Is Italy safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Italy for solo female travelers?
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Rome, Group travel
We generally felt safe walking out in Rome. There is a great number of tourists, as well as immigrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India who work in restaurants, cafeterias etc. Italians generally don't know english so you should know basic words to move around. Rome is not too expensive and offers top food choices
Posted: November 13, 2025Experienced: September, 2025Catania, Group travel
We arrived to Catania and immediately i felt overwhelmed with the loudness of the streets. I was quite unsafe to walk as pedestrians on the street as all the cars were speeding and honking. The evening walk to see the old town of catania was a bit disappointing as all the streets are extremely dirty. At night in Catania, the streets can feel busy and intrusive. Some people, especially near restaurants and tourist areas, may try hard to get your attention or invite you in. While most don’t mean harm, it can sometimes feel uncomfortable, and a few might make inappropriate comments. It’s best to stay confident, ignore unwanted attention, and keep walking — they usually move on quickly.
Posted: November 2, 2025Italy, Family travel
I feel safe most of the time. My budget for this trip was 360 euros, which was enough for me. I bought my tickets three months ago and made my hotel reservation two months ago; that's why they were cheap. I didn't have a hard time speaking English. My English isn't very good, and neither is the Italians', so we understood each other. 😜🤗 Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.
Posted: October 31, 2025How safe is Italy for women?
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Based on 880 local experiences
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Milan
Milan is generally a safe city to travel during the day or night also for solo travelers. However there is always need to be careful with your belongings in tourist areas and around central stations.
Posted: December 3, 2025
Elena
Milan
As girl you can roam around the city, in special way in the centre, safely. Just take care of your personal belongings because of pickpockets, in special way on the transport. I live alone since I was 18 yo in Milan and it is ok, be comfortable here. People is always attentive even to other people security. Of course, be careful of strangers, don’t stay alone during night and take in case a taxi, the official are white with reduced fares for women after 10pm
Posted: December 1, 2025
Sindyy
Prato
Statistically they say that it's one of the top ten most dangerous cities, but I've never been through anything, nor have my friends. I used to walk home past midnight everyday from the city center at 15 (idk where i got the balls💀) and never got worries. Idk, maybe just got lucky, so I'd say to keep an eye open but don't worry too much.
Posted: November 27, 2025Safety in Italy
Hospitality Exchange in Italy
Alice
Genoa
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! I'm Alice Maia, 🌊I've lived in Genova all my life and I love meeting new people. I will gladly chaperone you around🚶🏻♀️whenever I'm available, give indications and eventually host🛌🏻 if it's possible for me and my family. I really enjoy meeting new people from all around the world and chatting💬 about literally everything. Also I have cats! Putting it here because I keep forgetting people I host might be allergic😅 🎯I want to start traveling solo, but haven't done so yet. I hope this community will help me with this goal:) I'm very interested in knowing how other people experience life, I like to know what you think of my culture and my city, and I will probably ask a lot about yours too, if you agree to! Basically I love sharing stories, ideas and everything else!🗣️ I feel like travelling and making friends should be for everyone, so feel free to contact me if you have any particular concern (e.g. you have a disability, are part of a minority and are concerned about your safety etc) Among other things, here's a few of my interests! - I study Environmental Sciences🌍🌎🌏 - I'm a climate justice activist📢 - I love volunteering as a Scout Leader in one of our local groups⚜️ I've been a scout all my life since I was 8 and I love this world, so if we share this experience let's talk about it! I know it can be very different being a scout around the world:) Other things that might be interesting: - I try to live as sustainably as possible, including following a vegetarian or vegan diet🧆 - I have a chronic illness that means my energy levels can vary a lot from one day to the other, so I'll need to plan anything carefully to be sure I can make it through the day🔋 - I'm neurodivergent🧠 - I'm all about inclusion and accessibility, so feel free to tell me about any of your needs or boundaries!🫂
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Francesca
Mantua
Can host for:
3 days
About me
My name is Francesca, and I am 22 years old. I’m an extroverted, calm, and generally happy person who loves traveling, meeting new people, and sharing experiences. I enjoy living adventures abroad and socializing. I prefer taking meaningful trips that offer real-life experiences rather than just simple vacations. I consider myself an open-minded person and dislike putting my mind into boxes. I’m active, love meeting people from different cultures, and enjoy lively conversations, especially over a drink or during a walk in nature. My friends in Italy call me "little Buddha" because, despite being energetic and enthusiastic, I’m also very calm and proactive, even in tough situations.
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Elisabetta
Cagliari
About me
I love listening to people's stories 📚 Lived 6 years in Dublin, 1 year in the Netherlands, and worked in Malaysia ☺️ Let's catch up! Currently based in Cagliari, Sardegna, Italy Booklover 📚 **not looking for love, just friends ☺️
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Alice
Genoa
About me
Hi! I'm Alice Maia, 🌊I've lived in Genova all my life and I love meeting new people. I will gladly chaperone you around🚶🏻♀️whenever I'm available, give indications and eventually host🛌🏻 if it's possible for me and my family. I really enjoy meeting new people from all around the world and chatting💬 about literally everything. Also I have cats! Putting it here because I keep forgetting people I host might be allergic😅 🎯I want to start traveling solo, but haven't done so yet. I hope this community will help me with this goal:) I'm very interested in knowing how other people experience life, I like to know what you think of my culture and my city, and I will probably ask a lot about yours too, if you agree to! Basically I love sharing stories, ideas and everything else!🗣️ I feel like travelling and making friends should be for everyone, so feel free to contact me if you have any particular concern (e.g. you have a disability, are part of a minority and are concerned about your safety etc) Among other things, here's a few of my interests! - I study Environmental Sciences🌍🌎🌏 - I'm a climate justice activist📢 - I love volunteering as a Scout Leader in one of our local groups⚜️ I've been a scout all my life since I was 8 and I love this world, so if we share this experience let's talk about it! I know it can be very different being a scout around the world:) Other things that might be interesting: - I try to live as sustainably as possible, including following a vegetarian or vegan diet🧆 - I have a chronic illness that means my energy levels can vary a lot from one day to the other, so I'll need to plan anything carefully to be sure I can make it through the day🔋 - I'm neurodivergent🧠 - I'm all about inclusion and accessibility, so feel free to tell me about any of your needs or boundaries!🫂
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