Is Pavia safe for solo female travelers?

Pavia generally is a safe place for solo traveling. Like any other place, it demands basic common sense and alertness, especially during nights or in less crowded areas. It is characterized by a slow-paced life and friendly locals who are always ready to help. However, petty thefts or pickpocketing in tourist places can occur, so keeping personal belongings secure is necessary. Overall, you can enjoy the beauty of Pavia with peace of mind.

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How safe is Pavia for female travelers?

Komila

Komila

Italy

Group travel

My recent trip to Pavia (April, 19)🩷. It was perfect for a day trip. Safe, calm town somewhere in between the medieval charm and modern facilities. We didn’t use transport as we walked around the city and it was manageable. As a food option we went with “All you can eat” that cost 20€/person excluding drinks. Places we visited and highly recommended to you as well: • Università di Pavia (my favorite) • Torri di Pavia • Castello Visconteo • Chiesa di Santa Maria del Carmine • Chiesa di Santa Maria di Canepanova Enjoy!🫶🏻

Posted: May 1, 2025
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How safe is Pavia for women?

Local safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 8 local experiences

Local crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 8 local experiences

It looks like a nice small town, but at night, if you're outside the city center (in places like the train station) you can feel really unsafe. I know about a girl which a man tried to assault in front of the bus station near the train one. I myself experienced some crazy drunk men at the station that provoked me. BUT I feel like if you hang out in the city center there won't be any problem

Posted: March 5, 2025
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Adriana

Adriana

Pavia is a small city and it's mainly inhabited by students. Overall I feel like it's a pretty safe city, I have never encountered any issue going back home at night by myself or walking and biking around the city even when it's dark.

Posted: January 22, 2025
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Shaghayegh

Shaghayegh

Pavia is a very safe city. A very low number of people have been attacked here, you can even freely walk in the street during late night or early morning without feeling nervous. However there isn't much nightlife here.

Posted: December 31, 2024
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Quite safe during the day. Not very safe in the night, espcially if you aren’t in the center of the city. However public transport is quite safe and alsi the center of the city is quite safe. During the night, i advice to walk with friends and not alone

Posted: December 28, 2024
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It is very safe! Walking at night is never scary and streets are well lit! The town has a big city center which makes it very lively and full of people making the environment very friendly and safe. Defiantly a good place to solo travel

Posted: October 8, 2024
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