Is Wroclaw Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Wroclaw is generally considered quite safe for solo female travelers. Like in many cities around the world, it's essential to take standard precautions like avoiding deserted areas late at night and staying vigilant about personal belongings. Locals are friendly and willing to assist where necessary. Public transportation and walking around the city center during the day is widely safe. Petty crimes like pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded places like public transport and tourist areas, but these instances are the exception rather than the norm.

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How safe is Wroclaw?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Wroclaw maintains comparatively good safety measures, even at nighttime. Generally, solo female travelers can walk alone without facing a significant number of safety incidents. The city has well-lit areas, a reliable public transportation system, and a responsive police force. It's always important to maintain standard safety precautions such as being aware of your surroundings and avoiding less crowded areas late at night.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Wroclaw is generally reliable and safe. Buses and trams operate regularly and reach most parts of the city. Safety issues are hardly reported but it is always wise to stay alert and avoid isolated stops during late hours. Also ensure to keep your belongings secure to avoid pickpockets.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Wroclaw maintains a relatively safe environment, not prone to high levels of street harassment. Generally, dealing with inappropriate comments or advances is rare, though as with any destination, it can sometimes occur. It's advisable to maintain the usual precautions, especially during night hours. Polish people are known for their hospitality and respect for women. Wroclaw is also a university city with a large international student population, which helps maintain a highly open, tolerant, and respectful atmosphere.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Wroclaw tends to be a relatively safe city for travelers. Petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching can occur, especially in crowded public areas and on public transportation, but these are not rampant. Always maintain a high degree of caution, keep your valuables secure and be aware of your surroundings.

Is Wroclaw worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.4/5

Safety

4.7/5

Food

4.2/5

Budget-friendly

3.6/5
Zahra

Zahra

France

Solo travel

Sharing this 2023 trip as it was the cheapest solo trip I did ! Flight (from Paris) was 30 € total. 9.99€ + 19.99€ (without forgetting the Beauvais shuffle bus that's 30€ as well lol) So a total of 60€ The hostel I stayed at was around 30 euros for two night And food was affordable at restaurants too but I mostly ate at Żabka Since I travelled off season, not much people to meet or hangout with, but I still had a good time alone. January but weather was sunny (I got lucky) Felt extremely safe, as usual in Poland, I highly recommend Wrocław for a short weekend trip. Pretty architecture, cute gnomes to spot, extremely safe and affordable.

Posted: April 15, 2025
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Solo travel

The city I fell in love with. Perfect mixture of historical architecture and modernity, quietness and night life, city and nature. I felt 100% safe and it was so surprising to see that even homeless people spoke English and were respectful in asking for money😂

Posted: April 1, 2025
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Group travel

Hiii, so I was in Wrocław last week to celeberate my birthday! It was perry safe, I didnt have any troubles. Only some homless guys was asking me for cigs and stuff. I didnt explore a lot, cuz I went there to hang out with my long distance friends, but I would really recommend a caffe Seoul 97:). I ordered a banana matcha and it was amazing. Well, I spent a lot of money, exspecially for food, but I think it was worth it.:)

Posted: March 28, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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Yoli

Yoli

Poland

Solo travel

Its completely safe here , the transportation are 24/7 and its really effective , the architecture is amazinggg . The activities are not much but its cool like kayaking, aqua park. The food is really nice it has alot of backeries coffee shops etc and some coffe shops make discounts for students .

Posted: September 9, 2024Experienced: August, 2024
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Giovanna

Giovanna

Poland

Solo travel

Wroclaw is a very safe city filled with colors and lots of really nice places. I didn’t feel observed or anything like that at any time, the polish are very respectful, a bit cold harder but that’s all. I didn’t see or heard anything about robbery and stuff like that.

Posted: March 25, 2024
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İrem

İrem

Poland

Group travel

It was a nice time I feel safe . The national Museum was amazing . We spent 4 hours in the museum. There were very kind of interesting paintings and sculpture. There were dwarfs statute on the streets . You can see them different points in the city . There was a lovely moon view 🌙

Posted: March 16, 2024
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Solo travel

Wroclaw is such a beautiful city with an incredibly interesting history! Definitively visit the history museum! I loved the atmosphere and felt very safe. The people I met along the way were very nice and generous.

Posted: March 16, 2024
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Taylor

Taylor

United States

Solo travel

Loved traveling solo to Wrocław! - first solo travel trip, felt very safe - didn’t experience night life but had long days in the Summer - stayed at Korona Hotel Market Square right in the middle of Old Town (~$60/night) - walkable everywhere - public transit very easy to the train and airport using google maps - most people spoke at least a little English - went to the markets in the old town every morning (local vendors selling things until 12pm) - INCREDIBLE pierogi place right under the hotel - spent 4 days, 3 nights and had plenty to do just walking around

Posted: January 18, 2024
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Solo travel

Wrocław is a beautiful city. I was there in July and I really liked it. I regret not spending more time there. I highly recommend visiting Ostrów Tumski, the Main Market Square, and the Panorama of the Battle of Racławice Museum and eating at the Milk Bar (delicious food). It's a very underrated city.

Posted: November 6, 2023
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Solo travel

I loved Wroclaw. Honestly, my favorite thing was just walking around. I recommend paying attention to the dwarf statues during the walk. Cathedral Island was beautiful and definitely worth a visit. The Wrocław University Museum was really worth visiting, as well as the panorama museum - I am not a war history enthusiast, but the panoramic museum really moved me.

Posted: November 5, 2023
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Is Wroclaw safe for women?

Safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 51 local experiences

Crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 51 local experiences

Since I arrived here I didn't have any problems related to sexual harassment really. But sometimes there was some situations that felt like I'm behaved bad because I'm not from here. Also, once there was a thief at home and I here people's bikes get stolen.

Posted: April 15, 2025
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Alicja

Alicja

Of course, like in any city, some crimes have happened here, but Wrocław is truly a lovely and safe place. Overall, Poland is a safe country, you don’t have to worry about walking alone at night, and people are really nice.

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Meet locals in Wroclaw

Daria

Daria

About Me

Hi, I'm Daria (Darka if you want to use a cuter version of my name), I'm 20 and I'm from Belarus (currently living in Poland for about 7 years now). I would love to travel everywhere (who wouldn't on this app, right?) and i love talking about my culture and i know that not a lot of people know anything about Belarus (besides the fact that we have a dictator and that russia uses our land to invade Ukraine and even this information is optional) so i would love to share and even overshare if that is something that you want^^

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Weronika

Weronika

About Me

Hiii🌻 I’m just a teenage girl who’s no longer be teenage again, cause I’m turning 20 this year👻 I love music, concerts, art, animals (rat lover) and travelling❤️

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Stay with locals in Wroclaw

Sena

Sena

Wroclaw

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I'm from Turkey. I graduated from philosophy and make tattoos now. I live in Wroclaw for a year. I'm in the process of waiting for the residence card. So, at least for a couple of months, I would like to see some other cities in the country and host people in Wrocław when I can :)

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Upcoming visitors to Wroclaw

Nora

Nora

About Me

I'm a really outgoing, crazy and energetic person and I love interacting with people and sharing journeys. Crossing my path with others is what enriches my life and gives me joy. I've been on Erasmus twice, in Romania and Poland, and after them my life has completely changed. I love travelling, especially in solitary :)

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