Is Bosnia and Herzegovina Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Safety at night:Moderate
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 43 experiences from female travelers
Things to do
Safety
Food
Budget-friendly
Sarajevo, Family travel
I stayed in Sarajevo for 3 days and always felt safe, even at night. The people are welcoming and the city has a calm and relaxed atmosphere. I stayed in an apartment in the center, a perfect location to get around on foot: almost everything is within walking distance. I recommend visiting Baščaršija (the old town), the Tunnel of Hope, the cable car that goes up Mount Trebević (amazing views), and simply getting lost among the streets full of history. The War Museum disappointed me a bit because of how it is maintained, so I would skip it. For food, I absolutely recommend Ćevabdžinica Željo and trying local desserts like baklava. In general, it's a low-cost trip, perfect if you want to see a different city, full of culture and with a touching past. The itinerary was flexible, so no rushing, just relaxed exploration.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Aya
Italy
Jajce, Family travel
I stayed in Jajce for a few days and I always felt safe, even at night. The people are welcoming and the city has a calm and relaxed atmosphere. I slept in an apartment in the center, which was a perfect location to get around on foot: almost everything is within walking distance. Overall, it’s a low-cost trip, perfect if you want to see a different city, full of culture and with a beautiful landscape. The itinerary was flexible: no rushing, just relaxed exploration.
Posted: May 11, 2025Mostar, Family travel
Oh my God I honestly haven't seen a more beautiful city. It was so beautiful. Everything was perfect. The food the beauty the people literally everything. The energy was amazing. There were still visible consequences of war on many buildings but people were happy. It was cheap. So amazing.
Posted: April 26, 2025Experienced: July, 2023Banja Luka, Group travel
It's so safe, The food is first class even at the local shops, You can do anything you want in the city, Some hill areas were restricted when I gone hicking, so I probably don't know much about that,
Posted: April 11, 2025
Ava
Moldova
Mostar, Solo travel
Jumped off the historic bridge with thousands of people watching after 8 practice jumps. Bathing suit up my butt, drowned rat hair, didn't buy a drink for the rest of the day. Great town, great people!
Posted: February 11, 2025Sarajevo, Family travel
I felt safe in Sarajevo but I don’t know if that’s because i was with my family or not but I think it’s a calm city. I didn’t feel particularly alarmed. Just be aware of your surroundings but I wouldn’t say that it’s dangerous to solo travel here.
Posted: January 31, 2025
Çiçek
Turkey
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Group travel
The Bosnian cuisine is delicious but I think it depends on person’s taste .Ice cream,meatballs should be tried . I feel safe but there are some popular destinations and you can get scammed and robbed.
Posted: January 23, 2025Sarajevo, Family travel
Food was good, people were nice. TIP If u want to buy something in a local street store better ask someone local if he / she can buy it for you. Because when they hear turist price is double😆 .......
Posted: January 9, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
Simona
Montenegro
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Solo travel
The trip to Visoko was my first solo trip 😊. I felt very safe and the locals were very willing to help with everything. The pyramids and parks are really something special and I would like to come again
Posted: January 4, 2025Experienced: April, 2024
Michele
Germany
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Solo travel
People are super friendly as vegan or veggy almost impossible to eat out :D people smoke cigarettes everywhere also inside which I don't mind. Lots of nice hiking and citys like Sarajevo, mostar and small cute downs!! Many stray dogs
Posted: December 31, 2024Experienced: August, 2024Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for women?
Safety index
Based on 12 local experiences
Crime index
Based on 12 local experiences
Banja Luka
I haven't been around much. But as far as I know, it's safe and secure for a night walk, travelling alone, and most of the people are kind and understanding. It's all good and fun and I'm curious to meet new people.
Posted: April 10, 2025
Marija
City of Čapljina
Čapljina is a small town where everyone knows everyone. It’s really safe, people walk around at night without worry, and there’s not much crime. It’s the kind of place where you’ll often see kids playing outside or people just enjoying coffee in town. Nothing much ever happens here – in a good way.
Posted: April 6, 2025Meet locals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Esma
About Me
Hi ✨ I am Esma, currently living and working in Sarajevo (BiH). Traveling and discovering new places, meeting new people, and tasting food are some of my greatest joys, especially when it comes to desserts 🍨🍫🍬. Exploring different cultures and trying new activities keeps my life exciting, and I love sharing these experiences with others, as I like to hear and read about other people's travel experiences.
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Manju
About Me
Heyy, This is Manju. Been doing nothing much lately, but interested in outing n stuffs. Travelling to somewhere interesting in Banja Luka is on my next check list. So feel free to chat or meet n we have some fun, what do you say? Interested in meeting like minded n open hearted ppl. Ready for a coffee n chat?
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Stay with locals in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Vilma
Sarajevo
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I’m a 28 year old that moved to Sarajevo back in 2023 but have been living here on and off ever since then. I’ve previously hosted/hung out with other female travelers from Host a Sister Facebook group and made great friendships ever since. I actively practice Ashtanga Yoga and look for ways to make meaningful connections whether locally or whilst travelling.
Rea
Banja Luka
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hi!, My name is Rea and I'm interested in art, books, backpacking, cycling, dancing, fashion, food & cuisine, health, hiking, languages, live music, nature, nightlife, photography, rafting, running, science, shopping, sightseeing, swimming, solo travel, writing, sunbathing, events & social, education, culture, cinema, camping, caving, business and architecture
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Upcoming visitors to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Aubrey
About Me
Hi! I’m Aubrey, I’m a social worker in the Midwestern US. When travelling, I love sampling local coffee and tea, hiking, and touring religious sites like cathedrals and mosques. At home, you can find me at the library or taking long walks on our beautiful monon trail! I hate being bored, so I’m always ready to jump into something new!
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Safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina
