based on 33 experiences from female travelers
Sara
Italy
Brussels is an amazing city, so lively full of different culture and people. Everyone speaks English but the avarege life is pretty expensive especially the food. I will suggest to visit the Art Noveau houses and the gardens (there are many and all amazing). It's actually a pretty safe city but still be careful walking alone at night.
Posted: April 29, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Alexa
Latvia
I visited Brussels recently and overall had a good experience. I felt mostly safe during the day, but in the evenings, I noticed a lot of groups of men walking around the city center, which made me feel a bit uncomfortable as a solo female traveler. That being said, the city itself is beautiful, full of historic architecture and great museums. I highly recommend visiting Grand Place, Atomium, and trying the local waffles and fries—they’re amazing. If you’re planning a short trip, 2–3 days are enough to cover the main sights. I’d suggest avoiding late evening walks alone, especially in less busy areas.
Posted: April 24, 2025Dilara
Turkey
In the center, I felt safer but even near the center in the night I did not feel safe. I spent 70€ more than I expected there, including the shuttle from airport to center, 20€ each. Waffle was great in Maison dandoy but it was not cheap, and I don’t recommend the waffle factory although it is a cheaper place, it didn’t fulfill my expectations and taste and texture wasn’t good. We were not sure whether to go to Magritte Museum, but we end up loving it and spent 2.5 hours there. If you’re into art, %100 recommend.
Posted: April 17, 2025Its safe city 4 girls due to low crime rates, well-lit streets, reliable public transport. The city promotes gender equality U will find the best cultured food at Molenbeek, which is also very central!
Posted: March 5, 2025Jane
France
Europe by train 1/17 • Brussels Reassuring first stop for my solo trip ! Belgians are very nice, and there are so many things to do. Even in the neighborhoods I was told to avoid (like the courthouse), I had zero problem at all 🏃♀️➡️ very walkable ! I walked by foot from the center to the Centenaire park, it was very pleasant 🏺 Musées royaux d’Art et d’Histoire, Musée des Beaux-Arts, street art 🍔 fries and waffles, of course! Go to Fritland and Maison Dandoy are a must ❤️ museums are great, people are nice, historic center is beautiful. You can eat well for a decent price 💔 outside the historic city center, it is much less lively and it can feel a bit unsafe. Much of the city was also under renovation
Posted: February 9, 2025I was I Brussels beginning of February and it was very cold. I like public transport, its fairly cheap. I highly reccommend going to turist info point to get map and recommendations on what to see, they are super friendly and nice.
Posted: February 4, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Luísa
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, 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, 2023Based on 59 local experiences
Based on 59 local experiences
Here is a place where you don't have much to worry about, but everyone should be careful wherever they go. It's safe in Belgium, but it depends on where you want to explore in the city. There were a few attacks, but not targeting civilians—only gangs. Drugs were involved, and so on.
Posted: May 7, 2025I moved to Belgium 2 years ago and I really like the city. Brussels is a multicultural capital and fairly safe to live in. I would recommend avoiding walking next to the train stations at night, especially if you are a woman travelling by yourself.
Posted: April 14, 2025Lorena-Elena
Hey! I m Lorena, a girl from Romania who now lives in Belgium. I m 19 years old. I am very open in meeting other people, and I hope I can make some new friends!
Claire
Hey ! My name is (Marie-)Claire and I'm fond of traveling and meeting people that will broaden my mind. I'm from the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe 🏝️ but I'm currently living in (cloudy) Brussels. I love a good glass of wine, chilling on the beach, but also to hike or listen to your stories !
Ginevra
Brussels
7 days
Hi! I am an Italian girl living in Brussels since 2022. I work full time on social policies and mostly from home. I can give some tips on the city and host, but sometimes I will be too busy to show you around. I decided to join the group to help boycotting other platforms and to offer a safe space for other women 🫂💖
Rania
Brussels
4 days
Hi there! I’m Rania, i’m 19 and currently living in brussels. I have a special place in my heart for photography, cinematography and travelling. I’m taking a gap year this year to travel, be more productive and learning more about myself :) As a host I would gladly show you around brussels, give you a warm bed!, exchange and help you out the most i can! Already excited to meet you! Kindly, Rania
Viktoria
Hi, I'm Tori, 22 years old & one of my greatest passions is to travel. To see more of the world, to meet new people & to live and breath the differences of culture.
nagisa
Hi! I’m from Tokyo and grew up in the US, and currently based in Venice, studying as an exchange student :) I fluent in English and Japanese, currently studying Russian. I’m gonna solo travel around Europe in May, and I would be more than happy to meet local and travel girlies <33 hmu on my insta @1nqktty I do music so would love to meet musicians and music lovers as well :)