Is Berlin Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Berlin is generally safe for solo female travelers. Violent crime is rare, locals are usually welcoming, and physical harassment is low. Regardless, it's important to remain vigilant, especially after dark. There is a good police presence and public transportation is usually safe at all times. However, some neighborhoods are considered less safe than others. Like in any other city, use common sense and take standard precautions like staying in well-lit areas, not disclosing you're traveling alone to strangers, and being wary if you consume alcohol.

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How safe is Berlin?

Safety at night:

Safety at night:Safe

Berlin generally has a high safety level. However, like in any major city, certain precautions should be taken, especially at night. Central areas and neighborhoods are typically well policed and lit. Public transportation runs around the clock and taxis are readily available. Nevertheless, sticking to well-traveled areas is advisable. Some areas might be less frequented late at night and it's always important to stay aware of the surroundings. Walking alone is generally safe but caution should always be exercised.
Public transportation:

Public transportation:Safe

Public transportation in Berlin is widely used by locals and tourists due to its efficiency and comprehensive network. You can conveniently travel all across the city without feeling unsafe, even into the early hours of the morning. However, like any other large city, pickpocketing can be an issue so stay vigilant about your belongings and be cautious of your surroundings. Overall, Berlin's public transport can be considered safe for solo female travelers.
Street harassment:

Street harassment:Low

Berlin, being a modern and liberal city, has relatively few issues of street harassment. Although incidences can occur, as they can anywhere, most of the areas that tourists frequent are safe and well patrolled. You may occasionally encounter some rude comments or unsolicited attention especially during the night. Still, residents are generally welcoming and respectful towards women. You can feel confident about navigating the city independently. Nonetheless, we advise using common sense and being aware of your surroundings in less crowded areas or later at night.
Petty crimes:

Petty crimes:Low

Berlin, as a global city, generally maintains a low rate of petty crimes. Although instances of theft and pickpocketing can occur, particularly in crowded areas and public transportation, they are not rampant. The locals are typically respectful and helpful to tourists. However, staying alert and aware of your surroundings is always recommended for any traveler.

Is Berlin worth visiting?

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 73 experiences from female travelers

Things to do

4.7/5

Safety

4.3/5

Food

4/5

Budget-friendly

3.3/5
Alina

Alina

Austria

Group travel

I spent a full day in Berlin during my Interrail Trip in Febuary 2023. I absolutely loved loved loved the Berlin Wall, so please visit it when you get the chance. We saw all major sightseeing landmarks in just one day, most notably the Brandenburger Tor, the Judendenkmal, the Weltzeituhr and many more.

Posted: April 23, 2025
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Nikolina

Nikolina

Croatia

Solo travel

I felt mostly safe, my biggest enemy was ice which was everywhereee and I almost slipped a few times (I wore Dr. Martens which are the only winter shoes I have). Main focus of my yourney was kpop concert(Ateez) so I went to kpop and pop up shops, Asia store (for some korean snacks) visited Eastern Wall, spent some time on Alexander Platz, went to a Planetarium, saw Alexander Turm(not on the inside too expensive you can skip that), ate rolls at Cinnamood, tried Burger at Burgermeister, went to some asian restaurant (Mizumi), tried the allegedly best Boba Tea in Berlin at Cokebuy (personally was not the best), ate the best dumplings at Dumplingworld (I think) and went to a kpop party. All in all amazing experience. Traffic is amazing, you can easily arrive anywhere you need as long as you have google maps and understand even a bit of language although almost everyone speaks English in Berlin.

