Is Uzbekistan safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 18 experiences from female travelers
Anel
Kazakhstan
Uzbekistan, Solo travel
I went solo traveling to Uzbekistan in May 2021. I've visited Muynak, Khiva, Bukhara, Samarkand and Tashkent. fisrt stop was Muynak, it was music festival over there, I've stayed at the hostel and met a group of people there. after the festival they wanted to hitchhike through the big cities, so I joined them. we stayed at hostels and at friends' houses. so, living costs were very low and affordable. conditions in the hostels were great too! we've cooked our own food we ate the small local places, so food expenses were super low too. the hitchhiking was great, no accidents, very pleasant people. however, to stay safe we divided into groups of two or three. tickets for sights were very affordable. there's a lot of historical places in Uzbekistan and they are all worth the visit
Posted: July 31, 2025Fergana, Solo travel
I felt definitely safe and I recommend there are a lot of national restaurants and parks amazing and Evos Oqtepa Lavash fast food centers are also available u can find anything from bazaaars like markets.
Posted: June 4, 2025Experienced: June, 2024Nukus, Family travel
I went there w my mom and auntie i admit that the local people was a little rough and the meals wasn't delicious at all we just bought fast food from Oqtepa lavash but the taxis was cheap and bazaars are good enough.
Posted: June 4, 2025Experienced: June, 2024
Maiya
Kazakhstan
Tashkent, Group travel
It was my first ever trip to abroad with my female friends, and I can say that it was amazing, successful trip. We felt safe during the travelling, Uzbek people were so nice to us, they were kind, helpful, lovely doesn’t matter of the gender. As far as I was the 4th year university student , my budget was only 100$, and in Uzbekistan you can feel yourself as millionaire with that amount of money😅 we travelled from Almaty to Tashkent during the Nauryz holidays. We started from the most famous restaurant- BesQozan, tried the legendary plov, somsa) we saw lovely park nearby there. People were so nice, they didn’t speak in English or Russian , cause I think they appreciated their own languages, culture. We’ve been there for 3 days , and it was unforgettable. Off course it wasn’t enough for us to deeply explore the city, we wanted also go to other historical cities like : Samarkand . But I can confidently say that I’d recommend this city - Tashkent to everyone, in group, solo, it’s really worth it😌
Posted: February 15, 2025
Malina
Italy
Uzbekistan, Solo travel
It was a big surprise for me, I new that it will be an interesting country, but I didn't expect that it will be a such good experience. The country I safe, so traveling alone and even walking in the evening was not a problem at all. And there are so many things to explore that you can consider to make a long vacation.
Posted: June 7, 2024Experienced: April, 2024How safe is Uzbekistan for women?
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Based on 8 local experiences
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Based on 8 local experiences
Jizzakh
There are a lot of national guard personnel around, I feel safe, the markets are cheap, you can find anything, there are few thieves, just don't leave your wallets and bags anywhere, be careful, you can't use cards everywhere, so keep your money in a safe place.
Posted: June 3, 2025Navoiy
The people are friendly, everyone minds their own life, and they are hospitable The crime rate is low, it is safe to walk at night, and there is legal protection. Women do not face pressure, and gender equality exists. There are hotels, shops, markets, schools, kindergartens, parks — everything you need.
Posted: June 1, 2025Uzbekistan
I visited tachkent alone and ot was very nice and felt safe Now i am in Samarkand and felt the same way. People do not speak English but they are willing to help and guide Very kind people I hope i can come again
Posted: April 26, 2025
Jamila
Tashkent
I live in Uzbekistan, capital city Tashkent. Tashkent is very beautiful and safe as well as developing city in my country, it's a city center. People are very hospitable and kind, always ready to help.
Posted: April 3, 2025
Aziza
Tashkent
Tashkent is really safe place, don't worry about anything except the street taxi drivers asking more money if you don't use Uber app. Uklon or Yandex. Also I live alone and walk alone at night without worrying.
Posted: April 3, 2025Safety in Uzbekistan
