Is Ho Chi Minh City Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
Safety index
Based on 2 experiences
Based on research and crime data
Safety overview
Safety at night:Moderate
Public transportation: Safe
Street harassment: Low
Petty crimes:Moderate
Tap water:Unsafe
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Budget-friendly
Lien (35)
Vietnam
Solo travel experience
It was relatively safe. Food is amazing. People are friendly. Be careful of phone and bag snatches in the streets. Use ride share apps like Grab, Be, Gojek. Plenty of airBnB and hotel options Explore street life, city center, war sites, Chinatown.
Posted: November 25, 2023Experienced: October, 2023
Rachel
Singapore
Group travel experience
It’s very affordable to travel here and you will enjoy it if you like the hustle and bustle of the city. One main problem is that people here do not speak English at all, or if they do, it’s very minimal so please have Google Translate with you at all times! The service tends to be over the top since they are vying for tips, but there is no compulsory tipping culture.
Posted: October 12, 2023Meet locals in Ho Chi Minh City
Minh
Speaking
About Me
I am a Vietnamese girl, who like to travel to places that have beautiful scenery with friendly people.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇨🇳 China, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇮🇳 India, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇷 Iran, 🇱🇦 Laos, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇲🇲 Myanmar [Burma], 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇧🇪 Belgium
Phuong
Speaking
About Me
Hello, I'm Phuong and I'm interested in health, food & cuisine and live music
Countries I’ve Visited
🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇲🇲 Myanmar [Burma], 🇹🇭 Thailand
Emma
Speaking
About Me
Hey, My name is Emma and I'm interested in art, cinema, languages, events & social, food & cuisine and nature
Countries I’ve Visited
🇫🇷 France, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇲🇦 Morocco, 🇬🇷 Greece, 🇨🇺 Cuba
Song
Speaking
About Me
I'm a Chinese working in Saigon D7. Vietnam. INFJ. I like workout and have a simple and quiet life here. Like to meet people and hear stories from them. An occasional fan of drinks but 3 glasses get drunk with no fail.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇳 China, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇳🇵 Nepal, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇯🇵 Japan
Thắm
Speaking
About Me
Yes
Countries I’ve Visited
🇻🇳 Vietnam
Van
Speaking
About Me
Hello everyone, I’m Van Anh from Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. I joined Couchsurfing community from 2010 as a host in my city & then being a guest at many countries with super kind hosts till covid-19. I’d like to connect with local people to understand more about the place I’m visiting. Furthermore, cultural exchanges are always interesting me to enjoy a such community. I’m exciting to share you my lovely city & country. I do hope to meet you in the near future at your countries soon. Warm regards, Ann.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇦🇺 Australia, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇧🇪 Belgium, 🇧🇹 Bhutan, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇩🇰 Denmark, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇲🇴 Macao, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇲🇨 Monaco, 🇲🇲 Myanmar [Burma], 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇿 New Zealand, 🇵🇭 Philippines, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇻🇦 Vatican City
Wen
Speaking
About Me
Hi there! I'm a 24 years old visual artist from Southeast Asia. I am super chilled so shoot me a message if we ever crossed path. I love art, music & anything cultural and fun:)
Countries I’ve Visited
🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Mal
Speaking
About Me
Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 16 countries. Hope i can be of your help!
Countries I’ve Visited
🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇲🇲 Myanmar [Burma], 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇮🇳 India, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇨🇳 China, 🇧🇳 Brunei, 🇱🇦 Laos, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Hannah
Speaking
About Me
Hi, My name is Hannah and I'm interested in books, cinema, culture, dancing, food & cuisine, languages, writing and solo travel
Countries I’ve Visited
🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Stay with locals in Ho Chi Minh City
Mal
Speaking
You can stay for:
2 days
About me
Im a travel lover. Also, a foodie. Been to 63 provinces in Vietnam and 16 countries. Hope i can be of your help!
Countries I’ve Visited
🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇲🇲 Myanmar [Burma], 🇸🇬 Singapore, 🇹🇼 Taiwan, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates, 🇮🇳 India, 🇰🇷 South Korea, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇨🇳 China, 🇧🇳 Brunei, 🇱🇦 Laos, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Hannah
Speaking
You can stay for:
3 days
About me
Hi, My name is Hannah and I'm interested in books, cinema, culture, dancing, food & cuisine, languages, writing and solo travel
Countries I’ve Visited
🇭🇷 Croatia, 🇨🇷 Costa Rica, 🇫🇷 France, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇬🇹 Guatemala, 🇱🇺 Luxembourg, 🇲🇽 Mexico, 🇲🇪 Montenegro, 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇳🇴 Norway, 🇵🇹 Portugal, 🇪🇸 Spain, 🇨🇭 Switzerland, 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇻🇳 Vietnam
Song
Speaking
You can stay for:
7 days
About me
I'm a Chinese working in Saigon D7. Vietnam. INFJ. I like workout and have a simple and quiet life here. Like to meet people and hear stories from them. An occasional fan of drinks but 3 glasses get drunk with no fail.
Countries I’ve Visited
🇨🇳 China, 🇦🇺 Australia, 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇳🇵 Nepal, 🇹🇭 Thailand, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇰🇭 Cambodia, 🇯🇵 Japan
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