Is Istanbul Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

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

Group travel

Istanbul, one of the oldest cities, full with historical heritage. • transport: Everything in the city centre is almost walk-by distance but if you want to go to some place a bit further I would suggest taking the “Istanbul card” as in some public transportations do not accept credit card, plus it is also cheaper. • budged: Feel free to bargain with the sellers 😂 Most of the times the prices are high as the ceiling. Be ready to hear - “For you, 10% discount) There are a lot of scammers, don’t fall for them and be careful.

Solo travel

First of all, I can't give you information about accommodation because I stayed with my brothers. I didn't have a car so I only traveled by public transportation. I think public transportation in Istanbul is clean and accessible. However, it is a bit expensive and especially very busy during working hours. You can find any cuisine or food you are looking for in Istanbul. Since Istanbul is a metropolitan city, I would say do not trust anyone. There are so many activities to do in Istanbul. Concerts, museums, art exhibitions, ferry tours, visiting palaces, walking on the Bosphorus, trying Turkish food... Whatever kind of holiday you want, Istanbul can offer you that. If you don't know where to go other than the most touristic places, you can send me a message :)

Solo travel

It was amazing I googled the best places to go and I have been to all locations! The places were very beautiful and I enjoyed a lot. I visited galata tower, Osmanli palace, the colorful stairs, the historical other places.

Solo travel

I’ve traveled solo in Istanbul and I felt incredibly safe. Common sense and street smarts. Using the tram is easy. There’s so much to do. Not knowing Turkish is fine.

Solo travel

I felt safe but sometimes cat called by some people. Or at night street get too empty with no police around. Overall very late at night it's not super safe to be around shady places. Generally i had nice experience amd i enjoyed it

Group travel

I felt moderately safe. Public transports you have to be very careful. Bosphorus Tour, blue mosque, Hagia Sophia and castle are a must visit. Try lahmacun, pide, eskender, Adana kebab for food. Istanbul is very expensive lately. Find good cheap hotels. I stayed in MLS ŞIŞLI hotel, booked from Agoda. Transport is very easy. Use public transport and use googled maps for it.

Solo travel

It was very nice experience in Istanbul, people were nice and friendly, food was amazing and their portions are crazy, the weather in may was perfect to walk, and also to take a ride on a boat, which is really cheap (1$) .

Solo travel

I felt safe in most areas. Using public transport was easy and safe. Some nice experiences are hidden from sight e.g photo experience in the Basilica cistern. Food is large in portion and tasty. The airport is far from the city but multiple bus options.

Solo travel

It was the first time that I went on a solo trip. It was a great learning experience and the people were quite hospitable. Although, late at night I would feel a bit unsafe thinking that I am a tourist who doesn't even speak the same language but I always found someone with whom I could communicate.

It’s not the safest city in the world. But it has some great neighborhoods which people could safe even at nights. Not being alone and surrounded by other people is much more safe. Foreigner should stay away from some neighborhoods

Istanbul is quite a different city in terms of safety. Similar to Barcelona, crimes such as pickpocketing are rare, but shopkeepers tend to overcharge under the guise of bargaining. Some districts of the city are safe and patrolled by the police, while others experience significant unease due to a high immigrant population. While crowded areas are safe even at night, some parts of the city completely sleep through the night. The nightlife is very limited relative to the population. In Kadıköy and Beyoğlu, upscale venues are recommended.