Solo Female Travel in Vienna

Located in the heart of Europe, Vienna, the capital city of Austria, is a place where classical music, art, culture, and culinary delights intertwine to create a distinctive atmosphere. Known for its imperial history, it boasts grandiose architecture, with many opulent baroque buildings such as the historic Schonbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace dominating the cityscape. Vienna is also the birthplace of Mozart, Beethoven, and a host of other renowned classical musicians, and hosts the State Opera, a world-class venue for unsurpassed music experiences. Additionally, the city is famous for its coffee house culture, traditional wine taverns, and the Vienna Boys' Choir, ensuring a visit that indulges all senses. With its stunning landscapes, the River Danube flowing through, and its close proximity to beautiful vineyards and woodland, Vienna is truly a picturesque European gem.

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Is Vienna worth visiting solo?

Safety:Very safe

Vienna is known to be a very safe city for solo female travelers. Statistically, the crime rate is low, and most areas of the city can be safely explored both during the day and at night. Public transport is extremely reliable and safe to use. It's common to see women walking alone at night. Local people are generally welcoming and respectful towards women, and police and other authorities are helpful and trustworthy. However, like anywhere, it's important to be aware of surroundings and to take the usual precautions particularly at night, such as staying in well-lit and populated areas and keeping belongings secure.

Transport:Easy

Vienna is quite manageable for a solo female traveler. The city is well laid out and easy to navigate. There's an extensive and efficient public transport system, with multiple options such as trams, buses, and underground trains, making all parts of the city easily accessible. The city is also quite walkable and bike-friendly if you prefer more active travel methods. It's culturally rich, making it a great city to explore on foot. However, as with any large city, it's advisable to be cautious particularly in less crowded areas and late at night.

Things to do:Fascinating

Vienna is a hub of compelling historical architecture, world-class museums, and artistic landmarks. It's full of interesting things to do, like visiting the Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace or the iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral. Coffee lovers would enjoy its vibrant coffee culture and culinary enthusiasts would appreciate the local food markets. Plus, it's a safe city with a reliable public transportation system, making it easy for solo travelers to explore.

Food:Above average

Vienna offers a great variety of authentic Austrian dishes such as Wiener schnitzel and Sachertorte.The city has embraced international cuisines too. While it might lack a bit of diversity compared to cosmopolitan cities, you will find an array of food options from Italian to Asian cuisines. The food quality is generally high, and there is a strong emphasis on natural and organic ingredients in many places. Vegetarians and vegans are also well catered for.

Budget:Moderate

Vienna offers a fair balance between cost and experience. While it is possible to find budget accommodations and affordable meals, renowned attractions such as Schönbrunn Palace and Vienna State Opera may require you to open your wallet a bit more. However, public transportation is efficient and reasonably priced. It's also a walkable city making it cost-effective.

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Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 27 experiences

Rating summary

Things to do

4.7/5

Safety

4.8/5

Food

4.5/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5
serap

serap (24)

Hungary

Solo travel experience

I loved Vienna very much. I saw Gustav Klmtin's famous painting The Kiss up close and visited many museums. Vienna was a wonderful city. I stayed in a hotel and everything was very cosy. I tried Vienna's famous coffee and dessert and it was great.

Posted: February 17, 2024Experienced: January, 2024
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Lilly (19)

Germany

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I don‘t know why but I feel like it‘s always sunny in Vienna! (Even in the coldest october) The pictures were taken by my analog camera when I visited a good friend last october. I always felt safe in the city and even though it‘s a big city it doesn‘t feel like it. I can highly recommend, it‘s a really beautiful city.🌞

Posted: February 11, 2024Experienced: September, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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Cozette

Cozette (18)

United Kingdom

Solo travel experience

Lots to do and see. Most people speak English too. There is something for everyone here in Vienna. I found it not too difficult to make friends so that’s a plus. Felt very safe especially as a woman walking on my own at night.

Posted: January 20, 2024Experienced: December, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 4/5
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imane

Italy

Solo travel experience

I stayed at the Stadaffe hostel it was super social and nice. The city is very safe to walk around both during the day and at night. It’s is really clean and gives a nice and cozy atmosphere. You have a lot of budget friendly fast food and a lot of shops. It’s really easy to move around with public transportation.

Posted: December 28, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Schönbrunn Palace is beautiful, as is Belvedere with Gustav Klimt's Kiss. I loved walking around St. Stephen's Cathedral, Hofburg, Vienna Opera House, City Hall, and Museum Quarter and drinking coffee in local cafes in the city center. It is definitely worth seeing Hundertwasser House as well, even from the outside. Beautiful views of the city extend from Nussberg, the wine-growing area.

Posted: December 25, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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It was very beautiful and amazing ! 😊😊Very great art museums to see. Safe and clean city, would recommend for solo female travel 👍🏻 👍🏻 Also, would recommend going to the vineyards that is 30 mins from the city, amazing view and lovely wine, what’s not to like 😉

Posted: October 23, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I went in May and I really enjoyed it there. I spent most of my time at free or discounted attractions, but the city was quite easy to navigate, safe and seemed beautiful to me.

Posted: July 14, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 5/5Safety: 5/5
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I didn't really like Vienna. The city didn't impress me much and it wasn't that beautiful, the food wasn't too good, and it was expensive. The only things to do there were visiting museums (which were also expensive). Nonetheless, I liked the museums I went to. What irritated me was that they were annoyingly expensive compared to other museums I've visited in Europe.

Posted: July 12, 2023
Things to do: 3/5Food: 3/5Budget-friendly: 2/5Safety: 5/5
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Naschmarkt was my absolute favorite part of Vienna. It is an amazing outdoor market where they sell food, spices, candied fruits, and all kinds of things. My favorite dish in Vienna came from there - goulash from one of the restaurants. I also loved to walk along the river. A charming place for walks.

Posted: June 5, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Vienna is an incredible and beautiful city. I really enjoyed the Freud Museum, the Belvedere Palace, and the Schönbrunn Palace. I felt very safe.

Posted: May 25, 2023
Things to do: 5/5Food: 5/5Budget-friendly: 3/5Safety: 5/5
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Local tips

In Vienna there is something to do for everyone. No matter if you like art, movies, music, architecture, food, partying, you will find events that cater to your interests every day. I especially recommend visiting the state opera one night: you can buy standing tickets last minute for 10€. Vienna is generall a very safe city, so it's no problem to walk around at all hours of the day. Foodwise Austria is a bit bland. Vienna has a deeply rooted "Kaffehaus" culture. To have a traditional experience I would recommend visiting Cafe Landtmann.

Posted: August 6, 2023
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I lived in Vienna for 2 years (between 2019 and 2021) and I absolutely LOVED it! There is so much to do, everywhere is just so beautiful, and the prices are very fair, I found it cheaper than other European capitals :) Always recommend it to everyone, as it still seems like a „underrated” place!

Posted: June 2, 2023
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Hey ,my name is Mariia, I am 21 years old, I am a student of the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, I am engaged in photography (analog and digital).If you are interested, you can look at my instagram, there I sometimes publish my work as a filmmaker ( lisovsska_m).I mainly work on documentaries and music videos. I love all animals without exception and play guitar.

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Hi, I'm Esra coming from Türkiye. Now, I'm in Budapest as an Erasmus student. While I'm on Europe, I wanna travel around it and if your way passing through Budapest, I'm here to advice and maybe meet up!

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