Is Uzbekistan Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Safety rating
Based on 11 experiences
Based on research and crime data
Safety overview
Safety at night:Safe
Public transportation: Safe
Street harassment: Low
Petty crimes:Low
Tap water:Unsafe
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Overall rating
based on 11 experiences
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Solo travel experience
I was in Uzbekistan with my mother. Very beautiful city. We went and shopped at the Chorsu bazaar. The Chorsu bazaar serves excellent pilaf and kebabs. I bought traditional souvenirs and a scarf. I saw beautiful mosques. And visited Magic City
Posted: November 8, 2023
Solo travel experience
I have been to Uzbekistan for 4 days. I stayed in Samarkand and Bukhara. I was traveling solo and had no guide. Took the train from Samarkand to Bukhara (and back) and did tons of sightseeing in both cities. I experienced it as a super friendly country and had no trouble with catcalling etc. I really enjoyed my time there, as a female solo it was no trouble and I would love to go again.
Posted: August 2, 2023Solo travel experience
I traveled to Samarkand and Tashkent and it was an amazing trip. We are 4 ladies on this trip and we felt very safe. I love the food, the architecture, and the people. We didn’t speak Russian or Uzbek but we managed it. Uzbekistan is so amazing and very cheap.
Posted: August 1, 2023Solo travel experience
I went solo and made friends every day because people were so friendly. Uzbekistan is very cheap. A meal costs around 3€ in a nice restaurant with local food and drink. The ATMs used to be a problem in the past but now they are widely available in tourist cities, they're always in the Old Town, even multiple ones. I didn't have any problems, I didn't take any Uzbek money with me. I exchanged there and then withdrew from the ATMs in every city, and all good.
Posted: May 25, 2023Solo travel experience
I visited solo for 10 days. I felt completely safe with normal precautions. No cat-calling or aggressive vendors. I hired a couple of guides who were fabulous in Tashkent and in Bukhara. I took trains, shared taxis, etc. The Uzbek people were very nice. Be very careful with the food. Much is delicious but I got sick as hell. No local water and I suggest not eating anything fresh unless guaranteed to be cleaned in filtered water. Bukhara, and Samarkand are just wonderful.
Posted: May 22, 2023Solo travel experience
I visited Uzbekistan a few years ago and everyone was very respectful. I personally didn’t experience any catcalling or anything which made me uncomfortable. I really enjoyed my time there.
Posted: May 21, 2023Solo travel experience
I was in Uzbekistan last year. I went to Bukhara, Samarkand, Khiva and did a yurt stay. I travel to all these cities by train that I booked myself in the country. I spent 2 weeks there and felt very safe.
Posted: April 30, 2023Group travel experience
I joined a group tour that covered the main sites Khiva, Bukhara, and Samarkand. We also did a yurt stay in Aya Kala. Tashkent was a lovely city with quite a bit to see. I felt safe and did not have any problems there. Islamic architecture was amazing.
Posted: April 30, 2023Solo travel experience
Visited Uzbekistan as a single brown female. There were certain challenges of language and being hoodwinked by the travel agent, railway personnel etc. But overall it's an beautiful country with majestic historical places like Registan Square in Samarkhand. I visited Samarkhand, Bukhara, Khiva and Tashkent. The magnificent historical architecture is overwhelming. Given half a chance I would go there again.
Posted: November 27, 2022Group travel experience
Uzbekistan is fab! I went for business but managed to fit in quite a bit of tourism too. Everyone is very friendly and I felt very safe walking around on my own. People aren't pushy trying to sell to you, which I really like. The underground metro in Tashkent was one of my favourite parts and the older buildings along the Silk Road. In terms of clothing it's classed as a Muslim country but it doesn't require you to keep covered as other countries might. I would still recommend keeping shoulders covered anyway and avoiding short skirts etc. When I wasn't working, I wore jeans and a top.
Posted: November 19, 2022Meet locals in Uzbekistan
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