Is Romania Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Romania generally provides a safe environment for solo female travelers. The locals are friendly and helpful, and public spaces are well-policed. However, like in any country, it's necessary to be cautious, particularly in crowded areas where pickpocketing may occur. Also, while Romania has a fairly comprehensive public transportation system, it is advisable to avoid late-night travel when alone if possible. Regular safety precautions like avoiding isolated areas at night and not sharing location details with strangers should be practiced.

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How safe is Romania?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Moderate

Romania usually provides a moderate level of safety for solo female travelers. Major cities like Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca or Brasov can be safer, especially in central areas filled with numerous goods and services. However, quieter or poorly lit areas and late nights should be approached with caution. Transportation options are frequently available, but take extra care in train stations and taxis during the night. As with any location, it's essential to be aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying valuable possessions, and trust your instincts.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Moderate

Public transportation in Romania is generally safe, but as a solo female traveler, it's advisable to maintain a certain level of vigilance. Buses, trams, and trains are widely used and are fairly reliable. However, there can be occasional issues with pickpockets in crowded areas. Taxis are also commonly used but ensure they are licensed. Night travel may not be as safe, and it is advisable to be extra cautious. Like anywhere, pay attention to your safety, travel during busy times, and secure your belongings.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

While Romania is generally a safe place and people are quite warm and respectful, isolated incidents of street harassment do occur, specifically in crowded places and late at night. Like any other place, it's advisable to exercise basic precautions, such as avoiding deserted or poorly-lit streets, keeping an eye on your belongings, and refraining from sharing personal information with strangers. That being said, instances of verbal harassment are usually rare and physical harassment is even rarer, most people will be more than willing to offer assistance should it be required.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Moderate

While traveling in Romania, be prepared for potential pickpocketing or minor theft, particularly in crowded areas such as markets, trains, and bus stations. Scams involving fake policemen asking for ID and valuables are also reported albeit less common. However, such incidents are not widespread, and by taking some basic precautions like keeping belongings close and maintaining vigilance in crowded places, you can minimize the risk.

Is Romania worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.4 /5

based on 52 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.3/5

Safety

4.4/5

Food

4.3/5

Budget-friendly

4/5
Yael

Yael

Israel

Romania, Solo travel

My trip to Romania was my first solo trip abroad and it was amazing 😍 The locals were so friendly! Especially when I was hiking on my own and they invited me to join them. I started with visiting Constanta during off season and it was very empty and peaceful. Bucharest has plenty of beautiful green places around the city which I loved. I finished in Brasov area with a lot of hiking and visiting castles and I highly recommend you go there too!

Posted: May 10, 2025Experienced: March, 2024
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Lois

Lois

United Kingdom

Bucharest, Couple travel

Bucharest gets a bad rap online but whilst it's not an amazing destination in itself, it can actually be a really pleasant base for the rest of Romania. There's not a lot of obvious attractions but if you look a little off the beaten path, take day trips out or even explore the more "free range" musuems there's actually plenty to do. The Old Town is cheesy but has some genuinely great nightlife nestled near with some pretty architecture too. My top tips would be to check out the fascinating contrast of Vacaresti national park and take the "ghosts and folklore" walking tour through the city.

Posted: April 25, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Lois

Lois

United Kingdom

Brasov, Group travel

Brasov was absolutely amazing, the perfect encapsulation of both the natural beauty and fascinating cultural history of Romania. It was safe, welcoming and relatively inexpensive with excellent food. Tip tip - don't miss the Piatra Craiului national park.

Posted: April 24, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Bucharest, Group travel

Even though I was with a group (we were 4 girls), at night we did not feel very safe with drunk men bothering us and asking to stay with them. The food is not bad but there are not many options for vegetarians. We stayed in a very comfortable b&b and the price was reasonable. We spent around 200 euros for a total of 4 days between food and activities. We went to the famous Bucharest thermal baths and visited the city where the presumed Dracula lived.

Posted: April 23, 2025Experienced: July, 2024
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Aysu

Aysu

Turkey

Romania, Group travel

I felt quite safe in Romania – the streets were clean, green, and well-maintained. People were generally friendly and smiled a lot, which made the atmosphere feel warm and welcoming. Even though not many people spoke Turkish, especially outside restaurants or tourist spots, communication was still manageable. One thing I really appreciated was how shop staff respected our space. Unlike in Turkey, where employees often follow you closely, in Romania they gave us distance and only approached when we needed help. A small note for future visitors: if you order food at a restaurant, it might take quite a while for your meal to arrive, so be patient. Also, in Bucharest, I noticed a significant number of homeless people on the streets, which was a bit surprising. However, they were not aggressive, just part of the city’s reality. Still, walking around and experiencing the tidy and green environment was enjoyable. Romania is truly a beautiful and organized country with its own unique character.

