based on 3 experiences from female travelers
I rented an Airbnb for a day, and it went well! I walked to the store with the Airbnb host and we chatted and got groceries, and the area felt safe. People were mostly friendly, and the grocery store I went to was very bougie but the food was meh. Philly cheesesteak is overrated as I learned.
Posted: January 22, 2025Experienced: April, 2023I traveled with two of my friends to Philadelphia last year And it was the first time we did couch surfing And some of the places we went to weren’t that safe but we did not had any bad encounters Since we did couch surfing (and the host was very generous) we did not really have to paid for food I will say that it’s not a city with a lot activities but there’s some of the places and things we did : - got to celebrate St Patrick at a very nice pub (1116 Walnut St) - saw a show at the Wells Fargo Center (3601 S Broad St) - great pizza at OG Pizza (2500 Frankford Ave) - Cute Market : Reading Terminal Market (1136 Arch St) - Independence National Historical Park with the Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell - and for The Rocky’s fan there’s a statue and the stairs (of the Philadelphia Museum of Art ; 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
Posted: April 8, 2024I spent a couple of weeks in Philadelphia during covid. I found the people incredibly friendly, even though we were all keeping our distance. I biked around the city using Indego bikes, which are super affordable by the hour. My favorite Italian food is in Philly.
Posted: June 30, 2023Based on 12 local experiences
Based on 12 local experiences
Safety levels in Philadelphia are highly dependent on the area. Strongly recommend avoiding Kensington in general. Manayunk/Wissahickon area I would say is the safest with city center somewhere in between, but city center does have a strong police presence with the courts there.
Posted: March 21, 2025Aurore
Philadelphia is great City with a lot of Culture I think for an American City. And as a big city there’s always downsides to it. I have never experienced any harassment or violence there but there is always a risk in a big city. But that should stop you from experiencing Philadelphia ! There’s good foods, the people are generally welcoming and it’s pretty walkable ! Just stay aware of your surroundings, like in any other big cities.
Posted: February 8, 2025Aurore
Hi ! I’m Aurore from France ! (People call me Aurora) Im 25 years old. Currently an au pair for a family near Philadelphia. I love traveling and meeting new people.
Kelsey
Hello! My name is Kelsey! I am 36 years old and live in Philadelphia, PA with my dog Janet. I’m looking forward to upcoming travels and meeting amazing women from all over!
Audrey
Philadelphia
3 days
Hi! I'm Audrey, a US/Belgium dual citizen currently living in Philly. I enjoy travel, feminism and community.
bibi
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