Is Kadıköy safe for solo female travelers?

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How safe is Kadıköy for female travelers?

Dominika

Dominika

Poland

Solo travel

Kadikoy is a beautiful area of Istanbul, Turkey I stayed there for 3 months during my Erasmus experience I felt safe. I visited international and queer bars. This neighborhood is one of the most liberal

Posted: September 2, 2024
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How safe is Kadıköy for women?

Local safety index

3.2 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

Local crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 5 local experiences

overall it’s a safe place to wear whatever you want as long as you’re not far away from the crowd. and especially at nights kadıköy is fairly populated so it is not possible to be alone. there are no pickpockets etc in turkey so no need to worry about that

Posted: September 14, 2025
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Özge

Özge

Kadıköy is a safe area overall. At the center you can walk or stay with safely. I can say that it's a saved area in Istanbul, and for me it's the place which i most feel safe. But after 1-2 am at seaside which called Rıhtım, it would be good to be carefull. The upside of Kadıköy like Moda is much more safe for seaside.

Posted: March 27, 2025
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Kadıköy is generally crowded but safe. I feel uneasy around Barlar Street because I don’t want to encounter a drunk person and face any issues. However, I haven’t had any problems so far. I’ve passed through Barlar Street several times on my way to Moda Beach without any trouble, but I do get uneasy if it’s dark and quiet. The Asian side of Istanbul is generally calmer and safer compared to the European side, though it’s still important to take precautions. Ferries from Kadıköy connect to various destinations on the European side and to the islands. Public transportation, like buses and the metro, is very convenient.

Posted: March 12, 2025
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I live in Kadıköy, İstanbul. As a woman of course I’m scared about sexually assaulted etc. but Kadıköy is a free, safe place for people. It’s crowded and a very-known tourist attraction. There’s police everywhere in Kadıköy. Also local people are so welcoming. But of course everyone needs to be careful about theft. So Kadıköy is a safe and fun place. I hope you enjoy there!

Posted: February 14, 2025
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