Is Utrecht Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel

I came into Utrecht after two days in Amsterdam. I really enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the bigger city but it was hard to feel like I belonged somewhere- as soon as I got into Utrecht- the smaller scale of the buildings and vibrancy of all the little cafes and stores drew me in. Although I am nearly 50, I joined in with a group of locals in their 20s for drinks and later we went dancing which was so much fun as it had been years since I’d done so. Everyone was warm and inviting. No bad vibes entire stay

Group travel

We had gone to a card tournament with our group of friends, so we didn't have any other activities. There was a shopping mall in the center. There was a lot of food selection there. So, as an allergic person, it was possible for me to find some dishes. There are some gluten-free options available like, for example, at Vapiano.

Solo travel

Felt good! Only problem I had was a date that stood me up... Luckily it's a vibrant city. Small, but fun! I spent a lot of time in the central mall near the station, honestly not a bad decision. They have great food hubs!

Solo travel

Utrecht is the kind of place Amsterdam would be if there weren't so many tourists - beautiful canals and harbor cellars, a vibrant nightlife, and Miffy's house. I felt very safe there when I went out in the city alone.

There’s definitely neighbourhoods that are on the safer side, and ones that are less safe. Overvecht and kanaleneiland, you shouldn’t walk alone at night for example, Lombok is also a little bit that way, but less scary. The other neighbourhoods are generally fine I think. Although there was a case on the way (Weg naar de Wetenschap) that leads to science park, so be carefull biking/walking there at night, or better: don’t

Super safe in general but be careful around sketchy looking people at night and neighbourhoods far from the center at night. Overall a super safe place for women to be. The biggest crimes here that you notice are bike stealing.