Is Mostar Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Mostar, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, is generally safe for solo female travelers. It has a low crime rate and the locals are generally friendly and helpful. It is always recommended to take general precautions like being aware of your surroundings, particularly at night and in less populated areas. Also, it is advisable to stay in reputable accommodations and use reliable transportation. As long as you use your common sense, you should be fine.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on 9 experiences

3.5 /5

Based on research and crime data

Safety overview

Safety at night:Safe

Mostar is generally safe for travelers. Nighttime safety is quite reliable, with adequate street lighting and routine police patrols. However, some areas might be less illuminated and frequented, so it's best to stay in well-lit, crowded places. Always keep your belongings under control, and stay alert to your surroundings.

Public transportation: Safe

Public transportation in Mostar is fairly reliable and safe. The city buses are regularly used by locals and tourists alike. Taxis are also abundantly available and usually have standard, regulated fares. However, it's always wise to keep personal belongings close to you and be aware of your surroundings, as is the case in any city around the world. Please note that local language proficiency or access to translation can enhance your public transportation experience.

Street harassment: Low

In Mostar, the level of street harassment is relatively low. Locals are generally respectful and friendly towards tourists, regardless of gender. As a woman traveling alone, you should feel reasonably safe walking around. However, it's always important to remain aware of your surroundings and take basic safety precautions, particularly during late evening hours.

Petty crimes:Low

Mostar enjoys a relatively low level of petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse-snatching, particularly in comparison to larger European cities. However, vigilance is always advised, especially in crowded places, at night, and near tourist attractions.

Tap water:Very safe

In Mostar, the tap water is generally considered safe for drinking. It is treated and purified according to European standards. However, as in any travel situation, if you have a sensitive stomach, you may prefer to stick to bottled water.

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Travel experiences

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 9 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Solo travel experience

not a popular tourist destination but I promise that you will fall in love with Mostar after you go. The local people are friendly(Balkan haha), the food was amazing, a little bit pricey but acceptable. One thing I don’t satisfied with is that the mosques charged entrance fee (3-10 euros). Very suitable for solo travellers because the bunk beds are affordable.

Posted: November 12, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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I loved Mostar. I stayed at Hostel Majdas and they had the most impactful all-day tour. Made some friends in the hostel to explore the town. The food was incredible and the tragic history was palpable.

Posted: June 1, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I loved Mostar. I planned to stay overnight, ended up stating three nights. I stayed at Nina's hostel and the all day tour they run is outstanding.

Posted: December 14, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Blagaj and Počitelj are great day trips from Mostar! Highly recommend the Mućkalica (a tomato stew with grilled meats) and Peksimetina (a starter plate with fried bread, cheese, meat, etc) at Hindin Han in Mostar. Go see the Graffiti at the glass bank as well in Mostar. And check out the street art around town (they bring in Artists from all over every year for the street arts festival that happens around this time).

Posted: November 9, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Group travel experience

Mostar was really cool. We seen someone dive from it it was crazy!! It was super busy though. I went with a tour group leaving from Dubrovnik but we had some free time so I did some souvenir shopping at the market and had lunch in a restaurant right at the entrance to the market. Roughly £15 for two drinks and two main meals, super cheap.

Posted: October 27, 2022
Things to do: 4/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

Things to do: - Visit the famous Stari Most - Explore the Mostar Old Town - Visit the Old Bazaar - Visit the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque - Visit the Sniper Tower Safety: I always felt safe. Recommendations: Mostar is absolutely beautiful town with so much history. Highly recommend.

Posted: September 17, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Things to do: - Visit the Stari Most - Climb the Peace Tower to see the entire city - Visit the Partisan Cementery - Have a Bosnian coffee - Take aday trip to Blagaj Safety: I'm Asian and felt very safe. Recommendations: Mostar is a stunning city. Friendly locals, great food, and lots of history.

Posted: September 10, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Things to do: - Mostar Old Bridge - Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque - Dervish House - Museum Of War And Genocide Victims - Bazar Kujundžiluk - Stari Most - Buna - Kriva ćuprija - Vrelo Bune Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Mostar is one of my favorite cities I have ever visited. It's even more beautiful in person, especially at sunset.

Posted: September 3, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Sladjana

Sladjana

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Solo travel experience

Things to do: Wonderful nature, lots of shade at the source of the Buna river. Boat ride inside the cave. Dervish house Food: Bbq, veal under the clock, Fruit everything clean and natural

Posted: July 5, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Aldijana

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Hi! My name is Aldijana. Im an 18 year old girl from Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina and I just finished high school.

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Local discussions

TravelDoes anyone know of an inexpensive shuttle service from Sarajevo to Mostar?

Hello! I am going back to Mostar in three weeks, but I am landing in Banja Luka. Does anyone know of an inexpensive shuttle service from Sarajevo to Mostar?

Posted: August 4, 2023
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