based on 345 experiences from female travelers
Laura
United States
Edinburgh is a very safe city for solo travel. The public transportation system is easy to navigate. There are so many castles and estates to explore. Don’t miss the highland cows. I highly recommend.
Posted: May 26, 2026Experienced: June, 2025Jenn
United States
Did a study abroad trip to Oxford when in college. It was a great first experience traveling without family and doing it with a group but still solo in a way. My friends enjoyed Cafe Tarifa as a hot spot to visit. This was a long time ago so not sure if there still there. Try your hand at punting in the river for a fun activity.
Posted: May 15, 2026Such a lovely medieval city with lots of good stores and restaurants/tearooms/pubs, beautiful nature and nice attractions! The people are really friendly, I made lots of local friends during my stay. Totally worth the travel
Posted: May 5, 2026Experienced: April, 2025Molly
United Kingdom
Edinburgh is beautiful and full of tourists, I didn’t see any crime or have anything negative happen to me! There were plenty of things to do at ranging prices, I fully recommend a tour to Lochness and climbing the castle
Posted: April 27, 2026Based on 843 reports
Based on 843 reports
It’s pretty safe just be careful at night at some places if you’re alone , other than that it’s very safe. High street is always filled with people. Places to avoid at night would be greenstead area.
Posted: May 31, 2026Yamuna
Croydon is not “dangerous everywhere” It is rougher than many outer London suburbs Some parts are perfectly normal middle-class residential areas The town centre and certain estates can feel sketchy, especially late at night
Posted: May 20, 2026Courtney
Very safe, but still a city so important to keep reasonable caution. Don’t walk down unlit streets, stay on main roads. Be cautious of men, especially late at night. Keep bags on you, don’t leave phones& purses lying out.
Posted: May 19, 2026Pretty safe but do be aware as a girl walking alone at night! Be careful of your surroundings always and try not to walk alone at night through dark alleys. Also the leys area by henry box and the church can be quite sketchy at night and also the alley from there towards maccies
Posted: May 18, 2026Emily
Birmingham
7 days
I'm in the final year of my undergraduate degree, living in Birmingham England. Growing up abroad has instilled a love for travel and adventure in me, and I make a point to fit it in wherever and whenever I can. I love EVERYTHING, I'm not joking. I've found the joy and excitement in everything I've tried. My main hobbies at the moment include pole dancing, and volunteering at a youth organization as a marine cadet instructor.
María
London
3 days
I'm a Spanish woman working for a human rights charity in London. I have lived in this city half my life and love showing it to people. I have a part time business doing animal care and also practice massage therapy. I love nature, food, dancing and the arts. I'm sober and LGBTQI+ friendly