Is Warsaw Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Warsaw, like most of Poland, is generally safe for solo female travelers. The city is well-lit, the locals are friendly and willing to help, there is a low general crime rate and an effective police force. Appropriate precautions - as you would in your home country like avoiding dark, isolated places at night and keeping an eye on your belongings in crowded spaces, will enhance your safety. However, it's still important to stay cautious, especially at night. Warsaw's safety is boosted by its amazing public transportation system which gives you easy and safe transport options at all times.

Safety index

4.8 /5

Based on 14 experiences

4.5 /5

Based on research and crime data

Safety overview

Safety at night:Safe

Warsaw is generally safe for solo female travelers even at night. Public places are well lit and patrolled by municipal police, while CCTV cameras are present in many parts of the city. However, as in any big European city, it's always wise to stay cautious, avoid dark, secluded areas and to keep an eye on personal belongings. Reliable transportation services are readily available, including trams, buses and trusted taxi services. Use your common sense, and you should have a pleasant and safe trip.

Public transportation: Safe

Public transportation in Warsaw is generally safe, efficient, and reliable. This includes a comprehensive network of buses, trams, and the metro. Although incidents of crime are relatively low, it is advisable to be alert and mindful of your possessions during peak times as pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded conditions. As a solo female traveler, avoid isolated or deserted stations late at night and always opt for well-lit areas.

Street harassment: Low

Warsaw is generally considered a safe city for solo female travelers. Like in any large city, it's always possible to encounter individual instances of harassment or pickpocketing, but in general, street harassment is not a common issue. It's recommended to remain aware of your surroundings and cautious at nighttime, particularly in less populated areas. Polish people are usually respectful and keep to themselves. It also worth noting that the city's infrastructure is reliable and the local law enforcement is very responsive.

Petty crimes:Low

Warsaw is a relatively safe city with overall lower rates of petty crimes compared to other major European cities. These may include pickpocketing usually in crowded places, purse snatching, and occasional thefts from cars. Nevertheless, it's always recommended to stay cautious and secure your belongings, especially in tourist-heavy areas and on public transport.

Tap water:Very safe

Tap water in Warsaw is considered very safe. It is treated and purified through advanced filtration processes, and it is constantly monitored to meet EU standards. Therefore, it is safe to drink straight from the tap. You can also find many public water fountains throughout the city, offering clean, potable water.

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Travel experiences

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 14 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.5/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4.8/5

Budget-friendly

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

Romania

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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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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Local experiences

I'm from Warsaw and recommend visiting those places: Museum of Warsaw Uprising, Wilanów Castle, Palace of Culture and Science (you can go to the terrace at 30th floor), the Royal Castle, Old Town, New Town, Krakowskie Przedmieście (or the all Royal Route) Royal Łazienki Park, Copernice Science Centre, Museum of Polish Jews Polin, the Fryderyk Chopin Museum. Walk around Vistula River and there are some cafes and bars or the beach, you can take water taxi for free, Botanical Garden in Powsin (it's close to Warsaw, you can go there by bus), you can go to Zapiecek to eat pierogi, you can find some nice cafes where you buy a coffee and get breakfast for free (I recommend MOMU it's not far from Metro Ratusz Arsenał), you can try our Zapiekanka - it's like a kind of big sandwich, you can visit Wedel Factory or just some cafes.

Posted: August 12, 2022
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