Is Italy Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Safety index
Based on 33 experiences
Based on research and crime data
Safety overview
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation: Safe
Street harassment: Moderate
Petty crimes:Moderate
Tap water:Very safe
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Solo travel experience
I did my first international solo to Italy. I flew into Rome and stayed three nights. Then took a train to Florence, and did two nights. And then came back to Rome for two more nights. Italy was very easy to navigate, with only knowing English.
Posted: October 24, 2023
Eylul (25)
Italy
Group travel experience
I visited Rome for two times within 10 years. I grew up but that marvelous city didn't get old. İt is a point of destination which wants to be visited more than one time. I love to figure out the historical heritage when I walk in Rome. The days which spent with fullfillness is never forgotten.
Posted: October 8, 2023Experienced: February, 2023Solo travel experience
I traveled extensively solo through Italy, mainly Tuscany. It's very safe, train travel is awesome and easy, and I never felt unsafe. I definitely used my instincts. I found there were people everywhere who spoke English or could at least understand enough to help. Cinque Terre was fantastic as was Cortona, San Gimignano, Florence, Venice, and Pisa.
Posted: October 2, 2023Solo travel experience
I traveled through northern Italy for a month last year and felt very safe. I didn’t have a lot of money to spend on hotels, so I stayed in hostels, which were wonderful. I chose the hostels based on location and reviews. I was never disappointed. However, I would recommend choosing dorm rooms that are segregated by male and female.
Posted: September 21, 2023Solo travel experience
I spent a week solo in Florence & Milan (Airbnb in Florence, hotel in Milan) and I felt totally safe walking around. I wore a crossbody purse and didn't take it off of me even when eating meals. I didn't have any issues and it was a beautiful trip. I had a great time.
Posted: September 21, 2023Solo travel experience
I went on a solo trip to Italy for 10 days and visited Milan, Venice, Florence, Positano, and Rome, stopping in each city for 2 days. I never felt unsafe once. I noticed once in the subway in Milan there was a young man sizing me up, but once he saw my bag was zipped and not an easy target he moved on. You just be aware and cautious like you would anywhere else. Each place was magical and unique in its own way and highly recommend visiting it.
Posted: September 19, 2023Solo travel experience
I was in Italy alone for about 12 days. I visited Rome, Florence, Cinque Terre, Milan, and Venice. Regarding city-to-city transportation, I always used Trenitalia because it's the cheapest option. I used scooters to get around and ended up with some blisters from the footwear. I could pay with a credit card anywhere, but I made sure to have cash on hand.
Posted: September 18, 2023Solo travel experience
I love Italy, one of my favorite countries. It's also ideal for solo and first-time travelers, a country with great cultural and gastronomic beauty. You just need to be careful with pickpockets in highly touristy areas or crowded places like the metro. Apart from that, it's spectacular. Every time I can, I go back. I never get tired of it.
Posted: September 11, 2023Solo travel experience
A solo trip around Italy was one of the best journeys I've had. Italy is perfect for solo travelers. I visited several cities: Bologna, Rome, Naples, and the Amalfi Coast, and everywhere people were open and friendly. I met fantastic individuals and had a wonderful time on my own. I moved around using trains, swiftly and comfortably. Overall, I highly recommend it.
Posted: August 28, 2023
Anne
Germany
Couple travel experience
I went to Italy last summer to visit a friend in the region of Venice. We also decided to do a short backpacking trip by train in Tuscany. It was amazing!!🥰 We went to Rome, Sienna, Florence, Pisa and Cinque Terre. We had a good time travelling and some adventures. We travelled from Venice to Rome by Flixbus for like 15 Euros and then after our stay in Rome took the train to the other destinations. There was a ticket for all regional trains that covers 5 days for 50 euros which was a good option for us. In total we travelled for 8 days, but next time I’d probably try to spend more time in each place. We spent 3 days in Rome, 1 in Sienna, 2 in Florence, 1 at Cinque Terre and 1 in Pisa. For Rome the time was actually enough we did almost everything. A tip for Rome or general are the free walking tours you can book online with “get your guide”. The guides are usually locals and after the tour you just give them whatever you feel comfortable giving. :)
Posted: August 25, 2023Meet locals in Italy
ele
Speaking
About Me
Hi! I'm a 21 years old travel addicted :) I like to improve my language skills, to share cultures and make new friends. I'm studying nursing at university and I'm very kind and friendly. I like nature and animals <3
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain
Giada
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About Me
Hi! I’m Giada, a 22 years old medicine student. I love traveling (prefer slow traveling) and my purpose is to become a digital nomad. In the meantime, I host in my house in Salerno, close to Amalfi Coast, and I hope I’ll be hosted by new friends. I’m here to make connection, friendships and hospitality exchanges. Solo travel since 2018
Countries I’ve Visited
🇮🇹 Italy, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇭🇺 Hungary
Giú
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Hi, my name is Giulia and I‘m 20 yo. I was born and raised in Trento, in northern Italy, but now i live in Genova, where I study Political Science. During the summer i work as a lifeguard or as an au pair. I really like to travel, whether it’s solo or with a nice company; i like learning about other cultures, expressions of art and music. I like both visiting new cities and exploring more natural areas.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇲 San Marino, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇦🇹 Austria
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Giada
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5 days
About me
Hi! I’m Giada, a 22 years old medicine student. I love traveling (prefer slow traveling) and my purpose is to become a digital nomad. In the meantime, I host in my house in Salerno, close to Amalfi Coast, and I hope I’ll be hosted by new friends. I’m here to make connection, friendships and hospitality exchanges. Solo travel since 2018
Countries I’ve Visited
🇮🇹 Italy, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇭🇺 Hungary
ele
Speaking
You can stay for:
2 days
About me
Hi! I'm a 21 years old travel addicted :) I like to improve my language skills, to share cultures and make new friends. I'm studying nursing at university and I'm very kind and friendly. I like nature and animals <3
