Is Milan Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Milan is generally safe for solo female travelers. It's a bustling, cosmopolitan city with an efficient public transportation system. Street crime such as pickpocketing can occur, particularly in tourist-heavy locations or on public transportation, but violent crime is relatively rare. As a female traveler, it's advisable to take standard precautions such as avoiding walking alone late at night in less crowded areas, and being aware of your surroundings at all times.

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How safe is Milan?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Milan, being one of the global capitals of fashion and design, is generally safe at night, even for solo female travelers. The city is bustling and vibrant at all hours, with well-lit streets and many people around, even relatively late. Important areas like the city center and shopping districts are quite populated and patrolled by police. However, as with any place, some neighborhoods may be less safe than others and it's always important to remain vigilant, especially when walking alone. Public transportation typically runs late in the night and taxis are readily available.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Milan, is generally highly reliable and safe. Buses, trams, and Metropolitana (subway) are mainly operated by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi and they tend to be punctual and well-maintained. There might occasionally be pickpockets in crowded places, but by being cautious with your belongings, you can mitigate this risk. Trams and buses often have special spots reserved for women at night for added safety. The city's commitment to safety and convenience make traveling by public transport in Milan a very viable option.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

During your solo travel in Milan, you may experience an occasional catcalling or staring in some specific areas, but it is not prevalent throughout the city. Local people are generally respectful and maintain a decent behavior towards solo women travelers. Be aware that it can happen but it's not a constant issue.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Moderate

While Milan is generally safe, petty crimes such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, and scams can occasionally occur, especially in crowded places such as public transportation and tourist sites. However, these crimes can be minimized by maintaining constant vigilance over personal belongings, avoiding ostentatious display of valuables, and practicing awareness of your surroundings.

Is Milan worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 51 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.1/5

Safety

4.1/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.1/5

Solo travel

I felt quite safe. It's a big city, but even in the evening I didn't feel in danger. I really recommend to book the sights in advance, especially the Last Supper. The pinacotecas are great. The duomo is gorgeous, the rooftop is a must.

Posted: March 23, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Helena

Helena

Poland

Group travel

It was really great trip, I recommend going to como it is cheap by train and around is peace and safe, also Kiko Milano shop was my favorite place where I got my souvenirs. I recommend go to big shops like dolce gabbana because they have really beautiful interior

Posted: March 8, 2025
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Solo travel

I saw the La Scala Opera which was incredible, including the museum and the set design atelier. Incredible experience. I also attended Ludovico Einaudi’a concert at Teatro dal Verme. The city was lively even in the depths of winter and I felt safe. People were walking around at all times of the night as well.

Posted: March 6, 2025
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Nina

Nina

Czech Republic

Couple travel

About safety, I'm not really sure. I didn't feel much safe, but we gad an Airbnb in a dangerous zone... the Airbnb was great and the underground station was really close. It was easy to travel there. But everything was expensive there.

Posted: February 23, 2025Experienced: April, 2023
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Group travel

I felt pretty safe, but that’s because I was with my friends. We were there in large group so no one would feel uncomfortable. And it was overall pretty amazing experience. Everyone should se this beautiful city on their own.

Posted: February 19, 2025
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Couple travel

I was only afraid of pickpocketing, but that did not happen I defenetly recommend you visiting Chinatown And if you are in Milan, you should visit Como Lake As well We were staying outside of Milan, and the metro was a bit confusing for me, but not bad at all

Posted: January 25, 2025Experienced: October, 2024
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Maria

Maria

Italy

Solo travel

Milan is such an incredible city (if you’re rich) 😔 but even if you’re not there are a lot of places to visit and things to do! I personally loved the Pinacoteca di Brera! Surely Duomo is a must-visit location! I would say that “the first Starbucks in Italy” is kinda overrated though it’s viral on Insta and Tiktok :/// it was expensive and crowded The only thing is the costy public transport, but need to mention that you can really get to a lot of places with metro or trams! All in all, 8/10, would like to visit Milano again!

