based on 53 experiences
Lilou
France
When I was in Berlin I felt safe, I meet so many good people who became my friends... It is really a big city so if don't have a bike , you will have to pay an average amount for public transport. It is a strange and astonishing city, don't miss it !
Posted: August 25, 2024Berlin has beautiful parks and outdoor pools. I have also experienced the Balinese inspired sauna Vabali which was amazing. Biking in the parks when it’s dark felt unsafe, lots of drug dealers. Overall, the city is a mix of trashy charming places. It isn’t very well maintained nor cleaned, lots of trash on the ground.
Posted: August 20, 2024I stayed in the Sunflower Hostel very close to many clubs including Berghain. I felt safe in the dorm situation, despite the staff being disorganized and the lodgings not the cleanest. Walking around at night there were a surprising amount of catcallers, but no men that were specifically aggressive to me or my friends. The city isn’t the best lit, there are many dark streets. I felt safest walking around with others at night! That being said, people stay out clubbing until like 8 a.m., so there’s always people outside; it’s not desolate at night. A really great city for exploring queer culture with clubs, art, music. I really enjoyed exploring many cinemas. You can really eat cheap if you stick to little cafes and kiosks, but most everything is cash only, so I recommend bringing paper currency to an exchange because atms tend to have terrible exchange rates.
Posted: August 13, 2024Experienced: June, 2024Maggie
Poland
I feel save in Berlin I was visiting mostly museums and art galleries. Food in Berlin is delicious and people from all over the world are just fantastic. There are many parks and you can use the bike everywhere
Posted: August 5, 2024Experienced: June, 2024I was in Berlin for a project. I really like the Berlin big city and young energy. The cafe what do you fancy love is very good. I recommend visiting the opera house for music and visiting museum for some art. Definitely try berlin kebap, they taste goos and visit some cafe for relaxing afternoon chat with friends.
Posted: August 1, 2024We stayed at friends, which financially helps us a lot, the public transport is not that cheap as well as eating out, but on the other hand you can find really good streetfood. I feel quite safe, but I think it is as every bigger city, more dangerous – people in the streets might be addicted, which can cause some bad situations … but I do not have any
Posted: July 31, 2024I attended the pride parade in Berlin with tree other female solo travelers. It was so much fun! The whole city turned into a party playground for the whole day. Love the vibes here. Also highly recommend travelers to check out Holzmarkt and Yaam when you’re in Berlin. There are art villages built by the local communities.
Posted: July 30, 2024Experienced: July, 2024It’s many years ago I started to come to Berlin and I met 289 person via connection online to offline. In the end a lot of my friends moved to other places and thus now I have a lot of friends I met in Berlin in other cities. Berlin is beautiful and sexy! Life never rest in Berlin and all light on the whole days and nights.
Posted: July 28, 2024Lívia
Brazil
berlin is a nice place to solo travel as a woman. I stayed at 2 different hostels (a&o and the Generator at Alexanderplatz) both were very comfortable and clean. I also met nice girls that stayed in the room with me. Safety is also a good point. I haven’t felt unsafe or uncomfortable at any situation, even going out at night and alone.
Posted: July 27, 2024Berlin is incredibly diverse. Depending on the neighborhood, one should be cautious in the evenings/nights, but otherwise, it’s really great if you like big cities. What’s absolutely recommended: trying out different foods! There are so many great restaurants, cafés, and other food shops ☺️ Berlin is definitely worth a trip!
Posted: July 26, 2024Based on 85 experiences
Based on 85 experiences
Polina
Berlin is a pretty safe place but such areas as Kreuzberg, Neuköln und F-shain are debatable. I live in a wealthy part of Berlin but we used to get our car robbed. So you don’t wanna go somewhere with a stranger
Posted: September 12, 2024Berlin is quite safe. Obviously dark secluded places should be avoided or special attention paid, as is the case everywhere. Compared to other major cities it's much safer. Around Kottbusser Tor there has been a lot of crime, so special attention should be paid and also around Görlitzer Park and the park called Hasenheide, but apart from that most central areas inside the Ring are pretty safe
Posted: September 4, 2024Maryam
I love traveling and getting to know other people and cultures. 😍 I live in Berlin, I have a small apartment, but I think I can cost another person if you are easygoing :)
Kerstin
I am a happy little girl in an old body ;-)... no , joking. I love travelling, but also being in my cosy apartment. I love singing and dancing, but also reading books and hiking. I am a logical thinking technical engineer, but also a dreamer. So, what should i say... just try to connect ;-)) if I have got time maybe we see us and I can host you.
Generally, Berlin is quite safe but you should still be street smart. Don't interfere with the conversations of strangers, especially if they seem "off", try not travelling super solo at night, and keep away from neighbourhoods like Kreuzberg in the late hours. More public places like Alexanderplatz and Potsdamer Platz are much safer for late night strolls.
Posted: July 25, 2024Delphine
Germany
Berlin is very safe. There is so much to do. I would recommend kayaking on the Spree River. Visiting one of the numerous outside bars made out of wood, along the Spree, In Friedrishain and Kreuzberg. Discovering the city with a bike is pleasant and practical. The graffiti art is present everywhere. Museum and historical places.
