Is Istanbul Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

Istanbul was amazing, I felt safe, but of course, as everywhere, you need to be careful. I recommend taking a Bosphorus trip, it’s quite cheap and amazing. I used public transport with an Istanbul card and explored lots of amazing places.

Family travel

I felt the safest when we went on a boat trip and ate fish sandwiches near the embankment. Our budget was about $1,000, which was enough for two people, including shopping, food, and fun. We stayed at the Naif Bey Hotel, and it was a very good experience.

Group travel

Istanbul became my most favourite city… I miss it every day. I got obsessed with vibes, food and people. It was the most beautiful experience I ever had in my life. Also! I felt so safe there. I got lucky to meet very good people

Solo travel

One of the best trips i have ever had. Ate delicious food. Met the best people Enjoyed the best views. 100/10 recommended. I also met a lot of girls from Istanbul, locals, they were all so sweet and kind

Couple travel

Istanbul is a wonderful city. The only downside is that it's very expensive. There are so many historical places that it is not possible to see them all in a short time. You can eat wonderful desserts, drinks and meals. I recommend you come in spring.

Solo travel

It’s really nice and safe for female solo travelers, however like any place in the world it’s not 100% safe, so you should be aware your surroundings and men you interact with at all times. You can walk alone, but not at night in certain rural areas.

Solo travel

I visited many museums and beaches in Istanbul and each time it fascinated me. No matter where i eat, it is always delicious. I have many places to recommend. I had a great time with my cat friends. If you want to travel together, I will be very happy to accompany you. With love🎀

Solo travel

İstanbul its really beautiful You can do anything there, travel and have fun, but it is a really expensive place so you need to prepare your budget accordingly 😅 And believe me, you cannot visit every place in Istanbul in 3-5 days. You need to spend more time if you want to visit every place.🌸🌸

Family travel

I went there with my mom (who’s Turkish) to see my boyfriend that lived in Istanbul. In one of the biggest mall, we went bowling and someone has stolen my phone un my pocket while I was putting my shoes on, so you need to be always careful for your stuff:(

Family travel

Istanbul was my first Islamic city. I really liked the vibes and people in Istanbul. They were so hospitable and friendly,food is amazing. When I came back to Oslo I stoped to buy food because it was awful 😆. I felt very safe, even at night. But only one thing which I dislike is a lot of Russians people and their behaviour. They behaved like animals and were very loud

As in every metropolitan city, there are dangerous places in Istanbul. Everywhere is safe during the day. At night, many means of transport are still active. Alone I can still feel safe in some of its districts, but in deserted places I am afraid.

istanbul is always crowded and noisy. depending on where you go, you may be less worried about security. for example, you will not be afraid to walk alone in Nişantaş one evening, but you will be very scared in esen. generally you will not have problems in crowded squares. you should still be careful with your bag in squares like taksim.