Is Bologna Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Family travel

I recommend visiting Bologna, but not for more than 3 days. The city is nice, but it doesn’t have the unique atmosphere of other charming Italian towns. Prices are reasonable, and all the must-see spots are within walking distance. You can also take a direct fast train to Venice for a day trip — I highly recommend that. I felt safe in the city, so it’s a good option for a weekend trip

Group travel

We stayed for one week and it was very nice because it was very safe. It’s a very tiny place so you can actually go from a point to another point very fast. We used taxis to go to our hotel and it was very safe. We used it when when it was night. I think the only thing is that people don’t really speak English and I think if you are a Muslim, it will also be hard because they mostly sell pork and sometimes it’s hard to find something halal. But the people are nice and everywhere you go is like...

Solo travel

I feel like I can't do the city full justice as I was too ill to explore my first day here, but I would say it's probably better as a regional base to explore than a full destination in itself. It has impressive food, culture, history and street art, but definitely felt a bit rough around the edges. Whilst I never had any bad experience, I was warned not to go out in the dark and I didn't want to take the risk on my first trip. The area around the central station personally felt ungentrified...

Group travel

I felt very safe in Bologna, and I had a great time. Less touristic than Florence or Rome which made it way better for experiencing the local culture and just relaxing. The local food was absolutely amazing and the Gelato as well!

Group travel

I have a great splendid time in Italy, Bologna, actually I visited Bologna and cervia.it was great.and there food was top notch I had both restaurant and home cooked food pasta with some cream I'll recommend,ice cream too lol.my budget was around 800euros,I spent like almost all because of the good things around,I stay with a friend and it was nice,I visited cervia too beach around, everything about the country is grate, nice churches too, food drinks people are friendly. I can say I had a...

Solo travel

I stayed here for one night and was amazed with the history of the city. It’s a small Italian city so you don’t need much time unless you’re using it as a base of travel. I was going to my next city via train. My platform was #19, on my way to finding it. A man approached me and said it’s my job to help people find their platforms. I was very naive and let him help me. He took me down and showed me the platform, and demanded all my money. I gave him whatever coins I had in my purse. This scam...

Solo travel

I feel very safe. I walked all day but the rain hunted me. I didn't stay anywhere cause I had only one day. The food was amazing. I saw Piazza Maggiore, Two Towers, a historical library, and the Basilica of San Domenico.

Solo travel

I felt quite safe in Bologna both day and night. I went to a concert and other concert goers were very approachable and kind. We ended up having a really great experience and even went on to the afterparty. The venue security (Arena Puccini) did a great job. Bologna has no shortage of good food and the transport system was easy to navigate - except at night, when we took cabs. It was my third solo trip and it was unforgettable because of the friendships made :)

Solo travel

I don't recommend visiting this city at any price! People do not clean their pet pees on the street and l put my shoes on one of them... terrible! Because the Unibo accepts so many students, there is always lack of room in this city. B&B canceled my booking out of the blue and l did not know what to do. People were not kind of nice in my experience and just wanted to Rip you off as soon as they get that you are a tourist. Just don't go there...

Couple travel

A trip I never want to return to. people are friendly and there are people interested in dancing art around every corner. one of the cities I want to go to again and I would love to live there You should add this city to your italy route

it’s a fairly safe town, the people are quite warm, especially the young ones as it is a big university city. the only thing is at night i’d avoid the train station or montagnola park, if you’re alone and a woman.

There are truly many thieves in Italy but bologna is an exception cuz it’s a city full of students from all of the world. So most of the citizens here is nice. But it’s always better to be careful, especially near the central station and via Zamboni.

I've been living in Bologna for two years and, at 35 years old, I can say that the city center gives me a sense of safety. I often go out for dinner or a drink with friends and sometimes return home around two in the morning, never having had any unpleasant incidents. The main streets remain fairly lively until late on the weekends: students, tourists, couples, groups of friends fill the squares and arcades, and this constant movement contributes to making the environment feel protected. The...

There are some places that are a bit dangerous, specially after dark but overall it is a very safe and lively city. Because of the university, there is a lot a young people and a lot of cultural activities.

Bologna is a welcoming and friendly city, you can talk to everyone and even make bonding conversations and experiences! You should be cautious in the area next to the train and bus station and trust your intuition in your visit The most turistic areas are still very safe and if you are in danger you can ask for help to everyone around Anyway it's my second year in Bologna and nothing bad ever happened to me or my friends besides being catcalled which is pretty common in Italy

Bologna could be a safe place in winter during the day and in summer during the day and night becouse there are many people around. I’m talking about the life in city centre. Police’s job is inefficient and this is the bigger reason than don’t permits me to feel in safe.