Is Ankara Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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based on 23 experiences from female travelers
Gulsum
Azerbaijan
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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.
Posted: May 11, 2026Solo 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, 2024Solo 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, 2024Solo 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, 2024Is Ankara safe for women?
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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.
Posted: May 18, 2026
Manahyl
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 :)
Posted: May 14, 2026There 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.
Posted: May 3, 2026Ankara is moderately safe in my opinion. However, you need to be as far as possible from the Ulus district at night. In the daytime, it is safe to travel around and is also nice to visit with the presence of the museums and such, but i would not recommend choosing a hotel or a hostel around that area. Ankara is also not known for its youth night times in the city. By that i mean you wont see many people walking in the streets, and even as a local, i would not recommend travelling by yourselves...
Posted: March 30, 2026Safety map
Based on reports from women living in Ankara, we created a safety map highlighting areas where they feel unsafe during the day or at night.
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Göksu
Ankara
Can host for:
3 days
About me
I’m a 25 year old girl who is travelling solo right now. I travelled last year also solo and with my boyfriend and with my other friends. I love meeting new people, thats one of my purposes too, not only see the world meet people and become a world citizen even more. I’m dentist but i quit my job to travel for a while, when i’m not travelling i am living in Ankara (capital of Turkey) and i also want to be host when i go back.
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Beyzanur
Ankara
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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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