Is Maastricht Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Maastricht is generally very safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low and people, including women, often feel safe walking alone, even at night. As always, standard precautions should be taken, like being aware of your surroundings and keeping an eye on your belongings, but overall, Maastricht is a safe city to travel in.

Safety rating

4.3 /5

Based on 3 experiences from female travelers

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4 /5

Based on 10 experiences from local women

Maastricht is currently ranked #11 safest place in Netherlands for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.3 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Maastricht?

Safety at night:Safe

Maastricht is generally quite safe at night, especially in well-lit and populated areas. The city has a low crime rate and the locals are usually friendly and willing to assist. While it is important to always be vigilant and aware of your surroundings, solo female travelers should feel comfortable walking alone at night. Like all cities, it has its share of petty crimes, so avoid poorly-lit areas and always keep your belongings secure.

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Maastricht is generally reliable and safe, even at night. Bus lines cover most of the city and surrounding areas and they are frequently used by locals, students and tourists alike. However, like with any other place, it's always important to remain alert and aware of your surroundings, especially if you're traveling alone or during off-peak hours. Buses and trains are well-lit, regularly patrolled and most of them have CCTV cameras installed.

Street harassment:Very low

Maastricht is generally a safe city for female solo travelers. Street harassment is not a prevalent issue here. However, as with any travel situation, it's important to remain alert and aware of your surroundings at all times. Although you might come across some drunk individuals during late hours in bar areas, the majority of the locals are respectful and helpful.

Petty crimes:Low

Maastricht, like most parts of the Netherlands, is generally a safe place for solo female travelers. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing or purse snatching do occur but are relatively rare, especially compared to many other European cities. However, caution should still be exercised particularly in crowded areas and while using public transportation.

Is Maastricht worth visiting?

Overall rating

3.7 /5

based on 3 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.3/5

Safety

4.3/5

Food

3/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Solo travel

Maastricht was wonderful - super cute old town, cute university. There is a church that has been completely converted into a bookshop, I can totally recommend it! Sitting by the river in the evening is also great, there are lots of young open-minded people in the city. Everything is within walking distance - I didn't stay there but the prices for food were like in the surrounding countries.

Posted: May 4, 2025Experienced: March, 2025

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Group travel

I went on a girls trip with three friends to Maastricht. One of my friends studies there so being with a local helped me feel safe in the city but the city is definitely safe without a local to help! It's a university city so there are students milling about at all hours of the day and night, so as three girls walking home from the bar at 2am, we did not feel nervous at all.

Posted: March 23, 2024Experienced: January, 2024

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Is Maastricht safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 10 local experiences

Crime index

1 /5

Based on 10 local experiences

It's a very calm and secure city, I've never experienced anything problematic, and my surroundings just told me to keep an eye on your bikes, depending on where you park them and also to your wallet and phone during Carnival, nothing further than that.

Posted: May 3, 2025

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Overall, Maastricht has a relatively low level of crime. I feel like the worst thing that would happen is getting your bike/bike accessories stolen. I was warned about 't Bassin marina because of its bustling nightlife some crimes were committed but cannot confirm if these are rumours or not.

Posted: April 27, 2025

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I'm a 23-year-old woman currently pursuing a Master's in Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University. I come from a Colombian family, was born there, but raised in Catalonia, Spain. As for the future, I'm still figuring things out. Life is very unexpected. I enjoy talking and making plans, hanging out, and discovering new people and places.

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Hello all! My name is Elena and I am in my final year of my bachelors in University College Maastricht, a liberal arts and sciences program in the Netherlands. I am about to start my masters in international relations at IE university in Madrid. I enjoy reading, cooking, spending time with friends and meeting new people.