Is Nice Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel experience

I visited Nice, France in September 2016. I stayed there on a short stopover the previous year and like it so much decided to properly visit again. I stayed in a hostel and felt very safe there. There is a beautiful beach there though it is pebbly there a some sandy beaches nearby in Monaco just a short train ride away. The water was lovely at the end of summercas it had warmed up a lot. There are loads of little cafes and shops to visit. Cool restaurants and night life too. I'd recommend the farmers market on the weekend to check out the great array of foods. The local dish Socca is delicious and gluten free for any fellow coeliac nomads.

Group travel experience

Nice is very social and such a fun and vibrant city! I stayed at a hostel that hosted a bar crawl where I met loads of fun and nice people. It was well arranged and the hosts were also very nice. In terms of safety, I must say that I did not feel SUPER safe, but that is mostly due to my own fear. Two very sweet guys from the pub crawl followed me home to my hostel and made sure that I got in safely. They then left and walked home to themselves. That made me feel very safe! Also there are police everywhere which also makes you feel looked out for. In terms of budget, the city is very expensive, so it is not very budget friendly. But I still think it is worth a visit.

Solo travel experience

My first solo trip was to Nice. I took day trips by train to visit Cannes and Monaco. I did not go out alone at night. I stayed in a dormitory for girls only and immediately became friends with others and went out to bars, which seemed safe in a group. Lots of fun, easy transport, many places to see and amazing summer weather.

Solo travel experience

I went to Nice for my first solo trip in my life. I stayed at the Ozz hostel and felt very safe and comfortable in the city. Public transportation is great, and the city itself is also very pedestrian-friendly. I absolutely loved it. The only time I felt a bit unsafe was when I was walking through empty streets at night.

Solo travel experience

Travel itinerary: Day 1: Sightseeing in Nice Day 2: Villefranche-sur-Mer Day 3: Monaco Day 4: Beach day in Nice Day 5: Menton Day 6: Cannes Day 7: Beach day in Cap D’ail Safety: I felt very safe all the time. Recommendations: Nice is one of my favorite cities in the world and I have always loved visiting there.

Solo travel experience

To do: - Swim at Coco beach - Explore the old city - Spend a day at the beach - Take a day trip to Villefranche-sur-Mer - Stroll down the Promenade des Anglais - Climb to the top of Bellanda Tower Safety: I felt very safe. Recommendations: Nice is one of my favorite cities and there are many truly charming places along the coast.

Solo travel experience

To do: - Promenade des Anglais (Englishmen's Promenade) - Marc Chagall National Museum - Matisse Museum - Castle of Nice - Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) - Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Nice - Maeght Foundation - Lascaris Palace Museum Safety: As a solo female traveler, I felt safe. Recommendations: Nice is nice but expensive, and the beach is quite rocky.

I’ve been living in Nice since September 2023, and i find it a very safe city. I don’t worry about walking home at night, i’ve never had bad experiences here, but still if you’re solo traveling you should always stay vigilant.

Pretty safe, avoid shady places.. like any touristic city. Overall if you walk by the sea no worries apart from that maybe here and there maybe to spot weird people but no Nice is very safe and nice place to live or just visit.

Solo travel experience

Every year I travel to Nice because, in my opinion, it's one of the most beautiful places. Near the center, there is a waterfall and next to it, a view of the entire French Riviera. France, as you know, requires financial preparation, but the food is DELICIOUS! During the day, there is a market where you can buy a lot of fruits, pastries; I recommend, for example, buying used jewelry; you can find pearls. And in the evening, in the same place, delightful restaurants set up their gardens.

Couple travel experience

Nice was beautiful but also quite touristy. It was sunny and warm. I noticed some street harassment of femme women and there were not many obviously LGBTQIA inclusive spaces. That said, the people were friendly towards me and my partner (a woman).