based on 67 experiences from female travelers
Klaudia
Poland
Even at night I felt quite safe, but in the tenement house where we stayed there was a homeless man sleeping in the staircase, but he was calm. The area was very nice, about a kilometer from the market square. The food is of good quality
Posted: August 1, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Alisa
Czech Republic
I traveled to Krakow solo and felt completely safe the whole time, even at night. The city is very walkable and easy to navigate. I stayed at a budget-friendly hostel near the Old Town, which was perfect for meeting other travelers. Highlights: Wawel Castle, Schindler’s Factory, and a day trip to Auschwitz (powerful and emotional—book in advance). For food, I recommend Milkbar Tomasza and trying zapiekanka in Kazimierz. Public transport is reliable, but I mostly walked. I spent about 40 EUR/day, including meals, museum entries, and transport. My itinerary: Day 1 – Old Town + Wawel; Day 2 – Auschwitz; Day 3 – Kazimierz + Vistula river walk. Krakow is perfect for solo travelers!
Posted: July 23, 2025Nikola
Czech Republic
I visited Krakow twice and both times I wasn't disappointed. It may be that I'm from the CZ (and PL is similar) but I always felt at home & safe. The people were nice & the sights were beautiful in this historic place. I highly recommend visiting the museum of Schindler's Factory especially if you like history, Wieliczka salt mines and the historical city centre. The food here is typical Slavic/central European cuisine but there's also plenty of restaurants which offer various other meals. We got around by car which was kinda long so if you can, park near the centre and go on foot, even walking through the city is a beautiful experience 😍❤️🇵🇱
Posted: July 3, 2025Experienced: August, 2024It was really safe as two women with my friend. We really liked how people minded their own business the whole time lol. You can see ancient places, if you like museums a lot(especially aviation) I recommend you to go see Kraków. We went there by train from Rzeszów for just 20 zł as students! Highly recommend!!!!!
Posted: April 10, 2025Experienced: March, 2025I only stayed in Krakow for 1 night bit I had a great city tour, it was really nice as the sun was going down. I stayd in a hostel wich was very clean and I felt pretty safe as well. Also think that Krakow is quite budget friendly!
Posted: March 25, 2025Benedetta
Germany
I spent very little money. I flew to Katowice and then took the transportation from the airport to Krakow city where I stayed overnight in a hostel for two nights. I attended a free walking tour that was very interesting and booked the visit in the salt mines, something amazing!
Posted: February 14, 2025Based on 90 local experiences
Based on 90 local experiences
Viktoria
Krakow is generally pretty safe. I never experienced any violent crimes, but i have been sexually harassed a couple of times. I avoid walking alone late at night and going to clubs alone. Still overall i feel safe here 😊
Posted: July 25, 2025Deniz
It is a beautiful city and everyone should see it! Amazing views, historical places and night life! Public transportation is so easy to figure out!! People are friendly (especially the students). You feel safe even if it is 03.00 am in the morning!
Posted: July 24, 2025