Is Italy safe for solo female travelers?

Italy is generally a safe destination for solo female travelers. It offers a rich cultural experience with friendly locals and has a low crime rate against tourists. However, minor precautions should be taken as petty crimes like pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur in crowded areas. Night travel in certain cities may warrant more caution. Women should dress modestly to respect local cultural norms, especially in religious sites. While locals often speak English, knowing some basic Italian language could prove helpful.

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How safe is Italy for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.3 /5

based on 594 experiences from female travelers

Rivkah

Rivkah

United States

Italy, Group travel

Italy was amazing! Milan was a bit sketchy in the evening. Dolomites are AMAZING!!!! Be careful when driving though because the roads are very curvy. Rome was so fun we took electric scooters and toured the whole city.

Posted: January 9, 2026
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zuzosia

zuzosia

Poland

Rome, Family travel

The best place in Europę for me!! Beautiful old town, Coloseum, i felt everything from the past. Except that i love this food and people who are very funny and talkative. I also was in the club and had a great time !!

Posted: January 8, 2026
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Sim

Sim

Canada

Rome, Family travel

Travelled with fam and friends. Stayed centrally but also spent some time in Trastevere. The city is like one big archeological site. Looking forward to visiting again in the future with just the fam.

Posted: December 29, 2025
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Rome, Solo travel

I’ve been to Rome a few times, once with friends and a few times alone. I felt pretty safe by myself and with friends, but I didn’t really walk alone at night and I don’t think I would, but I wouldn’t do it anywhere except for my neighborhood in my country. But during the day and evening I wasn’t worried about anything, I heard a lot about pickpockets but fortunately didn’t see any, it’s just important to look at your belongings

Posted: December 28, 2025
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Amanda

Amanda

United States

Naples, Group travel

Let me lead with this may be unpopular opinion: may be one of my least favorite places I've visited. Hear me out! Pros: BEAUTIFUL. Truly breathtaking in the area. Great food. I think everything we ate was superb. Pretty affordable. There are some tourist trap-y spaces but overall we found it very affordable. Cons: Probably some of the rudest people I'VE met. (I promise I'm an annoying American trying to own every space!) Kind of unsafe in terms of female travel/general safety. (My best friend was shielded from a fight when I ran to the bathroom at a bar & we felt the need to stay alert around...

Posted: December 25, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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How safe is Italy for women?

Local safety index

3.9 /5

Based on 893 local experiences

Local crime index

2.5 /5

Based on 893 local experiences

Rome

During the day Rome is a safe city however at night some parts of the city is dangerous. You might wanna avoid the Termini station and near it at night considering a lot of crimes are happening there.

Posted: January 12, 2026
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Nicole

Nicole

Pineto

The only thing that can happen in Pineto is your bike being stolen. It's a small town, a family vacation destination, so it's very quiet. But there's plenty of fun to be had! In the winter, people gather in the bars, and walking in the evenings isn't a problem. In the summer, there are always lots of people out and about, and it's very safe.

Posted: January 12, 2026
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Turin

There are streets to avoid in San Salvario and Barriera di Milano because of high level of drugs. Otherwise still in that neighborhoods is a lot of art to see and if you need some advice I can help you

Posted: January 11, 2026
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Alice

Alice

Milan

Milan is generally safe during the day, you always have to be aware of your surroundings in crowded areas because pickpockets are there, as in every big city! At night is a bit unsafer, make sure you’re in an area where there are lots of people and avoid the areas around stations or far from the city centre!

