based on 39 experiences from female travelers
Meera
Germany
I felt really safe in every region of the country! As a tip: the centre of the island was surprisingly the most impressive part, instead of the beaches - so don’t miss out on that! And beware of their fragile toilet systems :)
Posted: June 23, 2025Sophl
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, 2023Based on 6 local experiences
Based on 6 local experiences
Olga
In touristic places there pretty safe but when you move a bit far from the city center you can face some problems. Also it was an attempt of physical abuse of a friend of mine. Another friend of mine was robbed and police did literally nothing, even though it was some cameras at that place
Posted: June 21, 2025Colombo is relatively safe, however, I personally don't feel comfortable enough to be out and about past 8 pm as it gets quite dark and there are not many street lights around. Locals are pretty friendly though.
Posted: June 14, 2025