Is Nis safe for solo female travelers?

Nis, in the Republic of Serbia, is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. Like any city, it has areas where caution is needed particularly at night, but overall, instances of crime are relatively low. People are generally welcoming toward tourists, including women traveling alone. It's nevertheless important to stick to crowded places, especially at night, and maintain a level of caution at all times. In terms of cultural expectations, Serbia is quite progressive and there have been no reported issues for female travelers. As always, keep your belongings close and be aware of your surroundings to maintain personal safety.

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How safe is Nis for female travelers?

Solo travel

Nis is wonderful. It's safe and interesting (for such a small town), many people speak English, and almost every bar and pub has live music in the evenings. I recommend visiting the Stambolijski restaurant - it's cheap, and the food and service are phenomenal.

Posted: October 8, 2023
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How safe is Nis for women?

Local safety index

3.6 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Local crime index

1.7 /5

Based on 7 local experiences

Nis is a city where you can leave your phone in your pocket and not worry about being pickpocketed. You should be careful late at night, especially on weekends since there is a chance that there will be drunk people roaming the street, especially around the waterfront. It is generally safe, but you should always be aware of your surroundings.

Posted: July 29, 2025
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I feel like Niš is an overall safe city if you know where you're going and avoid darker parts of the city in the night. Stay away from drunk people or men on gas stations and you'll be fine. Everyone else is pretty much okay.

Posted: July 29, 2025
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Niš is great, I'm too lazy to write in English because you all have translators, and I'm writing this just to fill out the profile 😂 A student city with hospitable people, excellent food, and a great nightlife, for those who like it, go for it.

Posted: May 30, 2025
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Dunja

Its a safe place, but i overthink. A lot of things happend in past. However i think you cd walk around almost 99% sure you won't get hurt. I walk alone at night and i feel totally safe. So does my other female friends anf family.

Posted: April 22, 2025
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I would say it is pretty safe. In my personal opinion it is safe, u do not remember when I had felt unsafe. Yes, there has been a few incidents over the years but not as much as in some other countries. Things like that are rare here

Posted: January 16, 2025
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Safety in Republic of Serbia