Posted: January 3, 2026
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Lecco

Overall lecco is safe, but especially at night it's important to be careful. There are some areas, the outskirts in particular, that are better not to frequent at night. The city centre is often crowded, it's safer

Posted: December 30, 2025
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Safety in Italy

Hospitality Exchange in Italy

Elena

Elena

Vicenza

Can host for:

4 days

About me

Hello everyone! I'm Elena from Vicenza, a small but lovely city in the northeast of Italy. I'm a curious, cheerful traveler, always ready to step out of my comfort zone. I love getting lost in nature, tasting new foods, diving into adrenaline-filled and authentic experiences, and being amazed by different cultures. When I’m not traveling, I work in project management and sales — but my heart beats for freedom, scribbled-on maps, and those random encounters that turn into unforgettable memories. I'm looking for travel buddies or a place to stay with women like me: respectful, curious, and eager to share a bit of the journey... or a crazy experience that starts with “why not?!”. 🌍✨ Now in my native language: Ciao a tutte! Sono Elena da Vicenza, una piccola ma graziosa città nel nord est dell'Italia. Sono una viaggiatrice curiosa, solare e sempre pronta a mettermi in gioco. Amo perdermi nella natura, assaggiare cibi nuovi, vivere esperienze adrenaliniche e autentiche, e lasciarmi srupire da culture diverse. Quando non viaggio, lavoro nel mondo dei progetti e delle vendite, ma il mio cuore batte forte per la libertà, le mappe piene di appunti e gli incontri casuali che diventano ricordi indimenticabili. Cerco compagne di viaggio o ospitalità da donne come me: rispettose, curiose e con la voglia di condividere un pezzetto di cammino.. o una folle esperienza che inizia con "ma sì, perché no?!". 🌍✨

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Alice

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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Sophia

Sophia

Meran - Merano

Can host for:

3 days

About me

hi :) my name is Sophia and I am 20 years old. I come from the North of Italy and come to Costa Rica for visting my cousin in Sámara. I am currently taking a gap year, but I aspire to become a docter. I really like doing a lot of different things. I enjoy doing art, drawing and writing, and cooking and reading too. I love dancing and also doing yoga. Being outdoors is where I feel most alive; since I come from the mountains, I very enjoy skiing and hiking. Additionally I am always very happy when I get the chance to go horseback riding. Additionally I do some volunteer work af home, there I am a Youthworker and Volunteer with the White Cross, a rescue organization that provides emergency services

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Francesca

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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Sukrati

Sukrati

Naples

Can host for:

5 days

About me

Hi! I’m an international student in Italy from India. I’m cheerful, curious, and powered by good vibes ✨ I love meeting new people, sharing stories, laughing a lot, and just being my true self 😄 Positivity, fun conversations, and warm energy are my favorites 🌻

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Sara

Sara

Trieste

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Just a curious and kind soul searching for good vibes and sincere connections while solo travelling <3 Aiming to visit 25 countries before turning 25! Are you in?

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Daria

Daria

Turin

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hello ladies, I'm dasha, I' 32 years old and I'm travelling a lot for job as a lighting technician. I'm based in Turin and I'm active in social and cultural items, also part of a trasfeminist collective. I'm happy if I can contribute to making people feel safer in this strange world dominated by masculine toxic energy. I love nature, live music, yoga, painting and more and I also love to do all of this in company. I have plant-based diet and in this month's i'm travelling in Swiss for work! Hope to meet a lot of female energy:)

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chiara

chiara

Mestre

Can host for:

4 days

About me

hi world 😛👍 I'm an art student in Venice living in a small flat w other people. Legally I cant host but why not we like the risk ✌️ Kanye west enjoyer

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Kaire

Kaire

Cavallino Treporti

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Ciao! Sono Erika, vivo vicino al mare e adoro viaggiare, scoprire nuovi posti e cucinare. Sarò felice di accoglierti e mostrarti ogni angolo del paese, con un po’ di ironia e tante chiacchiere. 😊 Hi! I’m Erika, I live near the sea and I love traveling, discovering new places, and cooking. I’ll be happy to welcome you and show you every corner of the town, with a bit of humor and lots of chats. 😊 Hola! Soy Erika, vivo cerca del mar y me encanta viajar, descubrir nuevos lugares y cocinar. Estaré encantada de recibirte y mostrarte cada rincón del pueblo, con un poco de humor y muchas charlas.😊

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Caridad

Caridad

Genoa

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi! I'm a spanish student staying in Genoa for about a year studying architecture, in this year abroad i would like to meet some international friends and discover a bit of the world

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