Is Berlin Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Berlin is generally safe for solo female travelers. Violent crime is rare, locals are usually welcoming, and physical harassment is low. Regardless, it's important to remain vigilant, especially after dark. There is a good police presence and public transportation is usually safe at all times. However, some neighborhoods are considered less safe than others. Like in any other city, use common sense and take standard precautions like staying in well-lit areas, not disclosing you're traveling alone to strangers, and being wary if you consume alcohol.

Safety rating

4.6 /5

Based on 24 experiences

4.7 /5

Based on research and crime data

Safety overview

Safety at night:Safe

Berlin generally has a high safety level. However, like in any major city, certain precautions should be taken, especially at night. Central areas and neighborhoods are typically well policed and lit. Public transportation runs around the clock and taxis are readily available. Nevertheless, sticking to well-traveled areas is advisable. Some areas might be less frequented late at night and it's always important to stay aware of the surroundings. Walking alone is generally safe but caution should always be exercised.

Public transportation: Safe

Public transportation in Berlin is widely used by locals and tourists due to its efficiency and comprehensive network. You can conveniently travel all across the city without feeling unsafe, even into the early hours of the morning. However, like any other large city, pickpocketing can be an issue so stay vigilant about your belongings and be cautious of your surroundings. Overall, Berlin's public transport can be considered safe for solo female travelers.

Street harassment: Low

Berlin, being a modern and liberal city, has relatively few issues of street harassment. Although incidences can occur, as they can anywhere, most of the areas that tourists frequent are safe and well patrolled. You may occasionally encounter some rude comments or unsolicited attention especially during the night. Still, residents are generally welcoming and respectful towards women. You can feel confident about navigating the city independently. Nonetheless, we advise using common sense and being aware of your surroundings in less crowded areas or later at night.

Petty crimes:Low

Berlin, as a global city, generally maintains a low rate of petty crimes. Although instances of theft and pickpocketing can occur, particularly in crowded areas and public transportation, they are not rampant. The locals are typically respectful and helpful to tourists. However, staying alert and aware of your surroundings is always recommended for any traveler.

Tap water:Very safe

Berlin's tap water undergoes rigorous quality checks and is perfectly fine to drink. It is sourced from multiple deep wells and is some of the most regulated in the world. You can confidently refill your bottle from any tap, save money and help to reduce plastic waste.

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Travel experiences

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 24 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.8/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Solo travel experience

I would definitely recommend Berlin. The a and o hostel at Berlin Mitte is good located, cheap and offers just woman rooms. I felt really safe there and had a lot of fun. Great bars, clubs and food sport around.

Posted: December 1, 2023Experienced: October, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Berlin is amazing, such a fun and friendly place for solo travel. I loved the Kreuzberg area and the eastern parts. The subway system is cheap and very efficient and you can easily explore much of the city. It has a great arts scene and is very open-minded with lots of history.

Posted: November 6, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

So I just did Berlin for 3 nights and out of the few European city solo trips I’ve done (Dublin, Barcelona, Porto, Lisbon), I felt the absolute safest there. I loved how connected the city was by public transport, I felt safe walking back to my hostel after a night out, etc. Walked around the whole city, both day and night, and didn’t get harassed once. I even did a night out on my own for the first time - scary as hell but so fun. I stayed at St Christopher's Inn hostel - personally, I found it quite basic for the price I paid (compared to other hostels I’ve been to in other cities) but the location was perfect and overall it wasn’t bad.

Posted: October 8, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I had a blast in Berlin - it quickly became one of my favorite cities in the world. I spent 2 days there and cannot wait to go back. I cannot remember everything I did - I literally walked around and tried to see everything I could. The Berlin Wall, Reichstag Building, Berliner Fernsehturm, etc.

Posted: August 22, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Family travel experience

Had a great visit with lots of walking around, shopping and eating. Great cafes and restaurants. Friendly people. However the people workings super markets tend to be a bit stressed which made me stressed.

Posted: July 14, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Crazy wild nights. More enjoyable with the company of friends, do not recommend so much for a solo trip. The transport is avaliable almost 24/7. When going to famous techno clubs, be ready to spend several hours on the waiting line (2 to 4hrs). Lots of expats in the city, so you can manage to go around the city with English, but couldn't hurt to know some basic questions and expressions in german.

Posted: June 29, 2023Experienced: December, 2016
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 3/5
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Solo travel experience

Best place for techno! Great underground music and art scene, historic architecture, crazy and fun people, diverse cultures. Really opened my eyes to a new world full of expression and freedom. Highly recommend!

Posted: June 2, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Family travel experience

Berlin was an amazing city to visit if you are a big history nerd or want to experience a multitude of cultures and people. The food was pretty standard for a European city, the people were friendly and quick to help if you were stuck with any german translations

Posted: May 26, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Berlin is very safe. I traveled solo, walked around late at night, and went everywhere, with no problems at all.

