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.

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How safe is Mostar for solo female travelers?

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4.2 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Amy

Amy

Libya

Solo travel

Mostar, from the second I stepped foot in this city i felt like i was home, Sarajevo as well but i stayed most of the trip in Mostar, extremely friendly people, and very safe for solo female travellers, you can stay up til the morning just walking around and exploring the peacefulness of the old bridge and yet feel the safest! Beautiful sights and not bad nightlife (underground) . I will visit again!

Posted: June 12, 2026
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Lélia

Lélia

France

Solo travel

Mostar was so interesting. So much history here. The city center is really beautiful, you can find good tours to know more about history (also a museum), hike around and eat good food.✨️ I was worried about not finding anything to eat as a vegetarian in the Balkans but actually I didn't struggle at all ! I ate soo much Bureks and also the restaurant "food house" in the old town have good vegetarian bosnian options. 🌱 I felt very safe even when I arrived late at night with my bus. I stayed...

Posted: April 1, 2026Experienced: February, 2026
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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, 2023
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Ava

Ava

Albania

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, 2025
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JEI

JEI

South Korea

Solo travel

It was nice city to travel. In the Mostar, there are old town. There are crowded but nice. If you walk around before the 10am, it will be better experience. Also, you can visit other touristic attraction near the Mostar. There are a one day bus tour. Or you can get there by hitchhike. Hitchhiking in Mostar is safe and easy.

Posted: August 20, 2024
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nisa

nisa

Turkey

Solo travel

I went to Mostar dailey so I didnt stay at anywhere. I went to Mostar by train from Sarajevo and the travel was outstanding, it was really beautiful. I went to a walking tour, ı thought there was going to be a group but unfortunately it was just the guide (male) and me. His behaviors was disturbing and I didn’t feel safe at all. Because of that I didn’t really enjoy my travel in Mostar but the place itself was not that bad.

Posted: February 19, 2024
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Solo travel

I went to Mostar this October. I stayed at the Majdas hostel, which was a 20-minute walk from the old town and I felt completely safe walking around on my own. The food was great, and the people were very hospitable. I recommend a visit to the Genocide Museum if you are interested in history, and a free guided walk organized by Sheva. There you can see beautiful mosques, and also Mostar Bridge, from which some people jump. As for safety, it was fine. I didn't have any problems. I think the only...

Posted: December 16, 2023
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Solo travel

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
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Solo travel

I loved Mostar. I stayed at the Majdas hostel and they had the most influential full-day tours. I found a few friends at the hostel to explore the city with. The food was amazing, and the tragic history was palpable.

Posted: June 1, 2023
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Solo travel

I loved Mostar. I had planned to stay there for a night, but ultimately, I spent three nights there. I stayed at Niny's hostel and the full-day tour they organise is extraordinary.

Posted: December 14, 2022
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Is Mostar safe for women?

Elenyy

Elenyy

Mostar is really safe city. But as a woman I am always worried a little bit. I never had any problem with anything in my city. Sometimes when there are local football matches, it can be little bit ‘dangerous’ but it’s all okay most of the time cuz there is police everywhere ✨

Posted: December 26, 2024
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