Is Latvia safe for solo female travelers?

Latvia is generally quite safe for solo female travelers. Women report feeling safe walking around both during the day and at night, even in more isolated areas. Petty crime such as pickpocketing can occur, particularly in crowded places or on public transportation, so it's wise to always keep a close eye on your belongings. In terms of personal safety, harassment is rarely reported. Remember to stay cautious as per suggestion for all travels. Overall, Latvia provides a secure environment for a solo female traveler, but standard travel precautions should always be applied.

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How safe is Latvia for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.7 /5

based on 38 experiences from female travelers

Sena

Sena

Lithuania

Riga, Group travel

Last week my friends and i went to travel Riga, Old Town. We really love the atmosphere, history, buildings and the culture. We visited the Christmas market for the first time in our lives. Even if the city was so cold we enjoyed so much.

Posted: December 5, 2025Experienced: October, 2025
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Riga, Solo travel

While in Riga I stayed in the Blue Bird Hostel in the old city. The city felt pretty safe to walk around, although I didn't stay out very late. I really recommend the Art Nouveau neighborhood. I'm not aware of any museums since I had no time to visit one but simply walking around is very pleasant

Posted: March 16, 2025Experienced: April, 2022
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Melis

Melis

Turkey

Latvia, Solo travel

I went Latvia for Erasmus and it was the best thing I’ve ever experienced. I’ve never felt safe and peaceful anywhere. You can enjoy the clubs and even after 4 am you can walk to your place ALONE. I’ve done that many times and it’s really safe. The people are really friendly and open to new experiences. I was never bored. The only thing is in the winter it’s always snowing so if you don’t like I wouldn’t recommend but other than that everything was good

Posted: February 21, 2025
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How safe is Latvia for women?

Local safety index

4.1 /5

Based on 66 local experiences

Local crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 66 local experiences

Riga

overall super safe in the city centre, never had problems at daytime. at dark avoid Purvciems, Pļavnieki, Latgale suburb and be careful around Origo train station and Avoti, Grīziņkalns farest part. the worst part here is things like catcalling, not pit pocketing.

Posted: February 15, 2026
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Nuray

Nuray

Riga

It is pretty safe and chill around Riga. I never had bad experiences coming home late at nights. Still safe to stay far from the main train station (Origo) to avoid drunk people. But no need to worry otherwise

Posted: February 11, 2026
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Daugavpils

daugavpils is okay, but you must be careful with languages you talk with others. also, if you are going out at night, it better to take second person, but overall it is okay. never in my life had any problems with strangers there

Posted: February 7, 2026
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Safety in Latvia

Hospitality Exchange in Latvia

Seda

Seda

Rēzekne

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hello. I am Seda, currently a ESC volunteer in Latvia : ) Very interested in discovering new cities and befriending new people : )

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Anete

Anete

Riga

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi. My name is Anete and I’m very passionate for travelling. I am solo travelling a lot so I know how nice is to get help and help out other travellers☀️

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