Is Iasi Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Iasi generally presents a safe environment for solo female travelers. The local people are known to be warm and welcoming towards visitors. It is advised to maintain general safety measures such as keeping personal belongings secure and avoiding less crowded areas during late night hours. Although incidents of crime exist, they are relatively low and seldom target tourists. Always keep in contact with your loved ones and share your itinerary with someone you trust.

Safety rating

4.5 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4 /5

Based on 12 experiences from local women

Iasi is currently ranked #5 safest place in Romania for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4.2 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Iasi?

Safety at night:Safe

Iasi is generally considered safe for solo female travelers even at night. Compared to many Western European cities, the crime rate in Iasi is relatively low. While minor incidents of pick pocketing can occur in crowded areas, violent crimes are uncommon. However, like any city, there are certain areas you may want to avoid after dark, so it's always wise to stay aware of your surroundings and exercise the usual safety precautions - this includes not flaunting valuable items in public and avoiding empty streets. Public transportation services are reliable and safe, with many locals using them even late into the night. It's always recommended, though, for solo female travelers to use trusted local taxis or reputable ride-hail services for late-night travels.

Public transportation:Safe

Iasi's public transportation, which includes buses, trams, and taxis, is generally considered very safe. The vehicles themselves are well-maintained and the services run regularly, generally adhering to the schedules. There is adequate security measures and regular enforcement, ensuring that the safety of passengers is prioritized. Pickpocketing can be an issue, so it's crucial to keep an eye on your belongings as you would in any large city. Apart from this, you should have no major safety concerns.

Street harassment:Low

Iasi, being one of the large educational centers in Romania, sees different cultures and diversity and hence, has a relatively liberal outlook. Street harassment is generally low, though, like anywhere, there may be some isolated incidents. Always stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings. Do not hesitate to approach local authorities if you feel uncomfortable or threatened.

Petty crimes:Low

Iasi generally has a low risk of petty crimes such as pickpocketing and purse snatching. Like in all cities, it can occur, especially in crowded places, but is less common. It's essential to maintain awareness of your surroundings and keep your personal belongings secure at all times. The main key to safety is always prevention.

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Is Iasi safe for women?

Safety index

4 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

Crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 12 local experiences

The center of iasi is very safe, for years I’ve never heard big story like SA or grape, I’m living here for most of the year for medical study, don’t go out a lot so my experience may be biased but I don’t feel unsafe when I go out even in night ( sometimes I go out alone at 02-05AM to bought some snakes, 15 minute by walk and use street with no light) and didn’t heard any assaulted from girls in my school. The only things I heard (was one time, a year ago) was a guy following girl to their way home but it seems he was mentally ill and didn’t touch these girls. So like anywhere be careful of course. But compared to france (where I lived for most of my time, city like lyon) it’s safer .

Posted: June 13, 2025

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To be honest I can't say much because I don't really have the time to go out because of uni, but at least during the day I hardly ever had a bad experience directed at me. If we're talking about some drunk or rude(loud, angry) people in the middle of the city or during public transport, then maybe this is like a case once every, idk, 7-10 days? But they don't interact with you so if you don't mind them you're good to go. Also, if you're talking in another language other than English or Romanian, people may look a bit odd at you and some may start a convo to know where you're from, but otherwise I'd say it's a pretty safe location

Posted: May 11, 2025

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