based on 38 experiences from female travelers
Sophl
Austria
Sri Lanka was great. It doesnt matter what kind of person you are - if you like climbing, swimming, surfing, drinking - you can do it! There is something for everyone to do. The only ‚bad‘ thing about this island is tbh that it is kinda dirty.
Posted: February 7, 2025I didn't feel safe. There were a lot of homeless people. Also, people on the street were begging for money, not only children. The bus driver tried to cheat me, and I lost some money. I would not recommend going alone at night.
Posted: January 6, 2025Experienced: November, 2024Natalia
Sri Lanka
I stayed in Kandy for a couple of days. There are many accommodation options here: hostels, guest houses and hotels. The people are nice and willing to help. There are many cafes and restaurants there, so the food there is inexpensive. In xmass time the city was full of tourists.
Posted: December 31, 2024Experienced: November, 2024I had an amazing time in Sri Lanka. I went solo & had some recommendations by a lovely lady on this app! The people are incredibly welcoming & they are very proud of their hospitality. The country has something for everyone- nature, hiking, great food, beaches, cultural sights. Maybe not so much for the party girls though!😉 It is a hot & humid place, so be prepared. They have lots of tropical fruit, fresh fish & if you're vegetarian, you'll find it fairly easy to eat here. I would highly recommend you go.
Posted: October 27, 2024Experienced: January, 2024Mia
Taiwan
It was one of my favourite trip ever. It's my first time doing solo travel but I never felt alone during the travel. The locals are so nice that offer me to love in there home and provide food for free. I feel really thankful and touched in the end of the trip. I travel Sri Lanka mostly through Bus, the Bus system is so good that you can literally travel anywhere there! I'd say except the capital, Sri lanka is quite safe overall, but I would still suggest you to just stay at home at night if you are a female solo traveller!
Posted: July 18, 2024Experienced: July, 2023Hila
Israel
Overall I would suggest to stay in other places around weligama It's a comfortable place for surf learning and has the vibe for parties if this is what you are looking for But the villages around are much more beautiful and mich more friendly. Most of the locals are great, but as everywhere there are some to be aware of Girls, DO NOT walk at night there. After 23:00 there is nothing for you our there. I was attacked by a local guy on a scooter that grubbed me and kept on riding. It happened to three other girls that I know. The fourth one was attacked with a knife! She was saved. We are not coming there to change them or educate them. This is a beautiful traditional community that host us, tourists from all over the world. But when girls are walking with their bikinis around the streets they simply don't know how to react to that. Be careful. Be smart. Be aware if you are walking in the dark, by yourself. Other than that - enjoy the island.
Posted: July 10, 2024Experienced: October, 2023Based on 4 local experiences
Based on 4 local experiences
Negombo is a slow paced, and a relatively safer city. General safety precautions such as avoiding traveling alone at late night hours, or at the beach and being mindful of your belongings and surroundings is advised. Mugging and other crimes are extremely rare.
Posted: May 6, 2025In day light its safe but people are constantly judging but not rude high recommended modest clothing better avoid short or tank tops (in north side of Sri lanka) Teenage guys are not so good but not all but few Its safe in daylight but at night after 10 I don’t remember to go out alone Other than that people are welcoming and kind they love to interact with foreigners Just like Indian best to protect ourselves Always carry a safety spray for any emergency situation Its a safe place and beautiful place but always better to be alert
Posted: January 28, 2025