Is Ljubljana Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is considered extremely safe for solo female travelers. The crime rate is very low and instances of violent crime are rare. The locals are usually friendly and helpful towards tourists. Of course, common precautions should still be taken, such as not walking alone at night in isolated areas and being aware of your possessions, but generally, safety isn't a big concern in Ljubljana.

Safety rating

4.6 /5

Based on 16 experiences from female travelers

4.7 /5

Based on our research and crime data

4.3 /5

Based on 27 experiences from local women

Ljubljana is currently ranked #38 safest place for solo female travelers, with an overall safety rating of 4.6 out of 5. Check the full ranking.

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How safe is Ljubljana?

Safety at night:Safe

Ljubljana is generally quite safe to walk around at night. As with any city, it's always advisable to stay alert and aware of your surroundings, especially when walking alone. The city center is well lit and usually quite crowded even late in the night. Public transport is reliable as well and night buses are available. However, some quieter residential areas might be less populated and poorly lit. Overall, it is a safe city but as always, exercising a degree of caution is recommended.

Public transportation:Very safe

Public transportation in Ljubljana is considered one of the safest in Europe. The city buses run frequently and reliably, with modern, clean interiors. Security measures are well-implemented, such as surveillance on buses and designated bus lanes. Transportation staff are also usually friendly and helpful. Many locals and travelers alike use it, reflecting its trustworthiness. However, although incidents are rare, as with any mode of transportation, it's important to stay aware of your surroundings.

Street harassment:Low

Ljubljana, is generally a safe city and known for its friendly and respectful locals. While you should always exercise caution and vigilance when traveling solo, the level of street harassment typically remains low, with very isolated incidents. Nonetheless, like any city, it's always best to be aware of your surroundings, especially at night or in areas with fewer people.

Petty crimes:Very low

Ljubljana, is relatively safe regarding petty crimes. Incidences of pickpocketing and purse snatching are infrequent, and they occur mainly in crowded areas and on public transportation. However, using basic precautions and being aware of your surroundings is always a good practice.

Is Ljubljana worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.1 /5

based on 16 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

3.7/5

Safety

4.6/5

Food

3.7/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5

Solo travel

Love Ljubljana! It is a very beautiful and young city. It is very easy to connect and meet other solo travelers and make great experiences with each other. The local food is alright, but not suited for vegetarians. But I felt very safe as a woman :)

Posted: July 9, 2025

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Anny

Denmark

Couple travel

I didn't know that I needed a vacay in this city till I had it! After one year, I still cant get over THE VIBES! I'm ecstatic how safe this city felt, especially after living in many western european cities for the last 5 years. The old town is just amazing: the Cankarjevo Nabrezje, the Triple Bridge, the Dragon Bridge, are all musts that one cannot miss. Lots of shops with dragon-souvenirs and interesting thrift stores with variety. With my partner we did the Escape from Ljubljana Castle which was super fun and well organized. In general the prices are not expensive, ut depends on one's budget ofc but overall there are places for everyone. We did Cantina mexicana and found them fair. There was also an open kitchen str food festival that we found super cool- every Friday at Pogačarjev Trg in the Old Town near the Tripple Bridge. I wasn't wowed by tivoli park ljubljana but it was a nice park to walk to, it felt clean and safe even after dusk. Hope you all enjoy it as much as we did :)

Posted: June 24, 2025Experienced: August, 2024

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Solo travel

Not Ljubljana, in general, the whole Slovenian country is safe. As myself, I love to explore the city and new food also, so I recommend that! Slovenians have very good pizza in the center of Ljubljana and I loved the cocktails too! If you want to try many things in the center of Ljubljana while you travel, you should have a budget of 300-400 euro just for yourself for 5 or 7 days let’s say. I stayed in a rented apartment which my friend is living, she is studying in Ljubljana. I purchased a ticket for a few days to use the bus, I was close to the center, so I didn’t really use it tho.

Posted: June 22, 2025

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Solo travel

When I travelled to Ljubljana, I thought it is a beautiful city full of nature and quite cheap. How surprised I was, when I discovered there is no cheap transportation between city and nature and I cannot reach any peaceful, natural place on foot

Posted: June 20, 2025Experienced: June, 2025

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Lauren

United Kingdom

Couple travel

Although this was the capital city, there was not much, I loved the kindness, cleanliness and safty around here and sights are amazing but unless you are only looking for sites then you make want to travel around a bit maybe to bled

Posted: June 16, 2025

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Is Ljubljana safe for women?

Safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 27 local experiences

Crime index

1.3 /5

Based on 27 local experiences

I think Ljubljana is pretty safe. If you’re a woman it’s probably safest for you to transport yourself with a bike or a bus or an Uber. There is a subculture of teenage boys and younger men who tend to harrass non-basic looking people on the streets but other than that it’s pretty peaceful and safe.

Posted: September 9, 2025

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