Is Warsaw Safe for Female Travelers?

Warsaw is generally safe for female travelers. The city is well-policed and has a low crime rate. Women should take the same precautions as they would in any other city, such as avoiding walking alone at night and being aware of their surroundings. Additionally, there are many resources available to female travelers, such as the Women's Safety Network, which provides support and advice to women in the city.

Experiences from Warsaw

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 14 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.8/5

Safety

5/5

Food

5/5

Budget-friendly

4.4/5

Solo travel experience

Warsaw is a beautiful city. They have many beautiful parks to walk around and the "Old Town" is so pretty and historic. I had delicious pierogies and soup there. The transportation system is easy to use also.

Posted: August 8, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Highly recommend visiting the Warsaw Uprising Museum (a must), the Museum of Literature, as well as the POLIN Museum. I went to the Chopin Museum (my favorite composer). Lapidarium Antyki is a famous little antique shop near the Royal Route and it’s fabulous. I avoided the city center (called Stare Miasto) and royal route when I looked for food, and I found that my favorite restaurants were a little on the outskirts. The Royal Baths Park was also beautiful.

Posted: August 8, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Warsaw was a beautiful place to be. It was very safe and friendly. I enjoyed the Old Town, lots of performers in the evenings. It’s especially impactful because, like many things in Warsaw, it was completely rebuilt after being bombed into oblivion in WWII. Polish people are incredible. Enjoyed the food and the gardens and the music.

Posted: June 11, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Inside Warsaw, I enjoyed The Palace of Cultural (view of the city), the Resistance Museum, and the Palace Gardens that are next to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers. The mermaid statue was also lovely. The old city center and Warsaw Zoo were also great.

Posted: May 22, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I stayed in Warsaw in November for 3 days. Took a free city tour and I highly recommend it. The weather was a bit rainy at times, but in autumn there is so beautiful and there is a huge park which I enjoyed a lot. Great food options also! I enjoyed my stay there and felt safe at all times. Was even out after dark. Uber was also very cheap.

Posted: May 19, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Adelina

Adelina

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Solo travel experience

Warsaw it's cleary a location you must see. I was amazed by the arhitecture of the Old Town. I only stayed there for 2 days but I'm sure I will return because I believe I haven't seen all.

Posted: April 11, 2023
Things to do: 4/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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I went to Warsaw last year and felt incredibly comfortable and welcome, the people were so nice. I even felt comfortable walking alone in the evening which I often don’t.

Posted: March 25, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Solo travel experience

Recently been to Warsaw, and really liked it. The old city is nice to wander through, I was very impressed by the Jewish Historical Institute, the palace of culture and science has a nice viewpoint and although it was brief, I liked the neighborhood Praga on the other side of the water.

Posted: February 15, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I fell in love with Warsaw. I love how they reconstructed the old town to its exact appearance before the bombing. The museum of the Warsaw uprising is well executed and very moving. The Polin museum of the Polish Jews is a unique immersive experience - one of the best museums I have ever visited and I have been to so many. The Chopin museum is heaven for lovers of his music and turned me into a fan. The National museum of Warsaw has a dazzling collection of medieval art. I only spent a few days and would go back in a heartbeat.

Posted: December 14, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 4/5Safety: 5/5
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Things to do: You should visit the Lazienki-Park and Castle, the POLIN-Museum, the castle (use a audio-guide!) and the Copernicus Science Centrum. Food: Eat pierogi. Recommendations: Learn a few words in polish language (please, thank you, hello, yes, no...) - it is always appreciated by the locals.

Posted: October 23, 2022
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Hi, I’m Natalia living in Warsaw, studying architecture working as HR specialist. I’m pretty adventurous person, love to travel spontaneously.

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Is Warsaw Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Warsaw is generally safe for solo female travelers. The city is well-policed and has a low crime rate, so visitors can feel secure walking around during the day. At night, it is best to stick to well-lit and populated areas. Additionally, there are plenty of resources available to help female travelers, such as the Women's Rights Center and the Women's Information Center.

Is Warsaw Safe at Night?

Warsaw is generally safe at night for female travelers. The city has a low crime rate and is generally considered safe for tourists. However, as with any city, it is important to take precautions such as avoiding dark alleys and being aware of your surroundings. It is also recommended to avoid walking alone at night and to stay in well-lit areas. Additionally, it is best to avoid carrying large amounts of cash and to keep your valuables out of sight.

Is Warsaw Safe for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Warsaw is generally safe for LGBTQ+ travelers, especially female travelers. The city is known for its vibrant nightlife and LGBTQ+ friendly bars and clubs, and the city has a growing number of LGBTQ+ friendly businesses and organizations. The city also has a number of Pride events throughout the year, and the Polish government has taken steps to protect the rights of LGBTQ+ people. However, it is important to be aware of the local laws and customs, as some areas may be less tolerant of LGBTQ+ people.