Posted: April 13, 2025Experienced: January, 2025
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Solo travel

I felt so safe in Berlin, even when I walked alone at night as a 16 year old in Mitte! If you like museums, this is the place, they were all very interesting and my favorite was the Deutsche Kinemathek, a good spot for photos too ;) A skip for me would be going up the Fernsehturm, it wasn’t really amusing haha A block away from Mauerpark (fav park ever) it’s a street; Kastanienallee with many restaurants and I loved every single one of them in my stay! My main travel recommendations would be; Alwaaaaays bring cash!!! The Germans value their cash and it’s never guaranteed that your card will be accepted. About the language, young people were my safe space to speak in English, I’d say to please try more with the elderly and speak their language. About public transport, coming from a place where it’s not exactly reliable I loved it in Berlin though some of the schedules were a little weird and the interstate trains…yeah, have 0 expectations because they can cancel last minute, stop completely mid journey or cancel everything for the day. If you’re in a budget you can hop in the bus line 100 or 200 and see the main spots, always validate your ticket before or it’s a big fine! I wouldn’t go into the U-bahn 8 alone at night, it’s doable using it for central locations, though going to the outskirts or 30+ away from the center got me to places where I didn’t feel safe or comfortable My favorite transport was the Straßenbahn and the S-bahn :)

Posted: April 11, 2025
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Solo travel

i’ve often been to berlin and it’s one of the most interesting cities ever! there are often free concerts and many other free activities to do. the public transport is in compression to other german cities pretty good. also, the markets are worth a visit!

Posted: April 7, 2025
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Solo travel

So i was for a week in Berlin and lived at a friends house. We did many things together but i also did some alone. In the night i felt safe alone as long i was at places where many people were. At daytime there are many beautiful Parcs but i wouldnt recommend it in the night...

Posted: April 6, 2025
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Group travel

I love Berlin and all its vibe, we were a group of 3 girls and we had no problems at any time regarding insecurity Maybe at night I wouldn't go back alone, we went to KitKat and the atmosphere was great and totally liberal and safe. I will repeat the trip to Berlin in the summer because I fell in love with this city.

Posted: March 30, 2025Experienced: December, 2024
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Minja

Minja

Finland

Group travel

My friend and I did a 5 day trip to Berlin to see Sabrina Carpenter and here’s how our experience of the city was! What we did: Activities: Berlin Zoo, Dungeon Sights: Bradenburg Gate, Reichstag Building, Holocaust Memorial, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Dom, Museum Island, Berlin Wall, East Side Gallery, RAW-Gelände ⭐️ Recommendations: + We really liked all the places I just listed! + Museum Island was so pretty, I could have soent all day just walking around the area and all the gorgeous buildings! A picnic in sunset would be beautiful there + The Zoo was super nice, especially to my friend who had never bene to one! - RAW-Gelände seemed cooler on TikTok, but might be that we just visited at a bad time! 🛏️ Accommodation: We stayed at the a&o Hostel Mitte, which was rather good for the price we paid! The location was quite nice, between city centre and East Side Gallery, just a 10min walk away from Ostbahnhof station. The hostel was huge and had a lot of school kids so was a bit noisy at times and not perhaps on the cleanest side - but not gonna complain for the 13€/night we paid! 🚗 Getting around: During the 5 days that we stayed, there was a public transport strike for 2 days so we had to take Ubers more than we would have wanted to! The oublic transportation seemed really good otherwise, and getting tickets from the BVG app was easy. We took the day ticket (24 Stunden) twice, and it was 12,30€ so jot too bad at all! Ubers were roughly 10-12€ for the short rides we took. Also used the scooters at some point, big recommendation for them too! 💸 Budget: In total I spent around 300€ so roughly 60€/day, including accommodation, transportation, food, sights and shopping. Accommodation: 13€/night in a hostel Public transport: roughly 2-20€ day Food: 15-35€/day Activities: 40€ total (excluding the concert lol) 🚨Safety: We both felt quite safe even walking at night. Our hostel was located near KitKat and Tresot which was supposed to be sketchier area (at least according to the hostel reviews lol) but we didn’t feel unsafe. Overall tips: • Carry some cash with you as some stores and restaurants might mot accept card payments! • If you are planning on going to museums or doing activities etc, book in advance! You might save money, and some places are booked out fast! We for example weren’t able to go in the Reichstag Building without booking days in advance. • Take pics in the Photoautomats! The city has photobooths everywhere, definitely get some photos as a memory. We paid 3-5€ for a set of 4 pics :)

Posted: March 24, 2025
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Irene

