Is Novosibirsk safe for solo female travelers?

Novosibirsk is generally safe for solo female travelers during the day, with locals often being friendly and helpful. Violence is uncommon, especially in tourist areas. However, potential issues may arise from cultural and language barriers. It's important to stay vigilent, avoid less crowded places at night, and always be aware of your surroundings. It's crucial to respect local customs and traditions as well.

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How safe is Novosibirsk for female travelers?

How safe is Novosibirsk for women?

Local safety index

3.6 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

Local crime index

1.4 /5

Based on 4 local experiences

It's quiet safe, I didn't feel bad living here for 5 years. I live in university campus, But I also can say about the city, I walk with my friends through the city sometimes in the middle of the night and it's ok

Posted: August 7, 2025
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Taisiya

Taisiya

Novosibirsk is not the safest place in Siberia but especially Akademgorod is more quiet and safe. You shouldn’t walking alone in the dark in the forest because there are many crazy people and exhibitionists but I almost always feel safe going alone in the downtown

Posted: July 16, 2025
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Anastasia

Anastasia

Novosibirsk is a safe city in general. There are some worse districts, but people are very helpful and is somebody attacks you verbally or physically, they will save you if you ask. Not so many people speak good English, but almost everybody is willing to help using the translator app. It’s not absolutely clean everywhere, but it’s also not as dirty as in other cities.

Posted: May 30, 2025
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Daria

Daria

Well it is pretty safe in the center even during the night, but if we are talking about the outskirts i would not go in mini skirt even at daytime. Also I would be aware of migrants from Middle East in here (Uzbekistan etc) NOT because i am racist or whatever but because they are mostly do all sexual crimes here. I am sorry but this is what I see in the news 💔 Stay safe bbs

Posted: May 11, 2025
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