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?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Amsterdam is generally a safe city for solo female travelers, even at night. The city is well lit and usually busy with people, which contributes to a sense of security. However, like any other city, it is always smart to remain vigilant, especially in less crowded or poorly lit areas. It serves you well to avoid secluded places during the night. Public transport is reliable and runs late into the night, which is another helpful aspect. Take the usual precautions you would in any other city and perhaps try to stick to busier areas where there are other people around. Additionally, locals are usually friendly and willing to assist if needed.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Amsterdam is well-managed and secure. Trams, buses and metros are all monitored with CCTV cameras and regular patrols by transportation officials. Most locals and tourists alike find it a reliable and safe means for commuting, even during late hours. Also, people are generally respectful and helpful. Always remember to stay aware of your surroundings and keep your belongings secure as you would in any international city.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Amsterdam tends to be quite respectful towards women out in public. While the possibility of an occasional comment can't be completely ruled out, it is generally referred to as a safe and welcoming city for solo female travelers. The instances of street harassment are much lower compared to many other destinations. Always remain cautious and aware of your surroundings, especially if traveling alone at night.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, is a relatively safe city. Petty crimes such as purse snatching or pickpocketing can occur, particularly in crowded tourist hotspots and on public transportation. However, the majority of tourists do not experience any issues. It's always advisable to keep your belongings secure and be aware of your surroundings to prevent minor incidences from occurring.

Is Amsterdam worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 97 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.6/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5
Britters

Britters

Australia

Solo travel

Totally safe. I am always super cautious if I'm visiting somewhere for the first time but I had no worries here at all. The hospitality workers were all lovely, people on the streets are happy, I loved it. I stayed in a 4 bed mixed dormitory at a hostel and I only roomed with dudes for 2 nights and they were all nice! I went to 'coffee shops' on 2 nights with different people I met from the hostel and they were completely different experiences (I'm not a regular smoker). First was super fun and silly, we stayed out quite late wandering the city and ate fries. The second, a seasoned smoker bought this stuff for us and I started feeling weird all of a sudden after 10 mins and left to sit down on a bench by myself. I had a psychotic episode... silently... it was super scary but I had inner monologue telling me to calm down so eventually I walked back to the hostel about 10 minutes away which was completely fine and went to bed. When I woke up everything was normal. Moral of the story is make sure the person in the shop knows you need something light not something that will send you into the stratosphere. Unless that's what you're going for. There are so many varieties of varying strengths, don't make my mistake and smoke anything put in front of you šŸ˜‚

Posted: March 4, 2025Experienced: July, 2023
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Solo travel

The safest country in the world I swear. They use bycicle everywhere they go. It's so cool. I liked the views and everything, it was so nice. Museumplein has my heart. And the stores, people were so nice.

Posted: February 17, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Franziska

Franziska

Austria

Solo travel

I really liked Amsterdam as a solo traveler. I loved the Bee Hostel; it was central and had great public transport. Very clean but affordable. Generally, Amsterdam is a very walkable and safe city. 10/10 would recommend.

Posted: February 16, 2025
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Group travel

It was very good. People are very lovely and me and my friends had a great time. It was never boring but a lot to enjoy šŸ˜ The weather is the only minus point. All in all it was okay but some days it was rainy. But when there was no rain and the sun came out it was sooo pretty and even dreamy at some places. Highly recommend Amsterdam!

Posted: February 10, 2025
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Jane

Jane

France

Solo travel

Europe by train 2/17 ā€¢ Amsterdam Became one of my favorite places the minute I arrived ! The vibe is incredible, it is full of vibrant people and it is gorgeous. For my fellow Art enthusiasts, the Rijksmuseum is to die for šŸƒā€ā™€ļøā€āž”ļø so walkable ! the streets are so pretty, but donā€™t step on the bike lanes or elseā€¦ šŸŗ Tulip Museum, Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank Huis šŸ” definitely try a fish sandwich near the flower market (if you eat fish). Was disappointed with stroopwaffels, but had a wonderful apple tart at Winkel ā¤ļø very welcoming, great for solo travelers! Love all the flowers and the mix of architecture styles. Shopping is super fun too, and the Vondelpark is gorgeous. Had an amazing experience at Hans Brinker Hostel šŸ’” VERY PRICEY! Not as bad as Vienna but you might have to choose between museum visits if youā€™re on a budget. Of course, very touristic so book your tickets in advance

Posted: February 9, 2025
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Jeanne

Jeanne

France

Solo travel

Overall I felt safe. We didnā€™t wander much at night so I canā€™t say. By day, it was amazing. No one bothered us. I would recommend doing a boat trip !!! In my opinion it is the number one thing to do considering the water everywhere. Going to Haarlem is also such a good idea ! There is a windmill there, one of the cultural things there ! I feel like there isnā€™t typical food there, itā€™s only variations of european recipes like the apple tart. Most of the time, we cooked in the hotel/hostel. My trip there was different from a solo trip though because it was a summer school. Therefore the accommodation was a hotel/hostel for students i think and the university had us reserve there for around 730ā‚¬ for 2 weeks. It was expensive for this matter. The transports were okay, super clean. There was construction work so it was confusing sometimes. The thing you have to be careful of is to beep/pay on the machine when you enter AND when you leave. Thatā€™s how they calculate how much youā€™ll pay so be attentive.

