Is Bosnia and Herzegovina Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Bosnia and Herzegovina for solo female travelers?
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based on 43 experiences from female travelers
Amy
Libya
Mostar, Solo travel
Mostar, from the second I stepped foot in this city i felt like i was home, Sarajevo as well but i stayed most of the trip in Mostar, extremely friendly people, and very safe for solo female travellers, you can stay up til the morning just walking around and exploring the peacefulness of the old bridge and yet feel the safest! Beautiful sights and not bad nightlife (underground) . I will visit again!
Posted: June 12, 2026
Lélia
France
Mostar, Solo travel
Mostar was so interesting. So much history here. The city center is really beautiful, you can find good tours to know more about history (also a museum), hike around and eat good food.✨️ I was worried about not finding anything to eat as a vegetarian in the Balkans but actually I didn't struggle at all ! I ate soo much Bureks and also the restaurant "food house" in the old town have good vegetarian bosnian options. 🌱 I felt very safe even when I arrived late at night with my bus. I stayed...
Posted: April 1, 2026Experienced: February, 2026
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...
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...
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, 2025Mostar, Family travel
Oh my God I honestly haven't seen a more beautiful city. It was so beautiful. Everything was perfect. The food the beauty the people literally everything. The energy was amazing. There were still visible consequences of war on many buildings but people were happy. It was cheap. So amazing.
Posted: April 26, 2025Experienced: July, 2023Banja Luka, Group travel
It's so safe, The food is first class even at the local shops, You can do anything you want in the city, Some hill areas were restricted when I gone hicking, so I probably don't know much about that,
Posted: April 11, 2025
Ava
Albania
Mostar, Solo travel
Jumped off the historic bridge with thousands of people watching after 8 practice jumps. Bathing suit up my butt, drowned rat hair, didn't buy a drink for the rest of the day. Great town, great people!
Posted: February 11, 2025Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for women?
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Sarajevo
My Erasmus experience was in Sarajevo, and I felt safe the whole time. The crime rates are really low, and I felt completely comfortable walking the streets at night because the city is so lively. Definitely recomand for travel
Posted: June 30, 2026Banja Luka
I've only lived here for about three years and so far I've had no negative experiences regarding anything with my safety. People I know haven't commented on much either. Like any other city there's bound to be some unsafe areas but concerning pickpocketing and such it's pretty chill.
Posted: May 12, 2026Metković
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, 2025Safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Banja Luka
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