Is Zakopane safe for solo female travelers?

Zakopane is generally very safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is low and the locals are known to be welcoming and helpful. Tourist infrastructure is well-established, making navigation and lodging relatively straightforward. Always abide by standard safety precautions such as avoiding deserted areas at night and keeping close track of your belongings, particularly in crowded places. But overall, you can feel confident about your safety in Zakopane.

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How safe is Zakopane for female travelers?

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4 /5

based on 7 experiences from female travelers

Wiktoria

Wiktoria

Poland

Family travel

My third time in Zakopane - this time with my mom and more for mountains, less for rest. My legs were dead after 6 hours in Hala Gąsienicowa and even more after Dolina Kościeliska. Weather was amazing, lots of people but still comfortable. Food soooo good! I mostly tried polish foods - żurek in bread recommended! My mom loved pierogi (without an s!) If you're looking for hotel there, I can send you a link for Booking.com as I don't remember the name now. We had amazing view for Giewont, balcony and peace for a really low price (Almost nothing!)

Posted: August 26, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
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Mėta

Mėta

Lithuania

Solo travel

It was quite safe. I stayed in a hostel where they had mixed rooms- but during most of the stay they only had women in that room. I ventured into the mountains alone. Not sure about the people knowing english there - I used broken polish to communicate because I had the feeling no one would understand english. Keep in mind that big stores are closed on sundays so buy your food early!!

Posted: August 6, 2025
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Couple travel

In general, Zakopane is very crowded with tourists all year round. There are beautiful views and many interesting trails to visit. It is hard to find a good restaurant and the prices are high. The views make up for everything

Posted: July 2, 2025
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Esra

Esra

Poland

Solo travel

Zakopane is beautiful town in Poland . I was there first time January 2023. The atmosphere of nature is wonderful. I love trekking and Zakopane has beautiful natural park for that. If you are consider to visit Zakopane you must go Morskie Oko. You will be able to see frozen lake. Maybe you can be tired of trekking but i will worth it. Because, the view is awesome!!!❤️❄️

Posted: November 29, 2023
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Solo travel

Zakopane was my favorite city in Poland. I was there in September, so the weather was perfect for hiking. The people I met there were very friendly and open, I felt very safe there.

Posted: June 11, 2023
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How safe is Zakopane for women?

It is save but all you need to do is keep safety as a normal Dont drink with people you dont know or somerhing like this Thats realy outgoing country Dont worry Keep your head high and have fun Girl

Posted: July 2, 2025
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