Is Dubrovnik safe for solo female travelers?

Dubrovnik is generally safe for solo female travellers. Dubrovnik has low crime rates and the locals are hospitable and friendly. It's common for tourists to roam the city streets and stunning coastal region without encountering any issues. However, as with any destination, always stay vigilant, especially at night and while in crowded places. Petty theft, like pickpocketing, can occasionally occur in busy tourist areas. Stick to populated areas, take care of your belongings and avoid unlit, deserted locations at night.

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How safe is Dubrovnik for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.9 /5

based on 22 experiences from female travelers

Lily

Lily

Croatia

Solo travel

Old town is the turist part , it’s really beautiful but expensive to eat / drink / live in . So my tips is to live and eat/ drink in lapad or gruž. It’s a part of Dubrovnik city, 10 minutes away with local traffic , and it’s really cheap in comparison to old town . But it’s as good ! Go swimming and sunbathing , but I warn you it’s not a sand beach so bring thicker mat with you if you want to :)

Posted: May 19, 2025
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Caiti

Caiti

United Kingdom

Solo travel

I felt v safe. There’s not a huge amount to do and most people are quietly and stylishly dining together. Beautiful restaurants and medieval streets. But Ive just arrived in split which feels much more partyish and lively

Posted: April 12, 2024Experienced: April, 2024
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Solo travel

Charming little town. Don't hesitate to walk around the city walls to admire the beautiful view of the old town (if I remember correctly, it cost 25€). There is also another place with a nice view, accessible by cable car (which you have to pay extra for), near the city centre. One day is more than enough to explore the old town.

Posted: September 17, 2023
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I was in Dubrovnik last September and I was delighted. I felt very safe there, they have excellent public communication, and the infrastructure is amazing for such a small city. I participated in several tours and stayed right across from the water. There is plenty to do there, and this tiny city is beautiful and clean.

Posted: July 30, 2023
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I only spent a day there, but I really enjoyed walking around the city. I highly recommend the Panorama Restaurant. It's located at the top of the cable car and is the best place to watch the sunset. Buza Bar is a great place for a drink.

Posted: June 26, 2023
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How safe is Dubrovnik for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Local crime index

1 /5

Based on 3 local experiences

Lily

Lily

I have been out alone as a women , in bars or walking in the night and I have not felt uncomfortable at any time . There is many turists here so it’s always people out and people here are really nice because they are used to turists aswell

Posted: May 19, 2025
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Dubrovnik is a very touristic place but the locals are hospitable and friendly. People are trustworthy. I have never had anything to worry about from the local people here. But I would like to say that in the summer there are a lot of people from different countries here.

Posted: January 29, 2025
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