Is Belgium safe for solo female travelers?

Belgium is generally a safe country to travel for solo female travelers. Violent crime is low, however, like every other place in the world, it's always wise to stay cautious and vigilant, especially during night hours or when visiting isolated areas. As a solo female traveler, it is recommended to keep in touch with family, avoid sharing specifics about accommodation and travel, and follow travel advisories. Also, be aware of pickpocketing in busy tourist areas or public transport.

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How safe is Belgium for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.7 /5

based on 106 experiences from female travelers

Brussels, Solo travel

Only spent 1 day in Brussels but it was so beautiful. There's so many historical buildings that are breathtaking. However, there are a lot of homeless people asking for money on every street, there was a young girl in kfc going to every table asking for change.

Posted: February 16, 2026Experienced: January, 2026
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Malika

Malika

Germany

Brussels, Group travel

I fell in love with this town! It is so beautiful, a blend of London, New York, and Paris. It has so many beautiful places to go. The prices are moderate, almost same throughout the Europe. Food is delicious!

Posted: November 28, 2025Experienced: September, 2025
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Belgium, Group travel

Everything was perfect and I love Belgium and its people also its weather and food. I had friends there thats why I decided to go and this is why I am still looking for the best time to go there. I love chocolate in Belgium

Posted: October 25, 2025
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How safe is Belgium for women?

Local safety index

4 /5

Based on 230 local experiences

Local crime index

2.4 /5

Based on 230 local experiences

Brussels

I’ve been here for a month and felt very safe so far, but I have never been to the “dangerous” neighbourhoods, so I can’t really tell. Sine I’m from Brazil my notion of safety is different from people who live in Europe

Posted: February 19, 2026
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Ghent

If you are in the city center, Ghent feels like a really safe place. I have never walked at night with an unsafe feeling. There are 2 neighborhoods that you might want to avoid in the evening and that is Rabot and Dampoort. Even in those places it is still relatively save!

Posted: February 15, 2026
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Zara

Zara

Mons

Mons is an overall safe city. I never had any problem, and I’ve been living there my whole life. The places I marked are the places where some people could bother you, but nothing really dangerous in my opinion

Posted: February 4, 2026
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Safety in Belgium

Hospitality Exchange in Belgium

Daniela

Daniela

Antwerp

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Hello , My name is Daniela , I was inspired by an influencer my age to start solo travelling, I have been doing volunteer work in the french part of my country , but I would like to do more , It is still scary for me as a girl so young so I hope to be able to learn from others girls. I am a student and live by myself in a student room . It is small but has almost everything,

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lindsay

lindsay

Louvain-la-Neuve

Can host for:

3 days

About me

frensh bellow Friendly and always ready for an adventure, I love exploring new cultures and enjoying life’s simple, carefree moments. I study sociology and anthropology, so I’m endlessly curious about the world and the people in it. I’m just as happy spending a night dancing — from electro to salsa — as I am playing board games, having long chats with friends, or watching indie films. I enjoy hiking, climbing, and living simply with the essentials, and I always try to keep a positive outlook. Whatsapp : +32474041595 Insta: @lindsaymiriki Sociable et toujours partante pour l’aventure, j’adore découvrir de nouvelles cultures vivantes et partager des moments sans prise de tête. Étudiante en sociologie et anthropologie, je suis curieuse du monde qui m’entoure. Je suis aussi bien partante pour une soirée dansante — de l’électro à la salsa — qu’une soirée jeux de société, discussion entre amis ou cinéma indépendant. J’aime la randonnée, l’escalade, vivre avec l’essentiel, et je garde toujours un esprit positif.

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