Is Tallinn Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Tallinn?
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Very low
Petty crimes:Low
Is Tallinn worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 23 experiences from female travelers
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Budget-friendly
Solo travel
As a single trip at first I didn’t feel so safe, but when talking to people and asking everyone agreed that the capital of Estonia-Tallin is a fairly safe city. The historical center is a really great place, and you can easily find it and see all of the interesting places in 1,5 day… I expend just 7-8 hours there because I had to take a fly from Tallin to another place.
Posted: March 14, 2025Family travel
Tallinn was a very nice city! My family and I went over the holidays and it is a beautiful city. The old center is quite touristy and a bit more expensive than the rest of the city. But overall really worth it! I wouldn’t recommend staying for too long as it’s relatively small, three days should be enough!
Posted: January 24, 2025Experienced: November, 2024Group travel
I feel safe because I travelled for work and were with my colleagues. It kinda reminded my hometown, it was nice. Havent seen any red flags, prices are normal as in Baltic countries prices. I would suggest to try their national candies - Kalev!
Posted: July 11, 2024
Justine
France
Solo travel
Overall, I felt really safe in Tallinn. I would recommand going to Pirita Beach, visit the old town and take a bus to go into one of the bog around Tallinn if you are there in summer. The bog I would recommand is the Viru Bog, one hour away from Tallinn but really worth it! I would also suggest to go to the Kalev Coffee shop, in the old town. It is the oldest one is the city and it's really good!
Posted: June 27, 2024Group travel
We visited Tallinn during the independance day in February. It was an interesting and fascinating experience. The weather was unfortunately not the best but we were still able to visit the main parts of the city. Tallinn is a great City with a lot to visit. The old town as well as the beaches (in summer) are really great!
Posted: June 14, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
Amy
Ireland
Group travel
My experience in Tallinn! I went with my best friend and we absolutely loved it. It was like a fairytale We felt very safe even at night we could both go for a wander around alone and not feel scared it was so inviting. The only thing we thought was bad was there wasn't much English at bus stops or trams so that took us a while to figure out how to pay but other than that amazing experience, a few times one of us would drop our hat or gloves and a local would make sure we got it even if they couldn't communicate it was really nice. I really want to go back there during a warmer month!!
Posted: May 4, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
Duygu
Turkey
Group travel
When we arrive to Tallin, it was nighttime. Me and two of my friends could walk through the street at 11 p.m. It makes us feel safe. It was really freezing outside. We went first of march. You need clothes that keep you warm. Also, I tried a few traditional dishes but i am not sure if they’re nice or overrated. People are not hospitable and smile faced. It was a frustrating situating for me. Moreover, I love the castle and the viewing point of the city.
Posted: March 25, 2024
Nevra
Latvia
Group travel
Tallinn was perfect But I highly recommend going there in warm weather because in February the place was so cold. I like the atmosphere a lot!!! Especially old town was vivid and there were a lot of good cafes and restaurants.
Posted: March 20, 2024Solo travel
Hey! I was on my business trip in Tallinn and first I was with my colleagues but I stayed there for extra 4 days and was absolutely alone. I visited some museums and parks, it was nice. I really loved the exhibition at Fotografiska. Since I was single at that time I met one guy on tinder, he was really nice, my danish friend organised a meeting with his danish friend and one Italian just came to me when I was going on a stroll so I was not that lonely anymore. I felt quite safe there. In general, I have pretty good impressions of that trip
Posted: November 25, 2023Solo travel
Beautiful city - very underrated! I felt so safe exploring on my own and stayed in a really budget friendly hostel in the city centre called Viru Backpackers Hostel! Definitely head up to the viewpoint overlooking the city, I went in February and it began snowing which made it even more beautiful
Posted: November 25, 2023Is Tallinn safe for women?
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Based on 29 local experiences
I would say it IS safe Of course common sense is somethig to use always :) Certain districts are different, but i would say it is much safer than what I have read about Barcelona thiefs, foe example. I homestly have no clue what to say and how to rate it
Posted: March 27, 2025Very safe city! No worries walking around when it’s dark and public transport was good Haven’t witnessed any crime or harrassment there so not worried myself about that. No catcallers or people making me uncomfortable personally
Posted: March 9, 2025Meet locals in Tallinn
Anna-Liis
About Me
Hey, I'm Anna-Liis. I'm from Pärnu, Estonia, and I have recently moved to the capital, Tallinn. I'm a 21-year-old girl with big goals and plans - I aim to make the most of life, do everything I desire, and bring all my ideas to life. My biggest passion is photography and creating social media content, both in photo and video format. This is something I want to take further and start collaborating with different brands and people. I love creative, motivating, and proactive people – they fill me with a lot of motivation and inspire me to do more! The more friendships I form, the more people I meet, and the more I see the world, the happier I am😊
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Maris
About Me
I am an actress living in Estonia, working full time at Tallinn City Theatre. I live for cats, wind in the open fields, the woods, smelling fresh flowers, walking in the morning snow, reading poetry out loud, long captivating conversations and decorating my home as if I was a long lost relative of some rich French royal family.
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Kaari
Tallinn
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Hello, my name is Kaari, and I’m 23 years old. I live in Tallinn, Estonia. I have a degree in Geology and Environmental Technology, and I currently work at Tallinn Zoo, where I get to combine my love for animals and nature every day. I enjoy meeting new people because I believe everyone has unique stories to share, much like fascinating books. I’m always eager to broaden my knowledge and experiences. One of my dreams is to travel the world, visit different zoos, and connect with colleagues from various countries to learn and grow in my field.
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Katrin
Tallinn
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I am a local, living in Tallinn for almost 15 years. I am open to host you on my couch and show You around!
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Nina
About Me
Hi there! I'm Nina, and I've been living in the south side of Chicago for over ten years! When I'm not plotting my next adventure, I'm hanging out with my black lab mix Dracula, crafting small leather goods like wallets and keychains, or going to concerts! Despite my eagerness to travel and go go go, I love watching movies and binging tv shows on the couch with my pup. I was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and when I took my first trip to Chicago in 2010, I got an overwhelming feeling of joy for experiencing new places! Since then, I've been to about half of the US states, Niagara falls in Canada, Cancun & Cozumel in Mexico. Most recently, I was able to spend some time in Scandinavia visiting Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen, Molde, and Oslo. In May I'll be going to Lisbon, Portugal for a week to see my favorite band KGLW and then in August they have their first US music fest in Colorado I'll be attending! I got the travel bug hard and I'm currently trying to plan a return to Scandinavia with stops in Tallin, Estonia and Turku, Finland for December! In April 2026 I have a trip planned with EF Ultimate break to go to Thailand, and I'm looking to extend and stay in Bali, or Laos!
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Jade
About Me
I'm a student who loves traveling on a budget and making new friends from all over the world!! I love meeting new people and learning about their culture. I'm planning an interrail trip through Europe in June!
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