Is Bologna Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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!

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 :)

Depends on the areas really. I feel the least safe near the train station and around Parco della Montagnola, or in Piazza Aldrovandi. At night there can be drunken Uni students around, especially on the weekends or sometimes groups of kids not too reccommendable, but less than in bigger cities. On the bus it is better to keep your belongings close and to keep an eye around for potential robbers, usually by being guarded the danger is avoided. I actually walked home alone from the city centre to San Donato a bunch of times (30 min+), and a part from the area being deserted and creepy, it was doable. During the day it is usually an okay and friendly city, just be careful about people approaching that may not have right intentions. Oh and if you have a bike it is better to lock it with two sturdy locks, otherwise is usually gone.

Bologna is a city with a lot of inhabitants. There are many students, so during the academic year you will find always people at night around in the center. I feel quite safe walking alone here, but still I heard about stories of violence. As a queer person it’s safe, you can feel free to express yourself and your love openly.

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 great time in Italy.

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 is one I never came across, not sure how common it is in Bologna or other cities in Italy/Europe