based on 23 experiences from female travelers
I felt safe in Belgium in general “not really in the evening”. I like that they are a week ticket for students with only 20 euros and we can go to all Beligum with train. I got lucky that someone hosted me and I felt pretty safe in the neighborhood in Brussels.
Posted: September 12, 2024Luísa
Belgium
I visited Belgium and stayed in Brussels with a friend. I explored the Grand Place, tasted amazing chocolates and waffles, and enjoyed the vibrant culture and beautiful architecture. It was unforgettable!
Posted: August 6, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Fatma
France
Hello, I regularly go to Belgium because I live not far from the border, and it's always a pleasure to meet and interact with the Belgians. The country is also very beautiful, and the architecture is magnificent. Fatma
Posted: August 3, 2024I spent two days in Brussels as a young woman alone. I stayed in a hostel near the center. In general it was very nice. The city was very chaotic and especially near the Midi station and in the non-tourist neighborhoods you have to be careful and I don't recommend going out alone at night. But in general I didn't have a bad experience.
Posted: July 31, 2024Pauline
France
Brussels is a very beautiful and multicultural city. It is easy to communicate with locals weather you're doing it in English or French. The city center is very animated and very great to go and party with your friends!
Posted: July 14, 2024Experienced: April, 2022Chris
United States
I stayed in the city center but 4 or so blocks away from the main plaza. I liked being away from the noise of evening partiers but close to shops. I always felt safe walking back to the flat by myself after dark. It's a beautiful city, so I mostly walked around and marvelled at the architecture-art nouveau is my favorite design style. Dutch and French are the main languages spoken here. I understand very little of each, but still found it easy to get around. I spent around $550 on Airbnb for 3 nights which felt high, but the flat was beautiful and centrally located.
Posted: July 6, 2024Experienced: June, 2023Daiane
Germany
A country in which I felt extremely safe, I could walk alone at night without worrying, I could see the sights on foot and the food was also excellent. I stayed in a hostel and it was well located, close to the train stations
Posted: June 27, 2024Kamva
France
Brussels is such a pedestrian friendly city and its almost impossible to get lost when moving around. Unlike countries like France, its important to only cross at pedestrians crossings, a faux pas I committed more than once. But generally people are nice and easy going, even in the most touristy parts where people are easily irritated. Most people switch easily between French/Dutch and English as well.
Posted: June 19, 2024Experienced: May, 2024Eliana
Colombia
Overall, Brussels was ok. It felt relatively safe for the most part, except at night when there were a lot of drunk men on the streets. I was harassed and groped by two drunk men at the train station one night. The city is pretty, but if you’ve visited Europe it’s nothing out of the ordinary. My experience in Brussels was relatively lackluster.
Posted: June 14, 2024Emmie
United States
Leuven is extremely safe, even at night. Lots of drunk students during the week but actually quieter during the weekend. Belgian food isn’t fantastic (with the exception of Liege waffles; it’s a crime not to get one—go to Josephine, it’s better than Pinocchio), but there are other good restaurants around (I recommend Nirvana for incredible Indian) and lots of good vegetarian options. You can do most of Leuven in a day, so it’s a good day trip from Brussels. It’s a beautiful, beautiful city.
Posted: June 10, 2024Based on 18 local experiences
Based on 18 local experiences
Macha
Brussels is a very nice and diverse city, but the truth is that it’s not that safe as a girl alone especially at night. During the day you will only have to worry about getting your phone stolen or maybe even being catcalled. I would avoid sketchy neighbourhoods at night. But the city is amazing - I love living here. The art & culture scene is amazing and the city really benefits from the diversity.
Posted: October 18, 2024I would say it is generally safe. I go to school in Brussels, where there is the most “crime” in all of Belgium. But I always feel quite safe. Going out I would really be alert, because I heard some cases of drinks of girls getting spiked. But as a woman, you will always feel a little but unsafe or uncomfortable. So it is always necessary to be alert.
Posted: October 10, 2024Marieke
Hi, I’m Marieke living in Leuven but mostly travelling the world.
Livia
I am Livia 59 years old from Italy. I currently live here in Belgium in Pelt to help my daughter to take care of her 2 kids, (1 boy 4.5 year old and a little girl 3 months old). I like to go for walk and city sightsewing, knitting, solving sudoku and making artcrafts. During the day i am busy with households and spending time with my grandkids and as my job i was giving school lessons back in Italy. I hope to get to know new people here because every saturday i go to the netherlands in utrecht to bring my grandkid to his father because my daughter can t travel and he doesn t want to come here to visit his own son. Unfortunately from here to there takes about 7 hours to go back and forth so i am looking for someone that can host me just on the saturday night and then i go back on the sunday after i pick up my grandkid. Thanks and i hope to hear from you. Livia
Marieke
Leuven
4 days
Hi, I’m Marieke living in Leuven but mostly travelling the world.
Livia
Pelt
5 days
I am Livia 59 years old from Italy. I currently live here in Belgium in Pelt to help my daughter to take care of her 2 kids, (1 boy 4.5 year old and a little girl 3 months old). I like to go for walk and city sightsewing, knitting, solving sudoku and making artcrafts. During the day i am busy with households and spending time with my grandkids and as my job i was giving school lessons back in Italy. I hope to get to know new people here because every saturday i go to the netherlands in utrecht to bring my grandkid to his father because my daughter can t travel and he doesn t want to come here to visit his own son. Unfortunately from here to there takes about 7 hours to go back and forth so i am looking for someone that can host me just on the saturday night and then i go back on the sunday after i pick up my grandkid. Thanks and i hope to hear from you. Livia
Krithika
I’m an ESL instructor who loves travelling and taking pictures. I started travelling solo four years ago and am looking forward to meeting people from different cultures and learning about their cultures to be more confident and comfortable in travelling alone. Madurai is my hometown and I’d love to share insights into the city if anyone’s looking for exploring the southern gems of India.
myriam
Hello! I am travelling around Europe for projects and for fun to meet people and discover the world !