Is Ukraine safe for solo female travelers?

Ukraine is generally safe for solo female travelers when sticking to major cities like Kyiv and Lviv, where people are accommodating and there is a well-established tourist infrastructure. There's a good public transportation system and plenty of accommodations to choose from. However, you should practice common safety measures like not walking alone late at night, avoiding deserted areas, and maintaining awareness of your belongings at all times. It is also recommended to avoid Eastern Ukraine and Crimea due to ongoing political instabilities.

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How safe is Ukraine for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.8 /5

based on 6 experiences from female travelers

Kyiv, Solo travel

Did I feel safe? Mostly yes, but with caution. Air raid alerts happen, and you need to stay updated. People go on with life, but the war is still real. I felt safe during the day in central areas, especially with locals around. Things to do / skip: Do: – Walk around Podil, Andriyivskyy Descent, and Mariinsky Park – Visit St. Sophia’s Cathedral and Kyiv Pechersk Lavra – Check out local bookshops and cozy cafés – Try a banya (Ukrainian sauna) for a unique experience Skip: – Expensive tourist traps (some souvenir shops and “photo spots” near Maidan) – Overpriced tours that don’t offer local insight Food / restaurants: – Milk Bar — perfect brunch and desserts – Puzata Hata — budget-friendly Ukrainian classics – Hum:Hum — great hummus spot in Podil – Veterano Pizza — owned by war vets, with a mission – Also: get syrnyky and varenyky at any good local cafe Budget: I spent around $25–35/day comfortably (including food, transport, and entrance tickets). Cafés were affordable. Street food & bakeries were cheap and tasty. Accommodation: I stayed in a cozy apartment in Podil (Airbnb). Safe, quiet, and well-located. You can also find nice hostels or hotels in the city center. Getting around: Very easy! The metro is fast, cheap, and clean (and it doubles as a bomb shelter). Uber/Bolt are cheap and safe. Locals were helpful when I needed directions. Itinerary (4 days): Day 1: City center walk – Maidan, Khreshchatyk, and Saint Sophia Day 2: Podil exploration + Dnipro river views + sunset from Volodymyrska Hill Day 3: Pechersk Lavra, WWII Museum, and Motherland Monument Day 4: Coffee, street art, shopping, and relaxing in a park

Posted: June 8, 2025
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Sophia

Sophia

Ukraine

Karpaty, Couple travel

People are very friendly, they helped us almost for free. The food was delicious, the views were damn good, and we didn't need a big budget because we were just relaxing rather than looking for activities. There were problems with transportation, because these are mountains, but the locals saved the races here.

Posted: May 20, 2025Experienced: August, 2024
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marichka

marichka

Ukraine

Ternopil, Group travel

i travelled with my friend (we both r minors lol) but still we felt pretty safe even in the evenings! must visit a lake and city centre ofc best food we had was in 'Depo', nice burgers, sushi and others. also there are many cool cafes! our budget was like near 2k hryvnyas (50$ lol) per person, we stayed there for 4 days but! we lived in my granny's for free so TRANSPORT YES FINALLY. for me, as a person from Lviv where we have 25₴ = 60 cents for one tram/trolley/bus ride (it IS a lot), transport in Ternopil was smth beautiful. it was much cheaper and not that crowded as in Lviv, you have a place to sit and it drives quickly though all city cuz it is small itself. we loved it!

Posted: December 24, 2024
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Kharkiv, Family travel

Very good place , very nice people, VERY tasty food , especially in Bufet. A lot of parks , and attractions in amusement park. There is a good air and a lot of music , there is nice weather and it’s so cheap. Visit it!

Posted: May 20, 2024
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Ukraine, Solo travel

Travel plan: 2 days in Lviv 4 days in Kiev Safety: I felt completely safe. Recommendations: Kiev is a beautiful city, and Ukraine is a beautiful country.

Posted: September 25, 2022
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How safe is Ukraine for women?

Local safety index

3.3 /5

Based on 105 local experiences

Local crime index

2.3 /5

Based on 105 local experiences

Kyiv

Despite war activities — it’s pretty good for solo traveling and simply existing there. Try to avoid several specific districts at night during the bombardment and you’ll be alright. I feel safe on my own, creeps happen not often and in average numbers. No serial killers as far as I know

Posted: November 28, 2025
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Sasha

Sasha

Lviv

Lviv is quite safe for a girl travelling alone (talking from experience, because I wasn’t born here, so at times I was travelling here on my own). Unfortunately, today it is not 100% safe because of the war, even though it’s safer than many Ukrainian cities.

Posted: October 25, 2025
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Kyiv

It’s obviously unsafe due to the war: russian missiles and drones attack the city often, so you should know what to do when the air raid alert is announced and be ready to act quickly for your safety. Other than that, Kyiv feels like a safe city. I have lived here for 7 years, and never got robbed or physically attacked. Some districts feel nicer that others, but overall it’s safe and comfortable

Posted: October 24, 2025
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Kyiv

Kyiv it's pretty safe city, except war, it's only LARGE unsafe thing Our peoples not angry and ready to fight exepr the warriors with ptsd, who can be dangerous, but their just traumatised with war I feel safe here

Posted: October 18, 2025
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Ukraine

It's really great there, really cool, very beautiful, a very comfortable and perfect country for living. No other country can compare to it, even considering that they have a war, it's still awesome there. I recommend it to everyone.

Posted: October 5, 2025
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Safety in Ukraine

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Polina

Lviv

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2 days

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Hi, I’m Polina — a curious soul who loves turning chaos into beauty and ideas into action. I enjoy designing meaningful travel experiences, organizing events, and mentoring people through change. I believe in the power of clarity, kindness, and a well-structured Notion page 🙂 Traveling for me isn’t just about seeing places — it’s about connecting with stories, people, and possibilities. I often help friends plan their dream trips and discover opportunities they never thought possible. If you’re looking for someone who can inspire courage, hold space for deep conversations, or just enjoy a well-thought-out city walk — I’m your kind of travel buddy. Let’s make meaningful memories together 🌍

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Viktoriia-Mahdalena

Lviv

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3 days

About me

Hi, my name is Viktoriia-Mahdalena, but most people call me just Magda. I’m photographer, but studied to be a lawyer. I’m married, but no kids. I’m vegetarian for last 7 years, I love talking about spiritual stuff. I also like to draw and dance. Recently started badminton. I’m a traveler and love getting to know others.

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Expats in Ukraine

Mar

Mar

Poltava

About me

I'm a young enby artist and performer, russian by origin, liberal and pacifist, grateful to Ukraine Open-minded, trying my best at being gentle and comic :3

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Yuliia

Yuliia

Rivne

About me

Hi. I'm Yulia. I'm from Ukraine. I currently live in the east of the Czech Republic. I had to move here temporarily because of the war. Now I've settled in, earned some money, and I want to see the world — who knows when I'll get another chance.

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