Is Croatia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Croatia is generally safe for solo female travelers offering a low crime rate. However, like anywhere, it's always important to stay vigilant, especially in crowded areas and at night. The locals are usually friendly and happy to help, but it's wise to avoid remote areas late at night. Basic precautions, such as using reputable transportation services, avoiding secluded places, and keeping your belongings secure will help ensure a stress-free visit.

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How safe is Croatia?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Croatia is generally regarded as a safe destination, even for solo female travelers. Its cities are well-lit and typically bustling with people, even into the late evening hours, contributing to an overall feeling of security. However, as with any location, it's always recommended to remain alert and aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone at night. It's advisable to stay in populated areas, avoid unfamiliar neighborhoods, and follow local guidelines and advice related to safety.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Croatia is fairly dependable and safe. The buses and trains are well-maintained and have reliable schedules. Tram service in larger cities such as Zagreb is comprehensive and convenient. Some areas, especially off the beaten path, may have less frequent services, but generally, incidents of crime or harassment on public transportation are relatively low. As long as you keep an eye on your belongings and stay alert to your surroundings, you should have a safe and comfortable journey.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

In Croatia, women often report feeling safe with very minimal experiences of street harassment. However, as in any other place, it's important to be aware of your surroundings and stay vigilant, particularly in larger cities or crowded areas.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Croatia is generally safe for travelers with petty crimes such as pickpocketing and purse snatching being less common than in many other European destinations. Nevertheless, it occurs occasionally, especially in crowded places like markets and public transport. It's always important to be vigilant, keeping your belongings secure, not displaying expensive items openly or leaving them unattended. Always use common sense when undertaking any activities and ensure personal safety.

Is Croatia worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 108 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.5/5
Marysia

Marysia

Poland

Zadar, Solo travel

Croatia was my first solo trip, and I stayed with people through Couchsurfing. Everyone was so kind – I met many beautiful souls and had such a positive experience. I really recommend solo traveling, it teaches you a lot and opens your heart. The places I visited were amazing – I stayed in Zadar and also went island hopping. One of the islands I visited was Ošljak, which was so peaceful and beautiful.

Posted: April 20, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
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Riley

Riley

United States

Croatia, Group travel

This was my favorite place to have a port call when I was deployed in the Navy. There was a shopping mall.. Castle? That was dope. The food was great and generally I just had a really good time visiting with my friends

Posted: April 17, 2025
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Croatia, Group travel

Overall it was a great trip! I felt safe because we were always in a group. The food was AMAZING! and I really love the architecture and culture of croatia. The accomodation was actually quite cheap so thats good too

Posted: April 11, 2025Experienced: February, 2024
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Simone

Simone

Canada

Croatia, Group travel

Croatia was an amazing experience!! We went to Dubrovnik and Zagreb and also a brief stop in Rijeka! If you’re a Game of Throne fan (before season 8😭) you have to take a GOT tour while in Dubrovnik! We did a boat tour and wow seeing the coast is wonderful! The food is very affordable in Zagreb went to what felt like fine dining for 4 people and the bill was 67 euros for all of us! I’m planning on going back it was so wonderful!

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Hanga

Hanga

Hungary

Trogir, Family travel

In Trogir: When I was there, I felt really safe. We were on the coast of the sea and we were in a really nice apartment with my family, so there was no reason to worry. There are a lot of bars and facilities there overall, like exploring the sea by boat, or diving a bit. I don't have restaurant recommendations because we tried to not spejd too much and bought things from a little shop and made out own food in the self-catering apartment. We could get around by just a short walk, because a lot of things were close.

Posted: April 10, 2025Experienced: June, 2022
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Thialla

Thialla

Poland

Plitvice Lakes National Park, Solo travel

The park is breathtakingly beautiful. The area is really huge, I recommend taking food, lots of water and energy with you, you will walk for hours. Impossible to make a mistake on the paths, everything is very clear with the signs. I find the cost to enter pretty high, but all in all it's really worth it. Clean and well maintained place and also well connected, you can get there easily with flixbus or other companies. I highly recommend it!

