Is Almaty safe for solo female travelers?

Almaty generally maintains a safe environment for solo female travelers. The local residents are friendly and there's a low crime rate, especially targeted towards tourists. However, like any other city, it's advised to be cautious while traveling at night and in less crowded areas. Also, it's recommended to be extra cautious while using public transport and always keep your belongings closely monitored. Language barrier may be an issue, hence learning a few basic phrases in the local language could be helpful. Like in many locations, it's beneficial to seem confident and to be aware of local customs and traditions.

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How safe is Almaty for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.4 /5

based on 5 experiences from female travelers

Divya

Divya

India

Solo travel

I had an absolutely amazing time in Kazakhstan. It was my first ever solo trip and I can't brag enough about how beautiful, serene and untouched this country is. The people are so kind and friendly. I felt so much at ease and safe around the kind souls that I met at my journey. I had been to Almaty, kolsai, kaindy lakes, shymbulak mountain and every single place here is beautiful

Posted: December 30, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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Solo travel

I felt really safe and protected when I was around women. But the men behaved disgustingly — whistling after me, making comments, constantly hitting on me, even though I was dressed in full gorpcore style. The city itself is very beautiful and generally friendly, but I wouldn’t recommend going there alone.

Posted: December 8, 2025
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Ayazhan

Ayazhan

Kazakhstan

Group travel

I feel safe, because there are a lot of other people that also do it. You should take warm clothes, water, food, snacks, some sweets, maybe chocolate, spf, T-shirt, socks, good mood. No need to pay for entry or overnight stay, take everything with you, you just need to rent a tent and other accessories.

Posted: May 23, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
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How safe is Almaty for women?

Local safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 22 local experiences

Local crime index

2 /5

Based on 22 local experiences

Alua

Alua

I think city centre is safe because it is well lit and I wouldn’t be scared of anything, but same cannot be said for the outskirts of the city. I think main reason for that is there are video surveillance and lack of lights.

Posted: February 17, 2026
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Aisulu

Aisulu

Overall a very safe city, but it’s better to know areas, central is safe enough, but it’s better to always look out. People friendly, but be aware of scams as well, especially taxi, use only official apps

Posted: July 29, 2025
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it's true that it's not the safest place, however in recent years Almaty slowly becomes a lot more safe. there's always people walking around in the evening, even with kids. the center of the city is the safest zone. i'm a person who always chooses to walk to the destination or use public transport and I rarely or never experience any forms of assaults

Posted: July 27, 2025
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Safety map

The safety map shows areas in Almaty where women have reported feeling unsafe.

Safety in Kazakhstan

Hospitality Exchange in Almaty

Lyubov

Lyubov

Almaty

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, I'm 27 years old. I live in Almaty and teach children. Also, I create some jewelery. I have daughter, husband, dog and cat. I really interested in psychology and like to cuddle.

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Anara

Anara

Almaty

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello Ladies!! My name is Anara, I'm from Kazakhstan. Nice to meet you here) Planning to go to Doha on December 1, let's introduce and share with new location there )

Speaking

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