Is Ostrava Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Couple travel

during my trip to the "colours of ostrava" festival, me (f) and my partner (f) have experienced multiple rude and scary encounters with local czech people. as a woman, you are specifically subjected to random acts of verbal aggression. while this goes for all places in the world, i felt that the czech republic was especially bad. we were generally safe while using public transport at night. due to the festival, the time tables for public transport changed and we got lost on a tram one night - with limited access to proper translations, it was hard to find our way back to the hotel. the locals came across as unhelpful and generally happy to be left alone.

Hi! I’ve been living in Ostrava my whole life and I would rate the overall safety a good 7,5/10. When walking outside during the day I’m not at all worried about any serious danger. You might get cat-called however it doesn’t happen often. You may encounter some weird people but all you have to do is ignore them. During the night I’m also not worried but there’s no harm in keeping your guard a little up. Overall i feel very safe in Ostrava as a woman.

Safety for Women – Generally safe, but avoid certain areas (like parts of Mariánské Hory) at night. Stodolní Street can get rowdy, so it’s best to go with friends. Public transport is safe, but late-night trams can have drunk passengers—Bolt/Uber is a better option. Restaurants – Best spots include HogoFogo Bistro (burgers), Comedor Mexicano (steak/Mexican), Bistro Boule za ušima (seasonal dishes), and Gokana Sushi Bar (sushi). Wolt and Bolt Food work well for delivery. Transport – Bolt/Uber are the best for taxis. Public transport is reliable, with DPO running trams, buses, and trolleybuses. Tickets are electronic (24 CZK for 45 min). Night transport is available but less frequent. A student-friendly city with an affordable cost of living, decent restaurants, and reliable transport—just stay aware at night in certain areas.