Is Netherlands safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Netherlands for solo female travelers?
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based on 185 experiences from female travelers
Sharanai
Spain
Amsterdam, Family travel
I went with two of my girl cousins, we had such a great time. They’re 40 and 47 and I’m 22. We felt safe and it’s a really interesting city. We went to a lot of museums and had the tour with the boats which was amazing. Also is a safe city to party as a woman
Posted: April 6, 2026
Katie
United States
Amsterdam, Solo travel
Amsterdam was the perfect place to take myself on one big, solo date! I wandered parks, museums, and bookstores and sampled cafes and restaurants along the way. Because I was alone, many people assumed I was Dutch, but conversations were always friendly and welcoming when they realized I was a tourist.
Posted: March 25, 2026Experienced: October, 2021
Pınar
France
Amsterdam, Group travel
Amesterdam is very walkable city, and the museums are very nice and unique, it also felt safe to be there even late at night. In general, Amsterdam was nice and safe, but i also wanted to say we stay in the city center so I probably shouldn’t talk about the rest of the city regarding safety
Posted: March 7, 2026
shannon
United States
Amsterdam, Solo travel
great time! I stayed at the flying pig hostel and ate delicious food. there’s definitely affordable food just don’t go to top tourist spots for every meal. picnic on the water is the way to go! red lights district is a must see as well
Posted: February 18, 2026How safe is Netherlands for women?
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Rotterdam
There is always a possibility that something happens, but compared to other cities/countries, its safe. Don’t go to a few areas on the outside, but then again, there is nothing really to do there 😆
Posted: April 29, 2026
Juliette
The Hague
The Hague is in general safe but like most European cities the atmosphere changed over the years and people in general can misbehave when too much alcohol, drugs or "simply an attitude problem" Me as a woman never felt unsafe in The Hague or anywhere in this cosmos
Posted: April 26, 2026
Sofia
Maastricht
It's a nice university city, old streets and pretty buildings. Good public transportation and safe roads (bikes are more respectful than in other Dutch cities!). The only unsafe places could be those that are residential at night, there are local teens (and teenagers are quite crazy).
Posted: April 22, 2026Haarlem
Haarlem is a very save city. You can go out during day and night time. There are a few areas that I wouldn't go on my own at night, but that is because almost no one lives there or because the neighbourhoods are known for low crime areas. As a woman, you can walk alone in the citycentre. Just use your right mind. You can always talk to other people if you feel unsafe. Most peope around here are very helpful and polite!
Posted: April 22, 2026Safety in Netherlands
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Astrid
Zwolle
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hello! I’m Astrid ( aka the Ginger) a passionate vegan chef and the founder of Culinaire Connectie, where I craft plant-based meals that celebrate flavor and creativity. Alongside running my business, I work as a caretaker for children, a role that brings me immense joy and purpose. When I’m not in the kitchen or caring for little ones, you’ll likely find me out hiking through nature, diving into new underwater worlds, or spinning to the rhythm of Cuban salsa. I’m always up for meeting new people, sharing stories, and building connections over good food and good vibes. Every month, I love hosting dinners for friends, bringing people together through delicious, plant-based dishes that I create. Looking forward to connecting and sharing a meal (or dance!) soon!
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Myrthe
Amsterdam
Can host for:
5 days
About me
Ciao! My name is Myrthe and I study Italian and ancient languages (Latin and old greek) in Amsterdam. I love meeting new people and I know how expensive Amsterdam can be. Also if I cannot host you, I have a lot of tips for food, music and museums! :)
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