, which makes Ghent a safe city for solo female travelers.

Petty crimes:Low

Ghent usually exhibits low levels of petty crime. Most of the incidents include pickpocketing or purse snatching, particularly in crowded areas and tourist hotspots. It's always important to keep an eye on your valuables, but generally, the city is considered quite safe.

Is Ghent safe for women?

Safety rating

3.9 /5

Based on 12 experiences

Crime rates rating

1.2 /5

Based on 12 experiences

Ghent, also known as the Harry Potter city is very safe for a female solo traveler. It is a very open minded city, people speak English and are willing to help. Public transport is easy to take, however a bit pricy. There are night buses and easy access to taxi in town. It’s a small city where you won’t get lost easily.

Posted: July 7, 2024

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Gent, a small and friendly city in Belgium, where you can safely wander alone at 3 AM without drawing attention. Its charm lies in its welcoming atmosphere, rich history, and compact size, perfect for exploring on foot."

Posted: June 30, 2024

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Is Ghent worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 6 experiences

Solo travel experience

To be done: - Enter the historical center - Stroll around (St. Michael's Bridge, Patershol, Gravensteen Castle, Graslei, Korenlei) - Lunch on the waterfront at Delerium Bruges - Walk around the historical center (The Markt and Belfry, Burg Square and Town Hall, Rozenhoedkaai) - Climb up the Belfry to admire the beautiful view - Boat trip on the canal (stunning!) - Shopping

Posted: November 5, 2022

Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5

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Hey! I’m Fatine, very nice to e-meet all of you. I’m a solo-traveler (with mini-me) and backpacker. We travelled around Asia and plenty other countries. We love discovering about new cultures, languages, nice chat and just basic human contact. I’m into nerdy stuff: CS, anime, Psychology, Travelling, Photography, Entrepreneurship, etc. Mini-me is 6 years old, she’s very outgoing.. Loves yoga, Art, Ballet and everything related to it. She’s trilingual and loves learning new words in other languages. She’s a brave girl and is used to the backpack life 😇

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I am Dudu, 22 years old, and I live in Ghent, Belgium.I enjoy traveling, going to concerts, wearing makeup, discovering new places, and I also enjoy playing the guitar.🌞✨

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