Is Madrid safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Madrid for solo female travelers?
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based on 58 experiences from female travelers
Janine
Switzerland
Solo travel
I traveled Madrid solo this last January, I can only recommend it. Theres lots of low budget activities and I always felt safe. I also booked a cooking class to learn some classic Spanish dishes, which was wonderful. I stayed near Puerto del Sol for 30 euros a night. Nearly everything is easy to reach by foot.
Posted: February 9, 2026Experienced: December, 2025Family travel
Madrid is amazing, it is the best place to be a home base. The food, culture, going out, everything is top tier. Highly suggest coming here whether it is with family, friends, or even solo trips. Let me know if you’re in the city!
Posted: December 31, 2025
Buse
Turkey
Solo travel
Madrid was a truly positive and enjoyable experience for me. As a woman traveling alone, I felt safe at all times. The city is very clean, and despite being a metropolis, its atmosphere and rhythm offer a deep sense of calm. Thanks to Lucre, whom I met through the Travel Ladies app, I also made a new friend and had a very fun night. Its museums, in particular, are absolutely a must-see.
Posted: December 28, 2025Experienced: May, 2025How safe is Madrid for women?
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Based on 93 local experiences
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Based on 93 local experiences
I consider it safe, especially if you go with someone from the area. Obviously, there can be dangerous places where you need to be careful and areas to avoid, but generally it's a good place. In my opinion, it is safe.
Posted: February 13, 2026
Elisaveta
Be careful for pickpockets, especially in the city center, and attacks in small streets. Always go accompanied if returning late so make sure you have friends or family going with you. Watch over your bags and backpacks for pickpocketing.
Posted: December 12, 2025it’s very safe, only you have to be careful in the subway with your stuff because there are people that keep your things and you even saw them, there are very careful to steal your phone or your wallet
Posted: November 23, 2025Safety map
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Alexandra
Madrid
Can host for:
2 days
About me
Hi, Girls! I'm Alexandra, I was born in Ecuador. I've lived in Spain and Holland, I'm living in Germany at the moment. I've studied nursery, but I'm multifaceted. I love to travel and making new friends around the world. I'm quite open, enthusiastic, passionate. I love fitness and Food! It would be awesome if someone is visiting me someday in Germany or in Spain. Spain is my home, my whole family is living in Madrid, new people is always welcome 😊 Looking forward to meeting you all! See you somewhere girls!!
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Laura
Madrid
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi everyone! I'm Laura, I really enjoy meeting new people and travel buddies. I'm a sociable person who thinks that going for a drink it's one of the best plans to get to know someone. I've uploaded some photos so you can get to know me. First one it's a photo with Kandy, she is a super cute little devil. The second one is my spanish heart broken into pieces, by seeing my friends trying to make a Tortilla de Patatas in a cold pan. This must be similar to the feeling that Italians get when people break spaghetti to cook them. In the third apart from the place and most important Free Palestine 🍉 And the last one well, I really enjoyed that moment of painting. I'm a easy-going person that like to respect the others and have the best time.
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