Is Thessaloniki Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Thessaloniki for solo female travelers?
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based on 11 experiences from female travelers
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I love this city with all my heart. I went there for the first time on a school trip and there were a lot of things to do. I visited it again in February, because a friend of mine is studying there. I loved it even more , the food was amazing, it has plenty of pretty coffee shops were you can chat and spend quality time with your friends, and you can find several activities to do. My favourite was a horror escape room we visited, I thought it was an amazing and funny experience. But my...
Posted: June 10, 2026
Alina
Germany
Solo travel
I love my trips to Thessaloniki, with my friend group there we go to bars and on hikes. I've been seeing them every summer and will always recommend and prefer this city over any touristic island in Greece
Posted: April 10, 2026Experienced: July, 2025
Elif
Turkey
Family travel
The food and hotel service was amazing. I really enjoyed the view and food. People weren't as nice as they wete in Kavala but still Greek people are kind in general. Locals usually know English so you won't struggle with communication. I recommend eating seafood in Greece.
Posted: March 24, 2026Experienced: July, 2025Group travel
I felt safe, I spent under 25 euros a day. Food was amazing. I went with tour so my experience was limited yet I highly recommend. Every person I've encountered seems to understand english. It is refreshing walking in the Aristoteles square and trying greek pastries thereby.
Posted: June 2, 2025Is Thessaloniki safe for women?
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Based on 56 reports
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Helen
In general safe, police is very often strolling around especially in city center, very lively city you can find stores open in city center 24/7. Female travellers should be extra careful around train and bus stations
Posted: July 8, 2026If u don’t know some locals at least be with friends. At night, the center it’s kinda okay.. but if u go like 1-2 klm away form it , not recommended to be alone . And don’t try at 3 in the morning to walk back to your place alone if it’s not 10min walk (max). Just be with a friend:3
Posted: July 5, 2026Thessaloniki is a generally safe city I would say. The area close to the train station is very unsafe especially for women tho. A lot of thieves, drug users etc live there, so I would definitely recommend to check on your surroundings and NEVER go in this area alone or with headphones on.
Posted: June 1, 2026As I live here as a uni student I never felt unsafe and I’m very glad about that. All people are generous and helpful. As a big city Thessaloniki continuously is full of people whenever and that’s something very important
Posted: May 26, 2026Safety map
Based on reports from women living in Thessaloniki, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
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Anna
Thessaloniki
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi everyone! I'm a solo traveler and I won the interrail pass, so this September I'll be traveling to Italy, Switzerland and France. I'm looking forward to meeting new people and making new friends all over Europe.
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Taxiarchoula
Thessaloniki
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hello girls! I am Greek and of course it's cheaper to travel abroad rather than Greece! I am 20 yrs and I am Chemical Engineer student in Thesssaloniki. I love cycling and I want to explore the world by bikepacking. I know it's hard but it calls me. I want to connect and meet inspiring women and people in general. I am an artistic person even though I study engineering. Life is strange.
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