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How safe is Bosnia and Herzegovina for solo female travelers?
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based on 46 experiences from female travelers
Pauliina
Finland
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Solo travel
I spent one week in Bosnia and Herzegovina mid September 2025. I stayed a couple of days in Sarajevo for city sightseeing and the rest hiking on the mountains: Prenj, Treskavica, Lukomir hike, Trebevic. I totally recommend!! Mountains are mezmerising, especially Prenj. People are extremely hospitable, friendly and polite. I felt totally safe as solo female traveller all the time during my stay. A special mention: I stayed the last two nights of my trip in the village of Umoljani, the accommodation is called Koliba Umoljani. Owners are so warm hearted and their breakfast is out of this world delicious! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Posted: October 10, 2025Experienced: August, 2025
Alina
Austria
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Solo travel
Was travelling with friends, first on the countryside and then in Sarajevo. You can see mountains surrounding the city, Burek bakeries on almost every corner and one must visit a Kafana, it’s wild but absolutely worth it! (;
Posted: October 10, 2025
Sonja
Finland
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Group travel
I felt safe, we ate at Karuzo and I higly recommend that (ecpecially for vegans) it changed my life. I recommed going to yellow fortress when sun goes down and listening minaret calls. Tunnel of hope was touching.
Posted: July 30, 2025Sarajevo, Family travel
I stayed in Sarajevo for 3 days and always felt safe, even at night. The people are welcoming and the city has a calm and relaxed atmosphere. I stayed in an apartment in the center, a perfect location to get around on foot: almost everything is within walking distance. I recommend visiting Baščaršija (the old town), the Tunnel of Hope, the cable car that goes up Mount Trebević (amazing views), and simply getting lost among the streets full of history. The War Museum disappointed me a bit because of how it is maintained, so I would skip it. For food, I absolutely recommend Ćevabdžinica Željo and trying local desserts like baklava. In general, it's a low-cost trip, perfect if you want to see a different city, full of culture and with a touching past. The itinerary was flexible, so no rushing, just relaxed exploration.
Posted: May 11, 2025
Aya
Italy
Jajce, Family travel
I stayed in Jajce for a few days and I always felt safe, even at night. The people are welcoming and the city has a calm and relaxed atmosphere. I slept in an apartment in the center, which was a perfect location to get around on foot: almost everything is within walking distance. Overall, it’s a low-cost trip, perfect if you want to see a different city, full of culture and with a beautiful landscape. The itinerary was flexible: no rushing, just relaxed exploration.
Posted: May 11, 2025How safe is Bosnia and Herzegovina for women?
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Based on 15 local experiences
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Based on 15 local experiences
Metković
In my city it’s completely normal for women to walk around safely. People here may look tough or direct at first, but they’re actually very generous, helpful, and kind once you talk to them. It’s a place where locals look out for each other and make travelers feel welcome. I love meeting new people and sharing the real, warm side of my city.
Posted: December 11, 2025Sarajevo
sarajevo as the capital town doesnt have crime, at all in the main parts of the town. just be safe when crossing roads and stay away from interacting with drunk strangers because car crashes and danger might be often. but there is violence which is random. all u have to do is watch out at night. trains are open till 12pm.
Posted: October 29, 2025Kakanj
i think it's and overall very safe town, because its not so big and there aren't too many unknown people living here (its like everyone knows everyone). The crime isnt very often although it happens sometimes.
Posted: June 26, 2025Sarajevo
People are welcoming and it was all safe.I experienced walking around city center at night and there were people around still at 12 . Most places were open and nobody make me feel in danger . It was a nice trip
Posted: June 8, 2025Banja Luka
I haven't been around much. But as far as I know, it's safe and secure for a night walk, travelling alone, and most of the people are kind and understanding. It's all good and fun and I'm curious to meet new people.
Posted: April 10, 2025Safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Elise
City of Mostar
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About me
I'm 20 years old and I live in Mostar until January (I'm an French exchange student) for my studies. I really enjoy discovering new cultures. My favorite thing about traveling is meeting new people.
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Elise
City of Mostar
About me
I'm 20 years old and I live in Mostar until January (I'm an French exchange student) for my studies. I really enjoy discovering new cultures. My favorite thing about traveling is meeting new people.
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Eylül
Sarajevo
About me
20 years old,studying English Language Teaching. Lived in İstanbul for 18 years and currently live in Sarajevo for 2 years. Love knitting,traveling,cultural share,coffee and cats.
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