Is Bulgaria safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Bulgaria for solo female travelers?
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based on 41 experiences from female travelers
Amelia
Poland
Sofia, Solo travel
It was my first time in Bulgaria. Sofia was really cheap, public transport was easy to use and arriving on time. There is not a lot of attractions, you can feel the influence of corruption so the city looks quite poor. Nevertheless, I think it’s worth seeing once in your life. Nevski cathedral is really beautiful and christmas fest was beautiful. Food was cheap and good. I stayed at Ramada Wyndham in the city centre and I can recommend it. I really liked gym, pool and sauna there.
Posted: December 26, 2025Bulgaria, Family travel
I felt very safe in Bulgaria. The Bulgarians were kind and helpful. I only had the opportunity to visit Sofia. It's a beautiful city, but there wasn't much to do. You can spend a day doing everything, so you don't need to spend a lot of time. It was a good experience.
Posted: October 31, 2025Sofia, Solo travel
I met a lot of very interesting and kind people, eat a lot of good, local and traditional food. I really recommend bulgarian kitchen and atmosphere, it's really cozy i nice. Visited some atmospheric places, bars and interesting attractions:)
Posted: September 3, 2025Experienced: July, 2025How safe is Bulgaria for women?
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Tsvetelina
Sofia
Overall, I'd say Sofia is a safe city. The areas I picked as unsafe are mainly around the railway station, but they are also with more police officers which is a good thing most of the time. Don't get me wrong, I walk alone there during the day without worrying, but would not do it during the night just as a precaution.
Posted: February 10, 2026
Rositsa
Sofia
Sofia is incredibly safe capital, at least way safer than most western European cities/capitals. I don't think there is a specific "no go" area. If you are really worried, just stick to the city centre or the southern neighbourhoods. Or find a Bulgarian friend/guide. There are a bit more homeless people around the area of the central railway station and I've heard stories from people getting robbed around Lavov Most/Lions Bridge. So if you can't avoid them for travel just be more careful in those areas.
Posted: February 7, 2026Plovdiv
Avoid special areas with gypsies and go to bars that are popular among international students. Also, it's safe to say that being careful at night in Bulgaria is the best survival instinct. Just watch out for creeps in a less crowded areas at night. No pit pockets though (from my experience). I've been here for 4 years during studying and never encountered one.
Posted: November 8, 2025Safety in Bulgaria
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Marta
Sofia
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I’m Marta, and I’m 22. I am currently studying orchestra conducting and originally from Sofia! Have 3 amazing cats that I adore! I’m an Aries, I love going out and meeting foreigners, playing the piano for nearly 14 years, and am currently working as a piano teacher at home. Can’t wait to meet you all!❤️
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Maggie
Sofia
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3 days
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Hello, I'm Maggie from Bulgaria. I'm 28 years old. I love to travel, read, sit in coffee shops and people watch, watch movies and tv shows, swim and do aerial yoga, paint, etc.
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