Is Zagreb Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, is generally safe for solo female travelers. Locals are friendly and helpful, and most areas are well-lit during the night. Petty crime like pickpocketing can occur, particularly in crowded places and on public transit, so keep an eye on your belongings. It's advisable to stick to main streets and avoid less crowded areas during the night.

Safety rating

4.6 /5

Based on 11 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

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4.6 /5

Based on 35 experiences from local women

Zagreb is currently ranked #47 safest place for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Zagreb?

Safety at night:Safe

Zagreb is considered fairly safe for solo female travelers at night. It is a busy, metropolitan city with a vibrant nightlife, which often means there is regular police presence and adequately lit streets, especially in populated areas and popular tourist sites. Of course, one should always apply basic safety precautions such as avoiding secluded areas, not flashing valuable possessions, and informing someone trustworthy about your whereabouts. But generally, Zagreb provides a safe environment and the locals are very friendly and helpful in case you need assistance.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Zagreb generally is quite safe. The city has a well-developed tram and bus system that is widely used by locals and tourists alike. The vehicles are generally clean and well-maintained. Drivers are professional and many speak at least basic English. Fares are very affordable, making it convenient for travelers. However, like any city around the world, you should still be vigilant against pickpockets, especially during peak hours and in crowded places. It's also wise to have a map or plan your routes in advance to prevent getting lost or stranded.

Street harassment:Low

Zagreb is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Street harassment is relatively low compared to other cities. While much of how you are treated can depend on context, women can often travel around the city without attracting unwanted attention or experiencing harassment. However, as with any city, it's important to stay vigilant, especially in crowded areas. Local women are often out on their own day and night, which can be taken as a good indicator of the general safety level.

Petty crimes:Low

Zagreb, generally enjoys a reputation for safety with petty crimes such as pickpocketing or purse snatching being quite low. Various measures have been put in place to ensure visitor safety, making it a relatively safe city for female solo travelers. However, like any other major city, it always pays to exercise common vigilance especially in crowded places and while using public transport.

Is Zagreb worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 11 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.7/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

3.9/5

Budget-friendly

3.7/5

Sanela

Croatia

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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Wanda

Belgium

Group travel

We were a group of 5 women. We feel safe anytime. We walked during the day to visit and during the night to find a restaurant. We parked the rentalcar in parking underground and we never feel unsafe. We rented a car to visit around the city. It's a realy beautiful country, I warmly recomend !

Posted: September 1, 2024Experienced: March, 2024

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Eirini

Greece

Solo travel

I went to Zagreb twice and spent most time alone. I felt very safe in the city centre. There are many interesting museums and parks to visit. I loved the botanical garden, cat cafe and museum of broken relationships. I suggest eating at HERITAGE. It's a bit expensive and crowded but it's amazing. The public transport is very easy and works at night as well. Overall a good place to travel solo and friendly to meeting people.

Posted: April 27, 2024

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My first solo trip was to Zagreb. The city is very walkable and clean, and everything touristy is within a short distance. It has a great choice of museums, from the Chocolate Museum to the Museum of Broken Relationships (which turned out to be my favorite). Also stunning architecture. As a woman traveling alone, I felt very safe.

Posted: February 8, 2024

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Kara

United Kingdom

Solo travel

I was in zagreb for 2 days. It was pretty and there's a selection of things to do. If you like cats, there's a cat caffee (reasonably priced), a zoo and plenty of parks. Sadly a lot of the architectural buildings are being renovated and have been for 3 years but they are still nice to go see just a lot of scaffolding. There's an amazing food place called Kaptolska Klet the staff are wonderful :))

Posted: September 23, 2023Experienced: August, 2023

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Is Zagreb safe for women?

Safety index

4.6 /5

Based on 35 local experiences

Crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 35 local experiences

I regularly walk or bike during the night or early in the morning, and I'm living like that from high school. So I'll say it's pretty safe. But I don't feel safe when I see immigrants, and we have it more and more of them.

Posted: May 14, 2025

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Tamara

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I'm Tamara and I'm 19. I love traveling and meeting new people. I have been on 3 Erasmus projects and am going to my forth next year, so I'm always open for adventures and exploring. I'm also planning on going interrailing in two months and would love to meet people on the way :)

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Hey, y’all. My name is Katia, I am 18. I’ve been living in Croatia most of my life, but soon I’ll go study fashion in Milan. I love traveling and meeting new people. I am a little shy at first, but I’m an extrovert at heart. I’m down to meeting people in Zagreb to hangout or show around. Since I love to travel I would love to meet people all across the world :)

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Zagreb

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Aubrey

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Hi! I’m Aubrey, I’m a social worker in the Midwestern US. When travelling, I love sampling local coffee and tea, hiking, and touring religious sites like cathedrals and mosques. At home, you can find me at the library or taking long walks on our beautiful monon trail! I hate being bored, so I’m always ready to jump into something new!

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Hey beautiful people! My name is Lejonka, and i am currently studying in Finland. In the summer of 25 I am making a solo interrail trip through eastern Europe, and then I'm having a gap year 25-26 where I will be living in the autumn in the Netherlands (I am both Dutch and Finnish) and then traveling and volunteering in Africa and Iceland in the spring!

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