Is Stockholm safe for solo female travelers?

Stockholm is well-known for its high level of safety, especially for solo female travelers. The city is populated with polite and respectful citizens. Although no place can claim to be completely risk-free, it is statistically unlikely that you will encounter any serious problem in Stockholm. Swedish law enforcement behaves professionally and the crime rates are relatively low. It's advisable to exert the typical precautions, such as not walking alone at night in isolated areas. The public transportation system is efficient and safe to use even late at night.

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How safe is Stockholm for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.8 /5

based on 44 experiences from female travelers

Solo travel

I really enjoyed my time in Stockholm at the end of August! ✨ The city is super clean, well connected by public transport ( the metro stations are full of art🤩) and very safe overall (just be cautious around slussen at night). It was my third time in the city and went to Abba museum (very worth it), ice bar, Drottningholm palace, Gamla Stan, Stadhuset and I can recommend everything! Loved Swedish meatballs, cinnamon buns and having fika! If you get a chance to go to Stockholm, you'll not regret it 💌

Posted: September 30, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
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Solo travel

I stayed in Östermalm and there are lots of bars and restaurants in this area as it's very central, so I would recommend staying here. It was nice to see Gamla Stan/the old town and also Skansen and the Tivoli. I felt the nightlife was a little tame but it might be because the weather was terrible on the nights I went out (heavy rain)!

Posted: August 27, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Solo travel

I felt very safe in Stockholm, the city centre is walkable but they have good public transportation too. I stayed in Mosebacke hostel in a private room. It was affordable, clean, good location, limited breakfast options so I only had a coffee. Overall it’s a nice city for a weekend trip.

Posted: August 23, 2025
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How safe is Stockholm for women?

Local safety index

4.4 /5

Based on 96 local experiences

Local crime index

2.2 /5

Based on 96 local experiences

as someone born and raised in stockholm, it’s a very safe city! of course be cautious of your surroundings during night time, especially if you’re alone. however, i’ve never felt unsafe, even when i’ve been outside at night on my own.

Posted: February 16, 2026
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Among the safer locations I’ve lived. There are well lit paths and streets in most central places. It’s easy and efficient to navigate and travel in between places although a bit expensive for each trip, so do consider getting the period tickets. I feel safe when going out in general as it is not too crowded and the neighbourhoods in the touristy places are safe.

Posted: February 11, 2026
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Moa

As an queer person I've never felt more unsafe in the city than the suburbs where I live. With that said, there are assholes everywhere but I've never felt like I couldn't be myself or hold hands/kiss my girlfriend in public :) Generally people don't care here.

Posted: February 2, 2026
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