Is Madrid Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Couple travel

I recommend go to Chueca, it’s a part of the center that is LGBT+ supportive and it has such a good vibe. I feel pretty safe bcs we stay the night at the center of the city, but I have a friend who live like 30 mins away of the center and she told me that when she has to go home after the university she don’t feel so safe she carry a special key-knife with her just in case

Solo travel

My hostel was very social, almost too social for my first solo trip. I was happy to be on my own. During the day there were plenty of activities to do including a walking tour and walk through the park which is stunning. As a woman I did not feel safe at night, a few times I was cat called by men and this made me very uncomfortable.

Solo travel

i went to madrid for a month in 2023 when i was in the city for school i felt pretty safe, expect for a few encounters with a local weirdo while i stayed with a relative, she told me a lot about the crimes in the area, but other than suuuuper loud neighbours i never felt like i had to worry i walked a lot and saw many beautiful buildings, shops and incredibly nice people the food was amazing and affordable. just like the public transport, i recommend the underground tickets for as long as you stay there and not the daily ones

Solo travel

I lived my stay in Madrid! Even though it was only for 3 days. I got there by train from Barcelona, and i stayed in the heart of the city. It was very easy to get around, and i met a lot of interesting people. There are tons of pubs, bars and cafes that are really nice. I felt extremely safe even at night, but it is recommended you keep your items close to you in crowded touristy areas.

Family travel

My experience in Madrid was great! It was my first time traveling out of my country and overall it was amazing. I travelled with my aunt and even though we were nervous because neither of us had been so far from Colombia, when we arrived we were surprised with how easy everything was. In terms of transportation there are the metro and the buses, the can take you literally everywhere and if you use Google Maps you won’t get lost. We stayed in Atocha, so I recommend it, I believe it was close to every major attraction of the city and it has lots of restaurants and cafes that you can visit! We also went to Segovia, it was a beautiful place and totally worth it, we took a train and it was fast getting there. Overall I totally recommend going to Madrid, the people is nice and when we were confused about something, people offered their help!

Solo travel

I have been in Madrid for 3 days. I was staying in a hostel, it was amazing!! I have met with people coming from different countries, it was funny to share our cultures :) People are calm, city is nice but ı do not recommend you to go to Madrid in June if you are sensitive to high temperatures like 35 degrees.. I felt comfortable in that city but you should also be careful because it is capital and everything can happen. You can try tranditional foods and join to “free tour!” By using this opportunity, you can save your money+time and get knowledge about the history of the city!!

Solo travel

Definitely try the Divorare sandwiches and any cute little coffee shop. I love OneFam Hostel, they were great. I feel safe the whole time and really enjoy the community aspects. I love the vintage shops in the vintage district.. amazing Calle de Velarde

Solo travel

It was an incredible experience. Madrid has a lot of nightlife. There are many free and paid plans to do. I highly recommend when you first arrive to take the bonus transportation so you can travel around the metro without any problem.

Solo travel

Madrid was excellent! I accidentally ended up in the city during a 28 hour layover, worked remotely for a while, had tapas, went to a blues club, and went dancing 💃🏽 here are my recommendations: Bar Sidi for cheap late night tapas Abonavida for smart working La Coquette Blues Bar for late night blues shows

Couple travel

Madrid is a safe place with all kinds of leisure activities, both during the day and at night. Travelling alone or with your partner, even if you are LGTBI+, is very safe as long as you stay in central areas and in neighbourhoods that are not marginal. It's a beautiful place to visit, eat and spend the day, but beware of the heat from late June onwards! Always carry a bottle of water and walk in the shade if you're a foreigner and can't stand the heat. I highly recommend visiting the theatre, it's a good way to practice the language, but if you come to have fun or go out, the "Malasaña" neighbourhood is the place you are looking for.

It is a great place full of life and tourists, the people are very friendly and there are very few troubled areas far from the center and tourist spots, I always feel safe at all times whether I go alone or with friends.

Madrid is pretty safe for solo female travelers. Like jn any other big touristic city you have to be careful about your belongings in big crowds, but in a month here I didn’t have any problematic experiences. I’ve walked by myself in the middle of the night and was not worried for a second. Definitely one of the safest cities ive visited.