Is Montenegro Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Montenegro is generally safe for female travelers. The country is known for its friendly locals and stunning natural beauty, and the crime rate is low. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other country, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings. Additionally, it is important to respect local customs and dress modestly when visiting religious sites. With a little common sense and caution, female travelers should have a safe and enjoyable experience in Montenegro.

Experiences from Montenegro

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 13 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.9/5

Safety

5/5

Food

4.8/5

Budget-friendly

4.1/5

Solo travel experience

Montenegro is stunning and still more untamed. There are no crowds (even in the most popular town, Kotor, it's manageable). Hotels, restaurants, and tours are really affordable, much cheaper than Croatia. The coastline is mainly rocky, but the water is beautiful. Amazing views, safe, and the food is incredible. However, in terms of nightlife, I felt disappointed.

Posted: August 29, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Kotor was my absolute favorite place, it literally blew my mind. I did Zagreb to Split to Herceg Novi (wasn’t my favorite place, very beautiful but not a lot to do) to Kotor to Budva - I wished I had skipped Budva and just spent the extra time in Kotor because I loved it so much.

Posted: August 15, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I have been to Montenegro a few times, very safe, locals are very helpful. I liked Kotor, Perast, and Tivat. I didn't enjoy Budva and Bar (a bit dirty and too touristy). Also, Podgorica is nothing special, seaside towns are much nicer.

Posted: July 29, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Montenegro is a great country to solo travel. I was there in February. It was out of season and was a bit dead, didn't meet so many people. I couch-surfed a few places, so met people that way. In Kotor, I stayed at the Old Town hostel. There were a few guests in the hostel. The staff was also very friendly and up for a chat. The weather was all over the place, had a bit of snow, but also some really nice and sunny days. Recommend skipping Podgorica, it's the most boring capital in Europe.

Posted: June 14, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Loved my time in Montenegro last year. I liked all the towns along the coast: Budva, Tivat, and Herceg Novi. I found it hard to get around without a car. The bus service is unreliable and takes forever to get anywhere. I recommend going to Skadar Lake, Sveti Stefan, and exploring the old towns.

Posted: June 11, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I stayed in Budva when I went to Montenegro. Nice small town. Did a bus trip from there to Cetinja and Kotor, which were both beautiful.

Posted: April 30, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I spent two weeks in Montenegro not so long ago. Beautiful country, spent time exploring Kotor and Budva and took a day trip to Cetinje - the former capital of Montenegro.

Posted: March 22, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Montenegro is perfectly safe. Everyone is very nice. I was on a sail boat and got off every evening when docked. Had the most fun at this bar in Hercig Novi where everyone sits on the wall. Lots of locals. They all speak English.

Posted: November 21, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Itinerary: Kotor: 3 days Žabljak: 2 days Budva: 2 days Ulcinj: 2 days Safety: It's as safe as any place you go. Just use your common sense. Recommendations: Montenegro is so small but so nice and beautiful.

Posted: September 25, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Itinerary: 2 days for Lake Skadar + Godinje 2 days in Budva 2 day in Kotor Safety: 100% safe Recommendations: Montenegro is one of the most underrated countries I've been to.

Posted: September 25, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Isabela

Isabela

Speaking

About Me

I’m Isa from Colombia, im traveling doing volunteering! I am a chill person, I like the cultural and language exchange, see new places and meet new people I’m very positive and friendly always looking for good vibes environment.✨

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇴 Colombia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇨🇼 Curacao, 🇦🇼 Aruba, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇺🇸 United States

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Mariia

Mariia

Speaking

About Me

Hi! My name is Masha, I am an artist and I love to travel a lot. Now I live in Montenegro and I'd like to meet new people here. I love art, animals, science, cinema, jazz and hard rock. And I have many interesting stories to tell😁

Countries I’ve Visited

🇨🇾 Cyprus, 🇪🇪 Estonia, 🇫🇮 Finland, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇮🇱 Israel, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇷🇸 Serbia

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Sanda

Sanda

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About Me

Hello, I'm Sanda and I'm interested in art, books, boozing, camping, culture, dancing, education, events & social, food & cuisine, languages, live music, nature, nightlife, photography, rafting, sightseeing, solo travel, trekking and writing

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇱 Albania, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic

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Sanda

Sanda

Speaking

You can stay for:

3 days

I can host:

1 guest

About me

Hello, I'm Sanda and I'm interested in art, books, boozing, camping, culture, dancing, education, events & social, food & cuisine, languages, live music, nature, nightlife, photography, rafting, sightseeing, solo travel, trekking and writing

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇱 Albania, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇭🇺 Hungary, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇵🇱 Poland, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇹🇷 Turkey, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic

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Ana

Ana

Speaking

You can stay for:

5 days

I can host:

2 guests

About me

Lawyer, open-minded, traveller, animal lover, book lover, nature lover, alturist, pacifist 😊

Countries I’ve Visited

🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina, 🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇷🇸 Serbia, 🇸🇮 Slovenia, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇨🇿 Czech Republic, 🇦🇱 Albania

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