Based on 53 experiences
Carolina (20)
United Kingdom
London was our home for almost 6 months now, and what a life changing experience! My wife and I walked at night almost everyday, going trough the dark canals and we never had problems with safety. I think the rule here is mind your own business and your gonna be fine! I definitely recommend living here for a while, give a little time for the city, you definitely will feel at home after the first month. Eat at home is my number 1 rule for saving money and East London can offer the most amazing foods for a reasonable price! We'll definitely gonna miss London and I'm willing to get back whenever we can.
Posted: April 18, 2024Experienced: January, 2024Amélie
Switzerland
Safety: depends, we (me and friend L.) stayed in a rather unsafe area named Barking. It wasn’t bad but me and her decided that, IF we would revisit London, we wouldn’t go back to Barking. Things to do: we took some “tourist busses” to Stonehenge and Harr Potter Studio. It was amazing! And some sightseeing throughout the big city. Food: This was a bit harder to get some food as vegan, but not impossible! Accommodation: Ibis Hotel in Barking, do not recommend. Transport: Train or Black Cab, since they went on a lot of strikes while we were here. Most public transportation was impossible
Posted: April 16, 2024I felt safe and it was lovely to stroll around parks and visit all the landmarks. Getting a photo by Big Ben and telephone booth was fantastic. People were kind and transportation went always so smoothly. Lovely city with lots of things to do and great British food.
Posted: February 8, 2024Zara
Hong Kong S.A.R.
Budget wise London is definitely not the most friendly place I’ve been, but communication is definitely not a problem and I’ve met really nice people in London. I felt safe most of the time, except when I was walking alone at night in some streets with fewer lights
Posted: January 12, 2024Sabrina
United States
I absolutely loved London! I stayed in the East End (by Mile End) and didn’t feel entirely safe when the sun went down, but during the day it was fine and it was incredibly easy to travel to other parts of London. In Central and West London I felt safe the entire time. Nobody ever bothered me and I was comfortable taking the tube alone and exploring. So much to do and the museums are all free and excellent. There are some really pretty neighborhoods and good shopping. On top of that, if you’re there for long enough I’d recommend visiting via train the White Cliffs (which are stunning), Oxford, and Cambridge. However, try to buy these tickets at least a week or two in advance for the best prices. I know some also fly to Edinburgh for cheap. London is not a cheap city, but I definitely recommend it due to its safety, things to do, good metro system and proximity to other great places through its train stations.
Posted: January 2, 2024I was in London for 6 nights and it was simply fantastic. The atmosphere in London is amazing, and I felt safe wherever I went. The metro was very easy to understand, and I really enjoyed my stay in the Bloomsbury district. I especially recommend this place to solo travelers. A few things I recommend: 1. Purchase a London Pass 2. Get an Oyster card and use it for commuting 3. Take a day trip by train to Bath 4. Use the Heathrow Express to get to central London. 5. Watch some shows 6. Make sure you have a contactless credit card. Almost everything (including public toilets) accepts contactless payments. 7. There's no need to carry a lot of cash.
Posted: December 31, 2023I was in London alone this year and absolutely loved it. Especially during this period, with all the Christmas lights in the city center. I also stayed around Kings Cross, which was really good. I felt safe and happy all the time.
Posted: December 30, 2023My experience in London was amazing! In the beginning, I was worried about my safety. But after a few days, I felt completely safe. There are a lot of different activities you can do in London. Apart from the obvious ones (London Eye, The Globe etc.), I strongly recommend watching a musical. & Juliet, for instance, is incredible! It’s also super easy to get to other cities from London. Some great places you can visit in a day trip are: Oxford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Bath and Liverpool.
Posted: December 27, 2023Is very friendly and beautiful place. I think is safe. But is a little expensive. But there are several to visit free. National Gallery, Toten museum I like chips and fish I would like visit one More Time in January
Posted: December 10, 2023Experienced: January, 2020I loved London. I used public transportation, which is very simple and cheap. Everyone I asked gave me directions and helped. Very friendly. I bought a hop on hop off bus ticket. It was worth it. I visited many places, buses stopped every 6 minutes. I saw Buckingham, Big Ben, Tower Bridge, Westminster and many others. I was very nervous, but it turned out to be amazing. People are nice, there are a lot of tourists and I felt safe.
Posted: September 20, 2023Based on 26 experiences
Based on 26 experiences
Compared to New York City, I feel relatively safe here. I have never been harassed while walking alone and even walking alone at night, I never felt like I was ever in danger. Of course I stay away from rumored bad areas, but in East London, I feel safe in my Neighborhood.
Posted: April 25, 2024London is safe on the whole during the day. You have to be aware of pickpockets or people stealing phones from your hand when walking down the street. At night, I would be a lot more cautious and try to avoid walking long distances by yourself.
Posted: April 25, 2024based on 53 experiences
i was quite disappointed with london. everything was sooo expensive and the sky was always gloomy. i loved their accents though, and the people are amazingly nice. but the place was cold and hard and attractions like big ben and london eye were slightly underwhelming to see
Posted: April 6, 2024Stephanie
United States
I stayed in Piccadilly Circus/Soho, and I had a lot of fun. Every restaurant I went to was great, and every person I met was friendly. Getting around the city was easy on public transportation. I’d definitely go back!
Posted: March 6, 2024Mandy
Hi I’m Mandy 52 yrs old based between London and Wiltshire U.K. I enjoy sightseeing, exploring, relaxing, reading, love the ocean and bodyboarding. I’m Australian-born and I’m heading to Perth for 2 months in Feb 2025 to spend time in my birth-town and get to know it. Looking for meet ups and exploring buddies. I don’t drink or smoke (used to) and my perfect day is exploring or chilling with an early dinner, reading or card games and a nice early night tucked up in bed :)
Bianca
Hey I’m Bianca, I love driving, foods, music and bla bla bla. I don’t have much to offer right now, but I would love to help! 🙂↔️
Hasna
London
3 days
Hello Lovely People ! Quick introduction : I love travelling, music and sharing with people. Calm and serene that doesn't stop me to be fun 😊 I am more a listener than chatty and I apparently make people feel comfortable. As an host or guest I will be glad to meet new people, life is too short to be shy Wish you all the best Hasna
Helen
London
3 days
Hello, I’m Helen, a lifelong traveller. If I’m not home I’ll be off exploring a corner of this world we call home. Hope to meet you one of these days.
Ramsha
Hi, I’m a producer at a native production house and I live to travel.
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21 year old student from toronto looking to explore