Is Turkey safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 257 experiences from female travelers
Aleksandra
Poland
Turkey, Family travel
It was fun. Of course they where trying to sell something to me but I didn’t mind bargaining I liked it a lot actually. Place is nice and history interesting. For family vacation perfect. And the sweets they have!..Amazinge
Posted: November 12, 2025
Marion
Togo
Osmaniye, Family travel
Osmaniye is a small town that is worth visiting for its proximity to nature and the historical sites around it. The cost of living is relatively low, and the food is very good because it is fresh and local. We stayed with friends, so we didn't have any accommodation costs. The city is very safe, we have walks in the later evening. I highly recommend the walk to Karaçay Şelalesi and a visit to Kastabala Castle. Don't hesitate to go and meet the locals, you're sure to have a wonderful time.
Posted: October 26, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
Meruyert
Slovakia
Istanbul, Family travel
Istanbul was stunning—views, mosques, food—but I didn’t always feel safe. Daytime felt fine; at night around Taksim/Istiklal I met pushy touts, catcalling, and a taxi scam attempt. Keep valuables close, stick to lit streets, and use taxi apps. I’d still recommend it, just use big-city caution.
Posted: October 25, 2025Istanbul, Solo travel
I was in Istanbul for over a month. It's was a little bit expensive, compared to my last year trip, but totally worth it. Amazing food, nice people that are always trying to help if you need something. Definitely my soul place.
Posted: October 16, 2025Istanbul, Solo travel
I started the trip by meeting a guy someone I met in couch surfing recommended me. He walked me to my booked hostel and talked to the guy in his language, I went to my shared room where I met a girl who was staying there for some time, a fellow latina and there were a lot of empty beds. I then went to ask to extend my stay a couple of days and the giy said they didnt have capacity, when my fellow latina asked though, they did have space. This seemed suspicious to me as the one I have met insisted that I should stay with him and meet hia friends. The next bad expefience was going out with thw latina girl and suddenly everything changed for me there, she was showing a lot of skin and men went crazy and talked to us in spanish, some of them grabbed me trying to pull me to the back of their shops..horrible. I was not showing much skin, but since I was with someone who was and we were speaking spanish I got tagged as a hooker?
Posted: October 14, 2025Experienced: June, 2018How safe is Turkey for women?
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Esra
Istanbul
Since istanbul is a city that a lot of people from abroad live,its accurate to say even tough it is a big city it is pretty safe both women and travelers from abroad. People there generally kind and try to help you.
Posted: November 19, 2025Ankara
I’d say Ankara is the safest city in Turkey if you’re staying around the city center. Of course some neighbourhoods are the most dangerous ones in turkey but these are so far from the city that i wouldn’t consider them as a threat. i’ve been living here for 3 years and had never been in any kind of danger once. because it’s the capital city there are tons of police officers and soldiers everywhere.
Posted: November 19, 2025Izmir
Generally speaking, It is a lively city with very structured demographic. You know what to expect from where you go at any hour as a local I would say. Touristic places are safer but have the danger of paying much more if it is obvious that you are a tourist. People are warm and accepting towards foreigners and mostly open to help. Many know English especially younger locals. However, some areas are not safe to visit even in broad daylight. Please ask a local before planning your trip.
Posted: November 16, 2025
simay
Istanbul
I would say it is pretty safe, especially in touristic areas. Pickpocketing and so are not a big problem in istanbul like in other cities, but people might try to scam you. So do not communicate with „funny“ looking strangers. If you need to ask something to someone, always approach female students. Do not use taxi!!! Public transport is very safe and always crowded. Enjoy a ferry ride :)
Posted: November 14, 2025
Simay
Istanbul
In fact, it's safe to say that the crime rate isn't very high, and tourists should be careful in historical places. There are many scammers there, and other places are also safe.Because there are so many immigrants, they might make you uncomfortable. So, try not to talk to them too much. Find people of Turkish descent in general, and you'll feel safer when you interact with them.
Posted: November 14, 2025Safety in Turkey