Posted: May 22, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I’ve been to Berlin a few times and always felt safe including walking at night. A lovely walkable city. So much to see and do.

Posted: April 30, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 4/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Local experiences

Berlin is a great city to explore! There is always something to do, even at night. Have a look at Eventbrite to find something fun to do every evening! You are always able to go anywhere in the city, trains, buses etc operate day and night.

Posted: May 20, 2023
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Meet locals in Berlin

Samadhi

Samadhi

Speaking

About Me

I love to travel, to doing art and to practice yoga. Now, I made my favorites to my profession. I’m traveling a lot while practicing yoga and doing arts. I‘m offering workshops in yoga and meditation and still learning a lot when Í’m taking part in other workshops. I‘m also doing a lot of arts: making sculptures, painting, sketching, also doing wall-paintings (in hostels and retreats). While traveling It feels like I‘m getting in my whole power and self-awareness. So I try to mix my loves and wishes.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇺 Australia, 🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇬🇱 Greenland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇵 Nepal, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇸 Palestine, 🇵🇾 Paraguay, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇹🇷 Turkey

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Federica

Federica

Speaking

About Me

Hello! My name is Federica and I am from Berlin! I currently study fashion management and will be traveling quite a lot in summer ! My hobbies are fashion, art galleries, thrift shopping, traveling and meeting new people !

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Rosalie

Rosalie

Speaking

About Me

Hi, I‘m Rosalie, born and raised in Berlin. I‘m traveling South East Asia and will be in North Vietnam / Laos from November 27th till December 19th. Let‘s connect :)

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇮🇳 India, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇭🇺 Hungary

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Stay with locals in Berlin

Lorretta

Lorretta

Speaking

You can stay for:

5 days

About me

I’m very natural and simple.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇲 Cameroon, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇬🇭 Ghana, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇳🇬 Nigeria, 🇺🇸 United States

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Lake

Lake

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

About me

Hi My name is Lake (they/them) i’m 20 and a solo traveller from Australia! I’m passionate about climate activism, I love reading and baking. I’m a pretty adventurous traveller and happy to try any new experiences

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇺 Australia, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇰🇪 Kenya, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇶🇦 Qatar, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic

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Gaia

Gaia

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

About me

30 years old from Italy, I have been living abroad for a long time 🧡 I am passionate about travelling and getting to know different cultures... For this reason I decided to study intercultural psychology and work in this wonderful field. You can also find me eating quite often 🍲

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇪🇸 Spain

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Upcoming visitors to Berlin

Meitong

Meitong

About Me

Hello, My name is Meitong and I’m a Chinese girl living in New York. I love solo traveling, learning different languages, and meeting people from all backgrounds! I will be in Berlin from Dec 8-12 and I’m into EDM/House/Trance scene. Let me know if you are interested in grabbing coffee or going out together!

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Tahine

Tahine

Speaking

About Me

I am 32 years old Solomon Islander living and working in Suva, Fiji for almost two years now. I love to travel, meet new people and enjoy different cultures. I love hiking, mountains and waterfalls.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇺 Australia, 🇫🇯 Fiji, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands, 🇹🇴 Tonga, 🇻🇺 Vanuatu, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇪🇸 Spain

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Local discussions

Solo travelIs it safe to be in Berlin alone at 3am?

Hi! I’m planning a trip to Berlin this September and it may be convenient for me to arrive with some late bus/train. Someone could tell me if it is safe to be in Berlin alone around 3 am till morning?

Posted: August 16, 2023
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TravelWhat are some cool, unique, non-touristy places to eat and drink in Berlin, Munich, and Hallstatt?

Visiting Berlin, Munich & Hallstatt for my birthday next week. Any cool, unique, non-tourist must-do places for good food & cocktails?

Posted: August 15, 2023
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Solo travelIs Berlin safe for solo travelers? How is the nightlife?

I’m planning on going to Berlin over the weekend to explore the city and also the nightlife. Is Berlin safe for Solo travelers? How is the nightlife? Something I should look out for?

Posted: August 13, 2023
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Solo travelHello everyone! I am going to spend 2 full days (so 1 night) in Berlin on my own after a trip with friends as a little treat to myself.

Hello everyone! I am going to spend 2 full days (so 1 night) in Berlin on my own after a trip with friends as a little treat to myself. I haven’t really done a proper city break alone before, please do give me suggestions on someday and nighttime activities to keep myself occupied - I don’t necessarily want to just sit in my airbnb in the evening. I love wandering around galleries, bookshops, v...

Posted: June 24, 2023
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Solo travelWhich districts are safe enough for a woman at night near Hasenheide Park and concerts?

Hi Ladies! I'm travelling to Berlin and will be attending some concerts that are near Hasenheide Park. I was wondering which districs are safe enough for a woman at night and also close to the concerts and most sightseeing places?

Posted: June 7, 2023
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