Is Amsterdam safe for solo female travelers?

Amsterdam is generally safe for solo female travelers. People are friendly, and English is widely spoken, which helps in navigating through the city. The public transportation system is efficient and reliable, making it easy to move around. However, as in any major city, it's always important to stay vigilant especially during the night and in lesser crowded areas. Instances of petty crimes like pickpocketing can happen, so be mindful of your belongings and avoid showing off expensive items. Always remember, safety is largely about awareness of your surroundings.

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How safe is Amsterdam for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.5 /5

based on 122 experiences from female travelers

Family travel

Traveled to Amsterdam with my sister. Was a lot of fun but the Restaurants somehow were pretty expensive (for a broke student😅) The Rijksmuseum was very interesting and beautiful to look at and learn new things. I would suggest to book a trip on a faerie through the city (you see a lot) and also a stroopwaffel course. Was great fun!

Posted: January 15, 2026Experienced: August, 2025
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Solo travel

I felt sade my entire visit. I went to stay at a friend’s house and try some restaurants as well as experience the life in Amsterdam. Overall, it was quite enjoyable, I tried a ramen shop, a dessert place, and a road-side hotdog store; they were all amazing and I would definitely recommend visiting Amsterdam.

Posted: October 24, 2025
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Group travel

I loved Amsterdam and I would like to go as soon as possible. There are endless possibilities regarding how to spend time. I loved just strolling around the streets. I was always with someone so I felt safe. My only minus is that it is a bit pricey.

Posted: October 21, 2025Experienced: October, 2024
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How safe is Amsterdam for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 101 local experiences

Local crime index

2 /5

Based on 101 local experiences

Overall safe but women always need to be careful. Street muggings rarely happen, but men are often a nuisance. Cat calling, unwanted touch in bars/clubs, unwanted attention can happen anywhere. Central station has a lot of dodgy guys hanging round. Avoid red light district if you want to avoid drunk men. Don’t get high in a coffee shop alone and never leave your drinks unattended.

Posted: January 24, 2026
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Kyana

Kyana

Amsterdam is a relatively safe city, but as any other major city has a slight pickpocketing risk and a small but realistic risk of getting harassed by men. As a local, I have been in Amsterdam during the day and night countless times without having any negative safety experience. In case anything happens, local women and queer people (in my experience) will not hesitate to help you out if you ever feel unsafe. Try to avoid small/empty alleys and try not to find yourself in areas with low human engagement, especially at night. You can always enter any cafe or coffeeshop with a security guard...

Posted: January 8, 2026
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Super safe city in the netherlands! There really little to worry about. But as a woman you still always have to be careful everywhere you go. I have never really felt in danger during the day, but at night because in the center you can feel a but unease because tourists sometimes come to Amsterdam for the wrong reasons (prostitution etc…)

Posted: December 3, 2025
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Miche

Amsterdam

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Hey ladies, My parents background are a mix of British, Irish and French but I have lived/travelled all over the world and feel very much a product of my experiences. I have been in the Netherlands for the last 6 years, (primarily) Amsterdam and previously lived in Canada, UK, US and Southern Africa. I love to explore every city I live in through all of my interests - food/cocktails, art, history, fashion, music, language and culture. Would love to explore with someone who enjoys the little things and wants some adventures together.

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Isabella

Amsterdam

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