Posted: April 10, 2025Experienced: March, 2024
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Split, Family travel

Split is safe but in crouds be alert of scammers and pisckpockets. Accommodation is not the cheapest and also food. There were a lot of altivities and public transport was eazy and covered the whole area.

Posted: April 8, 2025
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Sanela

Sanela

Croatia

Zagreb, Group travel

Zagreb is an amazing city with so many beautiful things to see. I enjoyed the food and drinks over there.Also I felt really safe even at night. It's a really beautiful city.A little pricey but not too much

Posted: April 2, 2025Experienced: March, 2024
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Croatia, Solo travel

I traveled from Zagreb to Zadar, Split/Hvar and Dubrovnik by Flixbus. Pretty easy using the bus as the it's not that expensive and the trips are not that long. In Zadar 'Backpackers Home' is definitely a hostel I recommend! It's a super cosy hostel with a nice garden where you can chill and meet fellow travellers. I really loved the country as you get a good mixture of nature and smaller cities. Besides that it's also super safe for a solo female traveller! Because of the fact that the country became really popular last few years it also means the prices increased, but it's still pretty affordable. Only Dubrovnik is reallye expensive... One of the advantages of Dubrovnik on the other hand is that you can easily do a daytrip to Montenegro (Kotor) or Herzegovina (Mostar) which I would really recommend! For me Croatia was an ideal country to do for a first solo trip! I met some amazing people along the way...

Posted: March 11, 2025Experienced: August, 2024
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Pula, Solo travel

Beautiful beaches, the citadel is so beautiful as well. Very sunny and amazing city. The people there are super friendly and will randomly say hi to you on the street. Very safe even for a solo female traveller.

Posted: February 16, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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Is Croatia safe for women?

Safety index

4.6 /5

Based on 70 local experiences

Crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 70 local experiences

Lidia

Lidia

Split

I lived in Split for only three weeks now but I think its overall quite safe (i would rate 7 out of 10). I usually go out with other people and I very rarely got catcalled and such, even the few times when I went back home alone in the night after clubbing. Its a small town and overall quite safe, i think sometimes only male turists can be a little annoying since they often get drunk in the evening. During the day is definitely safe (at least the city center, where i live). In any case I never reccomend going back home alone in the night

Posted: April 22, 2025
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Zagreb

I am living in Zagreb for about 3 years and I have never expirienced any bad things from people there. I would say it is really save town, and generally Croatia is one of the safest countryes in Europe.

Posted: April 17, 2025
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Lidia

Lidia

About Me

I am Lidia, I come from Italy and I am currently living in Split for a short term (2 months) volunteering project until the 29th of May. I have a bachelors in Philosophy and from next year I am set to start a masters programme in Gender Studies in Vienna. I am open minded, extrovert and friendly person who strongly enjoys to meet new people. I love traveling and hiking. I am a vegetarian/vegan and politically engaged person :)

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Dijana

Dijana

About Me

In my free time I study veterinary medicine

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Ema

Ema

Duga Resa

Can host for:

4 days

About me

Hi! My name is Ema and I am a 21 years old entreprenurship student from Croatia. I am very easy going and love meeting new people and experiencing new things. Traveling and eating healthy food are my passion.

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Marta

Marta

Zagreb

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I used Couchsurfing for years and I would love to go back to hosting and meeting people from all over the world

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Maya

Maya

About Me

Hi! I'm Maya, I'm a psychology student in Ottawa and travel has been a huge passion of mine since I was little. I love getting to see all the differences in culture and tasting all the delicious food. I'm always looking to make more international friends so if anybody needs a travel buddy, I'm here!!

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Maya

Maya

About Me

Hi! I'm Maya, I'm a psychology student in Ottawa and travel has been a huge passion of mine since I was little. I love getting to see all the differences in culture and tasting all the delicious food. I'm always looking to make more international friends so if anybody needs a travel buddy, I'm here!!

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Safety in Croatia