Irene

Italy

Group travel

Berlin was my favorite city to travel to. It was an educational trip, although I plan on going back to Berlin for a more local experience. Everything I visited was pure gold. The Art museum is stunning and Architecture in Berlin is just phenomenal. It's just like walking through a mix of modernity and history. It's a city that really speaks for itself. There isn't much nightlife at night during the week, so you always have to search for an open pub or a disco. I stayed 5 nights at "Meinigen Hotel" which is not only an hotel but also a hostel (I think there's more than one Meinigen Hotel but mine was just next to the Berlin Wall). The prices were average and sometimes we moved using the Metro. I recommend trying food specialties and exploring the historical side of the city with a guided tour or being accompanied by a local. Overall safety was just a 10/10 until 1am (i didn't really experience being outside in the late night hours) and I didn't even feel unsafe for a single moment in Berlin. The only weird things that really caught my eye's attention were people drinking early in the morning (like 8am) , a lot of beer and vodka bottles in the street and along the sidewalks and drunk people sleeping on benches in the morning or in the afternoon

Posted: March 13, 2025Experienced: March, 2024
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Anja

Anja

Germany

Solo travel

I recommend the Kreuzberg area for nice food and night pubs. In general I noticed that prices have become more expensive, but this probably affects all Europe in general. I have been in different spots just for photographic purposes (architecture - ubahn stations etc).

Posted: March 1, 2025
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İrem

İrem

Poland

Group travel

I went to Berlin with my friends and visited clubs there. I also tried some really good food. The food is cheap if you're earning in euros, but otherwise, it can be expensive. The weather is the usual cold German weather. Overall I’d recommend everyone to visit Berlin.

Posted: February 24, 2025
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Is Berlin safe for women?

Safety index

3.8 /5

Based on 217 local experiences

Crime index

2.5 /5

Based on 217 local experiences

Hmm Berlin is… It’s not Safe yeah there are a lot of drunk people and crazy people all year around. It’s its own little universe. And just ignore the screaming people on the subway or any other transportation:/

Posted: April 24, 2025
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Alex

Alex

Berlin is generally safe, with a crime rate of 13,500 per 100,000 people and a violent crime rate of 1,000 per 100,000. So i would say it’s pretty safe i’m just scared as a girl idk why. it’s not as bad as new york or london

Posted: April 22, 2025
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Lilja

Lilja

About Me

currently living in berlin, working in a hostel and on my free days I like to take dance classes or meet friends, also going to bars or even clubbing if there's a good party. love being outside in the nature every once in a while as a contrast to berlin and curious about meeting new people from all over the world

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Isabell

Isabell

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Hi Girls my Name is Isabell. my friends say im open minded funny, understanding, international & supportive <3 i am a german girl dpeaking german english knowing the badics of turkish language. a lil' bit albanian& arabic as well. want to speak them more fluent in the future. im 35 jumping between the german capital berlin and a little city called kassel, i travelled 11 countries so far. i love to travell as u guys too and hope to meet up with some pure souls on my way. i feel international and i am open to every religion. feel free to write me. much love, bella

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Alex

Alex

Berlin

Can host for:

3 days

About me

hey, i’m Alex and i’m 20 Years old. i was born in berlin so i pretty much know my way around :) i love to sing and dance. i don’t live alone in my apartment… i have two roommates. Lio and Julia.. (my cats) My girlfriend comes over every other weekend :) on weekdays i usually go to school.

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Denise

Denise

Berlin

Can host for:

4 days

About me

Hi, I'm Denise, 24 and I live in Berlin. I like travelling and meeting new people.

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Sarah

Sarah

About Me

Hi! I'm Sarah, I'm 22 and from Philadelphia, but I have lived in Edinburgh for 4 years whilst I study art history at the uni here! I am moving back to the US in September, so I am planning lots of solo trips this summer to make the most of being in Europe! I am super chill and flexible in regards to planning trips, I love to hike and be outside but also visit museums and historical sites! I am very happy to show people around or host if needed if anyone is interested in visiting Edinburgh!🥰

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Marina

Marina

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hey hey! 💋 I’m a Spanish girl currently living in Germany. I’d like to meet new people and discover new places!

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