Is Rome Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Rome is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Street crime such as pickpocketing and bag snatchings can occur, particularly in tourist areas, so it's essential to stay vigilant and keep your belongings secure. Public transportation and tourist sites can be crowded, which may attract petty thieves. While walking around, stick to well-populated areas, especially at night. Like any other city globally, it requires a general level of caution, but overall, Rome’s friendly and warm atmosphere makes it comfortable for solo female travelers.

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How safe is Rome for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.1 /5

based on 106 experiences from female travelers

Julia

Julia

Poland

Solo travel

I was in Rome on a language course I’ve met a lot of great people. I felt pretty safe there even at night. I’ve heard a lot about pickpockets but thankfully I didn’t had the chance to meet them haha and so did my friends so in my opinion it’s not that common but ofc you need to watch your stuff. The city is very walkable everything is near each other so from one attraction you can walk to another and if not you need to take a bus but busses have their own schedules there so I hope you won’t...

Posted: July 13, 2026
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Ipek

Ipek

United Kingdom

Group travel

It was dreamy, romantic, safe,colourful, peaceful with alot of fun, i felt my soul and mind cleanse and relax. The people were so kind and helpful. I was able to use public transport at 4.00 am making me feel safe as a women in Rome

Posted: June 12, 2026Experienced: May, 2026
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Tara

Tara

Norway

Solo travel

After travelling all around Italy for almost a year I decided to see Rome. I got absolutely disappointed. To me it's the least Italian city I've ever been to, a huge amusement park for tourists. Those magnificent monuments and churches don't impress after you've lived in Florence and Palermo, overpriced everything and crowds are not justified by anything. I would not recommend staying there for more than 2 days. I didn't get pickpocketed or scammed because of previous experiences that taught me...

Posted: May 24, 2026Experienced: April, 2026
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Maritere

Maritere

Switzerland

Solo travel

Amazing city!!! I loved it ! Book the coliseum for early in the morning and then the other visits for later (Forum and Pal..) so you'll enjoy them with plenty of time. Go to the restroom in each place you visit because there are no public bathrooms. Book the Vatican museum for early morning ..there is a lot to see and enjoy, not only the sixteen chapel. Walk the city.. it will surprise you

Posted: May 8, 2026Experienced: March, 2026
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Is Rome safe for women?

Women’s safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 115 reports

Crime index

2.6 /5

Based on 115 reports

Roma is a safe city when you visit it the day. There is a lot of people and it's quite touristic. Be careful when you go next to the station Termini with your luggage :) I didn't experience Roma by night but I'm pretty sure that the central zone is safe but you have to be very careful if you are next to Termini station.

Posted: July 20, 2026
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you have to be careful with pickpockets especially on public transport, at night I advise girls to avoid walking around alone. Especially near the stations (Termini and Tiburtina) I advise not to stop for too long and avoid little crowded places, despite the police I always feel unsafe

Posted: July 17, 2026
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Ipek

Ipek

I even was able to use public transpor alone at 4 a.m. after the club. I felt safe and had alot fun in the city. The people were kind and helpful. I miss their helpful energy. Will definitely go again

Posted: June 12, 2026
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Kinda unsafe, I got sexually harassed by creep in the street, he was jerking off on me while walking and i just freaked out and couldn’t do anything, I was freeze. I told him I’m gonna call police but he didn’t give a shit and just continue doing his disgusting stuff

Posted: May 14, 2026
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Safety map

Based on reports from women living in Rome, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.

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Gaia

Gaia

Rome

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2 days

About me

It's Gaia from Italy, Naples but currently living in Rome. I am an extremely curious person, always in search of new experiences to fully enjoy this life. I like to take long walks around the city or in green areas.

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Laura

Laura

Rome

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3 days

About me

hey, i'm laura, a german girl, currently traveling and then moving to rome for erasmus🧚‍♀️ hoping to meet some sweet new people and share experiences on the way! i love nature, hiking and going swimming. i usually go traveling with a new craft project, my notebook and some good music:)

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