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain
Berenice
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7 days
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I love meeting new people and places. I am a friendly Mexican girl 😊
Countries I’ve Visited
🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Greta
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3 days
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Hello, I'm Greta and I'm interested in books, dancing, events & social, food & cuisine, languages, health, running, sightseeing, surfing, trekking, swimming, writing, nature, live music, culture and art
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇫🇷 France, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇮🇴 British Indian Ocean Territory, 🇩🇪 Germany
Chiara
Speaking
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3 days
About me
🙋🏻♀️ Mother of two cats, curious, creative and eager to learn and discover new perspectives. IG: @tomatisoup
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇮🇱 Israel
Silvia
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3 days
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Hello, I am silvia 33 years old, I am nice girl i want to discover the World i really love to trravelling and meeting New people and culture.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇦🇱 Albania, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇲🇹 Malta, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Eden
Speaking
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3 days
About me
Hi!, My name is Eden and I'm interested in art
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇻 Latvia, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
Vanessa
Speaking
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3 days
About me
Hi, I'm Vanessa, a young woman with a great desire to discover the world, others, who is different from me. I like art, in all its expressions and forms. I love who still have the courage to dream and to hope, I love who can smile for little things, like a sunset over the sea or a starry sky, the soap bubbles or a guy who plays the piano at the station or the guitar on the street. I would like to meet the people who live in the places I visit and to share ideas and opinions with them, I find it incredibly enriching.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇺 Australia, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇼 Malawi, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Alice
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3 days
About me
Hi ! 💋 I am a queer French artist currently living in Venice and studying in Bologna.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇱🇹 Lithuania, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg
Margherita
Speaking
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1 day
About me
My name is Margherita, and I'm 20 years old. I am originally from Rome, Italy, but I moved to Milan last year. I am currently studying economics and management for art, culture, and communication. I love being in touch with nature and traveling, but I also enjoy the vibrant city life - going out with friends, visiting museums, and attending theater performances. Exploring both the natural world and the urban landscape brings a wonderful balance to my life
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇴 Jordan, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Josette
Speaking
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3 days
About me
Je suis Française et je vis en Italie. J'adore voyager et découvrir des endroits nouveaux, des traditions, des plats en compagnie de personnes qui partagent mes intérêts et qui sont disponibles à me guider/m'accompagner et pourqoi pas, m'héberger. Je peux accueillir une voyageuse et lui faire découvrir Les beautés de ma zone. J'aime cuisiner et m'occuper des animaux et des plantes et une de mes passions est le restyling interne.
Alice
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3 days
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Hi, I'm Alice, a 28-year-old Italian girl based in Bologna. I work as a UX designer. In my spare time, I love climbing and hiking. I would like to find a host in London. 😊
Clara
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5 days
About me
I'm Clara, I work as doctor, I own an apartment nearby Bologna 🇮🇹 I love reading manga and watching anime, my hobbies are solo travel, learn new languages and good food! 😊
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇦 Vatican City
Daniela
Speaking
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2 days
About me
Hello! I’m a latina living in Europe :) I love to travel and meet new people. I love love to share a cup of coffee or go hiking with an interesting person! 🤭
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇷 Argentina, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇷 Brazil, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇪🇨 Ecuador, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇵🇦 Panama, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States
Victoria
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3 days
About me
I’ll go with the short story: I’m from Milan, I live in Rome, I’ve been a producer organising commercials, music video, films, series and photo shoots for years now I’ve decided to stop organising other people’s art and start valuing my own vision, I started shooting in analogic and now it’s what I love and what I am.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇱 Albania, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇪🇬 Egypt, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇫🇷 France, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇦 Vatican City
Upcoming visitors to Italy
Gökçe
Speaking
About Me
Hello, I'm Gökçe Nur Yalçın, and I live in Kayseri, Turkey. I'm 23 years old. I recently graduated from the physiotherapy and rehabilitation department. I'm also studying psychology as a double major. I came to Poland through the Erasmus program. I want to improve my language skills, explore, and get to know different people and cultures.
Khushbu
Speaking
About Me
Hello Ladies, I have been living in Germany for two years and would really love to hangout and make friends.. :)
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Posted: August 27, 2023TravelDo you know any secondhand clothes shops in Rome, Piza and Milan?
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Posted: August 20, 2023TravelHas anyone been to Italy and what places do you recommend to see?
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Posted: August 15, 2023TravelWhat are some good restaurants in Rome and Paris that won't break the bank?
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Posted: August 15, 2023Safety in Italy
