Is Marseille safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Marseille for solo female travelers?
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based on 17 experiences from female travelers
Nina
Italy
Solo travel
Went here to visit a friend of mine! It's a really lovely city. Lot of things to do, people are nice and i feel safe overall, but i think It depends on the zone... Btw it's a really colorful city. Totally raccomand
Posted: August 20, 2025Experienced: January, 2025Couple travel
I heard a lot how dangerous is Marseille, but we stayed in the downtown, so I guess it’s nothing dangerous about it The people were nice, much nicer than in Paris, there was some free concert on the street A lot of sightseeing places are completely free
Posted: April 11, 2025Solo travel
It was honestly a beautiful city; I really loved the beach and the people are super friendly. To stay safe in this city, you should especially avoid going out alone at night and choose the neighborhood where you'll stay during your visit. You can find all types of cuisine possible to meet everyone's needs. There are many affordable transportation options, making it easy to get around the city.
Posted: April 2, 2025How safe is Marseille for women?
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Giulia
I think as any big cities it’s always good to keep an eye on things, especially on ou luv transport , crowded areas or late at night - if you don’t know the area I suggest to get an uber- but most of the central areas during the day are absolutely fine.
Posted: February 16, 2026Marseille is a beautifil city. Be careful in the north but in general people are very sympathic ! Be careful of the pickpockets at the beaches a round Le Prado and Les Catalans! Smaller beaches and the Calanques are safer and more beautiful :)
Posted: January 8, 2026
Nina
Marseille has a reputation for being dangerous, but in my experience, it's no more dangerous than anywhere else in France. It's a fairly poor city, so there's a risk of theft, but I find Marseille to be, above all, a welcoming city.
Posted: November 19, 2025Safety map
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Giulia
Marseille
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi! I am Giulia, I am an Italian freelance documentary photographer based in Marseille, the south of France. I love travelling, discovering new places and meeting people. When in the city I enjoy going to see photographic and art exhibitions and going to the cinema but most of all I love spending time in nature , swimming and hiking. I have an obsession for islands and volcanoes 🌋
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Anne-Astrid
Marseille
Can host for:
1 day
About me
Traveling solo can be pretty intimidating, especially when you're young. And when you're a woman, it adds another layer of challenge with everything happening in the world today. That’s why I’m hoping to find good advice from fellow travelers, a sense of hospitality, and maybe even create some great memories along the way. Traveling brings me so much joy—it’s turned me from a shy girl into someone full of confidence. I can’t wait to repeat the experience!!!
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