Is Amsterdam Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel experience

I felt safe walking around the city on my own but sill stayed cautious. But typically the people there a very nice and helpful. Even just walking around the city was nice. It’s so picturesque! I stayed in Purmerend in a Hostel there. They where these cubes so I felt safe even in a mixed dorm. Transportation is easy but you need a card, otherwise you won’t get into the bus or trains there. You can get them online or at the train station in Amsterdam.

Solo travel experience

As Amsterdam is one of the more “expensive “ cities in Europe as well is one of the more fun with a lot of things to do. Also you can find a bunch of cheap or free things to explore such as parks, bikings etc. Is definitely a place where you feel safe and one to put in your list of “must go”in life

Solo travel experience

I really love Amsterdam and have been there several times as a solo traveller. It is easy to connect with people but you still feel safe everywhere! Everyone is kind and welcoming! It might be a bit pricy tho.

Family travel experience

I felt very safe because i went with my father and cousin, even at night at park there were people having fun and nobody was being anoying, at night it wasnt scary at all only be careful at dark tight places

Solo travel experience

Amsterdam is a beautiful city that is really safe to explore both day and night and everyone is very friendly. I recommend staying in a female dorm at a hostel to make friends to explore the city with. There are tons and tons and tons of museums and galleries, and to hit all of them you'd need probably a week. The waffles and fries are so so yummy. Definitely hit a coffee shop before going to a museum it will elevate your artistic experience 🤩. Everyone is super friendly and speaks English, as always just be cautious at night, I had a very friendly but kind of weird interaction with a guy who wanted to hang out but as soon as he saw I was uncomfortable parted ways and I was really lucky he did that.

Couple travel experience

Safety: me and my friend L. (also a woman) felt very in this city. Things to do: a lot of sightseeing and museums, for example the heineken one. Food: lots of great vegan options in almost all restaurants we stopped by. Accommodation: we stayed together at the Mercure Hotel, so it was a little bit more expensive. But 100% worth the price. Transport: we travelled mostly with the train (very punctual) and once with the taxi due to a storm, which caused all public transportation to stop working.

Solo travel experience

It was my second time in Amsterdam. I bought a day pass for 60€, so I got into the museums for free. But you have to make a reservation for the museums 1 month in advance. I tried many potatoes, the best one was at "Fabel Friet". My recommendation was blind ketchup, truffle mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. It tastes incredibly good. I had stroopwafel at Queen Stroopwafel and it was very good. You can visit safely on your own.

Solo travel experience

Went on a solo trip to Amsterdam in March 2024, I stayed for 3 days and really enjoyed my visit. It was my first time in Amsterdam and the Netherlands, but it was very easy to travel alone and I always felt safe even though it was my first time travelling alone. It’s easy to get around the Netherlands by train as they have good connections and Amsterdam is a perfect city for walking. They also have free ferries across the IJ-canal that run basically every other minute throughout the day so it’s very comfortable if you live across the river (like I did) and want to explore the city centre. I felt safe in Amsterdam, and there were always lots of people around you, even in the evenings. I think it’s a city where its easy to meet new people. Very nice to just walk around the city and see all the diffrent parts of Amsterdam. It’s totally unique in its way. Would love to go back!

Solo travel experience

Felt very safe walking around at night. There were lots of people around and I did not get catcalled at all (unlike in other countries). I was a very happy camper! Trams were also super easy to use!!!

Couple travel experience

I was in the Netherlands with my partner - he was born there. It's the most beautiful city I've ever been to. I felt safe out there on my own, even though our apartment was in the red light district. Public transportation is easy to understand and also inexpensive. Attention: you only have access to the trains with a ticket! The food etc. was rather expensive but very tasty. In addition, you can be at the sea in about 50 minutes!

Overall very save anytime of the day And is always people around you during any time of the day if it is 12 am or 3 am or 5 am its always busy 😂😂 Only this thats some way dangerous is walking in the bike lines 🤭 Even most bar and clubs are save but still always be on look out

Super safe city, easy to be around both during the day and night. I often walk back home after a night out and have never feel harassed or threatened. Bikes and scooters can be quite dangerous though.

Group travel experience

We went to the Red Light District like everyone else. The men there are disgusting, even to people on the street and not just the girls in the windows. We were asked for drugs, stared at, yelled at—it was just so gross. I knew it was going to be weird being there.

Solo travel experience

I visited a friend who was an au pair in a smaller city around Amsterdam. We visited some places together, but I also travelled solo for a bit. Amsterdam is so lovely! As a fan of art nouveau architecture, can't recommend it enough. The city is small enough that you get to see and do a lot in a week. Travelling in September was perfect, because less tourists were around and it was mostly calmer. I recommend biking outside of the city, its easy to reach the countryside and see beautiful landscapes!