Is Vietnam safe for solo female travelers?

Vietnam is generally a safe destination for solo female travelers. Both urban and rural areas are generally welcoming and respectful towards foreign visitors. Violent crime rates are low and most locals are helpful towards travelers. However, like anywhere else, it's vital to exercise common sense, stay aware of your surroundings, and avoid isolated areas especially at night. Pickpocketing and petty theft can be a concern in crowded tourist areas and public transportation. It's advised to stay vigilant with personal belongings. Solo female travelers should also note cultural norms and dress respectfully, especially in religious sites.

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How safe is Vietnam for female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.4 /5

based on 92 experiences from female travelers

Hoi An, Solo travel

I spent 2 weeks in Hoi An, stayed at a lovely host, biked around the city at all times. There are plenty of great coffee spots, quiet places to relax and really nice beaches! I also made 3 dresses for myself in one of their traditional workshops for a very food price considering the materials quality. Hoi An is so beautiful at night, I went to see the lanterna multiple times and there ia also a food fair next to the river, so you’re never going home with an empty stomach. Also, I went for a massage and it was really good. People are warm and friendlt, not everyone speaks English but you’ll get along. Pay attention to the people who invite you to take photos of the buffalos, they will ask for money afterwards.

Posted: September 20, 2025Experienced: September, 2025
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Caitlin

Caitlin

Ireland

Vietnam, Couple travel

If you do one thing in Vietnam, go to the north and do the ha giang motorbike loop it’s incredible!!! Everywhere up the north of Vietnam is beautiful. The scenery is so contrasting and amazing to look at. So many mountains, caves and waterfalls.

Posted: August 11, 2025
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Vietnam, Solo travel

Vietnam is my 1st solo travelling. I was really worried about that, about my safety but I am really surprised that it's very safe country. People are very friendly and i make some new friends here. Really enjoyed their food

Posted: July 11, 2025Experienced: June, 2025
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Hoi An, Solo travel

Do: definitely get a custom dress from a tailor, it costs around 50-70usd, but you can customize it to your liking. Go to the rice fields, it’s super beautiful. Try all local food. If you are a competent driver, get a scooter.

Posted: July 9, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
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iola

United Kingdom

Ho Chi Minh City, Solo travel

I stayed with Mai Mai and her parents from Travel Ladies which was a truly amazing experience, I felt incredibly welcomed and learned a lot from them. It’s a massive city so more expensive than much of vietnam but still massively competitively cheap coming from the UK. I got around almost entirely on motorbikes; using Grab and getting rides from my host. It is a walkable city but to go to big distances a motarbike is useful. I loved seeing the war museum and enjoyed local temples that my hosts showed me far more than the popular tourist ones. I reccomend walking around and exploring if you have the time too, as I found a few hidden gems of pop-up markets and things.

Posted: June 10, 2025
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How safe is Vietnam for women?

Local safety index

4.3 /5

Based on 37 local experiences

Local crime index

1.6 /5

Based on 37 local experiences

Hoi An

Very safe to walk around at all times, leaving your bike in public, being on the beach, interacting with locals. Everyone was very eager to help, I didn’t feel any weird glances from anyone. People were at most interested about my trip

Posted: September 20, 2025
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Edera

Edera

Vietnam

I feel really safe in the place im living right now. In mangden i feel safe. Not sure of other cities , cause Ive not traveled there yet. People are really nice, I really love it. Hope to travel more and safely in vietnam.

Posted: September 16, 2025
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Minh-Phương

Hanoi

In general, the crime rate is low since people's solidarity is strong. Everyone cares about everyone (two-edged sword tho). If you are pickpocketed, there must be 20 locals jumping in trying to catch the thief lmao. People love being the hero here. We have a fun saying here in Vietnam, "cameras fueled by rice", which are the people.

Posted: September 9, 2025
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Vietnam

Vietnam is generally safe for women :) never got harassed and felt safe booking a ride hailing app by myself. Always better to just not be alone at the late nights in sketchy times places but overall I highly recommend for solo travel!

Posted: September 2, 2025
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Ho Chi Minh City

Ho chi minh is the safe place for girls, specially for solo female travelers. Vietnam is 1 of the safest countries in the world for solo travelers, especially women. We have a lot of options for playing, sightseeing and shopping, etc... So don't worry, feel free to come and enjoy.

Posted: August 21, 2025
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Safety in Vietnam