Is Ankara safe for solo female travelers?

Ankara predominantly has an accepting and hospitable culture with locals generally courteous to tourists. Important to note are the country's modest dress codes especially in more conservative areas. At night, it's advisable to stay in well-lit and populated areas, and rely on registered taxis for transportation. The city is generally secure but the usual safety precautions need to be taken, such as staying aware of your surroundings and keeping your belongings secure.

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How safe is Ankara for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.1 /5

based on 22 experiences from female travelers

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.

Posted: May 8, 2025Experienced: October, 2024
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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

Posted: August 26, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
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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;)

Posted: April 19, 2024
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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 is the most beautiful way to understand a city. :)

Posted: January 6, 2024
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How safe is Ankara for women?

Local safety index

3.7 /5

Based on 100 local experiences

Local crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 100 local experiences

since it’s the capital, it’s a really diverse city so you should be aware of some areas but other than that most people living here are government workers or uni students, which makes it pretty safe.

Posted: January 12, 2026
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It is okay i guess. But if you are a solo girl be careful in nights. Some elderly people don't like strangers. And there are creepy mans who are drunk at nights and try to rob you. Not very common though. I never encounter with them. But we heard news. It is best to be careful rather than sorry

Posted: January 5, 2026
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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, 2025
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Deserted places can be scary late at night. But Turkish people are generally very helpful. You can ask people around you for help in any situation. Since it's the capital, there are police in most places.

Posted: October 17, 2025
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Zeynep

Zeynep

Ankara is the capital of Turkey. For that, it is very crowded and it has it’s complicated nature bc of the crowd. There are too many different kind of people cuz it’s a big city and has many opportunities. But I have never felt disturbing or unsafe.

Posted: October 14, 2025
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Safety map

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Hospitality Exchange in Ankara

Özge

Özge

Ankara

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Merhabaa 🌸🌸🌸 I am Özge from Republic of Türkiye 🇹🇷 I am a veterinary medicine student and loves animals & nature. Till today I have travelled over 20 countries and I am willing to travel more and more. I can speak Turkish, English, German fluently and I am still practicing my Russian skills and I plan to learn French next year. 🇬🇧🇹🇷🇩🇪

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Beyzanur

Beyzanur

Ankara

Can host for:

3 days

About me

This is Beyza ✨ I'm a doctor, working in a small city in Turkiye. I want to travel as much as possible to learn new languages and cultures. I would like to visit festivals, events and some interesting manifestations which can improve my knowledge about the country I am visiting. I play guitar, ukulele a bit of piano and like to listen to other people play something. Also I am interested in photography and every type of art. I like to describe myself as a very open-minded person, always willing to learn, help, teach, share and participate in adventure. I like riding bike, hiking and running. My favorite food... I like tasting new and traditional things (except too spicy). In my spare time I like to sing, read, go to theatre and cinema. I like to spend time in nature and I am not that much into big cities, I would like to visit hidden treasures of every country. My favorite season is spring because I like warm weather and spring flowers. People say that I am very energetic and usually they remember me by my smile. I do laugh a lot 😄 I would like to share my experiences and my place with good couchsufers who will come and visit Ankara.

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