Is Gdynia Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Gdynia is considered to have a high level of safety for solo female travelers. The city has a comparatively low rate of crime and locals are known for their friendliness and helpfulness. However, as with travelling anywhere, practicing common sense such as avoiding unlit areas at night, keeping an eye on personal belongings and being aware of surroundings is recommended. Authorities are generally responsive and trustworthy in the face of any difficulties.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.2 /5

Based on 5 experiences from local women

Gdynia is currently ranked #8 safest place in Poland for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Gdynia?

Safety at night:Safe

Gdynia is generally quite safe at night. As with any city, there are certain areas that might be better avoided late, but overall, incidents of violent crime tend to be low. The city is well-lit and fairly busy even late, with locals often out and about. However, it's always recommended to stay vigilant and be aware of your surroundings, just as you would in any other city.

Public transportation:Safe

Gdynia's public transportation, comprising mainly of buses and trolleys, is generally safe and reliable. It is well-regulated and incidents of crime are low. However, minimal attention should be devoted to personal belongings to avoid petty theft - a potential scenario in crowded areas during peak hours.

Street harassment:Very low

Gdynia is known for being a very safe city for solo female travelers. Street harassment is a rarity rather than a common occurrence, so you can generally explore the city in comfort and without undue concern. People are respectful and maintain a good level of personal space. Caution is always a good practice, but the likelihood of street harassment in Gdynia is extremely low.

Petty crimes:Low

Gdynia, boasts a fairly low level of petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching due to its robust police presence and generally safe environment. However, as in any city, it's always important to remain vigilant of your surroundings and keep your belongings secure. It's also advised that you avoid displaying valuable items like cameras or expensive jewellery openly, especially in tourist-populated areas.

Is Gdynia worth visiting?

Monika

Poland

Solo travel

I can definitely recommend a visit and stay here. The food is great, the weather is nice, and the people are friendly. It's a wonderful city to explore. Tomorrow, I'm going to visit Hel and the next town along the seacoast. I'll definitely come back.

Posted: February 25, 2024Experienced: January, 2024

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Is Gdynia safe for women?

Safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Crime index

1 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Justyna

Gdynia fortunately it’s a very safe city. And i feel as save here as it can get. I had never have any problems here. I very often walk home from parties at night and only once I had bad experience nothing really happened but some men started to harass me not in the violent way but they were pretty annoying.

Posted: February 19, 2025

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Magdalena

Gdynia is a fairly quiet place. Like everywhere, there are suspicious people, but there really aren't many of them here. I often go for lonely walks late at night and I don't have much to worry about.

Posted: January 20, 2025

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Alicja

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Hi, I'm currently a first year student living abroad in the Netherlands. I love ice figure skating, tennis, reading and philosophy. I'm a vegetarian addicted to coffee. I'm open to meeting new people and making friends around the world 🥰

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Justyna

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First of all i love travelling, i love perspective that it gives me. Other cultures interest me very much and i am open to visiting almost all countries. ❤️ I am from Poland and currently living in Gdynia. Here there is a lot amazing things to see. Gdynia is very close to Gdańsk with is one of the best cities to visit in Poland. I am open to host someone who in return could host me in their home 😎. I love meeting new people and i hope thank to this app i can find amazing friends for life!