Posted: January 22, 2025
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Anna

Anna

Hungary

Solo travel

- smell of weed everywhere; didn’t feel safe, lots of homeless and migrants, someone was buying drugs right in front of me (it was daytime); everything is expensive, basic pasta in a small cafe starting 9 euro; Italian cuisine gets boring on a 3d day. + hot men, my tinder turned into an art gallery; lots of designer shops with pretty windows must visits: duomo rooftop (terraces); da vinci’s last supper museum; monumental cemetery; brera gallery; como lake

Posted: January 5, 2025
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Sarah

Sarah

Ireland

Solo travel

I felt somewhat the same, but the area I was in was terrible. Overall, the trip was great! If you are planning to go alone, it's great to visit the city and nearby cities during the day. However, at night, it would be wise to stay in safer, crowded areas.

Posted: January 3, 2025
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Ester

Ester

Slovakia

Couple travel

I felt safe on the streets. One time a guy tried to make me buy a flower from him which was weird and my boyfriend immediately went away from him. But I met buch of italians and they were really nice which I'm really glad for. I would totally go again!

Posted: December 30, 2024Experienced: September, 2023
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Is Milan safe for women?

Safety index

3.1 /5

Based on 64 local experiences

Crime index

2.9 /5

Based on 64 local experiences

Mati

Mati

I think there are some zones in Milan that are not safe, especially at night, like near the train stations. But the areas that are most frequented at night, I think, are safer, like Darsena or Moscova. The same goes for public transport, that are usually very much frequented

Posted: March 14, 2025
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Komila

Komila

It really depends on the city part. However, it’s always better to be accurate and attentive, especially in the evening - walk preferably with a company. Also, it’s important to pay attention to your belongings in the city center and while using the public transport.

Posted: March 12, 2025
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Meet locals in Milan

Natália

Natália

About Me

Hello, my name is Natália and I study fashion design in Milan. I love travelling and exploring other countries and cultures.

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Anna

Anna

About Me

I am willing to offer the freedom and security I would like to receive☯️I love the concept of this app🌍 I am Italian🇮🇹 October 99, originally from a small town in Piedmont⛰️ For high school I studied in Genova, so in the week I was in a "college" with other people and from there I began to appreciate the dimension of community, hospitality and friendships in many places👪 I studied at the University of Turin and did an Erasmus in Amiens🇫🇷 I was never good with languages😅 but I realized that my curiosity about people was stronger than the skills I lacked🔆 Last year I did one Camino for Santiago by myself🎒 I am now in Milan and I feel it is the time of my life to travel, host, and continue to meet people all over the world🗺

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Stay with locals in Milan

Anna

Anna

Milan

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am willing to offer the freedom and security I would like to receive☯️I love the concept of this app🌍 I am Italian🇮🇹 October 99, originally from a small town in Piedmont⛰️ For high school I studied in Genova, so in the week I was in a "college" with other people and from there I began to appreciate the dimension of community, hospitality and friendships in many places👪 I studied at the University of Turin and did an Erasmus in Amiens🇫🇷 I was never good with languages😅 but I realized that my curiosity about people was stronger than the skills I lacked🔆 Last year I did one Camino for Santiago by myself🎒 I am now in Milan and I feel it is the time of my life to travel, host, and continue to meet people all over the world🗺

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Maria

Maria

Milan

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi there! I’m Maria Luisa, I’m 28 and I live (basically 😅) in Milan. In Italy I work as an actress and musician. I love to travel every time I can, and I recently rediscovered some ways of travelling (like Workaway or couchsurfing) which give me the possibility to experiences places with locals and feel less like a tourist… If I’m in Milan I’ll be happy to host you! 😊

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Upcoming visitors to Milan

Mihriban

Mihriban

About Me

Hello I’m Mihriban currently in Malta to study English I would love to meet new people and get to know new cultures if you’re interested in text me

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Rik

Rik

About Me

• 19 • they/them • vegan🌱 • been to 26 countries already and am doing interrail in summer 2025 🌏 prague → vienna → milan → paris → barcelona → london → brighton → edinburgh → glasgow • can't host rn since i'm still living in a flat with my mum and little sis :/

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