Is Milan Safe for Solo Female Travelers? Solo Travel in Milan

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 38 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.3/5

Safety

4.2/5

Food

4.4/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Solo travel

For a day. Spent a hundred euros, No hotel included. Flight with stop late. Visited 3 museums (fundazione, duomo, leonardos), transport, a limonccello at a bar close to the duomo, a lemonade at the fundazione restaurant, plus my backpack at the armadio. Still figuring it out 30-100% of my stay

Posted: September 15, 2024
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Eve

Eve

Germany

Solo travel

My experience in Milano was very nice. I stayed with a local women and had the best time ever. I visited beautiful streets and the monuments like the dome or the galleries. I felt safe overall and the people where very nice!

Posted: September 12, 2024
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Solo travel

Milan is a beautiful city. I highly recommend it for solo female travellers. The hostel Ostello Bello, near the central station is perfect for anyone who wants access to all the nearby hotpots like Brera and the Duomo.

Posted: August 9, 2024
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Ala

Ala

United Kingdom

Solo travel

Hi, I have travelled to Milan a few times. The city felt quite safe. Places I visited was duomo, navigli, churches, hotels. The Bvulgari hotel was nice. Art museums and shops. I basically went there to meet friends nice to relax by the river, there is dancing, food and drinks. Very sociable

Posted: July 14, 2024
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Emily

Emily

Hungary

Solo travel

I felt very safe in Milan. I got around by public transport, which was easy and safe. If you don't want to stand in line for hours to get in the Dome, just wait for a mass and walk in for free. You can't take photos thou. Being a low budget traveller, I didn't go out, but cooked for my dear hosts and had lovely time with them ☺ I found that people are very friendly and helpful in Milan.

Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: April, 2019
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Couple travel

Hello it was best trip , we rented a house 3 days 300 euros , ate a lot of food , ( Best pizza ever in “Pizza Am “ best ever ) there was a lot of restaurants ! try to check a bit cheap meal but check reviews also . we checked museums , nice coffee shops , shopping in Massimo duty, Zara , Kiko , sephora etc , did a tours to check Milan , loved culture . in overall i would recommend to visit it’s safe and it’s best pizza

Posted: July 6, 2024Experienced: May, 2024
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Group travel

The experiencd itself was average, sadly because of the plan that the group made, or lack thereof. But the city was lovely, albeit crowded. We went to the Starbucks Reserve Roastery and though it was perfectly beautiful, the extreme amount of people there would not let me enjoy it. Or have breakfast in a reasonable time, since one had to make a long line for each item to buy or to even get in. The cathedral on the other hand is certaiy worth the wait and the hype. Liky because the amount of people inside is controllled. Suggest to buy your tickets in advance from their website and to make it early. If you are a catholic check their mass times and attend to those instead of buying tour ticket.

Posted: July 4, 2024
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Family travel

My family and I visited Milan. Great shopping and the Duomo is a must-see. We visited the Duomo inside and also walked up the stairs to the beautiful "terrazze", that is the rooftop with hundreds of statues. Nearby Milan, there are several adventures parks (parco avventura). With zip lines and trees to climb. Lots of fun for kids and adults!

Posted: July 2, 2024Experienced: July, 2023
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Solo travel

Milan was a big disappointment. I was there for 5 days in a hostel on my own. There was not alot to see in the city. I would also say that its one of the ugliest towns in Italy, alot of big building with banks in them. One day is enough and everything is full with tourists with long lines and waits. The food was good, but also expensive. The churches were also beautiful from the inside.

Posted: June 30, 2024Experienced: June, 2023
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Nour

Nour

Finland

Group travel

I felt safe most of the time as we were a group, it’s not my first time in Milan so I knew what areas to avoid at night, there was lots to see and do. It’s a great vacation for a group of friends as it’s a versatile city. I loved the atmosphere and enjoyed the evenings as well

Posted: June 14, 2024
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Is Milan safe for women?

Safety index

2.9 /5

Based on 20 local experiences

Crime index

2.5 /5

Based on 20 local experiences

Ylenia

Ylenia

Not too much safe. I bring the chili spray with me and I always keep the keys handy. Don’t stay at the station or place like this. Take care about your things and keep all close in your bag. The city is not safe but is beautiful to visit in the light of night

Posted: September 30, 2024
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In the morning it’s pretty safe overall and some areas are safe even at night but certain areas like via padova, corvetto etc you should avoid being out alone in at night. Overall petty theft is very common like stealing phones, bikes, bags etc

Posted: September 16, 2024
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Is Milan safe right now?

Before your visit to Milan, it's essential to check travel advisories for Italy, including your home country's official travel advisory. These advisories can provide up-to-date information on safety, health, and any specific considerations for travelers.
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United States Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The United States Government advises exercising increased caution due to terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.
Last updated: September 12, 2024
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Canada's Travel AdvisoryExercise a high degree of caution

The Canadian government advises exercising a high degree of caution in Italy due to the threat of terrorism. Check the full travel advisory.
Last updated: September 24, 2024
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Australia's Travel AdvisoryTake normal security precautions

The Australian Government advises exercising normal safety precautions in Italy. Check the full travel advisory.
Last updated: April 24, 2024

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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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Maria

Maria

Milan

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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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Milan

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I’ll go with the short story: I’m from Milan, I live in Rome, I’ve been a producer organising commercials, music video, films, series and photo shoots for years now I’ve decided to stop organising other people’s art and start valuing my own vision, I started shooting in analogic and now it’s what I love and what I am.

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