Is Patras safe for solo female travelers?

Patras is generally a very safe city, with friendly and helpful locals. Like most places, it has its share of petty crime, but violent crime is extremely rare. However, as a solo female traveler, it's always advisable to exercise common precautions such as avoiding less crowded and dimly lit areas late at night. It's also advised to keep your belongings secure, particularly in touristy areas where pickpocketing can occur. But rest assured, most visits here are trouble-free.

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How safe is Patras for female travelers?

How safe is Patras for women?

Local safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Local crime index

1.2 /5

Based on 9 local experiences

Alexandra

Alexandra

Patras is a safe place at all. It’s a small city between mountains and sea, with a good transportation system (bus+train) and quite people. Streets are safe and bad incidents are isolated. As a student here for 4 years, I never worried about my safety!

Posted: September 22, 2025
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Patras is a relatively safe city. Even though some streets are dark at night, it's pretty safe. I live there by myself and I feel safe in public transportation, I usually come home by myself at night, the worst thing that has happened is either catcalling by young teenage boys or old men hitting on me, but without getting close to me. The elderly in Greece generally tend to voice their attractions, so be careful.

Posted: June 10, 2025
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Maija

Maija

Overall safe place, of course some areas are quite sketchy, especially at night. City center is mostly safe as well, pickpocketing is not so common. Still as a female I would be cautious walking alone at night.

Posted: April 25, 2025
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Patras is a lively coastal city with a big student population, tons of universities, and the perfect mix of sea and mountains nearby. The city is buzzing every day, with shops open until late and endless opportunities to meet new people (and party together!). It’s generally a safe place, but as in any city, sticking to well-lit central streets is always a good idea.

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Patras is a medium safe place were u can actually find people to stick with. There are some bars that u would feel safer than other bars. People are most of the times kind and open. Students population is big, and so are the things happening/organised by them.

Posted: January 16, 2025
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