Is Batumi Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Batumi generally portrays a strong sense of safety for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly, and instances of crime are relatively low. As always though, it’s essential to maintain normal precautions. Avoid wandering alone at night in deserted or poorly lit areas and always keep your belongings secure. Public transportation is reliable, but taxis are also an affordable option. However, do consider that language can be a challenge as not everyone speaks fluent English.

Safety rating

4 /5

Based on 5 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

Batumi is currently ranked #17 safest place in Georgia for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Batumi?

Safety at night:Safe

Batumi is generally safe for solo female travelers even during nighttime. Crimes such as pickpocketing or muggings are rare, and the city is well lit with relatively safe public transportation. However, as with any destination, it is advisable to avoid poorly lit or deserted areas at night and always stay aware of your surroundings for optimal safety.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Batumi is generally safe, reliable and frequently used by locals and tourists alike. Buses and minivans, known as marshrutkas, run regularly throughout the city. Fares are affordable and can be paid in cash directly to the driver. Known incidents of pickpocketing or harassment on board are rare. However, it's essential to remain mindful of personal belongings and surroundings at all times, as in any public transit worldwide.

Street harassment:Low

Batumi is generally a safe and friendly city for solo female travelers. While it's never completely absent, street harassment incidents are quite rare and not a serious concern for travelers. Locals are often courteous and helpful. Always stay aware of your surroundings, especially at night, although violent incidents aimed at tourists are very unusual. Remember that cultural norms can be different and dressing modestly can sometimes help to avoid unwanted attention.

Petty crimes:Low

Batumi generally has a low rate of petty crimes such as pickpocketing or purse-snatching. However, crowded areas and public transportation may see a slightly higher occurrence of such instances. It's important to stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings, particularly in crowded places or while using public transit. Nonetheless, most tourists visit without experiencing any issues.

Is Batumi worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.2/5

Safety

4/5

Food

3/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Esin

Turkey

Group travel

I did not come across any crime here. We went for the Christmas holiday. It was very nice and fun. The people are friendly, they are just a little weak in the language. If you know Russian and Georgian, you can communicate very easily, but many shopkeepers do not know English, but they are still eager to communicate with body language. And don't forget that the Starbucks here is not the real Starbucks.

Posted: March 3, 2025Experienced: December, 2023

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Solo travel

Batumi has a different architecture. I was a grandma while traveling. It was also a cheap city. I traveled with a budget of 30 dollars and it was enough. We went from Turkey with our own vehicle. It was a safe city

Posted: February 18, 2025

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Family travel

It was a 2-week trip to Batumi, Georgia. We went there on a car from Moscow. One of the most memorable places is definitely national park of Batumi. We saw a waterfall and just amazing Mountain Views… Also in Batumi there’s an airport located just near the beach, so we stayed at the beach to watch planes fly over our heads. So exciting. The city is so beautiful and have different sides of it-old and modern. Both amazing

Posted: February 14, 2025

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Group travel

I felt very safe visiting Batumi. Georgians respect women and even walking alone at night on the promenade, I felt very safe overall. Beautiful city that you should discover at night - go see the dancing fountains at night just sit there, listen to amazing music and enjoy. We were staying in a hotel in Gonio beach. Most beautiful beach in Batumi. The city centre beach is rather dirty but Gonio is clean. Would not reccomend going swimming with huge waves - it is hard to get out of water so be careful.

Posted: August 18, 2024

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Is Batumi safe for women?

Glorija

Well walking alone at night was actually safer than I thought. Every one is minding their own business, so i did too. In Need of help? Ask a stranger and he will be happy to help. Doesn’t matter if it is day or night time.

Posted: February 13, 2025

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It’s quite safe and peaceful city but I’m still not willing to walk alone at night in some areas. Like the centre and embankment are safe but the further away from the centre the more tense atmosphere

Posted: December 24, 2024

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Hi, I’m Karin, travelling alone around the world, speak Russian, Chinese and English. Now stay in Batumi, can host u in living room. I want to go to some place in Georgia, if u interesting we can go together