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.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on 39 experiences

4.2 /5

Based on research and crime data

Safety overview

Safety at night:Moderate

Rome, as most bustling cities, can be generally safe but a certain level of alertness is still required. Standard precautions must be followed such as avoiding deserted areas, not flashing valuable items, and staying in well-lit areas. Petty crimes like pickpocketing are prevalent, particularly in crowded places. Yet, violent crimes are relatively rare. Several parts of Rome are lively even late into the night, offering a relatively safe environment.

Public transportation: Safe

Public transportation in Rome is generally safe with a wide coverage of buses, trams, and metro lines. Violent crime is rare, but do be aware of potential pickpockets. Stay vigilant, keep your belongings secure, and avoid traveling alone late at night in less busy areas. Public transport can be crowded during peak times, adding to the feeling of security during these periods.

Street harassment: Moderate

In Rome, instances of street harassment do occur, but they are generally less invasive or aggressive when compared to other major global cities. Unwanted attention such as stares, catcalls, or comments can be experienced, particularly in tourist-heavy areas, but most locals are respectful and such encounters do not usually escalate beyond this. Always stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

Petty crimes:Moderate

Rome, the Italian capital, is known for its bustling streets, historical monuments, and vibrant culture. The city's petty crime predominately consists of Pickpocketing, particularly in crowded areas and public transportation, and purse-snatching by thieves on mopeds. It's advisable to always keep an eye on your belongings, avoid displaying valuable items and be vigilant in crowded areas. However, violent crime is quite rare. Overall, with appropriate precautions, you can have a safe and enjoyable trip.

Tap water:Very safe

Tap water in Rome, is perfectly safe to drink. The city has an ancient water supply system where the water comes from mountain springs, which ensures high quality and clean water. Many Romans and tourists drink from the famous city fountains, known as 'nasoni', which provide drinkable water. However, it always comes down to personal preferences and sensitivities. If you have a sensitive stomach, you may opt for bottled water instead.

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Travel experiences

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 39 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.9/5

Safety

4.5/5

Food

4.7/5

Budget-friendly

3/5
Rozhina

Rozhina

Iran

Solo travel experience

The experience of traveling to Rome, Italy was truly incredible and extraordinary. For me traveling as a single girl, everything was wonderful and under security. I went to different restaurants in Rome, Italy. I visited the amphitheater and the Colosseum, I visited the Vatican City Museum. Various and very good foods in Italy, including pizza and pasta. In the meantime, I recommend pizzeria located in Piazze del Popolo. I stayed in an old boutique hotel in the old part of the city. I avoided shopping on my trip and didn't buy much at all except for a few magnets and souvenirs so my total trip and the money I spent there was not over 300 Euro. Usually I used to go by taxi, but the taxi was very expensive and at least a taxi would be 10 euros, but I could also choose the nearest metro station and use the metro, also there are city transports like bus.

Posted: November 30, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I traveled solo and felt very safe in Rome. I familiarized myself with the neighborhood my hostel was in during the day so I felt comfortable getting around without having to look at my phone constantly. What helped me connect with locals was making an effort to speak Italian and I met other travelers on walking tours and at my hostel.

Posted: November 8, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I was in Rome this year in January on a solo trip. I stayed in a hotel right in the center, on Via Nazionale. I walked all day and half the evening, returning very late to the hotel, and nothing happened to me, although I avoided small, dark streets after dark.

Posted: November 4, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I loved Rome and felt very safe. I booked a "Rome by Vespa" tour on Viator which was incredible. Definitely one of the highlights of my trip. Also did a full-day tour of The Vatican and Colosseum. Lots of walking but great to see. Restaurants that I loved: Osteria Da Fortunata, Piccolo Buco and Tonnarello.

Posted: October 18, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I did 5 days in Rome and thought it was plenty. It’s such a gorgeous city that just wandering around is so fun. Some of the well-known places are free and I recommend: the Trevi fountain, the outside of the Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Monument to Victor Emmanuel III, and the Spanish Steps. Castel Sant’Angelo, Colosseum, and Vatican Museum are probably my three absolute must-do in Rome which you need to pay for.

Posted: October 2, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Beatriz

Beatriz (24)

Brazil

Family travel experience

Dear Girls!!! I would love to recommend you to go to Rome! Is a beautiful place full of culture, great food and iconic places to visit! I went last year and I can say that September was a great moment! Great weather, cheaper places and a beautiful sunset! If you want to talk more ans some tips.. pls be free to reach me :)

Posted: September 4, 2023Experienced: September, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Rome was my first solo travel experience and It was incredible. Met some amazing people along the way and ate pasta to my heart's content. Rome is great as there’s so much to do, I recommend the guided tour of the Vatican and the Colosseum.

