based on 234 experiences from female travelers
Tuba
United Arab Emirates
Istanbul is a vibrant city to visit and experience, its atmosphere and spirit embrace you the moment you arrive. It’s incredibly crowded, and summer isn’t the ideal season due to the heat, but you can still enjoy the city by exploring in the early mornings and evenings. The food is delicious, though noticeably more expensive compared to previous years. Be mindful of your surroundings and avoid unsafe areas, especially late at night.
Posted: July 29, 2025Jocelyn
Netherlands
It was an average girls trip with me and one of my good friends. We went for a week, hung out at the hotel pool mostly. We felt fairly safe because we know how to protect ourselves. Overall just a nice little short getaway.
Posted: July 29, 2025Naz
Turkey
It was a really relaxing amazing place, there are all kinds of food and refreshing drinks. It was pretty safe everyone who works there very professional and caring about their jobs. I did Zipline there it was really nice althoug i might recommend not to take the go pro cuz it was kind of expensice and i regret having it cuz i forget to focus on the zipline. I gave a little too much attention to the camera I enjoyed it tho but I could have enjoyed it more. And there is a rafting and boating space its a bit far from the beginning of the place but they take you with safari cars there. I had so much fun it was a great day. and meet new people
Posted: July 27, 2025Experienced: May, 2025Istanbul had a unique atmosphere with its mix of history and modern life. Transportation was easy, the food was amazing, and the sea looked stunning. It’s a vibrant city full of beauty and charm.
Posted: July 25, 2025We were hitchhiking a lot and the people on the countryside were incredibly friendly We also spent a few days in Antalya and that was rather uncomfortable. People were scamming tourists (also us), everything was very expensive and rather unfriendly Overall, I'd go again but only stick to the country side or be very aware of pickpocketers and scammers
Posted: July 17, 2025Sıla
Turkey
Core memory and my first solo travel where i spent the first night at the train, the next three at my tent and last two at a hostel. Overall a week traveling alone in Istanbul although i'm Turkish was a thrilling experience. I really loved my people during this trip and i felt hopeful. Even though i walked alone to the campsite it was so much fun but i do not recommend you do the same thing😭🤝
Posted: July 14, 2025Based on 834 local experiences
Based on 834 local experiences
Of course it depends on which neighbourhood you live in, but I feel pretty safe in Istanbul. Especially in the neighbourhood I live in it feels very much confident. And even in less improved neighbourhoods I can say it’s not that bad.
Posted: August 1, 2025Laçin
If you are in city center, you might feel safer but you still see some people stare at you. You need to choose the place you stay from city center because of that. Men try to bother you and i just ignore i, if you carry a pepper spray with you it would make you feel safer.
Posted: August 1, 2025