Is Indonesia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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based on 95 experiences from female travelers
Bali, Solo travel
Perfect location for a solo trip. I met a lot awesome people and made some friends for life. Be a lil careful at night time. I had one sketchy experience with a taxi, but otherwise i felt really safe and had the time of my life. Everyone were very friendly!!
Posted: July 6, 2026
Hyacinte
Norway
Batam, Group travel
Batam was overall lovely, but my group wasn’t as creative as we could’ve been. We had a lovely guided trip around the Island, our guide Winner was hilarious. The food was 🌶️🌶️🌶️, but I am Norwegian😅
Posted: July 3, 2026
Iris
Netherlands
Bali, Solo travel
This was my first real solo trip (i have traveled to places alone and met up with people before) I didnt know it was the start of rain season but I didnt mind the rain. The temperature was always nice. Felt very save with the locals but did have one experience at a hotel where one of the staf members wanted to have a midnight Swim with me. Told him no a couple of times but he kept insisting. I went inside my room and he knocked on the door a few times before leaving. I left this hotel earlier...
Posted: April 27, 2026Experienced: January, 2025
Annabelle
United Kingdom
Ubud, Solo travel
Ubud has lots of beautiful hidden gems, its not just the monkey forest and a single rice field! Loads of great food, particularly if you are veggie or vegan. Its a very safe location and so easy to get around as you can get scooter taxis on Grab pretty much everywhere
Posted: April 23, 2026Experienced: February, 2026Annabelle
United Kingdom
Ceningan Island, Solo travel
Ceningan is amazing! A tiny island attached to Nusa Lembongan by a bridge that can only be crossed by foot or scooter. I visited Lembongan too and while there is more to do there, I was so glad I'd chosen to stay on Ceningan. The locals are incredibly friendly, it feels very safe and welcoming. I'd definitely return here
Posted: April 23, 2026Experienced: February, 2026
Yewo
Belgium
Lombok, Couple travel
Most beautiful place in the world! (in my experience;)) I was there with a friend and we both fell in love with this nature, it's absolutely perfect, the people are so nice, we were both crying from happiness!
Posted: April 22, 2026
Eira
Indonesia
Krakatau Islands, Group travel
I swear this trip tested my patience 😂 I joined an open trip and thinking it would be a fun little getaway… turns out, it was quite a tiring experience. I paid Rp 900,000 for the trip, which already included round-trip transportation by minibus and boat. The reason it was exhausting is that most of the time was spent on the journey, around 8 hours by land, followed by another 3–4 hours by sea. The accommodation was smaller than expected, so I upgraded my room for Rp 800,000 per night, which...
Posted: April 6, 2026Experienced: February, 2026
Haya
United Kingdom
Indonesia, Family travel
Loved Indonesia, had the best time ever. We went to komodo dragon island, pink sand beach, did snorkeling and saw a massive turtle and beautiful fish. Went to a monkey sanctuary in Bali. Got food poisoning in Bali. But overall I loved it. Locals were so warm.
Posted: February 9, 2026Experienced: June, 2025
Molly
Mexico
Bali, Solo travel
My favorite thing about Bali was the wellness culture communities. I haven’t seen those quite so extensive anywhere and would love to. Bali itself felt a bit like a tropical nyc so that did take away a bit from the experience. I understand the last 3 years it has gotten a mass influx of people. I share because it was just such a surprise.
Posted: February 9, 2026
Seda
Indonesia
Bali, Solo travel
I was back in Bali for a month recently after living there my whole life, and it’s such a beautiful place to come back to, and always more to explore. My favorite part is the amazing restaurants there I grew up with! Some of my favorites are Rize in Pererenan and Ubud, and Plant Bistro in Ubud.
Posted: February 8, 2026Is Indonesia safe for women?
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Bali
On the very first day, my bag with documents and money was stolen at the beach right from the surf spot. The thieves are strange because there were headphones in the bag, and I was able to track them, but still—don't leave your belongings even in places that seem safe.
Posted: May 9, 2026
Ardita
Ubud
As a woman, I personally feel very safe in Bali. People are respectful, the atmosphere is calm, and there’s a strong sense of community, especially in Ubud. That’s one of the main reasons I decided to stay a bit longer.
Posted: May 3, 2026Denpasar
it’s usually safe, but overall Bali nowadays a bit scary if you go outside in the middle of the night like around 12-4 am. i encourage you to avoid the quiet place and never go alone. if you are insists to go outside in the middle of the night, please use a car instead.
Posted: February 10, 2026Semarang
Semarang is a very safe place to stay as a woman, I was never bothered by any people during my stay, people often ask for pictures with you but nothing more :) I do recommend not going out late at night and always tell someone where you are and what you are doing just for more safety
Posted: February 5, 2026Ubud District
It's relatively safe. You can be scammed because it's a touristic area: locals can ask abnormal amount of money for very simple service, so always ask the prices in advance before you will take anything. Also bargains are fine. Sometimes men could approach you and ask for a photo. In one situation my friend one stuck on the road because of her bike and the local guy stopped to help her. But unexpectedly he started to masturbate. Which is crazy. So she ran away. Once a grab driver started a...
Posted: January 3, 2026
Cecilia
Pontianak
Even though Pontianak is the capital city in her province, Pontianak isn't very friendly for foreign travelers who travel alone. The taxi driver always tells me that I need to pay attention to robbery, and in the night the city will become a little bit unsafe.
Posted: December 12, 2025Safety in Indonesia
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Tiyarra
Jakarta
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Halo girls, I'm from Indonesia. I really like making new friends, if you want to come to Jakarta to stay or meet me, let me know anytime!! ♡♡♡
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Erina
Bandung
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3 days
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A tech-savvy professional and nature-loving traveler based in Bandung, Indonesia. I love diving into deep conversations, exploring the outdoors, and capturing scenic views through the nostalgic lens of vintage film photography. Always down for cozy vibes, good food, and authentic cultural exchanges!
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