Is Rijeka Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

My trip to Rijeka was quite fun - I ate some excellent seafood, wandered around the city, and then spent the afternoon reading at the beach with some wine. I felt quite safe, even during my walk in the late evening. It was a very fun experience, however after two days there was not that much for me to do. I would recommend for a short getaway for a solo trip!

Solo travel

I stayed at the Kosy hostel in Rijeka. It was a peaceful hostel with a nice atmosphere. The city of Rijeka was also quiet, but not dead. Lots of cafes and restaurants. The Sablićevo beach was beautiful.

I think when in Rijeka you should take the standard safety precautions of visiting any foreign place, however I can assure that it is a very safe city. There is some crime as is the case in any bigger city but the chances of you getting mugged, robbed, or pickpocketed are very low. More serious crimes (murders, rape, kidnapping) are very rare and usually don't target strangers. However, if you're alone I recommend you stay in the city centre as some neighbourhoods can get a bit sketchy.

I live in Trsat and it’s quite safe here in my opinion. It’s the area where most of the students live. I think other parts of Rijeka might feel a bit unsafe late at night. It helps if you’re not walking alone!