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...
Posted: June 8, 2025Based on 48 local experiences
Based on 48 local experiences
Olena
Kyiv is really safe city. but war threatens security. There are a lot of people who can help you. If you want to feel a family care you need go to Kyiv. Also there are cheep shops and food. I don’t know how to describe my delight in Kyiv
Posted: January 4, 2026Despite 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, 2025It’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, 2025Kyiv 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, 2025Alona
Except for martial law, everything in this city is beautiful. But you can wait out the air raid in the shelter. The right bank of the city is also much safer. In the city centre at the Golden Gate metro station, you are 100% safe as a woman.
Posted: September 5, 2025The safety map shows areas in Kyiv where women have reported feeling unsafe.
Yeva
Kyiv
7 days
Hello everyone! I'm just very enthusiastic about meeting new people, and hope to make some nice memories with girlies out there.
Mariia
Kyiv
3 days
Hey girls ❤️ I’m Mariia, I live in Kyiv, UA. I travel solo every year, and would love to connect with travellers and explore our world together ✨