Is Ankara Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Family travel

I visited Ankara, but personally it felt quite boring and too quiet for me. The city has a very routine and official atmosphere, and I prefer places with more energy, life, and vibrant social experiences where there is more to explore and do.

Solo travel

Last weekend, I went on a spontaneous trip in Ankara. I started with a short walk in Kızılay, then sat at Kuğulu Park and watched the surroundings. I walked along Tunalı Hilmi Street and spent some time in cafés. The calm yet lively atmosphere of Ankara felt really good. Especially while walking through Atatürk Boulevard, I could feel the historical texture of the city. Even though it was an unplanned trip, it was a peaceful and enjoyable experience.

Solo travel

Ankara is a beautiful city but i think its a little bit boring. Anıtkabir was a must seen place i think my experience was really emotional. Tunalı was a good place. I tried cocktails at pint and they were delicious

Solo travel

The city was amazing and beautiful and the people were friendly with tourists. I reserved a really cheap hotel because I had little budget, but despite the prices it was really great and I also met a new friend, that by my solo trip, I think that was amazing;)

Family travel

Ankara has become an indispensable city for me because my cousin lives there, and I didn't have to pay any fees to stay. It's a city steeped in history, especially in Ulus. The Parliament and Anıtkabir are definitely must-see places. The locations where the Battle of Sakarya took place are also noteworthy. Before climbing Ankara Castle, there are many museums you can visit. There are many famous streets like Kızılay and Tunalı, all of which you can explore on foot. Walking through the streets...

Most of the time I feel safe as a female student when I am in the center like Kızılay or 100. Yıl, but when going to Ulus, OSTİM I try to choose more moderate closings. It is not as if you would get in trouble but would be better not to risk it.

Except a couple of districts like Çinçin, some places of Mamak, some parts of Demetevler, Sıhhiye it is generally safe. These places i count aren't safe after like 23.30. Most safe places to stay are Bahçelievler

I think Ankara is generally a safe city. Personally, I’ve never had any issues when going out at night. Of course, there are some areas that are better to avoid, which I myself haven’t been to. But I believe every city has certain places like that, both at night and during the day.

It is remotly safe but there is some minor probolems thats caused by national security because the reason that the city is the capital. There is always polices and special cars around but bomb scares are a regular here.

Ankara is extremely safe, especially because the city is mostly populated by students. Just make sure to avoid sketchy locations during odd hours of the night, especially around the mamak area, and around ulus. Other than that, its extremely peaceful and serene :)

There are no security issues in the central areas. You won't have any problems in the entertainment centers in Tunalı and Beşevler because these areas are generally occupied by students and young people. But it's best to stay away from areas like Ulus/Çankırı Street in the evenings, where there are nightclubs frequented mostly by middle-aged men.