Is Bulgaria safe for solo female travelers?

Bulgaria is overall a safe destination for solo female travelers. Crime rates are relatively low, locals are typically helpful and respectful, and local law enforcement are usually able to assist foreigners. Public transport and taxis are reliable and common sense precautions against petty thefts should be taken, especially in crowded and tourist places. However, as with every destination, a vigilant approach is recommended at night or when visiting isolated areas.

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How safe is Bulgaria for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4.1 /5

based on 40 experiences from female travelers

Bulgaria, 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, 2025
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Sofia, 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, 2025
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Sunny Beach Resort, Solo travel

Sunny beach is a place to party, you cannot do anything else. But the parties are amazing, guys are good looking, it’s really cheap and far away from any West Country. I meet amazing people, spent so much good time and I have memories that I’m never gonna forget. I went there to work, alone, it was a though decision, but one of the best in my life. Since none of my friend were crazy enough to come with my I decided to go there by myself, and now I’m going to meet some friends in different countries and it really changed myself. I loved travelling alone and partying like this, it’s not something that I usually liked, however I think I could enjoy anything if I do it with people I like ❤️

Posted: August 17, 2025
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How safe is Bulgaria for women?

Local safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 98 local experiences

Local crime index

2 /5

Based on 98 local experiences

Plovdiv

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, 2025
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Iva

Iva

Burgas

Burgas is pretty chill city and it's not that crowded. It's very vibrant and beautiful with a lot of places to visit. I've been living here for three years and I don't remember a situation in which I felt unsafe (maybe some men said something to me on the street at some point but that was all).

Posted: October 21, 2025
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Varna

Sometimes it feels sketchy. Act just normal as you would in every European city. It is a beautiful place to visit, not sure for living. It starts feeling a bit boring after living for 2 years here. Drugged and drunk people are started to seem more often as it used to be.

Posted: October 17, 2025
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Safety in Bulgaria

Hospitality Exchange in Bulgaria

Maggie

Maggie

Sofia

Can host for:

3 days

About me

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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Mirella

Mirella

Pazardzhik

Can host for:

3 days

About me

- Have two dogs and one rabbit - Animal and food lover - Healthy cooking is my newest passion - Traveller - Gym and spiritual enthusiast - Working in IT sector - Interested in esoteric topics, astrology, numerology

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Expats in Bulgaria

Karina

Karina

Plovdiv

About me

Hi! I have a cute nickname Kari-not-food because of the country I studied at. I am an INFP with social skills (I know, shocking) and a big love for good food. I love animals, especially cats and I am planning to travel a bit. First stop? Hopefully Paris. I love to sing and music in general. Deep talks are my specialty but I can be light and funny too😉✨️

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Alexandra

Alexandra

Sofia

About me

Just a curious soul wanting to see it all... ✨️ Hi! I'm Alexandra and I'm 20 yo. I currently live in Sofia, Bulgaria but I'm from Varna - a beautiful city on the Black Sea Coast. I study journalism and I love cinema, music and literature. Photography and crafting are some of my hobbies. And of course I love to travel and explore! 🩷✈️

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