Posted: June 23, 2024Berlin is a wonderful open minded community of so many cultures being part of a lovely and exiting nightlife. You’ll be save when you are friendly Check out the Anomalie Club and Kater Blau I didn’t wait too long and enjoyed the parties there a lot! Otherwise you’ll find what you searching for or better: the experience you need will come when you’re in Berlin XD
Posted: June 15, 2024Katherine
Germany
Berlin, in general is a safe city. I feel pretty safe when reaching home at dawn alone. I live in Prenzlauer Berg, close to Mauerpark and it is a safe area, don't cross the park by night tho. My fav resto is Vegan 1990 in Boxhagener Platz. Mr Le is also a great vietnamese resto. For scones you have Spro Scones. My fav cafe is Unser Cafe (pastel de nata) Love to watch the sunset at Mauerpark
Posted: June 14, 2024Elena
Germany
Hey There 👋🏻 I‘d say Berlin is quite safe for women. I‘d recommend to stay aware when in public spaces though. 👁️ In the trains and also in many cafés in Neukölln&Kreuzberg homeless people are asking for money. They are usually nice and respectful and so should you. Some are happy about some food, water, and empty bottle with Pfand (the German recycling system makes almost every plastic bottle and metal can be worth like 20cent) or just a smile! ☺️ Berlin locals can seem quite serious and in a bad mood… don’t worry: they usually rush from one thing to the next and are trying to look cool. 😎 Cute Cafés/Bars/Restaurants: 🍜🍹☕️ Neukölln: Orangerie in Körnerpark (Café/Bar), Café Engels at Treptower Park, Elsken Café next to the canal, Zimt&Mehl (Brunch Café) also really close to the canal, La Maison, Caligari (Restaurant), Paolo Pinkel (Bar/Restaurant), Panafrika (Restaurant)✨ Kreuzberg: Nathanja&Heinrich (Bar), Buya Ramen (Restaurant), Cocolo Ramen, Café Kotti (Bar), Café Luzia (Café/Bar), Perle (Bar) 👗🧥👙🧢 Check out the so called Nowkoelln Flowmarkt every 2. Sunday in Neukölln. They sell old clothes, vintage clothes and a bit art and jewelry and they have some reaaaalllly good foodtrucks. Try out the Japanese Pancake one 😏 Vintage stores in Neukölln: - loopis Vintage - not to sweet - yummy vintage For cheaper stuff humana or the fleamarkets
Posted: June 3, 2024The Natural History Museum is free on Sundays! Haha, there's an island with peacocks on the Wannsee that you should definitely visit. Also, not even 40 minutes from Berlin, you can often visit Sanssouci Palace
Posted: May 29, 2024Caitie
Germany
Berlin is a very safe city. There is sometimes petty crime in tourist areas , and some areas that are not so pleasant but all in all, after 6 years of living here i have only a couple experiences where I felt unsafe. The safest neighbourhoods to stay are Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte, Friedrichshain. Kreuzberg and Neukölln are also fine, but you want to avoid some areas at night if you are new here and alone. (Some subway stations to avoid late at night - Schönleinstr , Leinestr, Kottbusser Tor) Favourite restos/ bakeries: Croissanterie, Il Casolare (pizza).. will add more.
Posted: March 31, 2024Berlin is a good place for a women and you can be alone just make sure u are aware of your surrounding. I actually prefer it to be with some friends especially at night but it’s still safe alone. So at least for me, ofc there are sometimes old creeps but they are everywhere on this world haha. Try out apps like KulturPass, you can find there really cheap concerts and stuff. If you like second hand try out the „Flohmarkt“ beneath the Warschauer Straße. It’s surrounded by a vegan restaurant, concert places…
Posted: March 1, 2024Berlin is the best. I love it. I believe in many places it is hard to find places to connect with locals. For Berlin that can be of course the case too but if you know where to look it can become very much possible. I recommend checking the meetup app if you are looking for somewhere to spend time with people especially if you only speak English. Many people move to Berlin without knowing anyone there and these people are especially open to connecting with new people. My favourite activity in Berlin was boardgames. The meetup I went to every week was mostly English and open to everyone. Even if you are a local it’s a great opportunity to meet new people. I must admit though, there were always more men than women at the meetup. But all of them were respectful and I met some of my best friends there. In general I believe Berlin is a pretty safe space for women and you can get almost everywhere per U- and S-Bahn. Sadly I moved after a year, but I‘m definitely considering going back!
Posted: January 25, 2024Im a 29 year old woman living in Berlin since 10 years. For me, living in Berlin feels quite safe. I mean, it’s still a big city which can make it quite anonymously from time to time. Though, if you don’t walk trough a park in the middle of the night you should be quite safe. Food wise you can find everything here. If you want to eat cheap go for “Imbiss” or small food stations and avoid the touristy or hip areas. You can easily go around Berlin with public transportation called the bvg, they also have a pretty good app. Otherwise, if you here in warmer seasons I recommend a bike to you since Berlin has a lot of nice bike lanes and it’s great to discover the city! Hope I could help you a little bit!
Posted: January 15, 2024Kerstin
Berlin
2 days
I am a happy little girl in an old body ;-)... no , joking. I love travelling, but also being in my cosy apartment. I love singing and dancing, but also reading books and hiking. I am a logical thinking technical engineer, but also a dreamer. So, what should i say... just try to connect ;-)) if I have got time maybe we see us and I can host you.
Isabel
Berlin
3 days
Hi, I'm Isabel, 30 y/o, living over 10 years in Germany. In this phase of my life, I'd like to visit new places and make new friends. I love cats and also to play Boardgames and go for dinner & drinks. I'd be happy if you show me your city and possibly if you can host me. ☺️
victoria
I am planning my first backpacking trip around Europe March 2024! It’s my golden birthday & I am planning to do most of the trip solo.
Farah
I like to connect with people and exchange stories and life experiences