based on 113 experiences from female travelers
We felt really safe in Amsterdam, we hadn’t had any problems with anyone or anything. We travelled by foot (made around 40k steps a day) and we think it was a very efficient way of exploring the city. It gives you the opportunity to truly feel the city and I would totally recommend it.
Posted: July 9, 2025With my sister in Ams🫶 A vibrant city, and we stayed in a really nice home (the stairs were WILD but it’s really how houses are built there). I strongly recommend visiting Ams and trying local food as much as possible (local markets have some really good stands)😋
Posted: June 25, 2025I felt safe during the day but after it got dark it was a bit tricky since it's a really popular city among tourists. I definitely would recommend trying traditional surinamese restaurant Warung Spang Makandra.
Posted: June 6, 2025Romane
France
I lived in Amsterdam for 9 month, near the centraal station (10min walk) as I was an au pair, and I had the best time of my life. Amsterdam was such a great city and even the Netherlands as the whole country are amazing. I felt mostly safe even at night, if I felt uneasy sometimes, it was bc of tourists rather than locals. Dutch may seem distant and even rude, but they are actually kindhearted. I got to visit almost all of the city, and I hadn't been disappointed at all!! Still come there about every three months bc i miss the place too much. Great experience overall!
Posted: May 29, 2025Experienced: September, 2023Very safe, felt okay to walk home at night even as two women. The food and activities were quite expensive, so we made use of the many supermarkets and free/cheap activities such as bike riding, picnicing, walking around the canals The night life is great but do your research- there are plenty of tourist traps
Posted: May 15, 2025Keira
United Kingdom
We felt very safe. There is very minimal catcalling, I was quite surprised by that. Men don't bother you at all, in fact they're quite respectful. The red light district museum is so interesting, definitely recommend that. The cruises look good but we weren't able to attend as we got lost. There is so much to see, I'd recommend hiring a bike as its the main form of transport, otherwise it's a LOT of walking.
Posted: May 13, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Based on 88 local experiences
Based on 88 local experiences
Quite safe!! It is very depending on the Neighbourhood though. I would recommend avoiding the west side and everything outside of the ‘ring’ (highway surrounding amsterdam) at night. Comparing to other big cities, i’d say it is quite safe here :)
Posted: July 6, 2025Tuba
I had a horrible experience someone tried to steal my bag in the middle of the day in a very crowded and cental district. I hold my bag tight and saved it after I shocked people stopped and thief ran away. It was a bad experience to have.
Posted: July 4, 2025