Is Italy Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Italy?
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Moderate
Petty crimes:Moderate
Is Italy worth visiting?
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based on 476 experiences from female travelers
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nolwen
France
Venice, Couple travel
First of all, Venice is pretty expensive, if you want to visit the city, it's better to book an hotel at Mestre and take the train or the bus to go to the city (from Mestre centro to piazzale Roma, it's about 20 min I would say). One bus ticket is 1,70€ if I remember well, and the train is around 1,45€. And if you book an hotel at Lido, be ready to spend money with the waterbus ! Lido is cool (beach, kind people, chill...), but pay 9,50€ a single waterbus ticket is expensive. For example, a day ticket is 20€ and a week ticket is 65€ (it works for both bus and vaporetto). To visit, i would say the Ghetto, Tre Archi, Giardini Biennale and the neighborhood around. I never went to Murano and Burano, but it's a need to visit these islands. At Lido, the neighborhood of Malamocco is bellissimo, there's Chioggia too, both are an old Venice less touristic. At Venice, there's a Conad (supermarket) in an old theater. While being at Venice, try the Spritz with Aperol or Select (Aperol is from Padova and Select is the real and tastiest one (it's bitter) which comes from Venice.) The price of Spritz is way cheaper on Venice than anywhere else in Italy. At Mestre, you don't feel this safe, especially at Mestre centro or the trainstation, where there are maranza (weirdos), but at Venice, it's way different ! Like, at night, i feel good while walking alone, i'm just afraid that some men could follow me (I look behind me even where I live, it's just a "habit").
Posted: May 2, 2025Experienced: December, 2023
Mary
Armenia
Italy, Solo travel
It was safe. I really love Italy for its history, beauty and people the nicest people, the richest culture. I want to come back to that country and not once or twice! Will visit it definitely in few months
Posted: May 2, 2025
Komila
Italy
Pavia, Group travel
My recent trip to Pavia (April, 19)🩷. It was perfect for a day trip. Safe, calm town somewhere in between the medieval charm and modern facilities. We didn’t use transport as we walked around the city and it was manageable. As a food option we went with “All you can eat” that cost 20€/person excluding drinks. Places we visited and highly recommended to you as well: • Università di Pavia (my favorite) • Torri di Pavia • Castello Visconteo • Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine • Chiesa di Santa Maria di Canepanova Enjoy!🫶🏻
Posted: May 1, 2025Rome, Solo travel
I would recommend booking things ahead if you want to enter the attractions, Vatican museums are a must if you are in Rome!! Also, if you are traveling low budget but still want to eat good Italian food, I recommend going to restaurants that are far from the main attractions.
Posted: April 26, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
Daniela
Portugal
Italy, Family travel
i was sailing with my family in italy in 2020 and stayed in a mill in a tahl. it was beautiful and the weather was warm every day in summer. the food there was very very good and not too expensive. the nature there is very impressive and untouched in many places!
Posted: April 23, 2025
Alessia
Italy
Pisa, Solo travel
Went to Pisa to see a long distance friend of mine, i had already been there with my family when i was younger, i remember the main place (where the leaning tower is) was really busy with tourists and the bars near there were expensive, but if you stay for the night and go to the city center (10 min walk from the tower) you will find lots of shops, ice cream bars, etc. There are many many university students from all over italy and they usually all meet up in these bars. I felt safe with my friends both during the day and night, some creepy drunk men at very late night but just dont go near them… overall tho a very beautiful city!!
Posted: April 23, 2025Milan, Group travel
Amzing trip! fell in love with city! definitely can see myself moving to Milan😍 Affordable, beautiful and not too big. Very safe as well. We were two girls and stayed 4 nights. It was enough time to see the city but I wished we stayed longer and I will definitely come back.
Posted: April 21, 2025Experienced: August, 2024Venice, Solo travel
i loved venice! it was one of the prettiest places i’ve been, every where i looked i just wanted to take a photo. i stayed on the mainland which i would definitely recommend because it drives down prices by A LOT! i would also say that going in winter enhanced my experience!
Posted: April 20, 2025Milan, Solo travel
I didnt feel much safe in Milan. I met some weird people on the streets. I wasn't in danger but it still affected me I think there is less to see there than in other Italian city, they deserve more attention Overall it was okay, not so expensive. I rented good apartment for affordable price comparing to Swiss and France
Posted: April 18, 2025Experienced: December, 2024Milan, Group travel
Not a great place to go out after dark. Couldn't really enjoy all of the activities, because of the safety concerns. Food was good overall, mid tier for Italy level and the prices were HIGH. In the end I'll give 3/5 and would not visit more than once
Posted: April 17, 2025Experienced: August, 2024Is Italy safe for women?
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Milan
Being an international student and traveling a lot in Milan at night and day, I could say that it’s pretty safe. You just have to be aware of your belongings as pickpocketing is very common. Rest enjoy your stay in Milan :)
Posted: May 5, 2025Venice
Catcalling and states are unfortunately all too common. That said, nothing serious has ever happened to me and I’ve always felt fairly safe. If you’re a solo traveller, please be aware of men and remain in public and well lit areas.
Posted: May 4, 2025Meet locals in Italy
Letizia
About Me
Hi! I'm Letizia but everyone calls me Leti or Yeti (yeah, like the creature). I was studying Astronomy at the University of Bologna but I'm currently doing a gap year, which i am spending working as a kindergarten teacher, a math teacher in a middle school and a puppeteer for a theater company in Milan. I'm also a scout leader: scouts have had a crucial role in my life, giving me motivation to always improve myself, teaching me cooperation and making me fall in love with nature, hiking and adventure. I am also practicing kung fu (traditional and modern wushu) to become an instructor next year. Well, in general i live by the motto "jack of all trades but master of nothing", let's see where this will bring me!
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Masha
About Me
24 ♓️ I study marketing + graphic design, I had every single hair color under the sun & I love a good gin&tonic
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Andrada
Turin
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Hello, I’m Andrada and I travel the world for work! I make tattoos and I usually work as a guest in shops! I’m easy going, always good vibes from me girls! 🥰
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Veronica
Novara
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Tech lover, Donne4 ambassador, have been scout leader from 2012 to 2025. I am married with a feminist man, and I love meeting new people.
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Daniela
About Me
Hola ! Estoy en mi eurotrip desde el 01 al 31 de mayo, estaré en Paris, Londres, Ámsterdam, Berlín, Praga, Viena, Budapest, Florencia, Roma y Barcelona, si alguna tiene algún tips o recomendacion se los agradecería ✌🏻
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Daniela
About Me
Hola ! Estoy en mi eurotrip desde el 01 al 31 de mayo, estaré en Paris, Londres, Ámsterdam, Berlín, Praga, Viena, Budapest, Florencia, Roma y Barcelona, si alguna tiene algún tips o recomendacion se los agradecería ✌🏻
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