Is Bologna Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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 a place that you can take a photo of it’s very pretty and I think if you search for somewhere that is calm and somewhere that you can be alone travelling it’s a perfect place.

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 and "gritty" rather than unsafe but everyone has a different comfort level and the warnings did stop me from exploring outside my hostel in the evenings so I'd reccomend it more for groups or couples than solo female travellers. I preferred my easy day trips to other cities overall.

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 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

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.

Is probably safer outside the city center, there is a little bit of catcalling in the streets. Don't leave your stuff unwatched!!! Pay attention at the square near the train station,in front of the bus station

Bologna is a safe city overall, the problem is some areas in the evening, namely the Bolognina and Pilastro neighborhoods. In any case, I do not recommend walking late at night outside the city walls, it is better to take public transport/taxi/bike, since they are very efficient and safe. The areas to avoid in the evening inside the city walls unless there are events organized (such as concerts) are: Parco della Montagnola, Train Station, Piazza dei Martiri, Piazza 8 Agosto and the Sferisterio bus stop. I repeat Bologna in general is a safe city, but it is always better to be careful.