Is Manchester safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Manchester for solo female travelers?
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based on 6 experiences from female travelers
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Manchester is a really good city to travel alone. There so many thing to do! I visited the viaduct, the esea contemporary, the musuem of art, the library.... The city is so warm, there's people everywhere. The food is delicious! And you can just walk on the street and look at the house...that's so beautiful!
Posted: November 12, 2025Experienced: September, 2025
Britters
Australia
Solo travel
Spent 3 nights in Manchester solo, all you need is 1 full day unless there is something specific you want to do. I didn't find it as exciting or friendly as London or Bristol which I loved and would go back to again. It is possible there is something I missed though! Safety wise it was very average. I had some concerns because I googled just before I got there (I am inherently a very nervous person) and it seems regarded as a pretty dodgy place. It was honestly fine but I didn't stay out very late at night. There was a lady who came up to me and gave me a story about being on her way to an abortion and needed money for transportation. Next thing I knew I was getting £20 out of the atm and she literally took the note so fast and was off on her way. I felt kinda dumb. My advice is don't engage at all.
Posted: March 4, 2025Experienced: July, 2023Couple travel
It was a big city, it was a bit loud but pretty. Much to see. I felt somewhat safe, saw people smoking weed in the streets. The food could have been better, much junk food chains. It was a bit cheap.
Posted: October 2, 2024How safe is Manchester for women?
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It's safe during the day. But it is still a big city so at night you have to be aware of your surroundings and not walk alone at night unless its a busy space. As long as your careful you will be fine
Posted: July 14, 2025
Irem
I believe Manchester is a relatively safe city, especially when compared to other major urban areas around the world. Like any large city, it has its share of crime, but for the most part, it offers a secure environment for residents, students, and tourists. The city has a strong police presence, especially in busy areas such as the city centre, Northern Quarter, and around universities.
Posted: May 13, 2025
Eva
Manchester is very busy so it feels like there is safety in numbers. Streets are well lit. And there's lots going on in the centre of the city. I feel much safer here than in comparable cities like London or Birmingham.
Posted: May 1, 2025Safety in United Kingdom
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Kat
Manchester
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3 days
About me
Please note im not hosting!! Hello! I'm Kat, love solo travelling after being fortunate to travel SE Asia in my 20s. I'm kind, considerate, open minded and respectful. I'm curious about the world, philosophy, space , music and enjoy learning and engaging with new people. Community is important and I think that sense of interconnectedness doubles when travelling and meeting unexpected new friends along the way. I have a wicked sense of humour, love bringing in laughter.
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Nala
Manchester
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3 days
About me
Hiii 👋🏽 I'm Nala, 32 Mancunian Mixed race girl. I love to travel✈️, meet new people, laugh🤭 and love life. I speak English and Arabic and have travelled🧳 a fair bit. Would love to get back into travelling, making new friends💃🏽 to share stories and experiences🪂 with. I'm out going, sociable, love trying new things, friendly and a big foodie😋🍲.
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Expats in Manchester
Maristel
Manchester
About me
Hi! I’m Maristel. I’m from Peru, but I currently live in Manchester, UK🇬🇧 I work in marketing, and I recently finished a master’s degree in sustainability. I love traveling and creating connections with people from around the world🌎 Something I love about this continent (Europe) is the diversity of the people living here💛It’s amazing to see how good connections can be formed among individuals from very different countries, cultures, religions, etc. I think that’s beautiful! Even though I’m very new in Manchester, I’m happy to give advice to travelers coming here or to the UK in general :)
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Ellie
Manchester
About me
Hi, my name is Ellie and I’m from a village half way between Manchester and Liverpool in the UK. I live in New Hampshire, US from Sept- early May for university. I currently study environmental science and international politics 🇬🇧🇺🇸 I’m an avid trail runner and I love to explore places via running solo or finding a running group there- I especially love coastal and mountain runs. My favourite way to relax is to sit in nature to read romance novels or write poetry and I will never say no to a cappuccino, hot chocolate or matcha at a cute cafe. I love trying local food- my favourite cuisines are Greek (I love mousaka), Brazilian, Japanese teppanyaki, Mexican, Italian and traditional Indian. I’m not a drinker but I do love a good jazz bar, a lively restaurant atmosphere with good music, or even a party with karaoke. I also love to be active- whether that’s rock climbing, water-sports, badminton or swimming in the sea. I’m always up for an adventure and my favourite trips have been the most craziest such as quad biking in the Turkish desert, running up Rocacorba in Girona. I’m 1/4 polish (although my grandmother forgot how to speak polish from a young age) and I definitely want to visit at some point and maybe even look into learning the language and applying for a polish passport in the future 🇵🇱. I love learning languages but sometimes I may be a little nervous to speak them due to my dyslexia even though I can understand mostly. I am also hoping to go on an inter-railing trip through Europe at some point: I have a few places on my bucket list so far: the UN in Geneva, the Dolomites.
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