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

4.2 /5

based on 53 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.1/5

Safety

4.1/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

3.2/5

Solo travel

I didnt feel much safe in Milan. I met some weird people on the streets. I wasn't in danger but it still affected me I think there is less to see there than in other Italian city, they deserve more attention Overall it was okay, not so expensive. I rented good apartment for affordable price comparing to Swiss and France

Posted: April 18, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Group travel

Not a great place to go out after dark. Couldn't really enjoy all of the activities, because of the safety concerns. Food was good overall, mid tier for Italy level and the prices were HIGH. In the end I'll give 3/5 and would not visit more than once

Posted: April 17, 2025Experienced: August, 2024
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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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Is Milan safe for women?

Safety index

3 /5

Based on 69 local experiences

Crime index

2.9 /5

Based on 69 local experiences

Margherita

Margherita

Milan is safe during the day but be aware of pickpockets. At night is way less safe, I don’t feel safe walking alone at night mainly outside of the center but also in the main areas I usually don’t take public transport because I have a car but my friends don’t recommend taking them alone at night

Posted: April 14, 2025
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Sara

Sara

the public transport have a lot of pick pockets, if you’re alone i suggest calling an uber at night. also i suggest to not show anything expensive for example a watch or a gold chain in my opinion the most dangerous places are milano centrale/rogoredo/garibaldi and if you go to duomo don’t go to hidden places and even if you’re drunk don’t talk to much to strangers

Posted: April 14, 2025
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Meet locals in Milan

Anna

Anna

About Me

I’m Anna, I was born in Milan (Italy) and lived here all my life. I was born in 2006 and in September 2025 I will be starting university in Utrecht (Netherlands). I love animals (I have 2 cats) and nature, I always enjoy netting new people and listen to their stories. The things I most enjoy talking about are literature and current events of the world, but really I can be interested in any deep conversation about any topic! I have also travelled all around the world on a sailing boat with my family, therefore I’be always felt really close to the sea, however, in recent years I’ve become even more fond of the mountains.

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Marta

Marta

About Me

Hi, I’m Marta. I’m 20 years old and currently taking a gap year. I was born and have always lived in Milan but I have been traveling around a lot ever since I was little. I started studying mathematical engineering but realized I didn’t like it so after this gap year I’m going to study Neuropsychology in Groningen (Netherlands). I love traveling and the idea of meeting other girls around the world 🥰

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Stay with locals in Milan

manal

manal

Milan

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi my name is manal i am 26 and i am moroccan architect currently studying in milano I accept hosting in my place but i have fee reasonable conditions 1-Please follow my architecture page on instagram ❤️: @Archianima 2- the person must be clean and help with cleaning and clean after themselves ofc 3- must be honest and trustworthy person , there is a security camera in the house but that is for safety 4- i like authentic and genuine women who are themselves , kind hearted and as much as they need help being hosted they extend same favor for others ! If i host you please try to offer a hosting space for another person in your place as well About me : i am very social and we can go out together explore the city , the bars , have nice coffee break or girls night I love art , music and nature i also love traveling and connecting with new people going to parties and having discussions - I support women’s rights and wrongs ❤️🤭 I love this app concept and invite all the ladies here to create a beautiful environment for each other ❤️ to become a sorority who are stand with each other

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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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