Is Porto Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I always felt safe in Porto, both during the day and at night. I did a mountain tour on the outskirts of Porto and it was one of my highlight of my whole Europe trip, the views were incredible and learning about the locals and the history was an amazing experience. I think the best way to explore Porto is just to walk around and turn down as many streets as you can without using maps, then just use maps to find your way back. The metro is great and really cheap in Porto, just get a ticket from the machine at any stop and you can get 24 hour tickets for just a few euros. I stayed at Cats Hostel and it was amazing. I went there twice because I loved it so much. The staff were lovely, it’s cheap, the location is great and I made heaps of friends there.

Couple travel

I felt very safe, experienced no problems. A lot to see, very nice architecture and historical buildings. Interesting culture and nice and friendly people. Food was of course amazing. I think it’s a must city.

Couple travel

Porto was a beautiful vibrant city with a lot of culture. Going around by metro and foot was fairly easy. I was lucky enough to have locals show me around. As a queer couple I felt quite safe with my partner. Food was not too expensive. I went to eat the famous the francesinha, and the place I went to offered a vegetarian option, which was a rare experience in Portugal over all.

Solo travel

I felt safe most of the time. The food is good, but not that vegan friendly thought. Downside: The service is not good, and most Portuguese are racists and xenophobic. There are many brazilians and they are super friendly, which made my experience better. I like Portuguese wine and food, so for me that was amazing overall.

Solo travel

Yes I did feel safe to walk around I didn’t get any intinerary It did help me the fact I met some local when I went out my first day to have food and he offered me to show me an around at first I was a bit esepctic to the fact of going around with a strange but we went to public places so was fine

Solo travel

I felt very safe in Porto. I used public transportation to travel around, though mostly I visited everything by foot. For a day I rented a bike aswell, and explored around. People were very friendly, relaxed and happy. It felt like nothing in the world bothers them and they are happy with what they have. I stayed at a hostel in a 4 bed female dormitory also at the centre. Everything was much cheaper compared to what I spent in Belgium. I had a great time and it's one of ge favorite place I have been so far.

Solo travel

I stayed at Lost Inn Hostel which is super close to the cathedral. That street at night did feel a bit unsafe but I found a group of girls in my hostel that I hung out with that were so sweet and we always walked together at night. During the day the sun is shining and there’s so much to see! My hostel offered a free walking tour which helped me figure out what else I wanted to see and explore. I do suggest finding a free walking tour because that helped me understand the culture so much more! Plus a lot of the tour guides will share food suggestions for inexpensive restaurants! Lots of hills so wear good shoes but there’s some inexpensive places to thrift, buy jewelry, and eat you just have to be willing to look around! Overall I did feel safe and would go back in a heartbeat

Solo travel

In my opinion Porto is the safest city in Portugal. Smaller than Lisbon but less people and less tourist. And still a lot of stuff to do. There‘s even a good night life and people care for the individual. It has more laid back vibe than Lisbon and alone at night as a female you‘ll feel safe. Somehow stick to busy streets at night and don‘t walk in narrow and empty streets at night. Also the local speak very well english as almost everywhere in english. Porto is definitely a good starting point if you‘re new to solo travel!

Solo travel

I was on a strict budget so didn't eat out at all, I also found in Porto the locals strongly dislike tourists to the extent I felt awkward... I was scammed multiple times and I felt like I had a target on my back the whole time. It is filled with tourists but this didn't make me feel safe just made me feel like a fish in a barrel.. I won't be going back alone

Group travel

Porto is one of the best cities I’ve ever visited. Very safe atmosphere and in general very laid back locals, perhaps because of the ocean. As an architect there was so much to see and explore, especially if you’re a Siza admirer. As a women it felt pretty safe and felt like there were a lot of women in the surroundings. definitely recommended.

I never had really bad experiences but I know they exist and it’s always good to keep an eye There are so sketchy people and some robbery but I’d say it’s mostly at night Try to always be aware and be with company

Porto is safe during the day, but would not recommend to walk alone at night. I had a man following me a couple months ago, but he stopped after I screamed in Portuguese. Foreigners are usually the target to be robbed.

Solo travel

Porto is a beautiful city, but only in the tourist parts. There are some dirtier streets and with some homeless people, which if you are not used to it, can be something that makes you uncomfortable. The part of the port itself is beautiful, many restaurants and beautiful and old alleys to walk around. The parks are wonderful, most are on stairs, so it’s always a big up and down. I stayed in a hostel very close to the bus station (approx 15€), which was great The city is not very big, you can do everything by walking. I recommend going on weekdays when it’s not so crowded. They were making a new subway line, so one of the main tourist attractions in the city was closed and under construction. I loved the experience, I would really like to visit again.

Couple travel

I went twice. The food prices were average, actually lower than in Malta where I was living; the expensive restaurants were acceptable; I can say that paying in euros was a good price; it is a nice place to go in the summer and winter; you can walk, drink good wine, eat homemade food, and do activities depending on the season.