Posted: February 6, 2025
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Couple travel

I enjoyed my time. A lovely city with lots to do. I went with my ex and stayed with my relatives. Unfortunately my ex didn't make a great impression. I want to go back and do the things he thought were too expensive. Eye Filmmuseum is great and the gallery quarter.

Posted: February 2, 2025Experienced: March, 2023
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Solo travel

It was safe enough, I stayed there for a couple of days, during the King's day. The day was so vibrant, with orange coloured clothes and people were partying the whole day. Don't forget your orange clothes, if you visit during the King's day. But, due to the overflow of tourists, It was not clean during that time. The tulip fields were amazing and it was a perfect time to see the tulips,before they harvest in early April. But, the weather might be disappointing, sometimes. When I went there, It was very windy and cold, I couldn't get much pictures as I expected. And the food was moderate, atleast for me. I went on a tulip tour with a dutch lunch. It was great and very refreshing. If you want to visit the Van gogh museum, be early to book the tickets, It's very hard to get them, unless you are early enough. The other museums are easy to get the tickets and the Rijksmueum has so many art pieces to see, It would take atleast a day to completely see all of them. Overall, I really liked the place, I would want to visit again.

Posted: February 1, 2025Experienced: March, 2024
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Group travel

I think you should definitely ride a bike in the city and explore the city with a bike is more convenient than doing it public transportation. it feel unsafe, especially in the nights. You should definitely go to Van Gogh museum and Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

Posted: January 30, 2025
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Solo travel

Amsterdam is 100% worth visiting for its picture-perfect vibes, unique activities, and unique atmosphere. Even if you're not a fan of crowds or you're traveling on a budget, there are many ways to get around the cons of Amsterdam and have a fab time in this incredible city

Posted: January 23, 2025
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Is Amsterdam safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 71 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 71 local experiences

Madeline

Madeline

Amsterdam is pretty much a safe city where everyone bikes home, even in the dark after clubbing, movies and so on. We do have some expats or tourist gone missing (and occasionally) a Dutch person. In most cases people got to drunk (and high) fell in the river or canal and werenā€™t able to get out when getting home or hotel on their own. Be mindful of where you walk /bike at night as not all canals have little fences to warn you.

Posted: March 30, 2025
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Ana

Ana

Sometimes there are pickpockets but thatā€™s it. I was never verbally harassed or anything. I feel quite safe in this country. I think people are focused in better things than to break the law, everyone is very much in their own life, in their own path, not messing with anything or anyone.

Posted: March 22, 2025
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Cheyenne

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Hi! Nice to meet you!šŸ˜Š My name is Cheyenne. I am a Dutch local and student in Amsterdam. I study philosophy and physics, with a minor in International Development Studies. Aside from being a student, I like to play the guitar, travel, do yoga and meditation and I really love the arts, music, culture and being in nature. I would describe myself as a very openminded, welcoming, curious and compassionate person who loves going on random adventures and connecting authentically with people! Here to connect with amazing women from around the world! Thought Iā€™d give this app a try since I am really into traveling, learning more about different cultures and making new connections. Iā€™ve backpacked through south east asia and it is one of the best experiences Iā€™ve ever had! I would really love to get to know more about you, your culture and experiences. I really believe that seeing different parts of the world and meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds is truly enriching and essential for growing more compassion and understanding. For this reason, I would be so grateful for you sharing your culture with me, and of course, I would be more than happy to share mine with you! Please feel free to message me ā˜ŗļø, whether this about you wanting to meet up in Amsterdam, if you want to hang out, if you need help and tips in Amsterdam, or maybe you are a local in some place I will be travelling to, or literally anything else!

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Amsterdam

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Michelangela

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Hi Iā€™m a theater actress and I love to make connections. Iā€™m i terested in alternative culture, transfemminism and queerness! I also love cats , nature, intellectual stimulating talks and silly night out!

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Verena

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Hi, I am Brasilien and live in Donauwƶrth since 2023. I have two dogs and I am always open to walk the city, good talk. I do not have a car, but in Donauwƶrth you can do pretty much everything thing walking. I love to travel using the train to places that I can enjoy a good time with my dogs.

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