based on 3 experiences from female travelers
Gulsum
Azerbaijan
I visited Moscow and really liked it. It has a powerful energy, beautiful architecture, rich history, and a very dynamic city life. I enjoyed walking around, exploring different areas, and feeling the mix of modern lifestyle with classic European-style buildings. A place I would definitely experience again.
Posted: May 11, 2026Experienced: January, 2026Mariya
Russia
honestly it was amazing! i really loved Moscow that time, the atmosphere in august is special. i visited a few museums and enjoyed it, but the best part was just findind random neighborhoods and exploring them. i literally adored the garden and the street where it was located that was next to my hostel and a quiet central neighborhood where i went to the museum. i also love Moscow transportation so much, the subway there is a masterpiece, especially some stations in the downtown
Posted: February 16, 2026Experienced: July, 2025It was a really nice trip. You can travel on a budget. There’s lots to see and do. I’d definitely try local cuisine, there’s a wide choice of dineries. Taxi is affordable, safe. Avoid travelling in the rush hour, the streets can be blocked.
Posted: December 3, 2024Based on 154 reports
Based on 154 reports
Polina
Moscow is overall safe! not so many pickpockets (my friends and and I have basically 1-2 cases for all of our lives). You don’t really need to hold onto your bag all the time or think of some additional measures to cope with pickpockets. Just stay aware and don’t leave your belongings anywhere (if you want to save a seat don’t use your phone or bag, a scarf or a hat is okay)). Regarding girl safety, the city centre has lots of people even at night, so it is not so bad! Just stay away from...
Posted: June 18, 2026Moscow is generally pretty safe, but I’d recommend having a translation app, since there aren’t as many English speakers as you might expect, and it can be difficult for foreigners to ask for help. Still, people are usually quite kind and do their best to help. I’d say the danger level is moderate, as in many other countries. There may be cases of theft in the evening, especially after about 8 p.m. The city centre feels the safest to me, while I wouldn’t recommend walking alone in the...
Posted: June 13, 2026There might be problems with immigrants, but overall level of safety is great, I’ve never heard complaints in daytime but need to be careful in nighttime, especially if solo travelling not in the centre. Centre(inside the sadovoe koltsco) is always great
Posted: June 6, 2026The city center is the safest. There are cameras everywhere. Other residential areas may be less well-lit, but they are generally safe. I recommend staying in the city center within the Third Ring Road.
Posted: June 1, 2026Based on reports from women living in Moscow, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
Polina
Moscow
2 days
hi, i’m Polly! manager, designer and culture researcher from Moscow! eager to meet friends all around the globe and share my experience! love k-pop, tea culture (with ceremonies and stuff hehe), design and art and photography! been learning English basically for all my life, recently hopped on my Korean learning journey and can also do a little bit of French!
Evelina
Moscow
3 days
Hi, I’m Evelina 👋🏻 I’m an entrepreneur and co-founder of a raincoat brand ⚡️ I do a lot of creative work and photography for my brand. I live in Moscow, and I love this beautiful city ❤️ Feel free to ask for museum and restaurant advice. I’m fond of art nouveau architecture and enjoy walking around a lot. I often travel to Europe 🌍 I like art museums, vegetarian food and snowboarding 🏂