based on 44 experiences from female travelers
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, 2025I 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, 2025I 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, 2025Stockholm is a very attractive place with a lot of place where you can discover the swedish culture. Also a safe city for a family/friends trip. People here are very sociable and Nice. You can do a lot of free activities
Posted: August 15, 2025I felt really safe while visiting Stockholm alone by myself. I went partying with some new people and I felt safe while going back home. I moved alone around the city and I felt safe. The city is beautiful and the country has a lot of things to do.
Posted: July 8, 2025Experienced: April, 2025Based on 92 local experiences
Based on 92 local experiences
Diana
Very safe for travels, as long as you avoid certain neighbourhoods (Rinkeby, etc). Transport is very reliable, people are reserved but nice, everybody speaks English. PAYMENTS TO EVERYTHING ARE BY CARD ONLY, very few places accept cash.
Posted: December 4, 2025It’s pretty good. There’s been a bit of a rising level of gang related crime, but I wouldn’t say it’s making the streets less safe for normal people. Decent streetsmarts is definitely good if you plan to go out late or live a bit crazy, but otherwise I’d say the city is completely fine.
Posted: November 26, 2025Stella
Stockholm isn’t the safest city in Europe, but definitely not the worst one. While most central areas feel okay during the day there are sometimes gangrelated criminality and creepy men that affect the general sense of safety. That being said, I think the public transport here is very safe. I actually encounter more sketchy people on trains and buses at night in France, Germany or Italy than I ever do in Stockholm. Overall the city center is often fine, white the suburbs have had higher levels of shootings, drug activity and violent incidents. There is also a lot of police presence and many security guards in the central parts of the city, which makes those areas feel more controlled and monitored. And the public transport system even has a dedicated “Safety Number” you can call if you ever feel uncomfortable while travelling.
Posted: November 18, 2025Magda
I have not experienced any bad situations of in Stockholm even though it is said to be dangerous in some places. I think that in the city center is really safe and in the central districts as well. Recommend!
Posted: October 22, 2025Annie
Stockholm, like any other big city, struggles with higher crime rates than smaller cities, I have however personally never felt unsafe here. I usually walk around after dark with music in my ears without batting an eye. This goes for a big part of the suburbs and the inner city. I have never in my life been scared for my safety here. Now, segregation is sadly really bad and you should probably avoid most of the end stations of tunnelbanan. These stations are some that I would personally not go to: Hjulsta, Tensta, Rinkeby, Rissne, Duvbo / Akalla, Husby, Kista, Hallonbergen, Näckrosen / Bredäng, Sätra, Skärholmen, Vårberg / Rågsved, Hagsätra I do want you to note that these stations are completely fine to visit, I have been to many of them alone as a child (in other words, it is totally okay) but if you wanna be really safe I’d stick to not going there.
Posted: October 12, 2025Nicia
Stockholm
3 days
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Sara
Stockholm
3 days
STHLM girl who’s lived here for most of my life. Would be happy to give travel suggestions and/or meet up during nights and weekends ☺️
Leonora
Stockholm
Hi!! I'm Leonora and I'm a uni student living in Stockholm and I'm studying industrial design! I love figure skating and art and am hoping to explore the world some more ✨✨
Chourouk
Stockholm
Hi, I’m Chourouk! I’m a Swedish-Moroccan traveler based in Stockholm, always looking for new adventures and cultural experiences. I love exploring different cuisines, discovering hidden gems, and meeting like-minded women who share a passion for travel. I’m also a mom to a wonderful daughter, which makes my travels even more special. Whether it’s solo trips, family-friendly destinations, or girls’ getaways, I’m always up for a new experience. When I’m not on the road, I work in healthcare, and in my free time, I enjoy football, Moroccan cooking, and planning my next trip. I speak multiple languages, which makes connecting with people from different backgrounds even more exciting! I’m here to find travel buddies, exchange tips, and maybe plan a trip together. Let’s explore the world!