Is Genoa Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Genoa is generally safe for solo female travelers. While the city is relatively friendly, it's still recommended to keep an eye on your belongings as petty theft can occur, particularly in crowded areas and public transportation. Always be cautious, especially when walking alone at night in less crowded areas. However, people are often helpful and respectful, making it a great destination for solo travel.

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4.2 /5

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3.5 /5

Based on 11 experiences from local women

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How safe is Genoa?

Safety at night:Safe

Genoa is generally considered a safe city for solo female travelers even at night. Like most cities though, it possesses certain areas that are more secure than others. The main tourist areas, such as the historic center, waterfront, and major shopping marts are well lit and regularly patrolled. Even so, it is advisable to remain vigilant, particularly at night or when streets are less crowded, to avoid any potential dangers. Practicing common safety precautions, like not displaying valuable items openly and using reliable transportation services, can further enhance your safety.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Genoa, is generally safe and efficient. Busses, trains, and metro are quite reliable and easy to navigate, even for non-Italian speakers with accessible information and signs. However, like any other city, minor incidents like pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded places. Being aware of your belongings can help avoid any mishaps.

Street harassment:Low

Genoa, like much of Italy, has a relatively low level of street harassment compared to other major cities globally. Most of the locals are respectful and polite, although some catcalling might occur during the night. It is always advisable to take the usual precautions, such as avoiding deserted or less tourist-friendly areas at night, and to not respond to any sort of harassment.

Petty crimes:Low

Genoa is generally considered to not be a high-risk area for petty crimes. The locals are much welcoming, and police have a strong presence and laden the streets to ensure the safety of both locals and tourists. Nonetheless, basic precautions should be taken. You should always keep an eye on your belongings, avoid showing expensive possessions in public and avoid certain areas at night. Instances of pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded places like public transport and tourist spots, but these are highly sporadic. All in all, the prevalence of petty crime is comparatively minimal in Genoa.

Is Genoa worth visiting?

Talia

Germany

Solo travel

Genova is a beautiful and historical city in Liguria, it’s very famous for the little streets and it was amazing seeing this in person. There are many beaches and the sea around it, which are super beautiful. It was amazing, btw the food is incredibly good, I recommend the ravioli house for nice ravioli pasta 🇮🇹❤️

Posted: January 4, 2025Experienced: May, 2022

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Katharina

Austria

Solo travel

The good in Genoa was, just as somewhere else I have been in Italy so far, perfect. Great Seafood and Pasta, good Wine and delicious Gelato. Prices where a little bit higher than expected, but for the quality of the food it was totally fine. I took the train to La Spezia and visited Cinque Terre with a boat, which I can highly recommend to everyone who wants to enjoy also some "slower" travel days than you have in Genoa, where it can be very loud and stressful. However it was a great backpacking trip and I would visit Geno again.

Posted: December 26, 2023Experienced: August, 2023

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Is Genoa safe for women?

Safety index

3.5 /5

Based on 11 local experiences

Crime index

1.8 /5

Based on 11 local experiences

it depends on which part are you going to, in the center some ‘Vicoli’ are better than other less busy, the public transport are mostly safe but it can happen to encounter bad people, especially with women, but like in every city. If you are travelling alone i recommend zones like castelletto, albaro, the centre.

Posted: February 19, 2025

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In general, it is a fairly safe city. However, as in any other city, it is worth following basic safety rules. I also heard that the northeastern part of the city is the most dangerous. It is better not to walk alone on the beach at night, since during the warm seasons, you can often meet homeless people there.

Posted: February 8, 2025

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