based on 4 experiences from female travelers
Asmeeta
Nepal
We stayed on AirBnb and the locality was decent but we knew we couldn’t walk around at night. People were telling us to keep our bags in places and be attentive. But we didn’t have any bad experiences. Used metro card for travelling around. There are lots of museums if you are into them. DC is mostly filled with administrative buildings. There is a zoo too. Overall the experience was good.
Posted: July 7, 2025Farah
Tunisia
We stayed at the Marriott Hotel during our exchange trip. The accommodation was decent for the experience, but unfortunately, the food at the hotel was below average. That said, the overall experience was really enjoyable. I loved exploring many of the city's monuments, and we even got the chance to attend a baseball game, which was a highlight! For food, I highly recommend Elephant & Castle and Pizza Uno at Union Station they were definitely a step up from the hotel dining. My favorite place was the National Gallery of Art a must-visit if you're in the city. Overall, the city felt quite safe, and I had a great time discovering it.
Posted: May 12, 2025Experienced: June, 2022Lisa
United Kingdom
DC was amazing! Lots to see and do. Feels v safe especially in tourists area,lots of cops around as it is the capital. Food was a bit pricey but u just need to find the right restaurant. Georgetown is my fav part with lots of pretty houses and lovely shops
Posted: September 11, 2024Things went quite well. It was a Pokemon tournament, Worlds 2019, so it was a safe neighborhood. There was a nice hotel around the corner, cheap and simple bus transit to the post office and bus station. Starbucks by the convention center! When split with a group of 5, the hotel was super affordable. I think i spent 3-500 on the trip!
Posted: October 24, 2023Dempz
United States
I ran the Cherry Blossom 10 miler in April! The experience was amazing I used public transportation, from Dulles airport to the Metro into the city. Food was amazing!
Posted: April 12, 2023Experienced: April, 2023Based on 9 local experiences
Based on 9 local experiences
DC proper is quite safe for a solo female. I’ve never felt unsafe walking around alone as it is a busy place and you will encounter many other people outside. I would exercise caution after dark just like with any other place.
Posted: July 9, 2025Washington state is a great place to live in and has moderate to low crime rates where I live. Staying out of the higher crime rate areas is a most, of course, but as is everywhere. Keep yourself protected if you feel uncertain of your surroundings! Pepper spray, etc. I don't walk outside at night besides the neighborhood I live in, but that's because I'm afraid of the dark. Lol.
Posted: July 8, 2025