Posted: August 15, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

I went to Rome by myself and it was amazing. The Colosseum and Villa Borghese gardens were my favorite. I took public transportation while I was there and felt safe the whole time.

Posted: August 8, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 4/5
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Solo travel experience

I was there solo last summer. I recommend hanging out and walking around the streets of Trastevere at night, very nice atmosphere and different options from cafés to clubs or sitting on some steps watching street artists. I personally felt safe in Rome.

Posted: July 29, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Family travel experience

Truly a beautiful city, there is something to see behind every corner. Me being Italian I enjoyed it all, from the food to the history and attractions, even though something mes it may seem not so clean.

Posted: July 11, 2023Experienced: June, 2020
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Local experiences

Don’t get gelato from the gelato places right off from big tourist spots. They are expensive and super airy. Find the places that are hidden a few streets and corners away from the tourist sites. The gelato won’t be piled up huge. Those are the places you will want to get it.

Posted: June 14, 2022
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Meet locals in Rome

Consuelo

Consuelo

Speaking

About Me

I am an extrovert and expansive, I like being with people, but I also love to be alone with myself. I like solo travelling but sometimes I work as a travel coordinator for a European company. I love meeting new people and exchange thoughts and stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇳 China, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇸 Iceland, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇷🇴 Romania, 🇲🇹 Malta

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Chiara

Chiara

Speaking

About Me

🙋🏻‍♀️ Mother of two cats, curious, creative and eager to learn and discover new perspectives. IG: @tomatisoup

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇱 Albania, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇮🇱 Israel

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Navila

Navila

Speaking

About Me

I’m Navila from Rome Italy. I work as Hr Payrolls Administrator and I used to live in London for two years. I’m quite and enjoyable person who likes to go out,meet people and know their history life and always want to travel when I have the opportunity

Countries I’ve Visited

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

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Stay with locals in Rome

Chiara

Chiara

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

About me

🙋🏻‍♀️ Mother of two cats, curious, creative and eager to learn and discover new perspectives. IG: @tomatisoup

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇱 Albania, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇮🇱 Israel

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Marika

Marika

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

About me

Hi 🌸 I’m Marika, i’m 27yo from the south of Italy but based in Rome. My passion is music and festivals. I like to go around the world to listen to music and cultures of every country. I started to travel alone recently and any good advice is welcome 💃🏻

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇱 Albania, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇸🇪 Sweden, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇻🇦 Vatican City, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic

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Francesca

Francesca

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

About me

Hi, I'm Francesca and I'm interested in books, camping, backpacking, hiking, writing, trekking, swimming and solo travel

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇩 Andorra, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇨🇺 Cuba, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇮 Gibraltar, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇪 Ireland, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇳 Tunisia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇦 Vatican City

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Upcoming visitors to Rome

Aidana

Aidana

Speaking

About Me

Heyy! I'm a first-year master's student based in Milan. Ds student, gym girlie and an ielts tutor, ig @aydonaryder

Countries I’ve Visited

🇬🇪 Georgia, 🇹🇷 Turkey

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Kinga

Kinga

Speaking

About Me

Hello. I am 23 and I live in krakow - I work here. I would love to travel as much as I can! My biggest dream is to visit Paris and I’d like to do it this spring!

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇺 Australia, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇸🇰 Slovakia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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Local discussions

TravelDo you know any secondhand clothes shops in Rome, Piza and Milan?

Hi everyone! This October Im going to go to Rome, Piza and Milan. I’d like to know do any of you know secondhand clothes shops in these areas? Thank you in advance. p.s: if anyone what’s to join I’d be happy to share your company;)

Posted: August 20, 2023
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TravelWhat are some good restaurants in Rome and Paris that won't break the bank?

I’m traveling to Rome and Paris and I’m looking for recommendations for a good restaurant in each city. I don’t want to “break the bank” but willing to pay a decent price for a good meal.

Posted: August 15, 2023
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TravelWhere can I find budget-friendly hotels in Rome for 2 days next fall?

Budget wise places to stay in Rome next fall for 2 days. Prefer hotel and mot interested in any hostels. Going on cruise to the Greek isles but will depart from Italy so will spend 2 days prior sightseeing in Rome

Posted: October 25, 2022
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Solo travelWhat is the best company to book tickets for Rome attractions?

What is the best company to use to book tickets for Rome attractions- Coloseum, Sistine Chapel, day trip to Pompeii?

Posted: October 3, 2022
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