Is Gdansk Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Gdansk is generally safe for solo female travelers. As a popular tourist destination, it usually has a good police presence and public areas remain busy until the late evening. However, as in any location, it is recommended to practice common safety measures such as avoiding poorly lit areas during nightfall, cautioning against pickpockets in crowded areas and maintaining an awareness of your surroundings at all times.

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How safe is Gdansk?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Gdansk is generally considered quite safe, even for solo female travelers, during the night. Though it is always important to follow common sense safety habits like avoiding unlit or deserted areas and not displaying valuables. Public transport and most areas are well-lit and often monitored by local law enforcement. Most locals and staff at restaurants and bars are helpful and respectful. However, caution is necessary as pickpocketing, although rare, can happen.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Gdansk is typically reliable and safe. The city has an extensive network of trams, buses and trains that are timely and generally well-maintained. It's well lit and used by everyone from students to senior citizens. Just remember to always keep an eye on your belongings, as pickpocketing can occasionally occur, particularly in crowded areas.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Gdansk is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Street harassment isn't a major issue, though, like everywhere, it can occasionally occur. As long as you follow basic safety precautions, such as staying in well-lit areas and being aware of your surroundings, the risk of experiencing any unwanted attention is relatively low. The locals are mostly friendly and respectful, making Gdansk a comfortable environment for women traveling alone.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Gdansk is generally a safe city for solo female travelers. Petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur, particularly in tourist-heavy areas and public transportation, though they're not significantly common. As always, remain vigilant about your surroundings and keep personal belongings secure to limit potential risks.

Is Gdansk worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 17 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4.1/5

Budget-friendly

3.7/5

Couple travel

I lived in Warsaw, Poland for 1 year and had the opportunity to visit many cities. Gdansk is a city by the sea among the Polish cities. The city is very beautiful, especially if you like the structure of the cities in Northern Europe and the old towns. Compared to other European cities, Londonia is cheaper. The currency is Zloty and it is a cheaper city than the capital Warsaw. But I went there with a friend in December and it was incredibly cold. Since it is by the sea, the wind coming from the sea increases the coldness felt incredibly. I have also seen this city in the summer. I definitely recommend you to go there. There will be many activities to do and it will be easier to travel. The people seemed a bit cold to me. Apart from that, we stayed in an Airbnb 15 minutes away from the city center and unfortunately I was not very pleased. Apart from that, Poland is very nice. It is a safe country. I feel safer than I have ever felt in my life. I love it so much with everything. So definitely go there, but I recommend you choose it in the summer.

Posted: May 31, 2024Experienced: November, 2023
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Kateřina

Kateřina

Czech Republic

Group travel

Poland is in my opinion very safe country. Gdansh is beautiful city full of galleries, pubs, caffes and people there mind their own business. I had no problem with anything. Olny there are no shops open after 8pm, which i am not used to, but if you buy food for breakfast during the day, you are safe;)

Posted: April 2, 2024
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Emilia

Emilia

Italy

Solo travel

This was my first solo travel in the age of 18. I booked an very cheap hostel with single room but shared bathroom. The room was really ok but the bathroom stinked so much :D Mostly I experienced nature. My favorite activity was to walking by the see with my foot in the water ale looking into sea.

Posted: January 25, 2024
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Solo travel

I really liked Gdansk. I didn't have a great desire to visit, but I found incredibly cheap flights. Visiting this place is relatively cheap, it has beautiful architecture and there is a beach about 20 minutes away by taxi and 30 minutes by train. I visited this place alone and felt completely safe.

Posted: December 16, 2023
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Solo travel

I spent 3 wonderful days in Gdansk and I highly recommend it. Fantastic city. I had a great walk around the city. The beach and promenade were also charming. The transportation there was very safe and easy to use.

Posted: July 29, 2023
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Solo travel

Gdansk is such a charming place. Walking around downtown, all the colorful houses look adorable. There is the Long Market, the main pedestrian street with cafes, shops, and fountains. I went to the World War II museum, but it was a bit overwhelming for me. I recommend trying Pierogarnia Stary Młyn for good, traditional pierogi.

Posted: June 5, 2023
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Solo travel

I was alone in Gdansk. I recommend seeing the statue of Poseidon and visiting St. Mary's Church. Inside (in the back of the sanctuary) there are stairs, for which you can pay about 2 dollars and go up to the roof.

Posted: May 23, 2023
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Solo travel

I spent a week in Gdansk / Sopot / Gdynia in July. I walked around Gdansk in the middle of the night because it was very hot during the day. I took the local suburban train late with no issues. I didn't encounter any thieves. I would highly recommend learning the basics of the Polish language. I did this before my trip and it was necessary because most people outside the service sector didn't speak English or spoke very little. Initially, I had some trouble reading the timetables and the ticket system for the trains and trams. I was never harassed by scary men and I felt exceptionally safe.

Posted: April 9, 2023
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Couple travel

I just returned from Gdańsk, which I've visited this weekend and I would like to recommend the Museum of the Second World War. The entrance fee is about 4 pounds and it was incredible! We also went to the Stutthof concentration camp, which is about 50 minutes by bus from the city center, and the entrance is free! FreeNow / Bolt are so cheap there - it cost me about 7 pounds to get from the airport in Gdańsk to the city center (about 25 minutes drive). One thing I would like to say, definitely bring some cash with you - I made a mistake of traveling only with my Monzo, not realizing that many places (eg the bus to the camp and some restaurants) only accept cash payments!

Posted: February 7, 2023
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Solo travel

Gdańsk is great, I’ve been there 3 times and I still plan to go back, because I haven't yet seen everything I wanted to see. The places I saw and recommend are: Artus Court, free walking tours with a guide, a walk along the riverside, the city hall, the War Museum, the Amber Altar in St. Bridget's Church, the Roman cellar and ossuary, boat trips to Hel and Sopot (the beach, lighthouse, crooked house, and archaeological open-air museum), the largest castle in the world in Malbork, and a quick train trip from Gdańsk (it's so big that you can easily set aside a whole day to spend there, I was there for about 4 hours and I had to rush and skip parts of it).

Posted: November 27, 2022
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Is Gdansk safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 8 local experiences

Crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 8 local experiences

Gdańsk is a pretty safe destination. I’ve never had anything bad happen to me or the people i know. I still wouldn’t walk around by myself very late but that’s just being cautious. Crime rate is low and you shouldn’t be worried when exploring Gdańsk.

Posted: November 17, 2024
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There are some places in the city you need to be more careful about your belongings (especially the places with a lot of tourists during the holiday time) but generally it’s quite a safe place. I’ve never been afraid of walking around after sunset.

Posted: July 2, 2024
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