Is Estonia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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based on 34 experiences from female travelers
Tallinn, Group travel
Great place every time 😌 Exquisite food options, local breweries, thrifting, historical old town, things work well in general 🫶 Bolt is very affordable way to move around, as is the puböic transport too. Nightlife is lively!
Posted: July 19, 2026Experienced: June, 2026
Eleni
Greece
Estonia, Solo travel
Warm people, nice weather, interesting museums and sights. Safe place for solo travellers, especially women. Hostels are plenty and well-organized. Souvenirs are unique, and the sunset is not to be missed.
Posted: July 11, 2026Tallinn, Couple travel
I traveled to Tallinn this january with my best friend for both of our birthdays. We went to amazing thrift stores but the thing that impressed me the most in Tallinn was the easy public transport. It was really simple to use and made our trip so relaxing.
Posted: March 15, 2026Tallinn, Solo travel
I did like to visit the capital of Estonia but it is very expensive for me and since it's expensive there it took down the experience for me. But overall it is a great city and would recommend visiting
Posted: January 20, 2026Experienced: November, 2025
Alexandra
Greece
Tallinn, Solo travel
Tallinn is a Winter Wonderland and that was actually my first thought when I first landed there. I stayed for 3 months in Tallinn and I had no other choice than to actually fall deeply in love with the city and the country in general! I would love to return and relive everything again and again. For me, everything was dreamy and I am very grateful for the people I met during my stay and for everything in general!
Posted: November 29, 2025Experienced: January, 2024
Laura
Finland
Estonia, Family travel
I have visited Estonia many times but this was first time I spend there two nights in a hotel with my two little daughters and my parents. We stayed in the lovely Vihula Country Club. It was a brilliant manor with beatiful yard. I felt very safe there.
Posted: August 26, 2025Experienced: April, 2025
Joske
Netherlands
Tallinn, Solo travel
The medieval atmosphere in Tallinn is amazing. It has so many hidden spots and a vibrant nightlife. It is also very safe. The inner city is well-lit, and most people are quiet and calm. They keep to themselves and will not bother you with anything.
Posted: July 20, 2025
Polina
Estonia
Tartu, Solo travel
I was meeting up a girl who visited Tartu, basically Im local in Tartu, so i were showing city to her. Tartu is very safe, it has beautiful city center, Botanic Garden, Old Town and river near it, also a lot of cafes and restaurants and 3 shopping malls in one place!
Posted: July 17, 2025Experienced: May, 2025Tallinn, Group travel
Tallinn was incredible! It is a small (at least the old town) mediaeval town absolutely gorgeous. We went there with a group of friends and spent 2 lovely days visiting. The city felt very safe (but I was never alone). I would really recommend doing a walking tour (we did the free tour called Tales of Reval which I really recommend). And for food we really liked Pulla bakery and Rataskaevu 16.
Posted: May 12, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Viljandi, Solo travel
I visited the city for Folk Music Festival and it was amazing experience! Many people attended it and everyone was friendly and helpful. Local people created welcoming atmosphere for my stay and overall no problems occurred. The city is inexpensive and compact, so it’s easy to get to any place if not on foot, but with a bike for sure.
Posted: April 25, 2025Is Estonia safe for women?
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Tartu
This is the city I’ve grown up in and lived in for almost 2 decades, there is no gangs, therefore eliminating gun and knife violence. During all my years living here I’ve been catcalled as a woman once or twice during the day aswell as the night. Drunk middle aged dudes in old town during nighttime might fight each other over minor disputes but the city is very well policed overall and security walk the streets of oldtown during nighttime.
Posted: July 26, 2026Tallinn
Tallinn is one of the safest places you can visit. Just take normal precautions. Keep your belongings close, don’t go to sketchy dark streets alone, never leave your drink alone etc and you will be fine.
Posted: July 6, 2026Tallinn
Tallinn is overall very safe! In quieter districts you can have evening and nighttime walks with a peace of mind. But be careful of drunk people near Balti jaam train station at night. Wouldn't reccommend wandering the streets of Lasnamäe at night either.
Posted: June 12, 2026
Annaliis
Tartu
I’ve never felt unsafe in this city. Going running with my headphones in during the evening is not a problem. I’ve lived here for 10 years. Locals say Annelinn is the sketchiest part of town, but I have not had any bad experience.
Posted: May 31, 2026
Mirtel
Tartu County
I do sometimes get catcalled at night (never during the day) but it’s usually foreigners. Estonian men are very shy. Also there are mandatory security guards around pubs and police makes rounds so you there is always someone with authority around. :)
Posted: April 25, 2026Tallinn
Tallinn is overall very safe. Maybe in Lasnamäe there are more Russians that mean more temperament, but if ur not looking for trouble, i’m not sure ur gonna get it. Overall everything has changed to being safer.
Posted: February 24, 2026Safety in Estonia
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Gitta
Saku Parish
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I am interested in psychology and love to travel. I love new people and different cultures. I have two cats. I love music, i love dancing, i love open conversations. I make tattoos and build cars.
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Ally
Tallinn
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3 days
About me
OG couchsufer from 2006 but quitted using Couchsurfing. From Hong Kong originally but have been travelling around the world for years. Currently located in Estonia. Love food, meeting people, nature and hitchhiking! 😆
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