Posted: April 20, 2025Experienced: March, 2025
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Karina

Karina

Romania

Bucharest, Solo travel

Although everybody hates this city, I found myself loving it. I went in with bad expectations but I like it I didn’t feel generally safe, but I went there a lot, and I still love the vibrant city and the activities. Unfortunately, it is very dirty, but there is so much you can do.

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Enie

Enie

Germany

Bucharest, Solo travel

SO much fun!! I stayed for 2,5 days. I spent my first afternoon around Parcul Herstrău. Next day I booked a guided bus trip to Brasov, castle Peles and castle bran (Dracula) and third day I did some sightseeing downtown, specially botanical garden and Old town (beautiful!!) At night I went to club control with my host girl and we had a lot of fun! I felt safe all the time without exceptions, which never happened before! People are very respectful and almost everyone speaks English

Posted: March 30, 2025
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Bucharest, Group travel

Bucharest is a very beautiful city. You can explore most of it in 2-3 days, and you will be able to keep the trip low budget. You should visit their museum, bookshop (Carturesti Carusel) and the Parliament. I felt a bit unsafe during nighttime, whenever my male friends weren't around.

Posted: February 25, 2025Experienced: November, 2024
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Mihaela

Mihaela

Romania

Brasov, Couple travel

I love Brasov for a city break. Its a city full of nature and it’s just what you need to have a relaxing time. You can also hike there to peak Tâmpa. It is an easy hike but if you go in the winter you should have winter shoes because it’s slippery. Very fresh air, very beautiful views. The is amazing. I recommend “ Dei Frati” restaurant they have amazing pasta but you need a reservation as it’s almost always full. You can take the bus from there and go to Poiana Brasov for skiing. It’s a cheap drive like 1 euro . Have fun!!

Posted: January 24, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Sibiu, Solo travel

Sibiu is indeed such a beautiful city! It is sooo historically rich and the house with eyes is something one must not miss. I love the streets, it was soo colorful along with the vibe of that whole city was something magical.

Posted: January 4, 2025
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Is Romania safe for women?

Safety index

4.2 /5

Based on 167 local experiences

Crime index

1.9 /5

Based on 167 local experiences

Cristiana

Cristiana

Bucharest

It's not one of the most dangerous cities in the world, depends of the zone you re in and what neighborhood you want to explore. It's good to be in a grup and not leave your stuff unattended. 5/10 I would say.

Posted: May 16, 2025
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Bucharest

Overall it's not an unsafe city :)) but i can't say this means that it's necessarily a safe city. The changes to experience something unpleasant here are pretty low, but you need to be a little more careful than you'd be in general just to make sure that you're safe

Posted: May 13, 2025
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Meet locals in Romania

Gherman

Gherman

About Me

Hii, my name is Anca and I'm 20 years old. I live in Romania, Bucharest and i know the city pretty well, if i can help you with an question, I'm happy to answer

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Maria

Maria

About Me

hey ! i am an adventurous soul who would like to see as much of the world as i can in this lifetime and i would love to meet new open minded people who i can share some experiences with! i am a genuine person who love photography , yoga and food cultures! 🌈🧘‍♀️🌀

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Maria

Maria

Ișalnița

Can host for:

4 days

About me

hey ! i am an adventurous soul who would like to see as much of the world as i can in this lifetime and i would love to meet new open minded people who i can share some experiences with! i am a genuine person who love photography , yoga and food cultures! 🌈🧘‍♀️🌀

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Gherman

Gherman

Bucharest

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hii, my name is Anca and I'm 20 years old. I live in Romania, Bucharest and i know the city pretty well, if i can help you with an question, I'm happy to answer

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Upcoming visitors to Romania

Kat

Kat

About Me

A spirited individual based in Muscat. 💻 Designer, educator, and researcher 👝Traveller when I’m not working or studying I have the deepest love for discovering hidden gems around the world💎 Here to meet and help like-minded females 🦹‍♀️NOT your typical Arab girl—independent and endlessly curious.

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Lejonka

Lejonka

About Me

Hey beautiful people! My name is Lejonka, and i am currently studying in Finland. In the summer of 25 I am making a solo interrail trip through eastern Europe, and then I'm having a gap year 25-26 where I will be living in the autumn in the Netherlands (I am both Dutch and Finnish) and then traveling and volunteering in Africa and Iceland in the spring!

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Safety in Romania